2024

  • [DOI] A. H. Paravlic, “Establishing reference values for tensiomyography-derived parameters in soccer players: insights from a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression,” Biology of sport, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{paravlic_establishing_2024,
    title = {Establishing reference values for tensiomyography-derived parameters in soccer players: insights from a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression},
    issn = {0860-021X},
    shorttitle = {Establishing reference values for tensiomyography-derived parameters in soccer players},
    url = {https://www.termedia.pl/doi/10.5114/biolsport.2025.139853},
    doi = {10.5114/biolsport.2025.139853},
    urldate = {2024-08-06},
    journal = {Biology of Sport},
    author = {Paravlic, Armin H.},
    month = aug,
    year = {2024},
    }
  • [DOI] R. Bueno-Russo, J. V. Saornil, G. Díaz-Ureña, Z. S. Milá, R. F. Llanes, J. M. B. Casas, and D. R. Sanz, “Muscle mechanical response to exercise with active vs. passive rest,” Apunts sports medicine, vol. 59, iss. 222, p. 100441, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{bueno-russo_muscle_2024,
    title = {Muscle mechanical response to exercise with active vs. passive rest},
    volume = {59},
    issn = {26665069},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2666506924000099},
    doi = {10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100441},
    language = {en},
    number = {222},
    urldate = {2024-07-22},
    journal = {Apunts Sports Medicine},
    author = {Bueno-Russo, Rodrigo and Saornil, Jorge Velázquez and Díaz-Ureña, Germán and Milá, Zacarías Sánchez and Llanes, Raúl Frutos and Casas, José Manuel Barragán and Sanz, David Rodríguez},
    month = may,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {100441},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Buoite Stella, A. M. Dragonetti, S. Fontanot, R. Sabot, M. Martini, A. Galmonte, G. Canton, M. Deodato, and L. Murena, “The Acute Effects of Cold Water Immersion and Percussive Massage Therapy on Neuromuscular Properties and Muscle Soreness after Exercise in Young Male Soccer Players,” Sports, vol. 12, iss. 6, p. 167, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{buoite_stella_acute_2024,
    title = {The {Acute} {Effects} of {Cold} {Water} {Immersion} and {Percussive} {Massage} {Therapy} on {Neuromuscular} {Properties} and {Muscle} {Soreness} after {Exercise} in {Young} {Male} {Soccer} {Players}},
    volume = {12},
    copyright = {https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
    issn = {2075-4663},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/12/6/167},
    doi = {10.3390/sports12060167},
    abstract = {Cold water immersion (CWI) and percussive massage therapy (PMT) are commonly used recovery techniques in team sports. In particular, despite its wide use, PMT has been scarcely investigated in the literature, especially regarding neuromuscular measures and in comparison with other techniques. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the acute and short-term effects (24 h) of CWI and PMT on muscle strength, contractile properties, and soreness after exercise. A randomized crossover study was performed on sixteen male soccer players (22 years, 20–27) who participated in three experimental sessions involving a fatiguing protocol consisting of a Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance Test followed by 3 × 10 squat jumps and a wall sit for 30 s, and 12 min of recovery including CWI (10 °C water), bilateral PMT on the anterior and posterior thigh, or passive resting. Outcomes were assessed immediately after the exercise protocol, after the recovery intervention, and at 24 h. Isometric knee extension (IKE) and flexion (IKF) and tensiomyography (TMG) were assessed. Muscle soreness and fatigue were scored from 0 to 10. PMT increased strength after the treatment (p = 0.004) and at 24 h (p = 0.007), whereas no significant differences were found for the other two recovery modalities. At post-recovery, compared to CON, CWI resulted in a longer TMG contraction time (p = 0.027). No significant differences were found at 24 h. Finally, PMT and CWI enhanced muscle soreness recovery compared to passive rest (F4,60 = 3.095, p = 0.022, pη2 = 0.171). Preliminary results from this study suggest that PMT might improve isometric strength after strenuous exercise, and both PMT and CWI reduce muscle soreness perception, while the effects on TMG parameters remain controversial.},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2024-07-22},
    journal = {Sports},
    author = {Buoite Stella, Alex and Dragonetti, Angelo Michele and Fontanot, Simone and Sabot, Raffaele and Martini, Miriam and Galmonte, Alessandra and Canton, Gianluca and Deodato, Manuela and Murena, Luigi},
    month = jun,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {167},
    }
  • [DOI] M. Piwecki, I. Wilk, and K. Kassolik, “Impact of a 5-min massage session on the gastrocnemius contractile and passive mechanical properties in young adults – A randomized controlled trial,” Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, vol. 40, p. 899–906, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{piwecki_impact_2024,
    title = {Impact of a 5-min massage session on the gastrocnemius contractile and passive mechanical properties in young adults - {A} randomized controlled trial},
    volume = {40},
    issn = {13608592},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1360859224003310},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.06.010},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2024-07-22},
    journal = {Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies},
    author = {Piwecki, Marcin and Wilk, Iwona and Kassolik, Krzysztof},
    month = jun,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {899--906},
    }
  • [DOI] A. H. Paravlic, E. Abazovic, Z. Milanović, G. Vučković, D. Spudić, V. Hadzic, M. Pajek, and J. Vodičar, “The association between unilateral and bilateral performance-related measures in elite female soccer players: a multifaceted investigation,” Frontiers in physiology, vol. 15, p. 1298159, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{paravlic_association_2024,
    title = {The association between unilateral and bilateral performance-related measures in elite female soccer players: a multifaceted investigation},
    volume = {15},
    issn = {1664-042X},
    shorttitle = {The association between unilateral and bilateral performance-related measures in elite female soccer players},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1298159/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fphys.2024.1298159},
    abstract = {Purpose
    The present study aimed to investigate a) the associations between bilateral performance utilizing countermovement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ), speed and unilateral CMJ, isokinetic peak torque in knee extension and flexion with angular velocities of 60°/s and 180°/s and tensiomyography (TMG) parameters; b) whether the asymmetries derived from unilateral tests are associated with bilateral CMJ, SJ and speed in elite female soccer players.
    Methods
    Thirty-five elite female soccer players (average age: 20 ± 5 years) completed CMJ, SJ, speed, isokinetic muscle strength and TMG tests.
    Results
    Compared to the non-dominant leg, the dominant leg demonstrated greater peak torque output in both knee flexion (7.4\%) and knee extension (5.6\%) isokinetic tasks, as well as m. vastus medialis contraction time (7.6\%), and soccer-specific agility test (4.1\%). Conversely, the hamstring to quadriceps peak torque ratio at 180°/s (8.5\%) was significantly greater in the non-dominant leg. The associations between CMJ, SJ and speed performance were positive and ranged from weak (
    r
    = 0.350) to high (
    r
    = 0.710). For speed and TMG-derived variables, correlations were negative and ranged from weak (
    r
    = −0.345,
    p
    = 0.042, for vastus medialis contraction time) to moderate (
    r
    = −0.530,
    p
    = 0.001, for biceps femoris contraction time). Furthermore, both bilateral CMJ and SJ negatively correlated with TMG-derived variables, ranging from weak (
    r
    = −0.350,
    p
    = 0.039, for vastus lateralis contraction time) to moderate (
    r
    = −0.537,
    p
    = 0.003, for rectus femoris contraction time).
    Conclusion
    The overall significant, albeit inconsistent, correlations between the diverse performance scores obtained highlight the necessity for a multifaceted and thorough diagnostic strategy in female soccer players.},
    urldate = {2024-07-03},
    journal = {Frontiers in Physiology},
    author = {Paravlic, Armin Huso and Abazovic, Ensar and Milanović, Zoran and Vučković, Goran and Spudić, Darjan and Hadzic, Vedran and Pajek, Maja and Vodičar, Janez},
    month = jun,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {1298159},
    }
  • [DOI] J. Sánchez-Valdepeñas, P. J. Cornejo-Daza, L. Rodiles-Guerrero, J. A. Páez-Maldonado, M. Sánchez-Moreno, B. Bachero-Mena, E. Saez De Villarreal, and F. Pareja-Blanco, “Acute Responses to Different Velocity Loss Thresholds during Squat Exercise with Blood-Flow Restriction in Strength-Trained Men,” Sports, vol. 12, iss. 6, p. 171, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{sanchez-valdepenas_acute_2024,
    title = {Acute {Responses} to {Different} {Velocity} {Loss} {Thresholds} during {Squat} {Exercise} with {Blood}-{Flow} {Restriction} in {Strength}-{Trained} {Men}},
    volume = {12},
    copyright = {https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
    issn = {2075-4663},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/12/6/171},
    doi = {10.3390/sports12060171},
    abstract = {(1) Background: The aim of this paper is to analyze the acute effects of different velocity loss (VL) thresholds during a full squat (SQ) with blood-flow restriction (BFR) on strength performance, neuromuscular activity, metabolic response, and muscle contractile properties. (2) Methods: Twenty strength-trained men performed four protocols that differed in the VL achieved within the set (BFR0: 0\% VL; BFR10: 10\% VL; BFR20: 20\% VL; and BFR40: 40\% VL). The relative intensity (60\% 1RM), recovery between sets (2 min), number of sets (3), and level of BFR (50\% of arterial occlusion pressure) were matched between protocols. Tensiomyography (TMG), blood lactate, countermovement jump (CMJ), maximal voluntary isometric SQ contraction (MVIC), and performance with the absolute load required to achieve 1 m·s−1 at baseline measurements in SQ were assessed before and after the protocols. (3) Results: BFR40 resulted in higher EMG alterations during and after exercise than the other protocols (p {\textless} 0.05). BFR40 also induced greater impairments in TMG-derived variables and BFR10 decreased contraction time. Higher blood lactate concentrations were found as the VL within the set increased. BFR0 and BFR10 showed significantly increased median frequencies in post-exercise MVIC. (4) Conclusions: High VL thresholds (BFR40) accentuated metabolic and neuromuscular stress, and produced increased alterations in muscles’ mechanical properties. Low VL could potentiate post-exercise neuromuscular activity and muscle contractile properties.},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2024-07-03},
    journal = {Sports},
    author = {Sánchez-Valdepeñas, Juan and Cornejo-Daza, Pedro J. and Rodiles-Guerrero, Luis and Páez-Maldonado, Jose A. and Sánchez-Moreno, Miguel and Bachero-Mena, Beatriz and Saez De Villarreal, Eduardo and Pareja-Blanco, Fernando},
    month = jun,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {171},
    }
  • [DOI] F. Piqueras-Sanchiz, S. Martín-Rodríguez, P. J. Cornejo-Daza, J. Sánchez-Valdepeñas, V. Serrano-Gómez, F. Pareja-Blanco, and O. García-García, “Identification of Peripheral Fatigue through Exercise-Induced Changes in Muscle Contractility,” Journal of human kinetics, p. 145–154, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{piqueras-sanchiz_identification_2024,
    title = {Identification of {Peripheral} {Fatigue} through {Exercise}-{Induced} {Changes} in {Muscle} {Contractility}},
    copyright = {https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
    issn = {1640-5544, 1899-7562},
    url = {https://jhk.termedia.pl/Identification-of-Peripheral-Fatigue-through-Exercise-Induced-Changes-in-Muscle-Contractility,185297,0,2.html},
    doi = {10.5114/jhk/185297},
    abstract = {The aim of this study was to assess whether tensiomyography is a tool sensitive enough to detect peripheral fatigue. Twenty-six strength-trained men were split into two groups: 1) a fatigued group (FG), who performed a full-squat (SQ) standardized warm-up plus 3 x 8 SQs with 75\% 1RM with a 5-min rest interval, and 2) a non-fatigued group (NFG), who only did the SQ standardized warm-up. The countermovement jump (CMJ), maximal isometric force (MIF) in the SQ at 90º knee flexion, and TMG in vastus medialis (VM) and vastus lateralis (VL) muscles were assessed pre- and post-protocols. Data were analyzed through mixed ANOVA, logistic regression analysis, and receiver-operating curves. There were significant group x time interactions (p {\textless} 0.01) for CMJ height, MIF, maximal radial displacement (Dm), and radial displacement velocity (Vrd90) since the FG acutely decreased in these variables, while no significant changes were observed for the NFG. The logistic regression showed a significant model for detecting fatigue, whether it used the CMJ or MIF, with only the relative change in VL-Vrd90 as a fatigue predictor. The determination of the area under the curve showed that Dm and Vrd90 had good to excellent discriminative ability. Dm and Vrd90 are sensitive to detect fatigue in VL and VM muscles in resistance training contexts.},
    urldate = {2024-06-04},
    journal = {Journal of Human Kinetics},
    author = {Piqueras-Sanchiz, Francisco and Martín-Rodríguez, Saúl and Cornejo-Daza, Pedro Jesús and Sánchez-Valdepeñas, Juan and Serrano-Gómez, Virginia and Pareja-Blanco, Fernando and García-García, Oscar},
    month = may,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {145--154},
    }
  • [DOI] J. Dydek, K. Bliźniak, H. Sarmento, A. Ihle, É. R. Gouveia, J. Iskra, and K. Przednowek, “Characteristics of Changes in Contractile Properties of Muscle after Anaerobic Exercise,” Applied sciences, vol. 14, iss. 7, p. 3078, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{dydek_characteristics_2024,
    title = {Characteristics of {Changes} in {Contractile} {Properties} of {Muscle} after {Anaerobic} {Exercise}},
    volume = {14},
    copyright = {https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
    issn = {2076-3417},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/7/3078},
    doi = {10.3390/app14073078},
