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Influence of turn cycle structure on performance of Elite alpine skiers assessed through an IMU in different slalom course settings
(MDPI, 2022)
Small differences in turn cycle structure, invisible to the naked eye, could be decisive in improving descent performance. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of turn cycle structure on ...
Application of capacitive-resistive electric transfer in physiotherapeutic clinical practice and sports
(MDPI, 2021-11-26)
Diathermy techniques embody an oscillating electrical current passaging through the body tissues generating therapeutic heat; use of this technique in the physiotherapy field has been introduced recently, ...
Analysis of the variables influencing success in elite handball with polar coordinates
(MDPI, 2022)
In today’s elite handball, coaching staff seek to know as much as possible about all the details of their sport to gain an advantage by adapting their model of play or by looking for the opponent’s weak ...
The 360° performance system in team sports: is it time to design a “Personalized Jacket” for team sports players?
(MDPI, 2021-03-17)
Elite performance in team sports attracts the attention of the general public. In particular, the best players became incredibly skilled and physically powerful, which is a fact that potentiates the ...
Development and content validity of the physical activity questionnaire-young children (PAQ-YC) to assess physical activity in children between 5 and 7 years
(MDPI, 2021-05-31)
Childhood is a critical period in the development and consolidation of healthy habits, such as the practice of physical activity (PA). It is essential to have valid instruments to measure PA from an ...
Forearm muscles fatigue induced by repetitive braking on a motorcycle is best discriminated by specific kinetic parameters
(PLoS, 2021-02-05)
Maneuvering a motorcycle in racing conditions or for prolonged time is sufficiently demanding that on many occasions forearm muscles reach a state of functional failure when riders cannot properly brake ...
Perception of corruption and public support for redistribution in Latin America
(Elsevier, 2022-09)
This paper studies the relationship between people’s beliefs about the quality of their institutions, as measured by corruption perceptions, and preferences for redistribution in Latin America. Our ...
Validity of a magnet-based timing system using the magnetometer built into an IMU
(MDPI, 2021-08-27)
Inertial measurement units (IMUs) represent a technology that is booming in sports right now. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of a new application on the use of these wearable sensors, ...
Physical fitness and performance in talented & untalented young Chinese soccer players
(MDPI, 2022-01-04)
Sports performance is a complex process that involves many factors, including ethnic and racial differences. China’s youth soccer is in a process of constant development, although information about the ...
The slow component of oxygen uptake and efficiency in resistance exercises: a comparison with endurance exercises
(Frontiers, 2019-03-28)
There is a lack of information regarding the slow component of oxygen uptake (VO2sc) and efficiency/economy in resistance exercises despite the crucial role played in endurance performance. This study ...