Passing the Baton
Available online 13 December 2025
The relationship between circulating osteocalcin and muscle mass measurements in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Available online 13 December 2025
Osteocalcin (OC) and the undercarboxylated form (ucOC) are bone-derived peptide hormones produced by osteoblasts that are involved in systemic metabolism and skeletal muscle mass regulation. Human studies...
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury ‘Epidemic’: A perfect storm for Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis
Available online 6 December 2025
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are increasingly common, particularly among women and adolescents participating in high-intensity, multidirectional sports. Despite being a small ligament,...
Physiological basis for recommending changes to the physical activity guidelines
November 2025
The rapid drop in mortality risk as people become more active has been known for some time. While the public health message is clear (i.e., that any physical activity [PA] is better than no PA), no...
Physical activity during COVID-19 pandemic: A 5-year retrospect
November 2025
The purpose of this article is to provide a follow-up review of the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Disease or Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on human health and the role of physical activity...
The functional state of athletes who have undergone coronavirus infection (COVID-19)
November 2025
This study aimed to investigate the energy supply of athletes, who had a mild form of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) under cycling ergometric load (CEL) to substantiate the timing of recovery, as...
People with hip osteoarthritis have reduced quadriceps voluntary activation and altered motor cortex function
November 2025
Compare quadriceps voluntary activation, corticospinal and intracortical excitability between people with and without hip osteoarthritis (OA). Exploratory objectives include quantifying the association...
Effects of 8-weeks Surf Skateboard training on physical fitness in young people
November 2025
Surf skateboards have grown in popularity among young people in recent years. However, no research studies have analyzed the effect of surf skateboarding on physical fitness....
Within-subject time series angular velocity differences between in-game high and low velocity fastballs in college baseball pitchers
November 2025
The purpose of the current study is to investigate the within-pitcher differences in time series angular velocities of the pelvis, trunk, shoulder, and elbow for high and low velocity fastballs in college...
Causal inference between physical activity and chronic diseases: Insights from a two-sample Mendelian randomization study
November 2025
Chronic diseases are major causes of global death and disability, significantly impacting individual health and imposing economic burdens. This study aims to investigate the causal relationship between...
Simultaneous repair of chronic bilateral myotendinous junctional pectoralis major tendon tears: A case report and review of the literature
November 2025
While traumatic rupture of the pectoralis major is increasingly recognized, simultaneous bilateral pectoralis major tears remain exceedingly rare, with only five previously reported cases. Of these...
Plasma cardiovascular stress biomarkers response to marathon running
November 2025
Habitual physical activity is known to support cardiovascular health. However, when intensive exercise is performed for long durations, it can negatively affect the cardiovascular system. We evaluated...
Changes in body mass and urinary biomarkers after a long-lasting combat search and rescue military exercise performed in a tropical region
November 2025
The study aimed to evaluate body mass changes and urine biomarker responses during a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) military exercise performed in a tropical region. Ten urinary biomarkers were analyzed...
The effect of blood flow restricted exercise on measures of health and physical fitness across all populations: An umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis
November 2025
To consolidate and evaluate meta-analyses reporting the effects of blood flow restricted exercise (BFRE) on measures of health and physical fitness across all populations....
Gait patterns in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review
Available online 29 November 2025
Differences in walking patterns have been observed by clinicians working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Different gait parameters have been studied and emerged through the recent...
Evaluating the effectiveness of blood flow restriction training in older adults: An overview of systematic reviews
Available online 1 November 2025
To synthesize evidence from systematic reviews on the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) training on muscle strength, hypertrophy, and functional performance in older adults....
Bone bruise distribution patterns after patellar dislocation
Available online 29 October 2025
Bone bruises observed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after patellar dislocation may reveal the underlying injury mechanism, yet three-dimensional patterns remain poorly defined....
Leveraging mitochondrial stress to improve healthy aging
Available online 24 October 2025
Aging is characterized by a progressive decline in physiological function, driven by intrinsic mechanisms (primary aging) and modifiable factors (secondary aging), ultimately leading to multimorbidity,...
Impact of exercise on the 21st century epidemic of heart failure
September 2025
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,...
Two-legged medicine: Exercise-mediated health benefits
September 2025
The role of resistance training in mitigating cancer-induced cachexia: A systematic review
September 2025
Cancer induced cachexia, the involuntary loss of lean body mass and adipose tissue, is a debilitating syndrome experienced in up to 80% of all cancer patients. Cachexia is associated with poor treatment...
Episodic denervation as a driver of loss of skeletal muscle redox homeostasis and muscle weakness in sarcopenia: Possible amelioration by exercise
September 2025
Substantial reductions in muscle motor unit numbers accompany ageing and occur in parallel the age-related changes in skeletal muscle mass and fibre number. These motor unit changes are reflected in...
Exercise-induced cardioprotection: From endogenous to exogenous mechanisms
September 2025
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains the leading form of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, while exercise is a preventative and therapeutic countermeasure. The collective benefits of exercise...
Evolution of resistance training in women: History and mechanisms for health and performance
September 2025
Throughout history, cultural norms and stereotypes have discouraged resistance training in women. Today, as awareness and acceptance of resistance training in women has grown, supported by scientific...
Importance, unique aspects and guidelines, and building blocks of early childhood physical activity from a socioecological perspective
September 2025
Although the benefits of physical activity are established across all age groups, researchers have recently noted that there is uncertainty as to which correlates and determinants of physical activity...