    abstract = {Tensiomyography (TMG) has been described as an effective method for identifying differences in muscle response to athletic training stimuli. However, there is a lack of studies that evaluated changes in muscle contractile properties in response to anaerobic effort and related these changes to Wingate test parameters in more than one lower limb superficial muscle. The main contribution of this work is to evaluate changes in the contractile properties of muscles in response to anaerobic exercise. In a group of 20 physically active men, the body composition analysis was performed using a Tanita DC-360 device. The anaerobic effort was assessed by a Wingate test (30 s), and the contractile properties of muscles were measured using a TMG S2 device. The TMG parameters were measured in selected superficial muscles of the dominant lower limb. The study also calculated indices of the differences (d) and the size of the effect (r). An anaerobic effort in the form of the Wingate test resulted in greater stiffness (Dm) in the vastus lateralis muscle (p = 0.0365; r = 0.47) and a delayed response to stimulus (Td) in the vastus lateralis (p = 0.0239; r = 0.51) and vastus medialis (p = 0.0031; r = 0.66) muscles. The half relaxation time (Tr) (p = 0.0478; r = 0.44) and sustained contraction time (Ts) (p = 0.0276; r = 0.49) in the rectus femoris muscle were also increased. In contrast, a prolonged stimulus-response time (Td) with a decrease in sustained contraction time (Ts) was observed in the gastrocnemius lateralis (Td: p = 0.0054; r = 0.64 and Ts: p = 0.0012; r = 0.74) and gastrocnemius medialis (Td: p = 0.0229; r = 0.52 and Ts: p = 0.0054; r = 0.64) muscles. A significant decrease in contraction time (Tc) (p = 0.0051; r = 0.63) occurred only in the soleus muscle. In addition, significant correlations were shown between selected changes in contractile properties of muscle and parameters of the Wingate anaerobic test. Anaerobic exercise has a significant effect on changes in skeletal muscle contractility parameters. TMG is an effective method for identifying differences in muscle response to sports training stimuli.},
    language = {en},
    number = {7},
    urldate = {2024-05-30},
    journal = {Applied Sciences},
    author = {Dydek, Justyna and Bliźniak, Katarzyna and Sarmento, Hugo and Ihle, Andreas and Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio and Iskra, Janusz and Przednowek, Krzysztof},
    month = apr,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {3078},
    }
  • [DOI] C. Rotllan, F. Corbi, and G. Viscor, “Muscle Tone, Stiffness, and Elasticity in Elite Female Cyclists after Consecutive Short Competitions,” Translational sports medicine, vol. 2024, p. 1–11, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rotllan_muscle_2024,
    title = {Muscle {Tone}, {Stiffness}, and {Elasticity} in {Elite} {Female} {Cyclists} after {Consecutive} {Short} {Competitions}},
    volume = {2024},
    copyright = {https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
    issn = {2573-8488},
    url = {https://www.hindawi.com/journals/tsmed/2024/2434494/},
    doi = {10.1155/2024/2434494},
    abstract = {Background. For professional road cyclists, most overload injuries affect the lower limbs. They are mostly represented by contractures or muscle shortening, characterised by a variation of muscular tone, stiffness, and elasticity. This real-life study aimed to assess specific mechanical parameters in top-class female cyclists who participated in 3 races a week. Hypothesis. Muscle tone, stiffness, and elasticity will be affected immediately after competition and at the end of the week due to accumulated fatigue. Methods. Six professional cyclists were evaluated. This pilot study consisted of a controlled trial and three days of competition, with rest days between them. MyotonPRO was used to measure tone, stiffness, and elasticity in six leg muscles: vastus lateralis (VL), vastus medialis (VM), rectus femoris (RF), biceps femoris (BF), lateral gastrocnemius (LG), and medial gastrocnemius (MG). Daily basal and pre- and postrace measures were carried through to the 3 races in a week. Results. The muscular tone of VL, VM, LG, and MG and the stiffness of VL, VM, RF, BF, LG, and MG decreased after races. VL and RF were mostly affected by (p=0.05) and (p=0.009), respectively. Basal elasticity improved over time until the last day. Conclusions. Muscle tone and stiffness decreased after a very intense and exhausting cycling endurance competition. Basal elasticity improved immediately after the race and continued this trend until the end of the week. More research is needed on changes in mechanical properties in competition and risk prevention of injuries.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2024-04-16},
    journal = {Translational Sports Medicine},
    author = {Rotllan, Cristina and Corbi, Francisco and Viscor, Ginés},
    editor = {Marqueti, Rita De Cássia},
    month = apr,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {1--11},
    }
  • [DOI] T. Álvarez-Yates, A. Cuba-Dorado, M. Iglesias-Caamaño, V. Serrano-Gómez, F. Y. Nakamura, and O. García-García, “Sex-Related and Performance Differences in Contractile Properties, ROM, Strength, and Dynamometry Performance of World-Class Flatwater Canoeists,” Applied sciences, vol. 14, iss. 8, p. 3167, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{alvarez-yates_sex-related_2024,
    title = {Sex-{Related} and {Performance} {Differences} in {Contractile} {Properties}, {ROM}, {Strength}, and {Dynamometry} {Performance} of {World}-{Class} {Flatwater} {Canoeists}},
    volume = {14},
    copyright = {https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
    issn = {2076-3417},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/8/3167},
    doi = {10.3390/app14083167},
    abstract = {The inclusion of women canoe in the Olympic Games reflects the growth and development that women have ahead of them in this modality. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore sex and performance level differences in muscle contractile properties through Tensiomyography (TMG), range of motion (ROM), strength, and canoe-specific functional electromechanical dynamometry (FEMD) performance and establish performance differences between international medalists and non-medalists. Twelve male and nine female canoeists from the Spanish and Portuguese national canoe teams were assessed through TMG, ROM, strength, and canoe-specific isometric and incremental FEMD tests. Few sex and performance level differences were found in TMG and ROM; however, significant sex differences were found in the strength and FEMD tests. Male canoeists had a greater Fmax in Leg Press, Pm and Pmax in canoe position cable row, 1RM bench press and bench pull, Fm and Fpeak canoe-specific isometric FEMD test and number of strokes, and Fpeak and Pmax on the incremental FEMD test than females. International medalists showed a lower time until reaching Vmax and Pmax in Leg Press on both sides and a greater number of strokes and Fpeak in the maximal incremental FEMD test than non-medalists. This study reinforces the utility of the use of TMG and FEMD for assessing and monitoring world-class athletes.},
    language = {en},
    number = {8},
    urldate = {2024-04-16},
    journal = {Applied Sciences},
    author = {Álvarez-Yates, Tania and Cuba-Dorado, Alba and Iglesias-Caamaño, Mario and Serrano-Gómez, Virginia and Nakamura, Fábio Yuzo and García-García, Oscar},
    month = apr,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {3167},
    }
  • [DOI] G. Kakavas, A. Tsiokanos, M. Potoupnis, and P. V. Tsaklis, “Mechanical and Contractile Properties of Knee Joint Muscles after Sports-Related Concussions in Women Footballers,” Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, vol. 9, iss. 2, p. 65, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{kakavas_mechanical_2024,
    title = {Mechanical and {Contractile} {Properties} of {Knee} {Joint} {Muscles} after {Sports}-{Related} {Concussions} in {Women} {Footballers}},
    volume = {9},
    issn = {2411-5142},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/9/2/65},
    doi = {10.3390/jfmk9020065},
    abstract = {The purpose of this study was to determine if women footballers have an increased lack of neuromuscular control of the knee joint after a concussion compared to a healthy cohort tested with tensiomyography (TMG). Forty-one female collegiate footballers were enrolled in this study from which there were 20 with a history of sports-related concussions (SRCs) and 21 control subjects. Results from the SRC group had significantly higher Tc (ms) (z = −5.478, p = 0.000) and significantly lower Dm (mm) (z = −3.835, p = 0.000) than the control group in the case of the rectus femoris muscle. The SRC group had significantly higher Tc (ms) (z = −2.348, p = 0.016) and significantly lower Dm (mm) (z = −4.776, p = 0.000) than the control group in the case of the vastus medialis muscle. The SRC group had significantly higher Tc (ms) (z = −5.400, p = 0.000) and significantly lower Dm (mm) (z = −4.971, p = 0.000) than the control group in the case of the vastus lateralis muscle. The SRC group had significantly higher Tc (ms) (z = −5.349, p = 0.000) than the control group in the case of the biceps femoris muscle response, whereas no significant difference was found in Dm (mm) (z = −0.198, p = 0.853) between the groups. The results of the current study may have implications for current practice standards regarding the evaluation and management of concussions and can add valuable information for knee prevention programs as well.},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2024-04-09},
    journal = {Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology},
    author = {Kakavas, Georgios and Tsiokanos, Athanasios and Potoupnis, Michael and Tsaklis, Panagiotis V.},
    month = apr,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {65},
    }
  • [DOI] S. W. Cheatham and R. Baker, “Tissue Flossing: A Commentary on Clinical Practice Recommendations,” International journal of sports physical therapy, vol. 19, iss. 4, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{cheatham_tissue_2024,
    title = {Tissue {Flossing}: {A} {Commentary} on {Clinical} {Practice} {Recommendations}},
    volume = {19},
    issn = {2159-2896},
    shorttitle = {Tissue {Flossing}},
    url = {https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/94598-tissue-flossing-a-commentary-on-clinical-practice-recommendations},
    doi = {10.26603/001c.94598},
    abstract = {Tissue flossing is an emerging myofascial intervention used by sports medicine professionals with a growing body of research evidence. Sports medicine professionals may use tissue flossing to increase myofascial mobility, improve joint ROM, enhance athletic performance, and reduce pain. Despite the increasing use, there is no consensus on clinical practice recommendations for this intervention. The purpose of this commentary is to discuss proposed clinical practice recommendations for tissue flossing and to encourage sports medicine professionals and researchers to contribute their expertise to further develop best practices.
    Level of Evidence
    5},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2024-04-02},
    journal = {International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy},
    author = {Cheatham, Scott W. and Baker, Rusty},
    month = apr,
    year = {2024},
    }
  • [DOI] F. G. Di Girolamo, C. Biasinutto, A. Mangogna, N. Fiotti, P. Vinci, R. Pisot, F. Mearelli, B. Simunic, C. Roni, and G. Biolo, “Metabolic Consequences of Anabolic Steroids, Insulin, and Growth Hormone Abuse in Recreational Bodybuilders: Implications for the World Anti-Doping Agency Passport,” Sports medicine – open, vol. 10, iss. 1, p. 28, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{di_girolamo_metabolic_2024,
    title = {Metabolic {Consequences} of {Anabolic} {Steroids}, {Insulin}, and {Growth} {Hormone} {Abuse} in {Recreational} {Bodybuilders}: {Implications} for the {World} {Anti}-{Doping} {Agency} {Passport}},
    volume = {10},
    issn = {2198-9761},
    shorttitle = {Metabolic {Consequences} of {Anabolic} {Steroids}, {Insulin}, and {Growth} {Hormone} {Abuse} in {Recreational} {Bodybuilders}},
    url = {https://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40798-024-00697-6},
    doi = {10.1186/s40798-024-00697-6},
    abstract = {Abstract
    Background
    Hormonal doping in recreational sports is a public-health concern. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) promoted the creation of the Athlete Biological Passport, aiming to monitor athlete’s biological variables over time to facilitate indirect detection of doping. Detection tests for anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) and growth hormone (GH) are available while insulin abuse cannot be revealed. We have determined in recreational bodybuilders the metabolic effects associated with different patterns of hormone abuse. All analyses were conducted using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 21.0 software (SPSS Chicago, IL).
    Results
    We have assessed plasma concentrations of selected metabolic markers and fatty acid content in erythrocyte membranes of 92 male bodybuilders and in 45 healthy controls. Hormonal abuse was identified by anonymous questionnaires. 43\% (\%) of recruited bodybuilders regularly abused hormones, i.e., anabolic androgenic steroids (95\%) often associated with GH (30\%) and/or insulin (38\%). HDL-cholesterol was lower in insulin and/or GH abusers. Alanine (ALT) and aspartic (AST) transaminases were greater in hormone abusing bodybuilders than in non-doping bodybuilders and controls. Insulin doping was selectively associated with increased plasma ALT-to-AST ratio. In erythrocyte membranes, elongase activity (i.e., stearic-to-palmitic ratio) was lower in insulin and/or growth hormone doping, whereas increased Δ-9 desaturase activity (i.e., palmitoleic-to-palmitic ratio) was selectively associated with insulin doping.
    Conclusions
    In conclusion, our study demonstrates that insulin and GH abuse are characterized by multiple alterations of specific metabolic markers. Although further studies are needed to test whether longitudinal monitoring of selected metabolic marker such as muscle contraction time, HDL levels, ALT-AST ratio as well as the activities of selected enzymes (e.g. Δ-9 desaturase and elongase), could contribute to the detection of insulin and GH abuse in sport.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2024-04-02},
    journal = {Sports Medicine - Open},
    author = {Di Girolamo, Filippo Giorgio and Biasinutto, Chiara and Mangogna, Alessandro and Fiotti, Nicola and Vinci, Pierandrea and Pisot, Rado and Mearelli, Filippo and Simunic, Bostjan and Roni, Chiara and Biolo, Gianni},
    month = mar,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {28},
    }
  • [DOI] P. Pakosz, M. Konieczny, P. Domaszewski, T. Dybek, M. Gnoiński, and E. Skorupska, “Changes in hamstring contractile properties during the competitive season in young football players,” Peerj, vol. 12, p. e17049, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pakosz_changes_2024,
    title = {Changes in hamstring contractile properties during the competitive season in young football players},
    volume = {12},
    issn = {2167-8359},
    url = {https://peerj.com/articles/17049},
    doi = {10.7717/peerj.17049},
    abstract = {Background
    The study aimed to examine alterations and imbalances in hamstring muscle contractile properties among young football players throughout their competitive season, and to understand how these changes might contribute to the risk of muscle injuries. Hamstring injuries are particularly common in football, yet the underlying causes and effective prevention methods remain unclear.
