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• The effects of multiple-joint isokinetic resistance training on maximal isokinetic and dynamic muscle strength and local muscular endurance

  Authors:Nicholas A. Ratamess, Noah A. Beller, Adam M. Gonzalez, Gregory E. Spatz, Jay R. Hoffman, Ryan E. Ross, et al.From:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (Vol. 15, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20165,931 words Report 1460LThe transfer of training effects of multiple-joint isokinetic resistance training to dynamic exercise performance remain poorly understood. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the magnitude of...

• Testing a novel isokinetic dynamometer constructed using a 1080 Quantum

  Authors:Alanna K. Whinton, Kyle M. A. Thompson, Geoffrey A. Power, and Jamie F. BurrFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 13, Issue 7) Peer-Reviewed

  July 20, 20184,733 words Report 1570LThis study sought to assess the reliability and comparability of two custom-built isokinetic dynamometers (Model A and Model B) with the gold-standard (Humac Norm). The two custom-built dynamometers consisted of...

• Test-retest and inter-rater reliability of isokinetic ankle dorsiflexor and plantar flexor strength measurement in healthy adults/Saglikli eriskinlerde ayak bilegi dorsifleksor ve plantar fleksor izokinetik kas kuvvet olcumlerinin gozlemci ici ve gozlemciler arasi guvenilirligi.

  Authors:Ozden Ozyemisci Taskiran, Vildan Gzdugan, Vesile Sepici, and Jale MerayFrom:Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Vol. 59, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20132,245 words Report 1290LObjective: To determine the test-retest and inter-rater reliability of isokinetic strength measurements of ankle dorsiflexor and plantar flexors. Materials and Methods: Thirteen healthy subjects (mean age: 34.3±9.2...

• Strength characterization of knee flexor and extensor muscles in Prader-Willi and obese patients

  Authors:Paolo Capodaglio, Luca Vismara, Francesco Menegoni, Gabriele Baccalaro, Manuela Galli, and Graziano GrugniFrom:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Vol. 10) Peer-Reviewed

  May 6, 20095,299 words Clinical report Authors: Paolo Capodaglio (corresponding author) [1]; Luca Vismara [1]; Francesco Menegoni [1,2]; Gabriele Baccalaro [1]; Manuela Galli [2]; Graziano Grugni [3] Background Obesity has a profound relationship with...

• New assessment of forearm strength: reliability and validity

  Authors:Christopher Kevin Wong and Neil MoskovitzFrom:AJOT: American Journal of Occupational Therapy (Vol. 64, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  September-October 20103,732 words Report 1430LOBJECTIVE. The objective was to determine the reliability of a portable forearm strength hydraulic dynamometer with a doorknob handle and assess its validity compared with a Cybex6000 (Cybex International, Inc., Medway,...

• The isokinetic strength profile of elite soccer players according to playing position

  Authors:Robert Sliwowski, Monika Grygorowicz, Radoslaw Hojszyk, and Lukasz JadczakFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 12, Issue 7) Peer-Reviewed

  July 31, 20175,946 words Report 1550LThe aim of this study was to compare isokinetic strength performance profiles in elite soccer players across different field positions. A total of 111 elite international players of Polish Ekstraklasa (the top division...

• Importance and challenges of measuring intrinsic foot muscle strength

  Authors:Achini Soysa, Claire Hiller, Kathryn Refshauge, and Joshua BurnsFrom:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (Vol. 5, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Nov. 26, 20129,072 words Report 1510LBackground Intrinsic foot muscle weakness has been implicated in a range of foot deformities and disorders. However, to establish a relationship between intrinsic muscle weakness and foot pathology, an objective...

• Age related differences of selected Hatha yoga practices on anthropometric characteristics, muscular strength and flexibility of healthy individuals

  Authors:Kaushik Halder, Abhirup Chatterjee, Rameshwar Pal, Omveer Tomer, and Mantu SahaFrom:International Journal of Yoga (Vol. 8, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  January-June 20155,750 words Report 1540LByline: Kaushik. Halder, Abhirup. Chatterjee, Rameshwar. Pal, Omveer. Tomer, Mantu. Saha Background: Physiological benefits of yoga on volunteers of a particular age group are available. However, reports on efficacy...

• Study on the use of dynamic and static strength elements at the aerobic gymnastics world championships

  Author:Niculescu GeorgetaFrom:Ovidius University Annals, Series Physical Education and Sport/Science, Movement and Health (Vol. 14, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Jan. 20141,926 words Report 1570LPurpose. Gymnastics, in general, and aerobic gymnastics, in particular, influence greatly the physical, mental, moral and aesthetical development and improvement of the individual. Therefore, for its developers, aerobic...

• Muscle strength and hypertrophy occur independently of protein supplementation during short-term resistance training in untrained men

  Authors:Carleigh H. Boone, Jeffrey R. Stout, Kyle S. Beyer, David H. Fukuda, and Jay R. HoffmanFrom:Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (Vol. 40, Issue 8) Peer-Reviewed

  Aug. 20155,761 words Report 1460LShort-term resistance training has consistently demonstrated gains in muscular strength, but not hypertrophy. Post-resistance training protein ingestion is posited to augment the acute anabolic stimulus, thus...

