Review
Physiology
Joshua Colomar, Francisco Corbi, Quim Brich, Ernest Baiget
Summary: This review examines the main physical factors that can positively or negatively influence serve velocity. The results suggest that factors such as leg drive, hip and trunk rotations, upper-arm extension, and internal rotation contribute to racquet and ball speed. Favorable anthropometric characteristics and strength indicators are also associated with faster serves. However, prolonged or repetitive match play may impair these factors and negatively influence serve velocity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ilona Alberca, Felix Chenier, Marjolaine Astier, Eric Watelain, Jean-Marc Vallier, Didier Pradon, Arnaud Faupin
Summary: This exploratory research aimed to investigate the impact of holding a tennis racket on kinetic and temporal parameters during wheelchair propulsion in a field-based environment. The study found that sprinting while holding a tennis racket resulted in increased push and cycle times, and decreased maximal propulsive moment, maximal power output, rate of rise, and maximal velocity during propulsion. The biomechanical changes observed suggest potential benefits for reducing injury risk, but they also indicate a decrease in players' propulsion performance.
Article
Physiology
Sasa Duric, Olivera M. Knezevic, Vedrana Sember, Ivan Cuk, Aleksandar Nedeljkovic, Maja Pajek, Dragan M. Mirkov
Summary: The study aimed to investigate resistance-specific gains in muscle power and strength following different types of resistance training. The results showed significant improvements in average and maximum power, as well as 1RM, in the experimental groups compared to the control group. Training against specific resistance types led to higher gains in power, indicating the importance of resistance-specific training for muscle strength improvement.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Sport Sciences
C. Ferrandez, T. Marsan, Y. Poulet, P. Rouch, P. Thoreux, C. Sauret
Summary: Table tennis is a widely practiced sport that often requires extensive training to reduce the risk of overuse injuries. Research suggests that table tennis may be more of an anticipation rather than a reaction sport, with players exhibiting higher occulo-motor skills. However, there are still technological challenges in accurately quantifying the physiology of table tennis players.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wensheng Xiao, Soh Kim Geok, Xiaorong Bai, Te Bu, Mohd Rozilee Norjali Wazir, Othman Talib, Wenfang Liu, Chongjiang Zhan
Summary: This systematic review investigates the effects of exercise training on physical fitness among young tennis players. The results indicate that exercise training significantly improves speed and agility in young tennis players. There is a lack of evidence regarding the effects on strength and flexibility, and conflicting evidence regarding power and endurance. Future research should focus on gender differences.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Qian Cai, Yan Cheng, Yong Ke
Summary: The paper established an evaluation index system for training quality of high-level tennis team, consisting of five first-class indexes: work planning, work implementation, work monitoring, team work management, and competition performance. The weights for each index were calculated using sorting analysis of radar chart and analytic hierarchy process. The aim of this study is to provide reference for real-time monitoring, comprehensive evaluation, and diagnostic evaluation of high-level tennis team training.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Kim Van Vossel, Julie Hardeel, Freek van de Casteele, Sarah de Jager, Eline Lievens, Jan Boone, Wim Derave
Summary: This study examined the relationship between muscle typology and maximal strength, as well as its role in explaining the variability in repetitions to failure during resistance training. Muscle typology was estimated by measuring carnosine levels in various muscles. The results showed a weak but significant relationship between muscle typology and maximal isometric strength, favoring fast typology individuals. However, there was no difference in upper arm and upper leg strength between individuals with different muscle typologies. The number of repetitions to failure during resistance training was influenced by muscle typology at higher training loads, with slow typology individuals performing more repetitions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Tristan Castonguay, Mary Roberts, Geoff Dover
Summary: Most baseball players warm up with a weighted bat/donut, but this study suggests that using a dynamic moment of inertia bat for warm-up can increase swing speed compared with a weighted warm-up. The objective of the study was to measure the difference in bat swing speed between warming up with a dynamic moment of inertia bat and a weighted bat. The results showed a significant increase in swing speed with the dynamic moment of inertia bat compared to the weighted bat.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Physiology
Nuannuan Deng, Kim Geok Soh, Dandan Huang, Borhannudin Abdullah, Shengyao Luo, Watnawat Rattanakoses
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effects of plyometric training (PT) on the skill and physical performance of healthy tennis players. The results suggest that PT has a positive effect on maximal serve velocity and physical performance components, such as sprint speed, lower extremity muscle power, and agility. However, there is limited evidence regarding the effects of PT on other parameters and further high-quality research is needed.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Stacy R. Loushin, Sanjeev Kakar, Sabine U. Tetzloff, Paul Lubbers, Todd S. Ellenbecker, Kenton R. Kaufman
Summary: This study established a normative dataset of kinematic and electromyography (EMG) data during forehand and two-handed backhand groundstrokes. The dataset can be used for injury detection, rehabilitation, prevention, and performance improvement of tennis players.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Joana Ferreira Hornestam, Thales Rezende Souza, Fabricio Anicio Magalhaes, Mickael Begon, Thiago Ribeiro Teles Santos, Sergio Teixeixa Fonseca
Summary: The study found that greater knee flexion during the preparation phase of a tennis serve led to higher racket velocity and knee extension velocity, with no significant difference in racket impact height between groups.