    Methods
    The research involved 74 young footballers who were assessed before the season (pre-test) and after 12 weeks of training (post-test). To evaluate changes in hamstring muscle contractile properties, specifically the left and right biceps femoris (BF) and semitendinosus (ST), tensiomyography (TMG) parameters were utilized.
    Results
    In comparison to the BF muscle, significant differences in time delay (Td) between the left and right sides in the post-test (
    p
    = 0.0193), and maximal displacement (Dm) between the left and right sides at the pre-test (
    p
    = 0.0395). However, significant differences in Dm were observed only in the left ST muscle between the pre- and post-tests (
    p
    = 0.0081). Regarding lateral symmetry, BF registered measurements of 79.7 ± 13.43 (pre-test) and 77.4 ± 14.82 (post-test), whereas ST showed measurements of 87.0 ± 9.79 (pre-test) and 87.5 ± 9.60 (post-test).
    Conclusions
    These assessments provided TMG reference data for hamstring muscles in young footballers, both before the season and after 12 weeks of in-season training. The observed changes in the contractile properties and decrease in lateral symmetry of the BF in both tests suggest an increased risk of injury.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2024-04-02},
    journal = {PeerJ},
    author = {Pakosz, Paweł and Konieczny, Mariusz and Domaszewski, Przemysław and Dybek, Tomasz and Gnoiński, Mariusz and Skorupska, Elżbieta},
    month = mar,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {e17049},
    }
  • [DOI] J. P. Beausejour, G. Guinto, C. Artrip, A. Corvalan, M. Furtado Mesa, M. A. Lebron, and M. S. Stock, “Successful Powerlifting in a Unilateral, Transtibial Amputee: A Descriptive Case Series,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{beausejour_successful_2024,
    title = {Successful {Powerlifting} in a {Unilateral}, {Transtibial} {Amputee}: {A} {Descriptive} {Case} {Series}},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Successful {Powerlifting} in a {Unilateral}, {Transtibial} {Amputee}},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004733},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000004733},
    abstract = {Abstract
    Beausejour, JP, Guinto, G, Artrip, C, Corvalan, A, Mesa, MF, Lebron, MA, and Stock, MS. Successful powerlifting in a unilateral, transtibial amputee: A descriptive case series.
    J Strength Cond Res
    XX(X): 000–000, 2023—There are no reports in the literature of powerlifting success after amputation. We had the unique opportunity to characterize functional outcomes, strength, muscle contractility and size, and corticospinal excitability in an accomplished, competitive powerlifter (best competition squat = 205.0 kg, deadlift = 262.7 kg) with a unilateral, transtibial amputation relative to amputee controls. Four men (age range = 23–49 years) with unilateral, lower-limb amputation (3 transtibial, 1 transfemoral) participated in 1 laboratory visit. We assessed 10-m gait speed, the timed up and go (TUG) test, 5-time sit-to-stand performance (5TSTS), contractile properties of the vastus lateralis (VL) and medial gastrocnemius by tensiomyography, and VL cross-sectional area (CSA) by ultrasonography. Unilateral assessments for the intact limb included isokinetic knee extension and flexion torque and power and transcranial magnetic stimulation derived corticospinal excitability. An interview with the powerlifter provided contextual perspective. Compared with the control subjects, the powerlifter performed the 5TSTS faster (6.8\%), exhibited faster VL contraction times (intact limb = 12.2\%; residual limb = 23.9\%), and showed larger VL CSA for the intact limb (46.7\%). The powerlifter exhibited greater knee extension and flexion peak torque and mean power, particularly at 180°·s
    −1
    , as well as greater corticospinal excitability for the intact VL (65.6\%) and tibialis anterior (79.6\%). By contrast, the control subjects were faster in the TUG (18.3\%) and comfortable (13.0\%) and fast (21.4\%) in the 10-m walk test. The major themes of our interview included needing to modify lifting mechanics, persistence, and remarkable pain tolerance. Our findings highlight the impressive neuromuscular adaptations that are attainable after lower-limb amputation.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2024-02-28},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Beausejour, Jonathan P. and Guinto, Goldshawn and Artrip, Chloe and Corvalan, Alejandra and Furtado Mesa, Maxine and Lebron, Modesto A. and Stock, Matt S.},
    month = feb,
    year = {2024},
    }
  • R. Zanca and E. Nitu, “The Role of Tensiomyography in Determining the Effects of Pliometrics,” , 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{zanca_role_2041,
    title = {The {Role} of {Tensiomyography} in {Determining} the {Effects} of {Pliometrics}},
    author = {Zanca, Raoul and Nitu, Elenora},
    month = feb,
    year = {2024},
    }
  • [DOI] P. Pakosz, M. Konieczny, P. Domaszewski, T. Dybek, O. García-García, M. Gnoiński, and E. Skorupska, “Muscle contraction time after caffeine intake is faster after 30 minutes than after 60 minutes,” Journal of the international society of sports nutrition, vol. 21, iss. 1, p. 2306295, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pakosz_muscle_2024,
    title = {Muscle contraction time after caffeine intake is faster after 30 minutes than after 60 minutes},
    volume = {21},
    issn = {1550-2783},
    url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15502783.2024.2306295},
    doi = {10.1080/15502783.2024.2306295},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2024-02-01},
    journal = {Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition},
    author = {Pakosz, Paweł and Konieczny, Mariusz and Domaszewski, Przemysław and Dybek, Tomasz and García-García, Oscar and Gnoiński, Mariusz and Skorupska, Elżbieta},
    month = dec,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {2306295},
    }
  • [DOI] J. P. Beausejour, K. S. Knowles, A. T. Wilson, C. L. Mangum, E. C. Hill, W. J. Hanney, A. J. Wells, D. H. Fukuda, J. Stout, and M. S. Stock, “Innovations in the Assessment of Skeletal Muscle Health: A Glimpse into the Future,” International journal of sports medicine, p. a–2242–3226, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{beausejour_innovations_2024,
    title = {Innovations in the {Assessment} of {Skeletal} {Muscle} {Health}: {A} {Glimpse} into the {Future}},
    issn = {0172-4622, 1439-3964},
    shorttitle = {Innovations in the {Assessment} of {Skeletal} {Muscle} {Health}},
    url = {http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/a-2242-3226},
    doi = {10.1055/a-2242-3226},
    abstract = {Skeletal muscle is the largest organ system in the human body and plays critical roles in athletic performance, mobility, and disease pathogenesis. Despite growing recognition of its importance by major health organizations, significant knowledge gaps remain regarding skeletal muscle health and its crosstalk with nearly every physiological system. Relevant public health challenges like pain, injury, obesity, and sarcopenia underscore the need to accurately assess skeletal muscle health and function. Feasible, non-invasive techniques that reliably evaluate metrics including muscle pain, dynamic structure, contractility, circulatory function, body composition, and emerging biomarkers are imperative to unraveling the complexities of skeletal muscle. Our concise review highlights innovative or overlooked approaches for comprehensively assessing skeletal muscle in vivo. We summarize recent advances in leveraging dynamic ultrasound imaging, muscle echogenicity, tensiomyography, blood flow restriction protocols, molecular techniques, body composition, and pain assessments to gain novel insight into muscle physiology from cellular to whole-body perspectives. Continued development of precise, non-invasive tools to investigate skeletal muscle are critical in informing impactful discoveries in exercise and rehabilitation science.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2024-02-01},
    journal = {International Journal of Sports Medicine},
    author = {Beausejour, Jonathan P and Knowles, Kevan S and Wilson, Abigail T and Mangum, L. Colby and Hill, Ethan C and Hanney, William J and Wells, Adam J and Fukuda, David H and Stout, Jeffrey and Stock, Matt S},
    month = jan,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {a--2242--3226},
    }
  • [DOI] M. Dakić, V. Ilić, L. Toskić, S. Duric, J. Šimenko, M. Marković, M. Dopsaj, and I. Cuk, “Acute Effects of Short-Term Massage Procedures on Neuromechanical Contractile Properties of Rectus Femoris Muscle,” Medicina, vol. 60, iss. 1, p. 125, 2024.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{dakic_acute_2024,
    title = {Acute {Effects} of {Short}-{Term} {Massage} {Procedures} on {Neuromechanical} {Contractile} {Properties} of {Rectus} {Femoris} {Muscle}},
    volume = {60},
    issn = {1648-9144},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/1/125},
    doi = {10.3390/medicina60010125},
    abstract = {Background and Objectives: In many sports, maintaining muscle work at an optimal level despite fatigue is crucial. Therefore, it is essential to discover the most efficient way of recovery. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the acute effects of four different recovery methods on muscle neuromechanical properties. Materials and Methods: The research was conducted using a randomized, quasi-experimental, repeated-measures design. Fourteen healthy and active male students of the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education (age 25.1 ± 3.9 years) were included in this study. The tensiomyography was used to evaluate muscle responses after four different types of short-term recovery methods (passive rest, percussive mechanical, vibro-mechanical, and manual massage) on the rectus femoris muscle on four occasions: baseline, post fatigue, post recovery and prolonged recovery. Results: The ANOVA revealed that muscle fatigue decreased maximal vertical muscle displacement (Dm) and muscle contraction time (Tc) in post fatigue compared to the baseline. The most important finding shows that only the vibro-mechanical massage resulted in an increase in Tc in the prolonged recovery compared to the post fatigue (p = 0.028), whereas only manual massage showed no differences in Dm from the baseline in post-recovery (p = 0.148). Moreover, both manual and vibro-mechanical massages increased Dm and Tc in prolonged recovery, indicating no differences from the baseline (all p {\textgreater} 0.05), thus showing signs of muscle recovery. Percussion mechanical massage and passive rest did not show indices of muscle recovery. Conclusions: Manual massage could induce immediate positive changes in Dm by reducing muscle stiffness. In addition, vibro-mechanical and manual massage improved muscle tissue by rapidly returning Dm and Tc values to baseline at prolonged recovery measurement (5 min after the fatigue protocol). These findings can benefit sports practitioners, and physical therapists in developing the best recovery method after muscle fatigue.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2024-01-11},
    journal = {Medicina},
    author = {Dakić, Miloš and Ilić, Vladimir and Toskić, Lazar and Duric, Sasa and Šimenko, Jožef and Marković, Milan and Dopsaj, Milivoj and Cuk, Ivan},
    month = jan,
    year = {2024},
    pages = {125},
    }

2023

  • [DOI] E. Menan A., A. Khaled, A. Amir Metwally, and A. Mohammed Shawki, “Correlation between contractile properties of quadriceps muscle and functional performance in runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome,” Sport tk-revista euroamericana de ciencias del deporte\textless, vol. 12, iss. 2, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{menan_a_correlation_2023,
    title = {Correlation between contractile properties of quadriceps muscle and
    functional performance in runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome},
    volume = {12},
    issn = {23408812},
    url = {https://revistas.um.es/sportk/article/view/587421},
    doi = {https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.587421},
    number = {2},
    journal = {SPORT TK-Revista EuroAmericana de Ciencias del Deporte{\textless}},
    author = {Menan A., Elmahdy and Khaled, Ayad and Amir Metwally, Abdelrahman and Mohammed Shawki, Abdesalam},
    month = oct,
    year = {2023},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Buoite Stella, A. Cargnel, A. Raffini, L. Mazzari, M. Martini, M. Ajcevic, A. Accardo, M. Deodato, and L. Murena, “Shoulder tensiomyography and isometric strength in swimmers before and after a fatiguing protocol,” Journal of athletic training, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{buoite_stella_shoulder_2023,
    title = {Shoulder tensiomyography and isometric strength in swimmers before and after a fatiguing protocol},
    issn = {1938-162X, 1062-6050},
    url = {https://meridian.allenpress.com/jat/article/doi/10.4085/1062-6050-0265.23/497275/Shoulder-tensiomyography-and-isometric-strength-in},
    doi = {10.4085/1062-6050-0265.23},
    abstract = {Context.
    Shoulder muscles are active during front crawl swimming to provide propulsion and stabilize the glenohumeral and scapulothoracic joints. It has been proposed that fatigue might contribute to altered activation of these muscles and represent a risk factor for injuries. Tensiomyography (TMG) might represent a non-invasive tool to detect exercise-induced neuromuscular fatigue changes in contractile parameters of the skeletal muscles, and it has never been used in the shoulder muscles in swimmers.
    Objective.
    The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a fatiguing swimming protocol on shoulder muscles TMG parameters and isometric strength in competitive swimmers.
    Design.
    A cross-sectional study.
    Setting.
    A swimming pool facility.
    Patients or Other Participants.
    Sixteen young front crawl competitive swimmers were invited to participate in the study, and 14 of them (21 y, range 17-26, 11 males 3 females) completed all the assessments before and after a 30-min high-intensity swimming training.
    Main Outcome Measure(s).
    The main outcome included the TMG assessment which was performed on seven muscles of the shoulder according to front crawl biomechanics and applicability of the technique, in order to obtain data such as time to contraction and muscle belly radial displacement (Dm), whereas isometric strength was assessed with a digital dynamometer during shoulder flexion, extension, external rotation and internal rotation.
    Results.
    Fatigue induced a smaller Dm (-0.5 mm, 95\% CI: -0.7 - -0.3, p\< 0.001, pη2= 0.692), mostly observable in latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major muscles. Only shoulder extension showed a significant isometric strength reduction after the fatiguing protocol (-0.03 N/kg, 95\% CI: -0.05 - -0.01, p= 0.045, pη2= 0.275).
    Conclusions.