• Advances in paediatric strength assessment: changing our perspective on strength development

  Author:Mark De Ste CroixFrom:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (Vol. 6, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 200712,778 words Article 1550LAbstract Our knowledge of the age and sex associated changes in strength during childhood and adolescence is relatively limited compared to other physiological parameters. However, those studies available on the age...

• Strength and body composition parameters: single versus triple set resistance training programmes. (Abstracts)

  From:British Journal of Sports Medicine (Vol. 36, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 2002181 words Abstract, Brief arti... R.S. Williams, G.J. Evans, J.A. Lewis, J.S. Baker, B. Davies. Health and Exercise Science Research Unit, School of Applied Sciences, University of Glamorgan, Ponlypridd CF37 lDL, UK Aim: To analyse the effects of...

• Evaluation of reflex- and nonreflex-induced muscle resistance to stretch in adults with spinal cord injury using hand-held and isokinetic dynamometry

  Authors:Anouk Lamontagne, Francine Malouin, Carol L. Richards, Francine Dumas, and George E. CarvellFrom:Physical Therapy (Vol. 78, Issue 9) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 19986,586 words Article Background and Purpose. In this study, we compared the intertrial reliability of resistive torque measurements obtained with hand-held and isokinetic dynamometers and examined the validity of the hand-held dynamometer...

• The total work measured during a high intensity isokinetic fatigue test is associated with anaerobic work capacity

  Authors:Laurent Bosquet, Kenan Gouadec, Nicolas Berryman, Cyril Duclos, Vincent Gremeaux, and Jean Louis CroisierFrom:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (Vol. 15, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20164,102 words Report 1410LThe purpose of the study was to determine whether total work measured during a high intensity isokinetic fatigue test ([TW.sub.fat]) could be considered as a valid measure of anaerobic work capacity (AWC), such as...

• Rehabilitation effect of exercise with soft tissue manipulation in patients with lumbar muscle strain

  Authors:H. Li, H. Zhang, S. Liu, Y. Wang, D. Gai, Q. Lu, et al.From:Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice (Vol. 20, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  May 20172,005 words Report 1500LByline: H. Li, H. Zhang, S. Liu, Y. Wang, D. Gai, Q. Lu, H. Gan, Y. Shi, W. Qi Objective: To study the rehabilitation effect of exercise with soft tissue manipulation therapy for patients with lumbar muscle strain....

• Vitamin D: a review on its effects on muscle strength, the risk of fall, and frailty

  Authors:Matthieu Halfon, Olivier Phan, and Daniel TetaFrom:BioMed Research InternationalPeer-Reviewed

  Annual 20157,317 words Report 1530LVitamin D is the main hormone of bone metabolism. However, the ubiquitary nature of vitamin D receptor (VDR) suggests potential for widespread effects, which has led to new research exploring the effects of vitamin D on...

• Determinants of Peripheral Muscle Strength and Activity in Daily Life in People With Bronchiectasis

  Authors:Anderson Alves de Camargo, Jacqueline C. Boldorini, Anne E. Holland, Rejane A. Silva de Castro, Fernanda de Cordoba Lanza, Rodrigo A. Athanazio, et al.From:Physical Therapy (Vol. 98, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20185,427 words Report 1630LBackground. Bronchiectasis is characterized by a progressive structural lung damage, recurrent infections and chronic inflammation which compromise the exertion tolerance, and may have an impact on skeletal muscle...

• Strength Decline in Sedentary Males and Females of Different Ages

  Authors:Andre de Camargo Smolarek, Steven R. McAnulty, Brad J. Schoenfeld, Charllynson W. Cordeiro, Ilma C. Honorato, Luis H. Ferreira, et al.From:Journal of Exercise Physiology Online (Vol. 21, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Apr. 20183,577 words Report 1410LSmolarek AC, McAnulty SR, Schoenfeld BJ, Cordeiro CW, Honorato IC, Ferreira LH, Mascarenhas LP, Souza WC, Oliveira CS, Laat EF, Utter AC, Souza-Junior TP. Strength Decline in Sedentary Males and Females of Different...

• Handles lost in non-reachable space

  Authors:Ettore Ambrosini and Marcello CostantiniFrom:Experimental Brain Research (Vol. 229, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Aug. 1, 20134,950 words Report 1400LRecent evidence indicates that we experience manipulable objects as graspable, provided that they fall within our reaching space. Nevertheless, such evidence comes from studies using virtual objects that have poor...

• Effects of free leucine supplementation and resistance training on muscle strength and functional status in older adults: a randomized controlled trial

  Authors:Joan Trabal, Maria Forga, Pere Leyes, Ferran Torres, Jordi Rubio, Esther Prieto, et al.From:Clinical Interventions in Aging (Vol. 10) Peer-Reviewed

  Annual 20155,987 words Clinical report 1650LObjective: To assess the effect of free leucine supplementation combined with resistance training versus resistance training only on muscle strength and functional status in older adults. Methods: This was a...