Article
Physiology
Jesus J. Ruiz-Navarro, Ana Gay, Rodrigo Zacca, Francisco Cuenca-Fernandez, Oscar Lopez-Belmonte, Gracia Lopez-Contreras, Esther Morales-Ortiz, Raul Arellano
Summary: This study found that a 5-week training cessation can lead to impairments in swimming performance, heart rate, anaerobic pathways, and dryland strength for swimmers. Coaches should seek alternatives to minimize detraining effects during the off-season.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Jani P. Vaara, Herbert Groeller, Jace Drain, Heikki Kyrolainen, Kai Pihlainen, Tommi Ojanen, Chris Connaboy, Matti Santtila, Philip Agostinelli, Brad C. Nindl
Summary: This review article examines the physical attributes related to performance of essential military tasks like load carriage, manual material handling and casualty evacuation. It also discusses physical training intervention studies in military settings to enhance performance in these tasks. The results highlight the importance of muscular fitness in successfully completing these military tasks and suggest that combining strength, aerobic, and specific load carriage training may be an effective way to improve performance.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Brandon Giles, Machar Reid
Summary: This study investigated the mechanics of tennis players performing running forehands at varying movement speeds, revealing that female players had difficulty maintaining racquet-head speed at high speeds, while male players were able to adjust lower limb joints to achieve similar racquet-head speed at different entry speeds.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yan-Ying Ju, Wan-Ting Chu, Wann-Yun Shieh, Hsin-Yi Kathy Cheng
Summary: This study compared trunk/shoulder kinematics and impact vibration during backhand strokes in wheelchair tennis players and able-bodied players, finding that wheelchair players exhibited larger trunk rotation and higher angular velocities/accelerations. Significant changes in trunk and shoulder rotation were observed when able-bodied players changed from standing to sitting positions.
Article
Orthopedics
Andreia S. P. Sousa, Claudia Isabel Costa da Silva, Ines Albuquerque Mesquita, Augusta Silva, Rui Macedo, Eukene Imatz-Ojanguren, Erik Hernandez, Thierry Keller, Juliana Moreira, Pedro Filipe Pereira da Fonseca, Rubim Santos
Summary: This study aimed to determine the optimal functional electrical stimulation (FES) parameters that assist the reaching phase of drinking task (drinking task-reaching phase) in post stroke patients and analyze the repeatability of related upper limb movement quality indicators. Reliable FES parameters were established by adjusting them to improve upper limb function based on a consensus between physiotherapists and patients' perspective. The findings showed that the main characteristics of FES parameters that improve patient perception of change are stable, facilitating its implementation in clinical practice and ensuring consistency between intervention sessions.
JOURNAL OF HAND THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
M. Sequeira, F. Simoes, C. Quental, J. Ambrosio, P. Fonseca, J. P. Vilas-Boas, M. Nakashima
Summary: This study aims to integrate an open-source software capable of estimating hydrodynamic forces solely from kinematic data with a full-body biomechanical model of the human body to enable inverse dynamic analyses of swimmers. The methodology was demonstrated using data from a six-beat front crawl swimming motion, and the results showed good agreement with existing literature, providing confidence in the presented approach.