    This study provides preliminary evidence for the usefulness of TMG to detect fatigue-induced changes in contractile properties of the shoulder muscles in swimmers, in particular the latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major and lower trapezius.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2023-12-11},
    journal = {Journal of Athletic Training},
    author = {Buoite Stella, Alex and Cargnel, Andrea and Raffini, Alessandra and Mazzari, Laura and Martini, Miriam and Ajcevic, Milos and Accardo, Agostino and Deodato, Manuela and Murena, Luigi},
    month = nov,
    year = {2023},
    }
  • [DOI] J. Weakley, R. D. Johnston, N. Cowley, T. Wood, C. Ramirez-Lopez, E. McMahon, and A. García-Ramos, “The Effects and Reproducibility of 10, 20, and 30\% Velocity Loss Thresholds on Acute and Short-Term Fatigue and Recovery Responses,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{weakley_effects_2023,
    title = {The {Effects} and {Reproducibility} of 10, 20, and 30\% {Velocity} {Loss} {Thresholds} on {Acute} and {Short}-{Term} {Fatigue} and {Recovery} {Responses}},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004642},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000004642},
    abstract = {Abstract
    Weakley, J, Johnston, RD, Cowley, N, Wood, T, Ramirez-Lopez, C, McMahon, E, and García-Ramos, A. The effects and reproducibility of 10, 20, and 30\% velocity loss thresholds on acute and short-term fatigue and recovery responses.
    J Strength Cond Res
    XX(X): 000–000, 2023—This study aimed to establish the effects and reproducibility of implementing 10, 20, and 30\% velocity loss thresholds (VLTs) during the free-weight barbell back squat on acute and short-term perceived soreness, neuromuscular fatigue, and physical performance. Using a repeated, counterbalanced, crossover design, 12 team-sport athletes completed on separate sessions 5 sets of the free-weight barbell back-squat until reaching VLTs of either 10, 20, or 30\%. Outcomes were measured immediately postexercise and 24 hourS after each session. To assess reproducibility, the same sessions were repeated after 4 weeks. Immediately postexercise,
    small
    differences in countermovement jump (CMJ) and 10-m sprint performance were observed between VLT conditions, whereas
    small
    to
    moderate
    differences in differential ratings of perceived exertion were reported (10\% 20\% 30\%). At 24 hours,
    trivial
    differences in CMJ outcomes were found but
    small
    differences in 10-m sprint performance were detected between conditions (10\% 20\% 30\%). In addition, at 24 hours, a single
    small
    difference in radial deformation using tensiomyography was found between 10 and 30\% conditions, whereas
    large
    to
    very large
    differences in perceived soreness were reported between conditions (10\% 20\% 30\%). Finally, the standard error of measurement of all outcome measures at 24 hours were of a similar magnitude to those reported in tightly controlled, short-term studies. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that VLTs help control the fatigue outcomes that occur as a response to resistance training and that they are reproducible. Therefore, for practitioners who wish to prescribe resistance training and be confident in the subsequent fatigue response, it is strongly advised that VLTs are implemented.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2023-11-21},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Weakley, Jonathon and Johnston, Rich D. and Cowley, Nicholas and Wood, Tandia and Ramirez-Lopez, Carlos and McMahon, Eric and García-Ramos, Amador},
    month = nov,
    year = {2023},
    }
  • [DOI] G. E, I. M, V. N, and V. R, “The immediate effects of foam rolling of the hamstrings muscle group on the contractile properties of the knee muscles in football players,” Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, vol. 35, p. 326–331, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{e_immediate_2023,
    title = {The immediate effects of foam rolling of the hamstrings muscle group on the contractile properties of the knee muscles in football players},
    volume = {35},
    issn = {13608592},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1360859223000220},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.007},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2023-10-26},
    journal = {Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies},
    author = {E, Globokar and M, Ipavec and N, Vreček and R, Vauhnik},
    month = jul,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {326--331},
    }
  • [DOI] T. Szurmik, K. Ogrodzka-Ciechanowicz, P. Kurzeja, B. Gąsienica-Walczak, J. Prusak, and K. Bibrowicz, “Assessment of the functional state of the back muscles in girls with C-shaped low-grade scoliosis in a tensiomyographic image: An observational cross-sectional study,” Plos one, vol. 18, iss. 10, p. e0292555, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{szurmik_assessment_2023,
    title = {Assessment of the functional state of the back muscles in girls with {C}-shaped low-grade scoliosis in a tensiomyographic image: {An} observational cross-sectional study},
    volume = {18},
    issn = {1932-6203},
    shorttitle = {Assessment of the functional state of the back muscles in girls with {C}-shaped low-grade scoliosis in a tensiomyographic image},
    url = {https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0292555},
    doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0292555},
    abstract = {Purpose
    The study aimed to test the feasibility of using tensiomyography to assess the functional status of the latissimus dorsi and erector spinae muscles in girls with C-shaped low back scoliosis.
    Materials and methods
    Twenty-five girls aged 13–15 took part in an observational (cross-sectional) study. The examination involved measurements using the tensiomyography method (TMG). Two groups of muscles were tested: latissimus dorsi and erector spinae on the concave and convex side of low-grade scoliosis. The following indicators were analyzed: Td–delay time, Tc–contraction time, and Dm–maximal muscle displacement.
    Results
    The analysis of Td revealed that values of this variable on the concave side were slightly lower compared to the convex side in both tested groups of muscles. Similarly, Tc values on the concave side were slightly lower than on the convex side of the curvature in both groups of muscles. In the case of Dm, lower displacement values and, consequently, greater muscle rigidity were observed on the concave side of the latissimus dorsi and the convex side of the erector spinae.
    Conclusions
    The TMG method can be potentially used to diagnose the functional condition of muscles in patients with low-grade scoliosis. There were differences between the functional condition of the muscles on the concave and convex sides of the curvature.},
    language = {en},
    number = {10},
    urldate = {2023-10-18},
    journal = {PLOS ONE},
    author = {Szurmik, Tomasz and Ogrodzka-Ciechanowicz, Katarzyna and Kurzeja, Piotr and Gąsienica-Walczak, Bartłomiej and Prusak, Jarosław and Bibrowicz, Karol},
    editor = {Błaszczyszyn, Monika},
    month = oct,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {e0292555},
    }
  • [DOI] P. Pakosz, M. Konieczny, P. Domaszewski, T. Dybek, M. Gnoiński, and E. Skorupska, “Comparison of concentric and eccentric resistance training in terms of changes in the muscle contractile properties,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 73, p. 102824, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pakosz_comparison_2023,
    title = {Comparison of concentric and eccentric resistance training in terms of changes in the muscle contractile properties},
    volume = {73},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641123000834},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2023.102824},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2023-10-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Pakosz, Paweł and Konieczny, Mariusz and Domaszewski, Przemysław and Dybek, Tomasz and Gnoiński, Mariusz and Skorupska, Elżbieta},
    month = sep,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {102824},
    }
  • [DOI] M. Deodato, S. Saponaro, B. Šimunič, M. Martini, L. Murena, and A. Buoite Stella, “Trunk muscles’ characteristics in adolescent gymnasts with low back pain: a pilot study on the effects of a physiotherapy intervention including a postural reeducation program,” Journal of manual & manipulative therapy, p. 1–15, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{deodato_trunk_2023,
    title = {Trunk muscles’ characteristics in adolescent gymnasts with low back pain: a pilot study on the effects of a physiotherapy intervention including a postural reeducation program},
    issn = {1066-9817, 2042-6186},
    shorttitle = {Trunk muscles’ characteristics in adolescent gymnasts with low back pain},
    url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10669817.2023.2252202},
    doi = {10.1080/10669817.2023.2252202},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2023-09-07},
    journal = {Journal of Manual \& Manipulative Therapy},
    author = {Deodato, Manuela and Saponaro, Serena and Šimunič, Boštjan and Martini, Miriam and Murena, Luigi and Buoite Stella, Alex},
    month = aug,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {1--15},
    }
  • [DOI] K. Teraž, B. Šimunič, M. Peskar, U. Marusic, S. Pišot, L. Šlosar, M. Gasparini, and R. Pišot, “Functional characteristics and subjective disease perception in patients with COVID-19 two months after hospital discharge,” Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences, vol. 4, p. 1209900, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{teraz_functional_2023,
    title = {Functional characteristics and subjective disease perception in patients with {COVID}-19 two months after hospital discharge},
    volume = {4},
    issn = {2673-6861},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2023.1209900/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fresc.2023.1209900},
    abstract = {Introduction
    Although early inpatient and post-hospital rehabilitation is recognized as necessary, not all COVID-19 patients have access to rehabilitation. There are no published reports in the literature that investigate the outcomes of patients who do not receive rehabilitation after COVID-19. Our aim was to evaluate possible improvements in determinate functional and psychological parameters in COVID-19 patients two months after their hospital discharge.
    Methods
    On both time points various motor, cognitive, and clinical measurements such as body composition, tensiomyography, blood pressure, spirometry, grip strength test, Timed Up and Go test, gait speed, 30-second chair-stand test, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment, were performed. Additionally, questionnaires such as the SARC-CalF test, Edmonton frail scale, International Physical Activity questionnaire andThe Mediterranean Lifestyle index were conducted to assess lifestyle characteristics.
    Results
    A total of 39 patients (87.2\% male; mean age of 59.1 ± 10.3 years), who were hospitalized due to COVID-19 at the Izola General Hospital (IGH), Slovenia between December 2020 and April 2021, were included. Patients were assessed at two time points (T
    1
    and T
    2
    ): T
    1
    was taken after receiving a negative COVID-19 test and T
    2
    was taken two months after T
    1
    . After two months of self-rehabilitation, we have detected a BMI increase (
    p
     \< .001), fat free mass increase (
    p
     \< .001), better Edmonton frail scale (
    p
     \< .001), SARC-CalF score (
    p
     = .014) and MoCA score (
    p
     = .014). There were no detected changes in lifestyle habits nor in physical performance tests.
    Discussion
    It is already known that COVID-19 has long-term negative consequences regardless of the stage of the disease. Our findings support the notion that patients cannot fully regain all their functions within a two-month period without receiving structured or supervised rehabilitation. Therefore, it is crucial to offer patients comprehensive and structured rehabilitation that incorporates clinical, cognitive, and motor exercises.},
    urldate = {2023-08-17},
    journal = {Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences},
    author = {Teraž, Kaja and Šimunič, Boštjan and Peskar, Manca and Marusic, Uros and Pišot, Saša and Šlosar, Luka and Gasparini, Malden and Pišot, Rado},
    month = jul,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {1209900},
    }
  • [DOI] D. Zhang and G. Fan, “Application of conjugated materials in muscle movement recovery process,” Frontiers in chemistry, vol. 11, p. 1246926, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{zhang_application_2023,
    title = {Application of conjugated materials in muscle movement recovery process},
    volume = {11},
    issn = {2296-2646},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2023.1246926/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fchem.2023.1246926},
    abstract = {Conjugate materials have a good application effect in muscle movement recovery. This article aims to provide more references for the practical application of conjugated materials in sports recovery. This paper takes the students of the local physical education college as the experimental object, and selects the students who have sports muscle fatigue or injury for the test. In this paper, they are randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group and the control group, with 19 students in each group. The experimental group used the conjugate material in this paper for muscle movement recovery, while the control group used the traditional method for muscle movement recovery. This paper tested the peak torque, total work done, maximum radial displacement, and contraction time of two groups of students after initial exercise and muscle recovery. The experimental results showed that after 80 h of muscle movement recovery, the peak torque values of isometric contraction (264.59) and concentric contraction (160.81) of students in the experimental group were higher than those of students in the control group (233.79) and concentric contraction (130.43), and the difference was statistically significant (p \< 0.05); the isometric contraction time (30.02) and concentric contraction time (29.31) of the experimental group were also higher than those of the control group (27.31) and concentric contraction time (24.58), which was statistically significant (p \< 0.05). This study shows that conjugated materials have a significant effect on promoting muscle recovery. They not only help to increase the peak torque of muscle isometric contraction and concentric contraction, but also increase the time of muscle contraction and improve muscle mass.},
    urldate = {2023-08-17},
    journal = {Frontiers in Chemistry},
    author = {Zhang, Dengfeng and Fan, Guanxi},
    month = jul,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {1246926},
    }
  • [DOI] G. Langen, C. Lohr, O. Ueberschär, and M. Behringer, “Reproducibility of knee extensor and flexor contraction velocity in healthy men and women assessed using tensiomyography: A registered report,” Plos one, vol. 18, iss. 8, p. e0288806, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{langen_reproducibility_2023,
    title = {Reproducibility of knee extensor and flexor contraction velocity in healthy men and women assessed using tensiomyography: {A} registered report},
    volume = {18},
    issn = {1932-6203},
    shorttitle = {Reproducibility of knee extensor and flexor contraction velocity in healthy men and women assessed using tensiomyography},
    url = {https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0288806},
    doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0288806},
    abstract = {Background
    Tensiomyography measures the radial displacement of a muscle during an electrically evoked twitch contraction. Different concepts to determine the rate of displacement (Vc) from the maximum twitch exist, but information on their reproducibility is scarce. Further, different inter-stimuli intervals during progressive stimulation are used, but the effect of different intervals on Vc is unclear.
    Objectives
    The first aim of this study was to investigate the within and between-day reliability of the five most frequently used Vc concepts. The second aim was to investigate the effect of different inter-stimuli intervals on Vc.
    Methods
    On two consecutive days, we determined Vc of the biceps femoris long head and rectus femoris of twenty-four healthy subjects. The maximum displacement was determined twice within three minutes on day one and a third time 24 h later. Also, on day two, we applied three blocks of ten consecutive stimuli at a constant intensity of 50 mA, separated by 3 min each. Inter-stimuli intervals in randomly ordered blocks were 10 s, 20 s or 30 s, respectively.
    Results
    All Vc concepts displayed good to excellent relative (ICC 0.87–0.99) and generally good absolute within- and between-day reliability for both muscles. Across Vc-concepts, absolute reliability was higher for the rectus femoris (CV\% 1.3–7.95\%) compared to the biceps femoris (CV\% 6.06–15.30\%). In both muscles, Vc was generally not affected by different inter-stimuli intervals. For most Vc concepts, repeated stimulation induced an increase regardless of the inter-stimuli interval, but this effect was mainly trivial and small at most.
