Effects of Leg Stiffness Regulated by Different Landing Styles on Vertical Drop Jump Performance
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DOI: 10.2478/hukin-2022-0066
Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of stiffness regulated by landing styles on drop jump performance. Twenty-four male lacrosse athletes performed drop jumps with stiff (ST), self-selected (SS), and soft… read more here.
Keywords: drop jump; jumps landing; power; drop jumps ... See more keywords
Intratendinous Air Phenomenon: A New Ultrasound Marker of Tendon Damage?
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00570
Abstract: Purpose: To explore the presence of intratendinous air in physically active males after different types of strenuous physical exercise. Materials and Methods: To detect foci (air bubbles) in the quadriceps femoris tendon (QFT) and the… read more here.
Keywords: drop jumps; air; tendon; damage ... See more keywords
The Effect of Repetitive Drop Jumps among Different Heights on Bilateral Asymmetry of Countermovement Jumps
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DOI: 10.3390/sym14020190
Abstract: Background: The study explored the influence of repeated drop jumps (DJs) from different drop heights on the lower extremity bilateral asymmetry and muscle activation of countermovement jumps (CMJs). Methods: Eighteen male athletes performed 200 drop… read more here.
Keywords: muscle activation; drop; bilateral asymmetry; drop jumps ... See more keywords
Drop jumps improve repeated sprint ability performance in professional basketball players
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DOI: 10.5114/biolsport.2021.101128
Abstract: To verify the acute effect of drop jumps (DJ) on two repeated sprint ability tests (RSA), interspersed with a rest period simulating a basketball game break. Twelve first division basketball players (age: 24.8 ± 6.9… read more here.
Keywords: basketball players; drop jumps; repeated sprint; rsa test ... See more keywords