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A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Exercise and Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 7791

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Dr. Ivan Cuk

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Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Blagoja Parovića 156, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Interests: biomechanics; movement analysis; motor control; endurance sports; running; strength & conditioning
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Dr. Amador García Ramos

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Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Interests: biomechanics; motor control; muscle function; resistance training
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Dr. Danica Janicijevic

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Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Interests: motor control; biomechanics

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Dear Colleagues,

The human ability to move is not just a convenience that enables us to walk, exercise, or work; together with emotional and intellectual growth, movement was, and still is, crucial to our evolution and survival as a species. Therefore, continuous scientific research on various aspects of human movement significantly impacts everyday life. This is particularly important for physical and mental well-being as essential aspects of public health. Humans involved in physical education, rehabilitation, recreation, and sports, as well as in certain professions (police and military personnel, skilled workers, etc.), derive numerous health effects from continuous and well-executed movements.

Human movements could not be possible without the coordinated effort of several complex systems with many interacting pieces, processes, and mechanisms. The theories on how movement is controlled, learned, and executed with regard to neurophysiological, biomechanical, and psychological aspects have yet to be thoroughly examined. Furthermore, unique ways through which to analyze human movements and their health benefits constantly emerge with ongoing technological breakthroughs.

Therefore, in this Special Issue we aim to expand our knowledge base of different aspects of human movement. Our focus is on novel findings regarding movement learning, control, execution, and, consecutively, analysis, which could benefit the physical and mental aspects of well-being. To achieve our aim, a wide range of manuscripts related to the fields of movement analysis, biomechanics, motor control, and motor learning will be considered for publication, with a particular emphasis on their practical applications in the domain of public health.

Dr. Ivan Ćuk
Dr. Amador García Ramos
Dr. Danica Janicijevic
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public health
well-being
movement
rehabilitation
muscle
exercise
motor learning
motor control
physical education
motion analysis
biomechanics

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Effects of Different Recovery Modalities on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, Recovery Perceptions, and Performance Following a Bout of High-Intensity Functional Training

by Francine De Oliveira, Gabriel Andrade Paz, Victor Gonçalves Corrêa Neto, Renato Alvarenga, Silvio R. Marques Neto, Jeffrey M. Willardson and Humberto Miranda

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(4), 3461; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20043461 - 16 Feb 2023

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the foam rolling technique and static stretching on perceptual and neuromuscular parameters following a bout of high-intensity functional training (HIFT), which consisted of 100 pull-ups, 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, and 100 air squats (Angie benchmark) in recreationally trained men (n = 39). Following baseline measurements (Feeling Scale, Visual Analogue Scale, Total Quality Recovery, Sit-and-Reach, Countermovement Jump, and Change-of-Direction t-test), the volunteers performed a single bout of HIFT. At the end of the session, participants were randomly assigned to one of three distinct groups: control (CONT), foam rolling (FR), or static stretching (SS). At the 24 h time-point, a second experimental session was conducted to obtain the post-test values. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Regarding power performance, none of the three groups reached pretest levels at 24 h point of the intervention. However, the CONT group still showed a greater magnitude of effect at the 24 h time-point (ES = 0.51, p ≥ 0.05). Flexibility presented the same recovery pattern as power performance (post × 24 h CONT = ES = 0.28, FR = ES = 0.21, SS = ES = 0.19). At 24 h, all groups presented an impaired performance in the COD t-test (CONT = ES = 0.24, FR = ES = 0.65, SS = ES = 0.56 p ≥ 0.05). The FR protocol resulted in superior recovery perceptions (pre × 24 h TQR = ES = 0.32 p ≥ 0.05). The results of the present study indicate that the use of FR and SS exercises may not be indicated when aiming to restore neuromuscular performance following a single bout of HIFT. The use of the FR technique during the cooldown phase of a HIFT session may be helpful in improving an individual’s perception of recovery. Full article

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Effects of Combined Plyometric and Shooting Training on the Biomechanical Characteristics during the Made Jump Shot in Young Male Basketball Players

by Marko Radenković, Anja Lazić, Dušan Stanković, Milan Cvetković, Višnja Đorđić, Miloš Petrović, Milena Tomović, Evangelia Kouidi, Adem Preljević, Jovan Marković, Dragana Berić, Marko Stojanović, Miodrag Kocić, Nikola Aksović, Emilija Petković, Milan Čoh, Špela Bogataj and Saša Bubanj

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(1), 343; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010343 - 26 Dec 2022

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(1) Background: Shooting performance is one of the most important determinants of basketball success and is strongly influenced by vertical jump performance. A lot of research attention has been paid to training programs that may improve the vertical jump. However, the literature regarding the improvement of accuracy during the jump shot is limited. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the combination of two training programs on explosive power of the lower extremities during the made jump shot. (2) Methods: A total of 61 male basketball players were assigned into training group (T, n = 31, age 15.32 ± 0.65) which was conducting a specific, i.e., experimental training program, and control group (C, n = 30, age 16.3 ± 0.71 years) involved in a regular training program. The experimental training program included specific plyometric training with shooting training which lasted for 10 weeks. The obtained data were processed by nonparametric statistics to determine the differences in the vertical jump outcomes, as well as to determine the level of impact of the experimental training program. Wilcoxon and Kruskal–Wallis tests were used. (3) Results: A significant improvement (p ≤ 0.05) was noticed in the T group, in every vertical jump variable (flight time, height of the jump, power, and speed of the jump during a jump shot for two and three points), while there was no improvement within the C group. (4) Conclusions: The combination of plyometric and shooting training has a positive impact on the explosive power of the lower extremities during the jump shot. Full article

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Does Back Squat Exercise Lead to Regional Hypertrophy among Quadriceps Femoris Muscles?

by Filip Kojic, Igor Ranisavljev, Milos Obradovic, Danimir Mandic, Vladan Pelemis, Milos Paloc and Sasa Duric

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(23), 16226; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192316226 - 04 Dec 2022

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The present study investigated effects of squat resistance training on intermuscular hypertrophy of quadriceps femoris muscles (i.e., rectus femoris, RF; vastus intermedius, VI; vastus medialis, VM; and vastus lateralis, VL). Eighteen university students (age: 24.1 ± 1.7 years, 9 females) underwent 7 weeks of parallel squat training (2 days/week) preceded by a 2-week familiarization period. Squat strength (1RM) and cross-sectional area (CSA) of four quadriceps muscles were assessed at baseline and at the end of the study. At posttest, 1RM and CSA of quadriceps muscles significantly increased (p < 0.01), with moderate-to-large effect (ES = 1.25–2.11) for 1RM (8.33 ± 6.64 kg), VM CSA (0.12 ± 0.08 cm²), and VL CSA (0.19 ± 0.09 cm²) and small effect (ES = 0.89–1.13) for RF CSA (0.17 ± 0.15 cm²) and VI CSA (0.16 ± 0.18 cm²). No significant differences were found in the changes of CSA between muscles (F = 0.638, p = 0.593). However, the squat 1RM gain was significantly associated only with the changes in CSA of the VL muscle (r = 0.717, p < 0.001). The parallel squat resulted in significant growth of all quadriceps muscles. However, the novelty of this study is that the increase in strength is associated only with hypertrophy of the VL muscle. Full article

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