Autore: Edra SpA

SUMMARY Background. The menstrual cycle (MC) is a natural process of the female reproductive system, characterized by fluctuations in the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which can affect physical performance, particularly strength and flexibility. Objective. To analyze the influence of the MC on muscle strength and flexibility in individuals practicing strength training, identifying variations throughout the different phases of … Continued

SUMMARY Background. Genetics may play a critical role in soft tissue injuries by influencing the level of range of motion. To this end, the aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between the COL5A1 rs12722 gene polymorphism and flexion-extension lumbar spine range of motion and soft tissue injuries Methods. A total of 100 male athletes … Continued

SUMMARY Background. The psoas minor muscle is an inconstant muscle found only in 65% of the population. It is a slender muscle with long tendon lies on the anterior surface of the psoas major muscle. The aim of the present study was to determine the parame- ters like the occurrence of psoas minor muscle with … Continued

SUMMARY Background. Knee joint hyperextension, also known as genu recurvatum, has been reported in hemiplegic subjects, cerebral palsy, poliomyelitis, and other neurological conditions. Although various treatment approaches such as orthoses, physical therapy, and surgery have been used for these patients, clinicians usually prefer to treat it with different types of orthoses. Therefore, the aim of … Continued

 SUMMARY Background. Soccer is a popular sport with a high prevalence of musculoskeletal inju- ries in young players. This study aimed to investigate injury patterns, re-educational interventions, and recovery times in adolescent male soccer players (Under 15-Under 16) in Tor Vergata University Hospital, Rome, Italy. Methods. A cross-sectional observational study involving 43 players (24 U15, … Continued

SUMMARY Objective. Muscle atrophy is frequently observed after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The effects of different rehabilitation protocols after ACL reconstruction on muscle atrophy are not well studied. We aimed to examine the effects of joint immobilization and treadmill exercise after ACL reconstruction on muscle atrophy. Methods. After ACL reconstruction, rats were divided into … Continued

SUMMARY Background. The increasing popularity of sport and the desire of athletes to exceed their performance limits have significantly increased both the number of injuries and the losses related to these injuries. Soft tissues are under the influence of many internal and external factors. Of these factors, genetics can have a considerable impact on soft … Continued

SUMMARY Background. Inter-set static stretching has emerged as a potential strategy for enhanc- ing skeletal muscle adaptations. However, its impact on acute performance remains unclear. Objective. To investigate the acute effects of inter-set static stretching on isokinetic knee extension total work and muscle swelling measured by the longitudinal muscle area variation of the vastus lateralis. … Continued

SUMMARY Background. Joint contractures are classified as myogenic or arthrogenic. Capsular ligaments are partially thickened areas of the joint capsule, which are impossible to separate from the joint capsule. The joint capsule is an important factor limiting the range of knee extension; however, its stiffness has not been investigated. This study aimed to investigate changes … Continued

SUMMARY Background. Chronic non-specific neck pain (CNSNP) is a prevalent disorder and may be associated with neuromuscular changes. Physical exercises are one of the main non-pharmacological interventions to reduce pain and improve the function of individ- uals with CNSNP. Although the method of exercise application (i.e., supervised or mini- mally supervised) may facilitate clinical decision-making … Continued