SCIENCE

The latest scientific studies selected in the training theme are presented below: 1) Takeuchi et al. (2023). Long-term static stretching can decrease muscle stiffness: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, E-First. This review examines the long-term (≥2 weeks) effect of static stretch training

The latest scientific studies selected in the theme of nutrition are presented below: 1) Guillermo et al. (2023). Nutrition, Training, Supplementation, and Performance-Enhancing Drug Practices of Male and Female Physique Athletes Peaking for Competition. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, E-First. This survey assesses performance-enhancing nutrition, training, supplementation, and medication

The latest scientific studies selected in the medical theme are presented below: 1) Peek et al. (2023). Where are We Headed? Evidence to Inform Future Football Heading Guidelines. Sports Medicine E-First. This review explores avenues that could be incorporated into federal guidelines to reduce the consequences of head injuries. Suggested

This month, we look at the following questions: What is the effect of a PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injection on: 1) tendinopathies, 2) osteoarthritis, 3) muscle lesions, 4) sprains? What is it all about ? PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection is a procedure in which blood is taken from a patient, centrifuged

In this section we select the latest scientific studies in the field of sports performance that have been accepted (e-first) during the month preceding the publication of this newsletter. List of journals from which the scientific articles of the month are selected: * Acta Physiologica Scandinavica * American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

The development of society is characterised by an acceleration in the production and dissemination of knowledge and information. Today, the amount of information produced daily in the world is greater than the capacity of a human brain to absorb it in a lifetime. Very often we receive more information than