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Exploring the associations between ankle dorsal and plantar flexion strength, reactive strength index, and balance in elite youth soccer players
BackgroundEnhanced muscular strength has been widely acknowledged as a fundamental determinant of improved performance in the lower extremities....
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Toe Grip strength declines earlier than hand grip strength and knee extension strength in community-dwelling older men: a cross sectional study
BackgroundThe aim of this study is to examine the age-related changes in the toe grip strength and its differences from hand grip strength and knee...
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The Association Between Isokinetic Strength and Strength Asymmetry and Jump Performance in Female Volleyball Players
PurposeSince the use of normalized isokinetic strength was recently proposed to analyze sportive performance, it was aimed to examine relative...
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Maximum Anterior Tongue Strength and Maximum Lip Strength in Healthy Spanish Adults: A Proposal of Reference Values
Adequate tongue and lip strengths are needed for normal speech, chewing, and swallowing development. The aim was to evaluate the influence of sex and...
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Investigating the relationship between pain level and grip and wrist muscles strength in individuals with lateral epicondylitis: is pain a barrier to strength assessment?
PurposeThis study was carried out to examine the relationship between rest, activity, and nighttime pain and grip and isokinetic muscle strength of...
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Effect of free-weight vs. machine-based strength training on maximal strength, hypertrophy and jump performance – a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThe effectiveness of strength training with free-weight vs. machine equipment is heavily debated. Thus, the purpose of this meta-analysis...
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The reliability and suitability of strength assessments in frail and pre-frail older adults: recommendations for strength testing in older populations
BackgroundLifelong strength is fundamental to physical function, health, and quality of life. Reliable appropriate strength assessment measures for...
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The effects of modified hardinge approach on hip muscle strength in patients with primary hip arthroplasty: a patient evaluation with isokinetic strength test and gait analyses
ObjectiveNumerous factors affect abductor strength after Total hip arthroplasty (THA), including surgical technique, prosthesis type, postoperative...
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Cut-off values of preoperative knee extensor strength and hip abductor strength for predicting good walking ability after total knee arthroplasty
IntroductionTotal knee arthroplasty (TKA) reduces pain and improves physical function; however, not all patients have successful outcomes after...
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Combining age, sex, body mass index, sport level, and preoperative quadriceps strength improves the predictive ability of quadriceps strength recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
PurposeThis study compared the predictive ability of each independent predictor with that of a combination of predictors for quadriceps strength...
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The Effects of Strength, Plyometric and Combined Training on Strength, Power and Speed Characteristics in High-Level, Highly Trained Male Youth Soccer Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BackgroundMale youth soccer players competing at a high level will typically engage in large volumes of soccer training from a young age. However, it...
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Mental fatigue impairs strength endurance performance in trained individuals
PurposeEvidence of mental fatigue (MF) effects on dynamic strength performance and psychological responses is scarce and controversial. Thus, we...
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Effects of acute caffeine ingestion on muscle strength, muscular endurance, rating of perceived exertion, and pain perception during strength exercise until the failure
PurposeWe aimed to examine the effects of acute caffeine ingestion on muscular strength, muscular endurance, rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and...
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Moral Injury in Healthcare: Adapting the Building Spiritual Strength (BSS) Intervention to Health and Strength (HAS) for Civilian and Military Healthcare Workers
PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic has increased moral distress and injury (MD&I) among healthcare workers (HCWs) and has highlighted a need for...
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Explosive hamstrings strength asymmetry persists despite maximal hamstring strength recovery following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendon autografts
PurposeTo investigate the differences in maximal (isometric and concentric peak torque) and explosive (rate of torque development (RTD)) hamstring...
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Grip strength positively correlates with blood pressure in individuals with abnormal adiposity
Although strong positive correlations exist between grip strength and cardiovascular health, the association between grip strength and blood pressure...
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Relationships among Grip Strength Measurement, Response Time, and Frailty Criteria
BackgroundMuscle response in older adults is believed to decrease with maximal muscle strength, although it has not been adequately assessed;...
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Comparison of toe pressure strength in the standing position and toe grip strength in association with the presence of assistance in standing up: a cross-sectional study in community-dwelling older adults
PurposeWe believe that toe pressure strength in the standing position, which is closer to the actual movement, is more associated with standing up in...
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Vertical Strength Transfer Phenomenon Between Upper Body and Lower Body Exercise: Systematic Sco** Review
BackgroundThere are a myriad of exercise variations in which upper body (UB) and lower body (LB) exercises have been intermittently used. However, it...
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Relationship between hemoglobin and grip strength in older adults: the ActiFE study
IntroductionAlthough anemia is associated with low muscle strength, hemoglobin has been rarely studied considering ferritin.
AimTo analyze the...