    Conclusions
    The reproducibility of Vc concepts was generally good but varies between different muscles. A rest interval of 10 s seems preferable to longer intervals for less time required per measurement. Following this initial study, the effect of different inter-stimuli intervals on Vc should be further investigated.},
    language = {en},
    number = {8},
    urldate = {2023-08-17},
    journal = {PLOS ONE},
    author = {Langen, Georg and Lohr, Christine and Ueberschär, Olaf and Behringer, Michael},
    editor = {Cè, Emiliano},
    month = aug,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {e0288806},
    }
  • [DOI] D. Čular, M. Babić, D. Zubac, A. Kezić, I. Macan, L. A. Peyré-Tartaruga, F. Ceccarini, and J. Padulo, “Tensiomyography: from muscle assessment to talent identification tool,” Frontiers in physiology, vol. 14, p. 1163078, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{cular_tensiomyography_2023,
    title = {Tensiomyography: from muscle assessment to talent identification tool},
    volume = {14},
    issn = {1664-042X},
    shorttitle = {Tensiomyography},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1163078/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fphys.2023.1163078},
    abstract = {Introduction:
    Tensiomyography (TMG) is a non-invasive and cost-effective tool that is gaining popularity in fields such as sports science, physical therapy, and medicine. In this narrative review, we examine the different applications of TMG and its strengths and limitations, including its use as a tool for sport talent identification and development.
    Methods:
    In the course of crafting this narrative review, an exhaustive literature search was carried out. Our exploration spanned several renowned scientific databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ResearchGate. The materials we sourced for our review included a broad spectrum of both experimental and non-experimental articles, all focusing on TMG. The experimental articles featured varied research designs including randomized controlled trials, quasi-experiments, as well as pre-post studies. As for the non-experimental articles, they encompassed a mix of case-control, cross-sectional, and cohort studies. Importantly, all articles included in our review were written in English and had been published in peer-reviewed journals. The assortment of studies considered provided a holistic view of the existing body of knowledge on TMG, and formed the basis of our comprehensive narrative review.
    Results:
    A total of 34 studies were included in the review, organized into three sections: 1) assessing muscle contractile properties of young athletes, 2) using TMG in the talent identification and development process and 3) Future research and perspectives. According to data presented here, the most consistent TMG parameters for determining muscle contractile properties are radial muscle belly displacement, contraction time, and delay time. Biopsy findings from the vastus lateralis (VL) confirmed TMG as a valid tool for estimating the ratio of myosin heavy chain (\%MHC-I).
    Conclusion:
    TMGs ability to estimate the ratio of \%MHC-I has the potential to aid in the selection of athletes with the muscle characteristics best suited for a particular sport, eliminating the need for more invasive procedures. However, more research is warranted to fully understand TMG’s potential and its reliability when used with young athletes. Importantly, the use of TMG technology in this process can positively impact health status, reducing the frequency and severity of injuries and the duration of recovery, and subsequently can reduce drop out rates among youth athletes. Future studies should look at twin youth athletes, as a model capable of discriminating between the influence of hereditary factors
    vs
    . environmental factors, in therms of muscle contractility and TMG’s potential for instance.},
    urldate = {2023-07-03},
    journal = {Frontiers in Physiology},
    author = {Čular, Dražen and Babić, Matej and Zubac, Damir and Kezić, Ana and Macan, Iva and Peyré-Tartaruga, Leonardo Alexandre and Ceccarini, Francesco and Padulo, Johnny},
    month = jun,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {1163078},
    }
  • [DOI] M. Deodato, S. Saponaro, B. Šimunič, M. Martini, A. Galmonte, L. Murena, and A. Buoite Stella, “Sex-based comparison of trunk flexors and extensors functional and contractile characteristics in young gymnasts,” Sport sciences for health, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{deodato_sex-based_2023,
    title = {Sex-based comparison of trunk flexors and extensors functional and contractile characteristics in young gymnasts},
    issn = {1824-7490, 1825-1234},
    url = {https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11332-023-01083-7},
    doi = {10.1007/s11332-023-01083-7},
    abstract = {Abstract
    Purpose
    Gymnastics is a sport characterized by acrobatic and postural strength exercises that require great trunk muscles activation and control. Males and females can be characterized by different morphological and neuromuscular characteristics of such muscles, and this might be of importance for training and injury prevention. The aim of this study was to measure different aspects of trunk flexors and extensors characteristics in a sample of young female and male gymnasts.
    Methods
    Twenty-eight sub-elite adolescent female (
    n
     = 14, 16 y, 14–17) and male (
    n
     = 14, 17 y, 14–18) gymnasts participated in this cross-sectional study. Tensiomyography was used to assess muscle contractile properties of the rectus abdominis (m.RA) and erector spinae (m.ES), while muscle thickness was assessed for abdominal muscles and lumbar multifidus (m.LM) with ultrasound. Flexors, extensors, and lateral endurance tests were performed.
    Results
    Females presented smaller m.ES radial displacement (
    p
     {\textless} 0.001,
    pη
    2
     = 0.535), smaller internal oblique thickness (
    p
     {\textless} 0.001,
    pη
    2
     = 0.543), and shorter lateral endurance (
    p
     = 0.002,
    pη
    2
     = 0.302). A significant side × sex interaction was found for the external oblique thickness (
    p
     = 0.004,
    pη
    2
     = 0.276).
    Conclusion
    Present findings report sex-based differences in abdominal and lumbar muscles characteristics and support the development of different sex-based training and rehabilitation protocols in adolescent gymnasts.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2023-06-26},
    journal = {Sport Sciences for Health},
    author = {Deodato, Manuela and Saponaro, Serena and Šimunič, Boštjan and Martini, Miriam and Galmonte, Alessandra and Murena, Luigi and Buoite Stella, Alex},
    month = jun,
    year = {2023},
    }
  • [DOI] C. Schwiete, C. Roth, C. Skutschik, S. Möck, L. Rettenmaier, K. Happ, H. Broich, and M. Behringer, “Effects of muscle fatigue on exercise-induced hamstring muscle damage: a three-armed randomized controlled trial,” European journal of applied physiology, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{schwiete_effects_2023,
    title = {Effects of muscle fatigue on exercise-induced hamstring muscle damage: a three-armed randomized controlled trial},
    issn = {1439-6319, 1439-6327},
    shorttitle = {Effects of muscle fatigue on exercise-induced hamstring muscle damage},
    url = {https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00421-023-05234-z},
    doi = {10.1007/s00421-023-05234-z},
    abstract = {Abstract
    Purpose
    Hamstring injuries in soccer reportedly increase towards the end of the matches’ halves as well as with increased match frequency in combination with short rest periods, possibly due to acute or residual fatigue. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of acute and residual muscle fatigue on exercise-induced hamstring muscle damage.
    Methods
    A three-armed randomized-controlled trial, including 24 resistance-trained males, was performed allocating subjects to either a training group with acute muscle fatigue + eccentric exercise (AF/ECC); residual muscle fatigue + eccentric exercise (RF/ECC) or a control group with only eccentric exercise (ECC). Muscle stiffness, thickness, contractility, peak torque, range of motion, pain perception, and creatine kinase were assessed as muscle damage markers pre, post, 1 h post, and on the consecutive three days.
    Results
    Significant group × time interactions were revealed for muscle thickness (
    p
     = 0.02) and muscle contractility parameters radial displacement (D
    m
    ) and contraction velocity (V
    c
    ) (both
    p
     = 0.01), with larger changes in the ECC group (partial η
    2
     = 0.4). Peak torque dropped by an average of 22\% in all groups; stiffness only changed in the RF/ECC group (
    p
     = 0.04). Muscle work during the damage protocol was lower for AF/ECC than for ECC and RF/ECC (
    p
     = 0.005).
    Conclusion
    Hamstring muscle damage was comparable between the three groups. However, the AF/ECC group resulted in the same amount of muscle damage while accumulating significantly less muscle work during the protocol of the damage exercise.
    Trial registration
    This study was preregistered in the international trial registration platform (WHO; registration number: DRKS00025243).},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2023-06-19},
    journal = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
    author = {Schwiete, Carsten and Roth, Christian and Skutschik, Christoph and Möck, Sebastian and Rettenmaier, Lukas and Happ, Kevin and Broich, Holger and Behringer, Michael},
    month = jun,
    year = {2023},
    }
  • [DOI] K. Pus, A. H. Paravlic, and B. Šimunič, “The use of tensiomyography in older adults: a systematic review,” Frontiers in physiology, vol. 14, p. 1213993, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pus_use_2023,
    title = {The use of tensiomyography in older adults: a systematic review},
    volume = {14},
    issn = {1664-042X},
    shorttitle = {The use of tensiomyography in older adults},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1213993/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fphys.2023.1213993},
    abstract = {Introduction:
    Aging of skeletal muscles results in a cascade of events negatively affecting muscle mass, strength, and function, leading to reduced mobility, increased risk of falls, disability, and loss of independence. To date, different methods are used to assess muscle mechanical function, tensiomyography (TMG) being one of them. The aim of this review was twofold: to summarize the evidence-based usefulness of tensiomyography in older adults and to establish reference values for the main tensiomyography parameters in older adults.
    Methods:
    The PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and tensiomyography databases were searched from inception until 25 December 2022. Studies investigating older adults (aged 60+ years) that reported tensiomyography-derived parameters such as contraction time (Tc) and/or maximal displacement (Dm) were included. Methodological quality was assessed using the Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies.
    Results:
    In total, eight studies satisfied the inclusion criteria. Tensiomyography has been used on different groups of older adults, including asymptomatic, master athletes, patients with peripheral arterial disease, and patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis with a mean age of 71.5 ± 5.38 (55.7\% male subjects). The most evaluated were leg muscles such as vastus lateralis (VL), gastrocnemius medialis (GM), and biceps femoris (BF). The present review demonstrates that tensiomyography is used to assess neuromuscular function in asymptomatic and diseased older adults. When compared to asymptomatic individuals, power master athletes, knee osteoarthritis patients, and patients diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease have the shortest Tc in BF, VL, and GM muscles, respectively. On the other hand, endurance master athletes showed the longest Tc in all three evaluated muscles. Less mobile, nursing-home residents showed higher Dm in VL and BF, while lower Dm in GM than the asymptomatic group. The knee osteoarthritis group showed the largest Dm in BF and VL while having the smallest Dm in GM.
    Conclusion:
    Tensiomyography can serve as a valuable tool for assessing neuromuscular function in older adults. The method is sensitive to muscle composition, architecture, and (pre) atrophic changes of the skeletal muscles and might be responsive to muscle quality changes in aging and diseased populations.
    Systematic Review Registration:
    https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display\_record.php?RecordID=402345
    , identifier CRD42023402345.},
    urldate = {2023-06-19},
    journal = {Frontiers in Physiology},
    author = {Pus, Katarina and Paravlic, Armin H. and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    month = jun,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {1213993},
    }
  • [DOI] K. Teraž, U. Marusic, M. Kalc, B. Šimunič, P. Pori, B. Grassi, S. Lazzer, M. V. Narici, M. G. Blenkuš, P. E. Di Prampero, C. Reggiani, A. Passaro, G. Biolo, M. Gasparini, and R. Pišot, “Sarcopenia parameters in active older adults – an eight-year longitudinal study,” Bmc public health, vol. 23, iss. 1, p. 917, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{teraz_sarcopenia_2023,
    title = {Sarcopenia parameters in active older adults – an eight-year longitudinal study},
    volume = {23},
    issn = {1471-2458},
    url = {https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-023-15734-4},
    doi = {10.1186/s12889-023-15734-4},
    abstract = {Abstract
    Backgroud
    Sarcopenia is a common skeletal muscle syndrome that is common in older adults but can be mitigated by adequate and regular physical activity. The development and severity of sarcopenia is favored by several factors, the most influential of which are a sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity. The aim of this observational longitudinal cohort study was to evaluate changes in sarcopenia parameters, based on the EWGSOP2 definition in a population of active older adults after eight years. It was hypothesized that selected active older adults would perform better on sarcopenia tests than the average population.
    Methods
    The 52 active older adults (22 men and 30 women, mean age: 68.4 ± 5.6 years at the time of their first evaluation) participated in the study at two time points eight-years apart. Three sarcopenia parameters were assessed at both time points: Muscle strength (handgrip test), skeletal muscle mass index, and physical performance (gait speed), these parameters were used to diagnose sarcop0enia according to the EWGSOP2 definition. Additional motor tests were also performed at follow-up measurements to assess participants’ overall fitness. Participants self-reported physical activity and sedentary behavior using General Physical Activity Questionnaire at baseline and at follow-up measurements.
    Results
    In the first measurements we did not detect signs of sarcopenia in any individual, but after 8 years, we detected signs of sarcopenia in 7 participants. After eight years, we detected decline in ; muscle strength (-10.2\%;
    p
     {\textless} .001), muscle mass index (-5.4\%;
    p
     {\textless} .001), and physical performance measured with gait speed (-28.6\%;
    p
     {\textless} .001). Similarly, self-reported physical activity and sedentary behavior declined, too (-25.0\%;
    p
     = .030 and − 48.5\%;
    p
     {\textless} .001, respectively).
    Conclusions
    Despite expected lower scores on tests of sarcopenia parameters due to age-related decline, participants performed better on motor tests than reported in similar studies. Nevertheless, the prevalence of sarcopenia was consistent with most of the published literature.
