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Assessing fundamental movement skills using the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD): Challenges and solutions to comparability and standardization

Proficiency in fundamental movement skills in children is linked to numerous positive physical, behavioral, and cognitive outcomes. The Test of Gross Motor Development is a widely used tool in research...

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Observed relationships between nap practices, executive function, and developmental outcomes in Tunisian childcare centers

The objective of this design was to conduct an observational study comparing anthropometric characteristics, cognitive functions, as well as gross and fine motor skills. The study included 118 preschool-aged...

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Preschool-aged children 24-hour movement behaviours before and during COVID-19

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) affected health, economies, and lifestyles, but little is known about its impact...

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24-h movement guidelines and its association with health-related physical fitness in Brazilian adolescents

To examine the link between adherence to 24-h movement guidelines (isolated and combined) and muscular strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and obesity indicators in Brazilian adolescents....

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Corticospinal tract alterations after ankle sprain in adolescence: Insights from the mouse model

Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are associated with corticospinal pathway deficits. Existing evidence is primarily based on cross-sectional investigations and noncausal speculations. This study aims to...

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Strength development following a six-week risk reduction athletic development training program in men and women

This study retrospectively evaluated data from an athlete management system on the impact of a 6-week, 12-session risk-reduction athletic development training program on maximal isometric strength in...

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Beyond physical exhaustion: Understanding overtraining syndrome through the lens of molecular mechanisms and clinical manifestation

Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) is a condition resulting from excessive physical activity without adequate recovery, predominantly affecting elite athletes and military personnel. While overreaching can...

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Exercise self-efficacy in older adults with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease: A latent profile analysis

China has a high prevalence rate of Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), and there is currently limited understanding of the levels of exercise self-efficacy (ESE) among individuals with...

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Objectively measured 24-h movement behaviours of child-guardian pairs in low-to-middle income households in Nairobi City County, Kenya

The decreasing prevalence of physical activity (PA) among urban children in Sub-Saharan Africa is a growing public health concern. More emphasis should focus on examining the influence of parental PA...

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Regulation of the gut microbiota through meditation and exercise: potential for enhancing physical well-being across all ages in the twenty-first century

This study explores the gut microbiota of Aikido practitioners, a Meditation in Motion discipline, focusing on the integration of moderate-intensity physical activity with meditative practices. The...

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Longitudinal changes between 24-h movement guidelines and academic performance in secondary school students: DADOS study

This study aims to analyze the longitudinal association between changes in the adherence to the 24-hour (h) movement guidelines with changes in academic performance over a 2-year period in a sample...

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Impact of exercise on the 21st century epidemic of heart failure

Heart failure (HF) poses a serious threat to public health in an aging population. HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) historically was the focus for developing prevention and management strategies,...

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Two-legged medicine: Exercise-mediated health benefits

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Mapping the acute trajectory of sport-related concussion outcomes across symptoms, cognition, and blood biomarkers

Sport-related concussion (SRC) and its potential neurological sequela represent an emerging global health concern, requiring improved recovery management and strategies for return-to-play (RTP) to enhance...

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Perspective: A head-to-toe view on athletic locomotion with an emphasis on assessing core stability

Although much research has been devoted to gait analysis while walking or running, a surprising gap in knowledge is its relationship with upper body function, particularly core stability. The methods...

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Cardiovascular health benefits of aerobic exercise training in methamphetamine-dependent male individuals: A randomized controlled trial

Methamphetamine abuse and addiction have become a critical public health issue and ranked the third in global drug abuse after cannabis and opioids. The present study was designed to investigate the...

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Effects of land-based exercise on knee joint proprioception in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Proprioception is significantly impaired in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA), which induces impaired functionality and quality of life. Exercise therapy is widely recommended by various guidelines,...

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Lower Body Muscular Strength as a Predictor of Health Indicators in Youth Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Muscular strength in the lower body during childhood and adolescence is crucial for determining various health indicators. While previous reviews have examined the benefits of health-related muscular...

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“CLINICAL-BFR”: An exploratory blood flow restriction protocol focusing on clinical application

Traditional blood flow restriction resistance training (BFR-Trad) is a cost-effective and time-efficient exercise modality that offers significant skeletal muscle benefits, including strength and mass...

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Modified constraint-induced movement therapy for lower extremity intervention on patients with stroke: A Scoping Review

Stroke is the main cause of long-term disability, burdening people and healthcare systems. In stroke patients, modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) may improve lower extremity function....

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Molecular signaling effects of electrical stimulation of the soleus muscle during 6 days of dry immersion

Unloading of skeletal muscles triggers rapid changes in molecular signaling, leading to muscle atrophy and functional alterations. Electrical stimulation of muscles is commonly used to counteract these...

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Parent-child association of sedentary behavior according to parental physical activity level: The EPI-FAMILY health-study

The time spent in sedentary behavior (SB) has increased in children and adolescents, which may be positively associated with less time spent in physical activity and with an increase in health problems....

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Physical activity, exercise, and mental health of healthy adolescents: A review of the last 5 ​years

The mental health of adolescents is a priority for successful development. Physical activity (PA) and exercise can have effects on the mental health of adolescents. This review analysed the effect that...

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Effects of high-intensity intermittent cross-training on maximal oxygen uptake

We investigated the effects of high-intensity intermittent cross-training (HIICT) on maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2max). The HIICT consisted of alternating intermittent 20-s treadmill running (1st, 3rd,...

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Combined effects of Tai-Chi gait with mediolateral ground support perturbation on dynamic balance control

Tai-Chi (TC) is a broadly used exercise that appeared to decrease the risk of falls. However, biomechanical mechanisms underlying the reduced fall risks following TC exercise remain unclear and hinder...

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