ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

This study looks at whether an 8-week mindfulness program can improve basketball skills, body control, and mental well-being in university basketball players. About 126 athletes will be split into a mindfulness group, a psychological skills group, or a standard control group. The…

This study tests whether whole-body photobiomodulation (a type of light therapy) helps professional soccer players recover faster, reduce muscle soreness, and improve performance during an 8-week championship. Twenty-four male players aged 18-35 will receive either real or sham l…

This study looks at whether scheduling workouts based on menstrual cycle phases improves fitness in female athletes. About 111 healthy women who exercise regularly will follow different training plans over three cycles. Researchers will measure changes in aerobic fitness, muscle …

This study looks at whether low-intensity blood flow restriction training (LI-BFRT) can improve leg strength and kicking performance in taekwondo athletes. LI-BFRT involves partially restricting blood flow to muscles during exercise, which may boost performance with lighter train…

This study looks at how different jump training heights (low, medium, high) affect leg strength, power, and quick direction changes in soccer players. 56 competitive players aged 18-30 will do jump training three times a week for six weeks. The goal is to find the best jump heigh…

This study looks at how trunk mobility, leg flexibility, and balance differ in male teen athletes (ages 15-17) who have patellofemoral pain syndrome (knee pain). Researchers will measure these factors using simple tests like the Y-Balance Test and a digital inclinometer. The goal…