RUNNING

This study looked at whether adding special breathing muscle training to running programs helps 10-13-year-old male football players improve their agility, endurance, and lung function. 75 boys who had played football for at least two years took part. The training was tailored to…

This completed study surveyed 928 Romanian-speaking runners to understand common running injuries, how injuries affect daily life, and what treatments runners use. Researchers also adapted and validated a running-specific questionnaire (UWRI) for Romanian speakers. Participants c…

This study followed 42 sprinters to see if doing plyometric exercises (like jumps) at least twice a week during winter preseason improved their race times and reduced leg injuries. Participants reported their best times and any health problems online. The goal is to understand if…

This study looked at whether running an ultratrail (a very long race) raises the risk of getting an infection afterward. Researchers followed 471 runners and their companions, asking about symptoms like fever, sore throat, and fatigue for three weeks after the race. The goal was …