ATHLETIC INJURIES

This study tested two types of posture training (Mezieres Method and Isostretching) in 30 elite gymnasts with low back pain. The goal was to see if these therapies could reduce pain and improve movement. Results may help coaches and therapists choose better treatments for gymnast…

This study looked at whether special hamstring exercises and taping could ease low back pain in elite teenage rowers. Sixty male rowers aged 14-18 took part. The goal was to see if changing hamstring muscle stiffness and tone could reduce pain and improve rowing performance.

This study looked at whether Ai Chi, a type of water exercise, can improve how shoulder muscles work in overhead athletes (like swimmers or tennis players) who have scapular dyskinesis, a condition where the shoulder blade moves abnormally. 21 athletes participated. The goal was …

This study looked at how well an injury prevention program called I-PROTECT works for youth handball players in Sweden. Over 4,200 players, coaches, parents, and club staff took part. The program uses an app with exercises and education to help reduce injuries. Researchers measur…

This study looked at 81 elite runners to find out what makes them more likely to get tendon injuries. Researchers checked things like age, training time, shoe type, and diet. The goal is to use this information to create better ways to prevent injuries in athletes.

This study checked muscle activity in 42 male football players, half with a recent hamstring strain. Using special sensors during exercises, researchers found that injured players still had altered muscle use in their hamstrings, buttocks, back, and lower spine. These lasting cha…

This study tested two recovery methods—TENS (mild electrical pulses) and foam rolling—in 30 elite female volleyball players after intense leg exercise. The goal was to see which method better reduced muscle soreness and preserved jumping ability. Results help athletes choose the …