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Which warm-up protocol maximizes jumping performance in high school female athletes?

In 2006, Faigenbaum, et. al., conducted studies which have questioned the effectiveness of static stretching in improving performance, prompting interest in dynamic warm-up routines. In this context, researchers sought to explore the immediate effects of various warm-up protocols, with and without a weighted vest, on anaerobic performance in female high school athletes. Conducted within the setting of a high school fitness center, the study employed … Continue reading Which warm-up protocol maximizes jumping performance in high school female athletes?

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Does submaximal contraction equal maximal results? Exploring contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (CRPNF) stretching for hamstring flexibility

In 2004, a randomized controlled trial conducted by J.B. Feland and H.N. Marin investigated the efficacy of submaximal contractions in contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (CRPNF) stretching for enhancing hamstring flexibility. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of submaximal contractions with maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVICs) in improving hamstring flexibility. The trial involved 72 male participants aged 18-27, all of whom demonstrated tight hamstrings, defined … Continue reading Does submaximal contraction equal maximal results? Exploring contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (CRPNF) stretching for hamstring flexibility

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Does sports massage accelerate recovery from eccentric exercise? A critical evaluation

The utilization of sports massage within the athletic community is widespread, yet its therapeutic benefits remain a subject of limited empirical evidence. In 2004, the investigation conducted by Sven Jönhagen, et. al.,  sought to elucidate the potential of sports massage in augmenting recovery following eccentric exercise, a common modality in athletic training. The hypothesis posited that sports massage intervention could mitigate the adverse effects of … Continue reading Does sports massage accelerate recovery from eccentric exercise? A critical evaluation

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Which recovery method reigns supreme? Comparing blood lactate clearance after supramaximal leg exercise

In 1998, the study conducted by N. A. Martin, R. F. Zoeller, R. J. Robertson, and S. M. Lephart, the primary objective was to examine and compare the effects of sports massage, active recovery, and rest on promoting blood lactate clearance subsequent to maximal anaerobic (supramaximal) leg exercise. The research employed a counterbalanced experimental design with repeated measures, with the order of treatment conditions randomly … Continue reading Which recovery method reigns supreme? Comparing blood lactate clearance after supramaximal leg exercise

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Does soft tissue release help relieve muscle soreness?

In 2009, Micklewright, et. al., conducted study about Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) which is a common discomfort experienced after intense exercise. Researchers are constantly exploring various interventions to alleviate this sensation, one of which is soft tissue release (STR). This pilot study aimed to investigate the effects of STR on DOMS following eccentric elbow extensions. A mixed-subjects experimental design was employed, with twenty male … Continue reading Does soft tissue release help relieve muscle soreness?

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