COMPUTER METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nadia Moura, Pedro Fonseca, Marcio Goethel, Patricia Oliveira-Silva, Joao Paulo Vilas-Boas, Sofia Serra
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different visual displays on observers' perception of music performances. The results showed that displays closer to a human form enhanced the perception of expressiveness and music-movement match, while simplified motion displays had the opposite effect. Additionally, performances with projected expressiveness were rated higher than immobile performances. The study highlights the importance of considering the variable display in perceptual studies.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Andrade, Pedro Fonseca, Filipa Sousa, Manuel Gutierres
Summary: This study investigated the risk of valgus knee alignment movement on initial contact during landing in patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with a hamstring tendon autograft compared to those with a patellar tendon autograft and healthy individuals. Results showed that ACL reconstruction with a hamstring tendon autograft does not increase the risk of valgus knee alignment movement, but differences were found in various parameters between the reconstruction groups and healthy participants. Evaluating movement quality with a motion capture system and developing specialized rehabilitation programs may be necessary.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alexia Fernandes, Jose Afonso, Francisco Noronha, Bruno Mezencio, Joao Paulo Vilas-Boas, Ricardo J. Fernandes
Summary: This study conducted a systematic scoping review to summarize the research on intracycle velocity variation in swimming. The researchers mapped the main concepts, sources, and types of evidence in this field and assessed the risk of bias in the included studies. They found that intracycle velocity variation is related to coordination, energy cost, fatigue, technical proficiency, velocity, swimming techniques variants, and force.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
David Almeida e Reis, Joana Sousa, Jennifer Pires, Flavia Moreira, Filipe Alves, Ana Teixeira-Vaz, Paulo Oliveira, Joao Barroso, Pedro Fonseca, Joao Paulo Vilas-Boas
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the balance in patients with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and knee osteoarthrosis (KOA) using postural stability computerized evaluation (PSCE), and to assess the influence of post-TKA patients' characteristics on their performance on PSCE.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Manoel Rios, Rodrigo Zacca, Rui Azevedo, Pedro Fonseca, David B. Pyne, Victor Machado Reis, Daniel Moreira-Goncalves, Ricardo J. Fernandes
Summary: The aim of this study was to quantify the physiological demands and impact of muscle function of the popular CrossFit benchmark workout, Fran. The results showed that Fran workout utilizes both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and leads to significant postexercise fatigue and reduction in muscle function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Diogo D. Carvalho, Ana Sofia Monteiro, Pedro Fonseca, Antonio J. Silva, J. Paulo Vilas-Boas, David B. Pyne, Ricardo J. Fernandes
Summary: Swimming performance is influenced by strength, and the differences between different swimming styles and expertise levels are unclear. Pearson correlation analysis showed that sprint times were negatively correlated with upper and lower limb strength and power, and elite swimmers had higher strength levels associated with specific stroke characteristics. The predictive model indicated that dry-land strength testing can distinguish between elite and non-elite swimmers.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Isaura Leite, Pedro Fonseca, Lurdes avila Carvalho, Joao Paulo Vilas Boas, Marcio Goethel, Luis Mochizuki, Filipe Conceicao
Summary: Since acrobatic gymnastics is a recent discipline, there has been limited scientific research on this topic. This study aims to provide an overview of the scientific research development in acrobatic gymnastics by analyzing the main contributors, investigation topics, publication dynamics, and cooperative networks. The results suggest that Spain, Poland, and Portugal are the leading countries in terms of research output, but there is limited collaboration between different nations. The study also highlights the lack of interest in researching the pyramids balance, a major feature of acrobatic gymnastics.
SCIENCE OF GYMNASTICS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Isaura Leite, Pedro Fonseca, Lurdes Avila Carvalho, Joao Paulo Vilas-Boas, Marcio Goethel, Luis Mochizuki, Filipe Conceicao
Summary: This study aims to provide a static picture of the scientific research development in acrobatic gymnastics by collecting information about the main contributors, investigation topics, publication dynamics, and cooperative networks. The results suggest a lack of interest in the investigation of balance and pyramid balance, which are major features of acrobatic gymnastics.
SCIENCE OF GYMNASTICS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Isaura Leite, Pedro Fonseca, Lurdes Avila Carvalho, Joao Paulo Vilas-Boas, Marcio Goethel, Luis Mochizuki, Filipe Conceicao
Summary: As acrobatic gymnastics is a relatively new discipline, scientific research in this field has not been widely explored. This study aims to provide a snapshot of the research development in acrobatic gymnastics by analyzing publication patterns and cooperation networks. The results show that 2015 was a turning point for scientific research in this field, with authors from Spain taking the lead, followed by Poland and Portugal. Country-focused research and limited international collaboration were observed. The Spanish and Polish research institutions are prominent in publishing in this sport. Our findings also highlight a lack of interest in investigating the pyramid balance, a major aspect of acrobatic gymnastics.
SCIENCE OF GYMNASTICS JOURNAL
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
M. Ribeiro Silva, P. Ribeiro Queiros, G. Santos Silva, R. Teixeira, S. Fernandes, J. Almeida, P. Fonseca, M. Oliveira, H. Goncalves, A. Rodrigues, J. Primo, R. Fontes-Carvalho
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Phornpot Chainok, Karla de Jesus, Luis Mourao, Pedro Filipe Pereira Fonseca, Rodrigo Zacca, Ricardo J. Fernandes, Joao Paulo Vilas-Boas
Summary: This study aimed to identify the biomechanical features of backstroke to breaststroke transition techniques in age-group swimmers. The key kinematic-temporal determinant during turn-in, rotation, and push-off efficacy, as well as the kinetic and hydrodynamic variables during turn-out, were found to be crucial in improving the transition techniques.
FRONTIERS IN SPORTS AND ACTIVE LIVING
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Pedro Grenha, Jose Moura, Eduardo Guimaraes, Pedro Fonseca, Filipa Sousa, Manuel Janeira
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a self-training program on shooting performance and kinematics of young basketball players. The results showed that self-training significantly improved the shooting performance of young basketball players, particularly for three-point and free-throw shots. However, the changes in kinematic parameters were less pronounced, possibly due to the absence of external feedback during the self-training process.
RETOS-NUEVAS TENDENCIAS EN EDUCACION FISICA DEPORTE Y RECREACION
(2022)