MUSCLE STRENGTH

This study looked at whether adding strength training to the proven Otago Exercise Program can improve balance and reduce fall risk in adults aged 60 and older. Twenty-eight participants completed an 8-week program of either Otago exercises alone or Otago plus progressive strengt…

This study looked at whether drinking beetroot juice can improve muscle strength and power during intense exercise. Thirteen healthy, active adults took part. Researchers measured muscle activity and strength after drinking beetroot juice or a placebo. The goal was to see if this…

This study tested whether taking collagen peptides after resistance training helps untrained overweight men aged 30-60 build more lean muscle and strength compared to exercise alone. Eighty men were randomly assigned to receive either collagen or a placebo alongside a supervised …

This study tested whether taking 400 mg of caffeine (about 4 cups of coffee) 30 minutes before exercise could improve grip strength endurance in Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes. Fifteen experienced male athletes performed grip strength tests after taking caffeine or a placebo. The r…

This study tested whether electrical stimulation to the trunk and leg muscles could indirectly strengthen pelvic floor muscles in healthy women. Sixty women were split into three groups: one received electrical stimulation plus exercise, one received a sham stimulation plus exerc…

This study looked at how two different stretching techniques—PNF and static stretching—affect the strength balance between hamstrings and quadriceps in 23 healthy young men. Each participant tried both stretches on separate days, and their muscle strength was measured right after…

This study looked at 256 healthy adults to see if leg muscle strength and power can predict how the brain responds during exercise. Participants did strength tests and cycling while brain activity was measured with a special light-based scanner. The goal was to understand the con…

This study looked at whether a six-week training program that focuses on the lowering phase of exercises (eccentric loading) can improve dynamic balance and maximum strength in young male football players. Fifteen healthy athletes completed the supervised program, and their perfo…

This study looked at how a type of hands-on therapy (specific back mobilizations) affects muscle activity in the back. 156 healthy adults took part. The goal was to understand the therapy's effects on muscle control, separate from placebo or natural changes.

This study looked at whether the FIFA 11+ Kids warm-up program, originally designed for soccer, can improve explosive power and agility in youth judo athletes. Sixteen children aged 10 to 14 who practice judo regularly did both the FIFA warm-up and a standard judo warm-up on diff…

This study looked at 46 people with meniscus injuries—some treated with surgery, others without—to see if muscle strength differences between legs are linked to fear of movement (kinesiophobia). Researchers measured muscle strength and used a questionnaire to assess fear. The goa…

This study looked at whether doing arm exercises with a blood pressure cuff (to limit blood flow) can build strength as well as lifting heavy weights. Twenty-two healthy adults did one of the two exercise programs for 7 weeks. Researchers measured arm muscle strength before and a…

This study looked at two different ways of strength training in 24 teenage male soccer players. One method used speed of movement to guide training, while the other used the traditional approach of training until failure. After six weeks, researchers measured changes in strength,…

This study looked at whether training just one leg can also improve strength, balance, and muscle size in the untrained leg. 47 sedentary women did either isokinetic or single-leg squat exercises on one leg. Results may help design better rehab programs for people who cannot move…

This completed study tested how reliable a digital dynamometer is for measuring handgrip strength in 50 healthy adolescents aged 15-16. Participants performed standardized strength tests for upper and lower limbs, and results were compared across two sessions. The goal is to esta…

This study looked at whether adding plyometric exercises—like jumps and bounds—to regular basketball training improves speed, agility, and strength. Twenty-four male basketball players aged 18 to 22 took part. Half did the extra jumping drills twice a week for 8 weeks, while the …

This completed study tested a drug-free adhesive patch with haptic (vibration) technology on 100 university athletes to see if it could improve muscle strength and performance. Participants wore either the active patch or a sham patch during workouts, and researchers measured cha…

This study looked at whether an 8-week training program using a device called Exer-Genie could help young female football players run faster, strengthen their hamstrings, and jump higher. Thirty-seven players from the Turkish Women's Second League took part, with some doing the s…

This completed study looked at 68 elite rowers aged 16-18 to understand how leg strength, dynamic balance, and core endurance are related. Researchers used standard tests like the Y Balance Test and isokinetic strength measurements. The goal is to help coaches monitor performance…

This pilot study tested whether adding a motivational boost to mental imagery or watching exercise videos could improve lower back and pelvic strength in healthy adults. Forty participants were split into four groups: mental imagery, watching videos, or each combined with motivat…