    Trial registration
    The clinical trial protocol was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT04899531.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2023-05-30},
    journal = {BMC Public Health},
    author = {Teraž, Kaja and Marusic, Uros and Kalc, Miloš and Šimunič, Boštjan and Pori, Primož and Grassi, Bruno and Lazzer, Stefano and Narici, Marco Vicenzo and Blenkuš, Mojca Gabrijelčič and Di Prampero, Pietro Enrico and Reggiani, Carlo and Passaro, Angelina and Biolo, Gianni and Gasparini, Mladen and Pišot, Rado},
    month = may,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {917},
    }
  • [DOI] B. Šimunič, M. Doles, R. Kelc, and A. Švent, “Effectiveness of 448-kHz Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency Therapy After Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage to Restore Muscle Strength and Contractile Parameters,” Journal of sport rehabilitation, p. 1–8, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{simunic_effectiveness_2023,
    title = {Effectiveness of 448-{kHz} {Capacitive} {Resistive} {Monopolar} {Radiofrequency} {Therapy} {After} {Eccentric} {Exercise}-{Induced} {Muscle} {Damage} to {Restore} {Muscle} {Strength} and {Contractile} {Parameters}},
    issn = {1056-6716, 1543-3072},
    url = {https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jsr/aop/article-10.1123-jsr.2022-0162/article-10.1123-jsr.2022-0162.xml},
    doi = {10.1123/jsr.2022-0162},
    abstract = {Context
    :
    Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) is prevalent especially in sports and rehabilitation. It causes loss in skeletal muscle function and soreness. As there are no firm preventive strategies, we aimed to evaluate the preventive efficacy of nonthermal 448-kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRMRF) therapy after eccentric bouts of EIMD response in knee flexors.
    Design
    :
    Twenty-nine healthy males (age: 25.2 [4.6] y) were randomized in control group (CG; n = 15) and experimental group (EG; n = 14) where EG followed 5 daily 448-kHz CRMRF therapies. All assessments were performed at baseline and post EIMD (EIMD + 1, EIMD + 2, EIMD + 5, and EIMD + 9 d). We measured tensiomyography of biceps femoris and semitendinosus to calculate contraction time, the maximal displacement and the radial velocity of contraction, unilateral isometric knee flexors maximal voluntary contraction torque, and rate of torque development in first 100 milliseconds.
    Results
    :
    Maximal voluntary contraction torque and rate of torque development in first 100 milliseconds decreased more in CG than in EG and recovered only in EG. Biceps femoris contraction time increased only in CG (without recovery), whereas in semitendinosus contraction time increased in EG (only at EIMD + 1) and in CG (without recovery). In both muscles, tensiomyographic maximal displacement decreased in EG (in EIMD + 1 and EIMD + 2) and in CG (without recovery). Furthermore, in both muscles, radial velocity of contraction decreased in EG (from EIMD + 1 until EIMD + 5) and in CG (without recovery).
    Conclusion
    :
    The study shows beneficial effect of CRMRF therapy after inducing EIMD in skeletal muscle strength and contractile parameters in knee flexors.},
    urldate = {2023-05-30},
    journal = {Journal of Sport Rehabilitation},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Doles, Monika and Kelc, Robi and Švent, Andrej},
    month = may,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {1--8},
    }
  • [DOI] T. Wohlann, K. Warneke, M. Hillebrecht, A. Petersmann, A. Ferrauti, and S. Schiemann, “Effects of daily static stretch training over 6 weeks on maximal strength, muscle thickness, contraction properties, and flexibility,” Frontiers in sports and active living, vol. 5, p. 1139065, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{wohlann_effects_2023,
    title = {Effects of daily static stretch training over 6 weeks on maximal strength, muscle thickness, contraction properties, and flexibility},
    volume = {5},
    issn = {2624-9367},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2023.1139065/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fspor.2023.1139065},
    abstract = {Purpose
    Static stretch training (SST) with long stretching durations seems to be sufficient to increase flexibility, maximum strength (MSt) and muscle thickness (MTh). However, changes in contraction properties and effects on muscle damage remain unclear. Consequently, the objective of the study was to investigate the effects of a 6-week self-performed SST on MSt, MTh, contractile properties, flexibility, and acute response of creatine kinase (CK) 3 days after SST.
    Methods
    Forty-four participants were divided into a control (CG,
    n
     = 22) and an intervention group (IG,
    n
     = 22), who performed a daily SST for 5 min for the lower limb muscle group. While isometric MSt was measured in leg press, MTh was examined
    via
    sonography and flexibility by functional tests. Muscle stiffness and contraction time were measured by tensiomyography on the rectus femoris. Additionally, capillary blood samples were taken in the pretest and in the first 3 days after starting SST to measure CK.
    Results
    A significant increase was found for MSt (
    p
     \< 0.001,
    η
    2
     = 0.195) and flexibility in all functional tests (
    p
     \< 0.001,
    η
    2
     \> 0.310). Scheffé
    post hoc
    test did not show significant differences between the rectus femoris muscle inter- and intragroup comparisons for MTh nor for muscle stiffness and contraction time (
    p
     \> 0.05,
    η
    2
     \< 0.100). Moreover, CK was not significantly different between IG and CG with
    p
     \> 0.05,
    η
    2
     = 0.032.
    Discussion
    In conclusion, the increase in MSt cannot be exclusively explained by muscular hypertrophy or the increased CK-related repair mechanism after acute stretching. Rather, neuronal adaptations have to be considered. Furthermore, daily 5-min SST over 6 weeks does not seem sufficient to change muscle stiffness or contraction time. Increases in flexibility tests could be attributed to a stretch-induced change in the muscle–tendon complex.},
    urldate = {2023-05-16},
    journal = {Frontiers in Sports and Active Living},
    author = {Wohlann, Tim and Warneke, Konstantin and Hillebrecht, Martin and Petersmann, Astrid and Ferrauti, Alexander and Schiemann, Stephan},
    month = apr,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {1139065},
    }
  • [DOI] M. T. Wilson, A. M. Hunter, M. Fairweather, S. Kerr, L. D. Hamilton, and L. J. Macgregor, “Enhanced skeletal muscle contractile function and corticospinal excitability precede strength and architectural adaptations during lower-limb resistance training,” European journal of applied physiology, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{wilson_enhanced_2023,
    title = {Enhanced skeletal muscle contractile function and corticospinal excitability precede strength and architectural adaptations during lower-limb resistance training},
    issn = {1439-6319, 1439-6327},
    url = {https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00421-023-05201-8},
    doi = {10.1007/s00421-023-05201-8},
    abstract = {Abstract
    Purpose
    Evolving investigative techniques are providing greater understanding about the early neuromuscular responses to resistance training among novice exercisers. The aim of this study was to investigate the time-course of changes in muscle contractile mechanics, architecture, neuromuscular, and strength adaptation during the first 6-weeks of lower-limb resistance training.
    Methods
    Forty participants: 22 intervention (10 males/12 females; 173.48 ± 5.20 cm; 74.01 ± 13.13 kg) completed 6-week resistance training, and 18 control (10 males/8 females; 175.52 ± 7.64 cm; 70.92 ± 12.73 kg) performed no resistance training and maintained their habitual activity. Radial muscle displacement (Dm) assessed via tensiomyography, knee extension maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), voluntary activation (VA), corticospinal excitability and inhibition via transcranial magnetic stimulation, motor unit (MU) firing rate, and muscle thickness and pennation angle via ultrasonography were assessed before and after 2, 4, and 6-weeks of dynamic lower-limb resistance training or control.
    Results
    After 2-weeks training, Dm reduced by 19–25\% in the intervention group; this was before any changes in neural or morphological measures. After 4-weeks training, MVC increased by 15\% along with corticospinal excitability by 16\%; however, there was no change in VA, corticospinal inhibition, or MU firing rate. After 6-weeks training there was further MVC increase by 6\% along with muscle thickness by 13–16\% and pennation angle by 13–14\%.
    Conclusion
    Enhanced contractile properties and corticospinal excitability occurred before any muscle architecture, neural, and strength adaptation. Later increases in muscular strength can be accounted for by architectural adaptation.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2023-05-08},
    journal = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
    author = {Wilson, Matthew T. and Hunter, Angus M. and Fairweather, Malcolm and Kerr, Stewart and Hamilton, D. Lee and Macgregor, Lewis J.},
    month = apr,
    year = {2023},
    }
  • [DOI] M. Kalc, K. Puš, A. Paravlic, J. Urbanc, and B. Šimunič, “Diagnostic accuracy of Tensiomyography parameters for monitoring peripheral neuromuscular fatigue,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 70, p. 102775, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{kalc_diagnostic_2023,
    title = {Diagnostic accuracy of {Tensiomyography} parameters for monitoring peripheral neuromuscular fatigue},
    volume = {70},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641123000342},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2023.102775},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2023-04-18},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Kalc, Miloš and Puš, Katarina and Paravlic, Armin and Urbanc, Jure and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    month = jun,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {102775},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Jones, G. Jones, M. Johnson, K. Hind, I. Jacob, and P. Francis, “Muscle contractile properties of professional soccer players according to playing position and limb dominance,” Journal of elite sport performance, vol. 1, iss. 2, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{jones_muscle_2023,
    title = {Muscle contractile properties of professional soccer players according to playing position and limb dominance},
    volume = {1},
    issn = {26352885},
    url = {https://www.journalofelitesportperformance.com/current-issue},
    doi = {10.54080/DZHH6815},
    abstract = {This study aimed to characterise selected lower-limb muscle contractile properties in a sample of male professional soccer players, and to investigate if muscle contractile properties differed according to playing position or limb dominance. One hundred and ninety-three male professional soccer players (mean ± SD: age=21.6yrs±4.4; height=181.1cm±10.0; body mass=77.4kg±8.5) had bilateral measurements of muscle contractile properties taken during the pre-season period (June-July) of the 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons using Tensiomyography. The following muscles were measured: Adductor Magnus (AM), Bicep Femoris (BF), Gastrocnemius Lateralis (GL), Gastrocnemius Medialis (GM), Gluteus Maximus (GT) and Rectus Femoris (RF). Participants were sub-categorised by playing position and limb dominance. Data were analysed using Kruskal Wallis H tests or Mann-Whitney U tests. The left GM muscle produced the shortest delay time (Td) (19.5 ms ± 1.9) and contraction time (Tc) (21.3 ms±14.3) whilst the right BF had the longest sustain time (Ts) (196.9ms±83.9). Relaxation time (Tr) was shortest in the right GL (39.3ms±22.7) and the right GT the largest maximal displacement (Dm) value (10.2mm±3.6). Small differences were present between the left AM Td in Forwards (p=0.005, η2=0.05) and Midfielders and in the left GM Ts between Forwards and Goalkeepers (p=0.04, η2=0.02). The right RF Tc measurement was lower in the right dominant participants (p=0.04, η2=0.35). No other differences were detected between playing positions or limb dominance (p{\textgreater}0.05). The findings from this study provide a profile of lower limb muscle contractile properties in a sample of male professional soccer players. The lack of consistent differences reported between sub-categories suggest that soccer players are homogeneous, regardless of playing position or limb dominance. The data generated from this study may be used to monitor soccer players following periods of inactivity, fixture congestion, long-term injury or acute changes in professional status.},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2023-04-13},
    journal = {Journal of Elite Sport Performance},
    author = {Jones, Ashley and Jones, Gareth and Johnson, Mark and Hind, Karen and Jacob, Isobel and Francis, Peter},
    month = apr,
    year = {2023},
    }
  • [DOI] R. N. O. Mesquita, C. Latella, C. V. Ruas, K. Nosaka, and J. L. Taylor, “Contraction Velocity of the Elbow Flexors Assessed by Tensiomyography: A Comparison Between Formulas,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. Publish Ahead of Print, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{mesquita_contraction_2023,
    title = {Contraction {Velocity} of the {Elbow} {Flexors} {Assessed} by {Tensiomyography}: {A} {Comparison} {Between} {Formulas}},
    volume = {Publish Ahead of Print},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Contraction {Velocity} of the {Elbow} {Flexors} {Assessed} by {Tensiomyography}},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004495},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000004495},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2023-04-11},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Mesquita, Ricardo N. O. and Latella, Christopher and Ruas, Cassio V. and Nosaka, Kazunori and Taylor, Janet L.},
    month = mar,
    year = {2023},
    }
  • [DOI] S. Park, S. Park, and Y. Jee, “Moderate- to fast-walking improves immunocytes through a positive change of muscle contractility in old women: a pilot study,” Journal of exercise rehabilitation, vol. 19, iss. 1, p. 45–56, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{park_moderate-_2023,
    title = {Moderate- to fast-walking improves immunocytes through a positive change of muscle contractility in old women: a pilot study},
    volume = {19},
    issn = {2288-176X, 2288-1778},
    shorttitle = {Moderate- to fast-walking improves immunocytes through a positive change of muscle contractility in old women},
    url = {http://e-jer.org/journal/view.php?number=2013600977},
    doi = {10.12965/jer.2244512.256},
    abstract = {This study aimed to examine whether compared with a program without walking, intervention programs with three types of walking can improve the muscle property and immunocytes in elderly women. Thirty-two subjects were randomly assigned to control group (CON), slow walking group (SWG), moderate walking group (MWG), and fast walking group (FWG). Three types of walking on treadmill were 30 min a day, 5 days/wk for 12 weeks. Muscle contraction time (Tc), maximum displacement (Dm), and immunocytes were tested by tensiomyography and flow cytometry. After the intervention, FWG had an increasing tendency in the muscle mass compared with other three groups. Tc of biceps femoris (BF) decreased in CON and SWG, while Tc of BF in MWG and FWG (30.58\%± 23.71\%) increased. It was similar in the rectus femoris (RF). Although Dm of BF and RF increased in CON and SWG, those decreased in MWG and FWG. Leucocytes of CON and SWG had a decreasing tendency, those of MWG (9.65\%± 13.01\%) and FWG (13.01\%± 13.58\%) increased. In the neutrophil, only CON decreased, whereas the three groups showed an increasing tendency. Helper T cell was increased only in FWG (19.61\%± 19.94\%), showing significant differences between groups (\textit{P}= 0.009, \textit{η}²= 0.378). Natural killer cell was improved in SWG and MWG but showed a clear increase in FWG (75.76\%± 63.57\%). It might be confirmed that walking for elderly increases the muscle property of the lower legs as they walk faster, which might be expected to improve the immunocytes function.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2023-03-10},
    journal = {Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation},
    author = {Park, Sihwa and Park, Sang-Kyun and Jee, Yong-Seok},
    month = feb,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {45--56},
    }
  • [DOI] S. Yeom, H. Jeong, H. Lee, and K. Jeon, “Effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercises on Isokinetic Strength and Muscle Tension in Sedentary Men,” Bioengineering, vol. 10, iss. 3, p. 342, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{yeom_effects_2023,
    title = {Effects of {Lumbar} {Stabilization} {Exercises} on {Isokinetic} {Strength} and {Muscle} {Tension} in {Sedentary} {Men}},
    volume = {10},
    issn = {2306-5354},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/10/3/342},
    doi = {10.3390/bioengineering10030342},
