Aquatic plyometric training increases vertical jump in female volleyball players

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The effects of combined aquatic plyometric training (APT) and traditional preseason volleyball training on muscular strength and vertical jump (VJ) in female volleyball players were examined as compared with a control group performing a combination of flexibility exercises and volleyball training (CON). Results show the combination of APT and volleyball training resulted in larger improvements in VJ than in the CON group, indicating that APT could be a promising training option.

Maryland, Health aspects, Volleyball players

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Radiographic findings of the upper extremity collegiate rodeo athletes

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Results indicate that rodeo athletics cause repetitive trauma to the upper extremity and use of effective external bracing is necessary. Data show 82 abnormalities involving both left and right extremities and 24 hand/wrist fractures involving scaphoid, styloid, phalanx, and metacarpals. Joint diseases and bone degeneration are also observed.

Risk factors, Arm, Rodeos, Hand injuries, Extremities, Upper, Wrist injuries, Arm injuries

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Valgus knee motion during landing in high school female and male basketball players

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Research indicates that gender differences do exist in valgus knee motion amon high school athletes engaged in jumping and landing. The gender difference may be the cause for the increased incidence of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes.

Analysis, Evaluation, Sex differences (Biology), Knee muscles, Anterior cruciate ligament

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