The immediate effects of two pilates exercises with and without a foam roller on abdominal muscle activity.

Pilates can be defined as exercises which are floor-based or use specialized equipment to provide resistance. The use of foam rollers (FR) have been purported to improve the recruitment of core muscles by creating an unstable surface, providing improvements to balance, posture and functional recovery in daily activities. However, there is a paucity of studies exploring the use of FR as an unstable surface.

Enhancing function after radial nerve injury with a high-profile orthosis and a bio-occupational orthotic framework.

Study Design: Case report.

Introduction: Radial nerve injury can cause severe functional impairment due to paralysis of wrist and digit extensors. Various orthotic designs have been described, including static, dynamic, and tenodesis.

Lactacidemic variation and movement patterns during anaerobic power test.

Background: After the Running Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) high blood lactate concentrations ([La-]) are found. However, no study verified the behavior of this metabolite during RAST. For this, the aim of the present study was to verify the implications of increase [La-] on movement patterns' in RAST performance.

Relationship between field tests and match running performance in high-level young Brazilian soccer players.

Background: The main aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between field tests and match running performance using computational tracking technology in high-level young Brazilian soccer players.

Methods: Twenty-five young male Brazilian soccer players participated in this study (U-15, N.=13; U-17, N.

Comparison of the Kinematic Patterns of Kick Between Brazilian and Japanese Young Soccer Players.

Background: Kicking performance is the most studied technical action in soccer and lower limbs kinematics is closely related to success in kicking, mainly because they are essential in imparting high velocity to the ball. Previous studies demonstrated that soccer leagues in different countries exhibit different physical demands and technical requirements during the matches. However, evidencewhether nationality has any influence in the kinematics of soccer-related skills has not yet been reported.

Periodization Training Focused on Technical-Tactical Ability in Young Soccer Players Positively Affects Biochemical Markers and Game Performance.

Aquino, RLQT, Cruz Gonçalves, LG, Palucci Vieira, LH, Oliveira, LP, Alves, GF, Pereira Santiago, PR, and Puggina, EF. Periodization training focused on technical-tactical ability in young soccer players positively affects biochemical markers and game performance. J Strength Cond Res 30(10): 2723-2732, 2016-The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 22 weeks of periodized training, with an emphasis on technical-tactical ability, on indirect markers of muscle damage, and the on-field performance of young soccer players.

Effect of plyometric training on lower limb biomechanics in females.

Objective: To verify the effects of plyometric training on lower limb kinematics, eccentric hip and knee torques, and functional performance.

Design: Cohort study.

Setting: Research laboratory.