    abstract = {Lumbar stabilization exercises (LSE) lead to high levels of erector spinae muscle (ESM) activation, which has a positive effect on improving physical function. The purpose of this study is to identify factors explaining changes in muscle strength after 7 weeks of LSE and to evaluate changes in stiffness and contraction of the ESM. All participants (male: n = 42, age = 28.26 ± 10.97) were assessed for 60°/s isokinetic extensor muscle strength and tension using a tensiomyography (TMG) and isokinetic device before and after LSE. Maximum displacement (Dm) and average velocity up to 90\% Dm (Vc 90) were significantly different before and after LSE. Additionally, participants’ 60°/s isokinetic extensor strength was significantly higher after exercise. A regression analysis was conducted to test the explanatory power of the variables, and positive results were obtained in the increase in extensor strength before and after Vc 90 and LSE. Furthermore, statistical significance was set at p {\textless} 0.05. After LSE, the increase in 60°/s isokinetic extensor strength and ESM’s Dm and Vc 90 can be interpreted as positive changes post-exercise in endurance muscles with a higher percentage of type I fibers. Our results can contribute to predicting the long-term exercise effect in sedentary workers and developing an individualized strategic exercise program.},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2023-03-10},
    journal = {Bioengineering},
    author = {Yeom, Seunghyeok and Jeong, Hyeongdo and Lee, Hyungwoo and Jeon, Kyoungkyu},
    month = mar,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {342},
    }
  • [DOI] C. Schwiete, C. Roth, C. Braun, L. Rettenmaier, K. Happ, G. Langen, and M. Behringer, “Sensor location affects skeletal muscle contractility parameters measured by tensiomyography,” Plos one, vol. 18, iss. 2, p. e0281651, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{schwiete_sensor_2023,
    title = {Sensor location affects skeletal muscle contractility parameters measured by tensiomyography},
    volume = {18},
    issn = {1932-6203},
    url = {https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281651},
    doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0281651},
    abstract = {Tensiomyography (TMG) is a non-invasive method for measuring contractile properties of skeletal muscle that is increasingly being used in research and practice. However, the lack of standardization in measurement protocols mitigates the systematic use in sports medical settings. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of lower leg fixation and sensor location on TMG-derived parameters. Twenty-two male participants underwent TMG measurements on the m. biceps femoris (BF) in randomized order with and without lower leg fixation (fixed vs. non-fixed). Measurements were conducted at 50\% of the muscle’s length (BF-mid) and 10 cm distal to this (BF-distal). The sensor location affected the contractile properties significantly, both with and without fixation. Delay time (T
    d
    ) was greater at BF-mid compared to BF-distal (fixed: 23.2 ± 3.2 ms vs. 21.2 ± 2.7 ms,
    p
    = 0.002; non-fixed: 24.03 ± 4.2 ms vs. 21.8 ± 2.7 ms,
    p
    = 0.008), as were maximum displacement (D
    m
    ) (fixed: 5.3 ± 2.7 mm vs. 3.5 ± 1.7 mm,
    p
    = 0.005; non-fixed: 5.4 ± 2.5 mm vs. 4.0 ± 2.0 mm,
    p
    = 0.03), and contraction velocity (V
    c
    ) (fixed: 76.7 ± 25.1 mm/s vs. 57.2 ± 24.3 mm/s,
    p
    = 0.02). No significant differences were revealed for lower leg fixation (all
    p
    {\textgreater} 0.05). In summary, sensor location affects the TMG-derived parameters on the BF. Our findings help researchers to create tailored measurement procedures in compliance with the individual goals of the TMG measurements and allow adequate interpretation of TMG parameters.},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2023-02-14},
    journal = {PLOS ONE},
    author = {Schwiete, Carsten and Roth, Christian and Braun, Christoph and Rettenmaier, Lukas and Happ, Kevin and Langen, Georg and Behringer, Michael},
    editor = {Fong, Shirley Siu Ming},
    month = feb,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {e0281651},
    }
  • A. Atiković, M. Pavletić, E. Čolakhodžić, E. Petković, A. Mujanović, A. Lilić, and S. Kalinski, “Comparison of tensiomyographic neuromuscular characteristics skeletal muscle properties in gymnasts,” Journal of physical education and sport, vol. 23, iss. 1, p. 66–75, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{atikovic_comparison_2023,
    title = {Comparison of tensiomyographic neuromuscular characteristics skeletal muscle properties in gymnasts},
    volume = {23},
    language = {English},
    number = {1},
    journal = {Journal of Physical Education and Sport},
    author = {Atiković, Almir and Pavletić, Mitija and Čolakhodžić, Ekrem and Petković, Emilija and Mujanović, Amra and Lilić, Ana and Kalinski, Sunčica},
    month = jan,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {66--75},
    }
  • [DOI] L. Pajović, L. Toskić, V. Stanković, L. Lilić, and B. Cicović, “Muscle Contractile Properties Measured by the Tensiomyography (TMG) Method in Top-Level Football Players of Different Playing Positions: The Case of Serbian Super League,” International journal of environmental research and public health, vol. 20, iss. 2, p. 924, 2023.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pajovic_muscle_2023,
    title = {Muscle {Contractile} {Properties} {Measured} by the {Tensiomyography} ({TMG}) {Method} in {Top}-{Level} {Football} {Players} of {Different} {Playing} {Positions}: {The} {Case} of {Serbian} {Super} {League}},
    volume = {20},
    issn = {1660-4601},
    shorttitle = {Muscle {Contractile} {Properties} {Measured} by the {Tensiomyography} ({TMG}) {Method} in {Top}-{Level} {Football} {Players} of {Different} {Playing} {Positions}},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/2/924},
    doi = {10.3390/ijerph20020924},
    abstract = {The aim of this study is to investigate the differences in muscle contractile properties measured by the TMG method between top-level football players of different playing positions. The sample consisted of 57 football players from the Serbian Super League, divided into three groups: defenders—DF, midfielders—MF, and forwards—FW. Muscles included in the study were the Rectus Femoris (RF), Vastus Medialis (VM), Vastus Lateralis (VL), Biceps Femoris (BF), and Semitendinosus (ST) of the right (R) and left (L) leg. The TMG parameters used in this study were contraction time (Tc), delay time (Td), relaxation time (Tr), maximal displacement (Dm), and sustain time (Ts). The ANOVA results showed that differences in TMG parameters between top-level football players of different playing positions are small and exist only in the Tr of RF (F = 4.658, p = 0.014), BF (F = 4.433, p = 0.016), and ST muscle (F = 3.808, p = 0.028), and the Tc (F = 3.214, p = 0.048) and Td (F = 3.705, p = 0.031) of the VM muscle. All differences were detected between DF and FW players, and all differences were in the left (non-dominant) leg. The results obtained in this study indicate that the training and selection process in football, from the aspect of functional and mechanical muscle properties, should be similar for all players, regardless of playing position. It has been shown that TMG has relatively low sensitive strength for detecting differences between football players of different playing positions.},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2023-01-13},
    journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
    author = {Pajović, Lazar and Toskić, Lazar and Stanković, Veroljub and Lilić, Ljubiša and Cicović, Borislav},
    month = jan,
    year = {2023},
    pages = {924},
    }

2022

  • [DOI] B. Hwang, “Tensiomyography of Selected lower-limb Muscles in Collegiate Male Soccer Players according to Position,” Journal of coaching development, vol. 24, iss. 1, p. 205–211, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{hwang_tensiomyography_2022,
    title = {Tensiomyography of {Selected} lower-limb {Muscles} in {Collegiate} {Male} {Soccer} {Players} according to {Position}},
    volume = {24},
    issn = {1229-6597, 2765-3021},
    url = {http://www.dbpia.co.kr/Journal/ArticleDetail/NODE11052126},
    doi = {10.47684/jcd.2022.03.24.1.205},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2024-04-15},
    journal = {Journal of Coaching Development},
    author = {Hwang, Boo-Geun},
    month = mar,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {205--211},
    }
  • [DOI] I. Muñoz-Pérez, A. Varela-Sanz, C. Lago-Fuentes, R. Navarro-Patón, and M. Mecías-Calvo, “Central and Peripheral Fatigue in Recreational Trail Runners: A Pilot Study,” International journal of environmental research and public health, vol. 20, iss. 1, p. 402, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{munoz-perez_central_2022,
    title = {Central and {Peripheral} {Fatigue} in {Recreational} {Trail} {Runners}: {A} {Pilot} {Study}},
    volume = {20},
    issn = {1660-4601},
    shorttitle = {Central and {Peripheral} {Fatigue} in {Recreational} {Trail} {Runners}},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/1/402},
    doi = {10.3390/ijerph20010402},
    abstract = {Background: Understanding fatigue mechanisms is crucial for exercise performance. However, scientific evidence on non-invasive methods for assessing fatigue in trail running competitions is scarce, especially when vertical kilometer trail running races (VK) are considered. The main purpose of this study was to assess the autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity (i.e., central fatigue) and the state of muscle activation (i.e., peripheral fatigue) before and after a VK competition. Methods: A cross-sectional pilot study was performed. After applying inclusion/exclusion criteria, 8 recreational male trail runners (31.63 ± 7.21 yrs, 1.75 m ± 0.05 m, 70.38 ± 5.41 kg, BMI: 22.88 ± 0.48, running experience: 8.0 ± 3.63 yrs, weekly training volume: 58.75 ± 10.35 km) volunteered to participate and were assessed for both central (i.e., via heart rate variability, HRV) and peripheral (via tensiomyography, TMG) fatigue before and after a VK race. Results: After the VK, resting heart rate, RMSSD (p = 0.01 for both) and SDNN significantly decreased (p = 0.02), while the stress score and the sympathetic-parasympathetic ratio increased (p = 0.01 and p = 0.02, respectively). The TMG analyses suggest that runners already suffered peripheral fatigue before the VK and that 20–30 min are enough for muscular recovery after the race. In summary, our data suggest that participants experienced a pre-competition fatigue status. Further longitudinal studies are necessary to investigate the mechanisms underlying fatigue during trail running races, while training periodization and tapering strategies could play a key role for minimizing pre-competition fatigue status.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2023-04-25},
    journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
    author = {Muñoz-Pérez, Iker and Varela-Sanz, Adrián and Lago-Fuentes, Carlos and Navarro-Patón, Rubén and Mecías-Calvo, Marcos},
    month = dec,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {402},
    }
  • [DOI] N. Labata-Lezaun, M. Canet-Vintró, C. López-de-Celis, J. Rodríguez-Sanz, R. Aiguadé, L. Cuadra-Llopart, E. Jovell-Fernández, J. Bosch, and A. Pérez-Bellmunt, “Effectiveness of a Multicomponent Training Program on Physical Performance and Muscle Quality in Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study,” International journal of environmental research and public health, vol. 20, iss. 1, p. 222, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{labata-lezaun_effectiveness_2022,
    title = {Effectiveness of a {Multicomponent} {Training} {Program} on {Physical} {Performance} and {Muscle} {Quality} in {Older} {Adults}: {A} {Quasi}-{Experimental} {Study}},
    volume = {20},
    issn = {1660-4601},
    shorttitle = {Effectiveness of a {Multicomponent} {Training} {Program} on {Physical} {Performance} and {Muscle} {Quality} in {Older} {Adults}},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/1/222},
    doi = {10.3390/ijerph20010222},
    abstract = {Aging is associated with a decrease in functional capacity, manifested by a loss of strength, physical performance and muscle quality. Multicomponent training (MCT), characterized by the combination of at least three types of training, could be a good strategy to counteract these changes. To date there are no studies evaluating the effectiveness of MCT in improving both physical performance and muscle quality simultaneously. The aim of this study is to evaluate the changes produced by an MCT program on both physical performance and muscle quality in a population of healthy older adults. Sixteen healthy older adults were recruited to perform a 15-session multicomponent training intervention. Physical performance was assessed by different functional tests, and muscle quality was assessed by tensiomyography and myotonometry. The main results of this study show some improvement in functional tests, but not in muscle quality parameters, except for vastus lateralis stiffness. MCT is able to generate improvements in the physical performance of older adults, but these improvements are not reflected in muscle quality parameters measured by tensiomyography and myotonometry.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2023-01-13},
    journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
    author = {Labata-Lezaun, Noé and Canet-Vintró, Max and López-de-Celis, Carlos and Rodríguez-Sanz, Jacobo and Aiguadé, Ramón and Cuadra-Llopart, Leonor and Jovell-Fernández, Esther and Bosch, Joan and Pérez-Bellmunt, Albert},
    month = dec,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {222},
    }
  • [DOI] L. Rusu, M. C. Neamtu, O. M. Neamtu, M. R. Rusu, M. I. Marin, D. Danciulescu, and J. Hemanth, “Tensiomyography and Statistical Analysis Based Muscle Change Detection in Multiple Sclerosis for Smart Healthcare,” Journal of healthcare engineering, vol. 2022, p. 1–7, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rusu_tensiomyography_2022,
    title = {Tensiomyography and {Statistical} {Analysis} {Based} {Muscle} {Change} {Detection} in {Multiple} {Sclerosis} for {Smart} {Healthcare}},
    volume = {2022},
    issn = {2040-2309, 2040-2295},
    url = {https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jhe/2022/5225851/},
    doi = {10.1155/2022/5225851},
    abstract = {The impact of demyelinization on muscle fiber changes and the type of changes in multiple sclerosis (MS) is very hard to estimate. One of the major problems of MS patients is muscle fatigue and decrease of muscle force in the range of 16–57\%. The objective of this research work is to estimate various aspects of muscle changes at tibial muscle (mTA) level using a noninvasive method named as tensiomyography (TMG). TMG provides information about muscle functions in MS. This study includes 40 MS patients among which 18 are males (45\%) and 22 are females (55\%). They are divided in two subgroups: subgroup A and subgroup B. Subgroup A includes 20 MS patients without clinical decelable gait disorders and subgroup B includes 20 MS patients with clinical decelable gait disorders. Also, we have a control group that includes 20 healthy people with the same average age. Average age is 38.15 ± 11.19 y for MS patients and 39.34 ± 10.57 for healthy people. Evaluation measures include ADL score and EDSS scale. The ADL score is 0 for patients from subgroup A and 1 for patients from subgroup B. The EDSS score is 1 for subgroup A and 2.5 for subgroup B. This study confirms the importance of TMG based evaluation of muscle changes in MS patients. This smart healthcare system is also used for prediction of the muscle changes and muscle imbalance. Contraction time (Tc) recordings are used to detect the muscle fatigue which is a specific symptom of MS. The value of Tc for subgroup A is 45.8 ms and subgroup B is 61.37 ms for right side. Analysis of these two parameters such as Dm and Tc could define the muscle behaviour and help provide early information about the possibility of developing gait disorders. This smart TMG system analyses the muscle tone in the best possible way to predict the onset of any diseases which is an integral part of the smart healthcare system.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2022-12-05},
    journal = {Journal of Healthcare Engineering},
    author = {Rusu, Ligia and Neamtu, Marius Cristian and Neamtu, Oana Maria and Rusu, Mihai Robert and Marin, Mihnea Ion and Danciulescu, Daniel and Hemanth, Jude},
    editor = {Dogra, Ayush},
    month = dec,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {1--7},
    }
  • [DOI] B. Wieland, M. Behringer, and K. Zentgraf, “Effects of motor imagery training on skeletal muscle contractile properties in sports science students,” Peerj, vol. 10, p. e14412, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{wieland_effects_2022,
    title = {Effects of motor imagery training on skeletal muscle contractile properties in sports science students},
    volume = {10},
    issn = {2167-8359},
    url = {https://peerj.com/articles/14412},
    doi = {10.7717/peerj.14412},
    abstract = {Background
    Studies on motor imagery (MI) practice based on different designs and training protocols have reported changes in maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) strength. However, to date, there is a lack of information on the effects of MI training on contractile properties of the trained muscle.
