Hot water immersion: Maintaining core body temperature above 38.5°C mitigates muscle fatigue.

Purpose: Hot water immersion (HWI) has gained popularity to promote muscle recovery, despite limited data on the optimal heat dose. The purpose of this study was to compare the responses of two exogenous heat strains on core body temperature, hemodynamic adjustments, and key functional markers of muscle recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD).

Methods: Twenty-eight physically active males completed an individually tailored EIMD protocol immediately followed by one of the following recovery interventions: HWI (40°C, HWI ), HWI (41°C, HWI ) or warm water immersion (36°C, CON ).

Angular ranges as a reliable isokinetic method to assess shoulder rotator muscles.

Objectives: Physiological and functional ratios of internal and external rotators are used to assess the muscle balance of shoulder joint. Ratios are usually calculated from the peak torque value (PT) of each muscle group, without taking into account the angular positions at which PT are reached. The aim of our study was to propose an alternative and reliable method based on sectorial analysis for isokinetic assessment of the shoulder muscle balance.

Are there bilateral isokinetic shoulder rotator differences in basketball male players?

Background: The internal (IR) and external (ER) rotator shoulder strength are often assess in the upper limb sports to prevent a risk of injuries. The purpose of this comparative study was to measure the agonist/antagonist balance of shoulder strength and to determine whether significant differences exist between the dominant and nondominant sides in basketball players compared to a control groups.

Methods: During the championship, 23 elite male-basketball players (BB) and 23 healthy males (CG) were tested bilaterally on a Cybex Norm isokinetic dynamometer in a seated position with 45° shoulder abduction in the scapular plane at 60°.