    Methods
    Forty-five physically active sport science students (21 female) were investigated who trained three times per week over a 4-week period in one of three groups: An MI group conducted MI practice of maximal isometric contraction of the biceps brachii; a physical exercise (PE) group physically practiced maximal isometric contractions of the biceps brachii in a biceps curling machine; and a visual imagery (VI) group performed VI training of a landscape. A MVC test of the arm flexors was performed in a biceps curling machine before and after 4 weeks of training. The muscular properties of the biceps brachii were also tested with tensiomyography measurements (TMG).
    Results
    Results showed an interaction effect between time and group for MVC (
    p
     = 0.027,
    η
    2
    = 0.17), with a higher MVC value in the PE group (Δ5.9\%) compared to the VI group (Δ −1.3\%) (
    p
     = 0.013). MVC did not change significantly in the MI group (Δ2.1\%). Analysis of muscle contractility via TMG did not show any interaction effects neither for maximal radial displacement (
    p
     = 0.394,
    η
    2
    = 0.05), delay time (
    p
     = 0.79,
    η
    2
    = 0.01) nor contraction velocity (
    p
     = 0.71,
    η
    2
    = 0.02).
    Conclusion
    In spite of MVC-related changes in the PE group due to the interventions, TMG measurements were not sensitive enough to detect concomitant neuronal changes related to contractile properties.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2022-11-28},
    journal = {PeerJ},
    author = {Wieland, Björn and Behringer, Michael and Zentgraf, Karen},
    month = nov,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {e14412},
    }
  • [DOI] C. Roth, C. Schwiete, K. Happ, L. Rettenmaier, B. J. Schoenfeld, and M. Behringer, “Resistance training volume does not influence lean mass preservation during energy restriction in trained males,” Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports, p. sms.14237, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{roth_resistance_2022,
    title = {Resistance training volume does not influence lean mass preservation during energy restriction in trained males},
    issn = {0905-7188, 1600-0838},
    url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.14237},
    doi = {10.1111/sms.14237},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2022-11-28},
    journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Medicine \& Science in Sports},
    author = {Roth, Christian and Schwiete, Carsten and Happ, Kevin and Rettenmaier, Lukas and Schoenfeld, Brad J. and Behringer, Michael},
    month = oct,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {sms.14237},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Buoite Stella, A. Galimi, M. Martini, L. Di Lenarda, L. Murena, and M. Deodato, “Muscle Asymmetries in the Lower Limbs of Male Soccer Players: Preliminary Findings on the Association between Countermovement Jump and Tensiomyography,” Sports, vol. 10, iss. 11, p. 177, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{buoite_stella_muscle_2022,
    title = {Muscle {Asymmetries} in the {Lower} {Limbs} of {Male} {Soccer} {Players}: {Preliminary} {Findings} on the {Association} between {Countermovement} {Jump} and {Tensiomyography}},
    volume = {10},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    issn = {2075-4663},
    shorttitle = {Muscle {Asymmetries} in the {Lower} {Limbs} of {Male} {Soccer} {Players}},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/10/11/177},
    doi = {10.3390/sports10110177},
    abstract = {Strength and power asymmetries have been observed in different sports, including soccer. Such asymmetries, as well as the bilateral deficit (BLD), can be assessed during different tasks, static or dynamic, and with different methods and devices, in order to detect the possible different aspects, as well as the association with physical performance and injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between muscle asymmetries and BLD during a countermovement jump (CMJ), and tensiomyography (TMG) parameters and asymmetries, in the lower limbs of male soccer players. A total of 23 male soccer players (18 ± 4 years) were recruited. Bilateral and unilateral CMJs were performed, and peak power (W) and height (cm) were obtained. TMG was performed on different muscles of the lower limbs, and lateral and functional symmetries were obtained. Playing position and history of injuries were collected. CMJ inter-limb symmetry was found to significantly correlate with biceps femoris (r = 0.574, p = 0.004) and soleus (r = 0.437, p = 0.037) lateral symmetry. Players in central roles presented significantly worse functional symmetry scores of the knee than defense players (−17.5\%, 95\% CI −31.2–−3.9; p = 0.10). Participants reporting a history of injury at the ankle were characterized by significantly lower functional symmetry in both the dominant (43\%, 39.5–48.0 vs. 74.5\%, 46.5–89.3, p = 0.019) and non-dominant (45\%, 42.5–46.0 vs. 81.0\%, 45.8–90.3, p = 0.024) ankle. Findings from this preliminary study suggest an association between lower-limb muscle asymmetries during a dynamic task, such as jumping, and muscle contractile properties evaluated with TMG; moreover, functional asymmetries may be present after ankle injuries. Future studies in larger samples should evaluate the presence of such asymmetries as predictors or characteristics of different muscular and joint injuries.},
    language = {en},
    number = {11},
    urldate = {2022-11-15},
    journal = {Sports},
    author = {Buoite Stella, Alex and Galimi, Annalisa and Martini, Miriam and Di Lenarda, Luca and Murena, Luigi and Deodato, Manuela},
    month = nov,
    year = {2022},
    keywords = {football, injury, power, skeletal muscles, soccer, symmetry},
    pages = {177},
    }
  • [DOI] D. Fernandez-Baeza, G. Diaz-Urena, and C. Gonzalez-Millan, “Differences in the Contractile Properties of the Biceps Femoris and Semitendinosus Muscles Throughout a Season in Professional Soccer Players,” Journal of human kinetics, vol. 84/2022, p. 74–81, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{fernandez-baeza_differences_2022,
    title = {Differences in the {Contractile} {Properties} of the {Biceps} {Femoris}
    and {Semitendinosus} {Muscles} {Throughout} a {Season}
    in {Professional} {Soccer} {Players}},
    volume = {84/2022},
    doi = {10.2478/hukin-2022-0088},
    journal = {Journal of Human Kinetics},
    author = {Fernandez-Baeza, Daniel and Diaz-Urena, German and Gonzalez-Millan, Cristina},
    month = oct,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {74--81},
    }
  • [DOI] M. E. Rudlof, B. Šimunić, B. Steuber, T. O. Bartel, R. Neshev, P. Mächler, A. Dorr, R. Picha, K. Schmid-Zalaudek, and N. Goswami, “Effects of Meditation on Cardiovascular and Muscular Responses in Patients during Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Randomized Pilot Study,” Journal of clinical medicine, vol. 11, iss. 20, p. 6143, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rudlof_effects_2022,
    title = {Effects of {Meditation} on {Cardiovascular} and {Muscular} {Responses} in {Patients} during {Cardiac} {Rehabilitation}: {A} {Randomized} {Pilot} {Study}},
    volume = {11},
    issn = {2077-0383},
    shorttitle = {Effects of {Meditation} on {Cardiovascular} and {Muscular} {Responses} in {Patients} during {Cardiac} {Rehabilitation}},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/20/6143},
    doi = {10.3390/jcm11206143},
    abstract = {Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the world’s number one cause of death, with exceeding psychosocial stress load being considered a major risk factor. A stress management technique that has repeatedly shown positive effects on the cardiovascular system is the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique. The present pilot study aimed to investigate the potential effect of TM on the recovery of cardiac patients. Objectives: We hypothesized that practicing TM in patients undergoing a 4-week cardiac rehabilitation program augments the recovery of cardiovascular parameters and reduces skeletal muscle tone after rehabilitation. Methods: Twenty cardiac patients were recruited and randomly assigned to either the control or the TM group. Cardiovascular parameters were assessed with the Task Force Monitor (TFM) and skeletal muscle contractile properties by Tensiomyography during a sit-stand test, performed at the beginning and end of a 4-week in-patient rehabilitation program. Results: Systolic blood pressure (SBP) was significantly lower after 4 weeks of cardiac rehabilitation, while the RR-interval (RRI) significantly increased. At the skeletal muscle level, the contraction time and maximal displacement increased, though only in the gastrocnemius medialis and biceps femoris muscles and not in vastus lateralis. Group interactions were not observed for hemodynamic parameters nor for muscle contractile properties. Discussion: Although significant improvements in hemodynamic and muscular parameters were observed after 4 weeks of rehabilitation, we could not provide evidence that TM improved rehabilitation after 4 weeks. TM may unfold its effects on the cardiovascular system in the longer term. Hence, future studies should comprise a long-term follow-up.},
    language = {en},
    number = {20},
    urldate = {2022-11-07},
    journal = {Journal of Clinical Medicine},
    author = {Rudlof, Maximilian E. and Šimunić, Boštjan and Steuber, Bianca and Bartel, Till O. and Neshev, Ruslan and Mächler, Petra and Dorr, Andreas and Picha, Rainer and Schmid-Zalaudek, Karin and Goswami, Nandu},
    month = oct,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {6143},
    }
  • [DOI] D. Fernández-Baeza, G. Diaz-Urena, and C. González-Millán, “Effect of an Individualised Training Programme on Hamstrings and Change Direction Based on Tensiomyography in Football Players,” Applied sciences, vol. 12, iss. 21, p. 10908, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{fernandez-baeza_effect_2022,
    title = {Effect of an {Individualised} {Training} {Programme} on {Hamstrings} and {Change} {Direction} {Based} on {Tensiomyography} in {Football} {Players}},
    volume = {12},
    issn = {2076-3417},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/21/10908},
    doi = {10.3390/app122110908},
    abstract = {The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of an individual training programme based on the tensiomyography results in the contractile properties of the knee flexor muscle with football players. Thirty-four subjects were recruited and assigned to an experimental (EG) or control group (CG). The contraction time and the muscle displacement measured by tensiomyography were assessed on two occasions: pre-time (middle of the competitive season, January) and post-time 8 weeks later. The training programme aimed to improve muscle tone and explosiveness according to the individual needs of each player. There was a significant interaction between time (assessment points) x group (EG vs. CG) x muscle in multivariate analysis. The findings confirmed that mechanical and neuromuscular characteristics changed over time and varied with the individual training programme (EG vs. CG) and the muscle being analysed. The 90° change of direction worsens the execution time in the control group and is maintained in the experimental group. The individual training programme, based on the tensiomyography results, showed improvements in the contractile properties in the muscles. Football coaches could use the programme to improve neuromuscular characteristics that improve performance and reduce the risk of muscle injury.},
    language = {en},
    number = {21},
    urldate = {2022-11-07},
    journal = {Applied Sciences},
    author = {Fernández-Baeza, Daniel and Diaz-Urena, Germán and González-Millán, Cristina},
    month = oct,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {10908},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Cuba-Dorado, T. Álvarez-Yates, J. Carballo-López, M. Iglesias-Caamaño, D. Fernández-Redondo, and O. García-García, “Neuromuscular changes after a long distance triathlon world championship,” European journal of sport science, p. 1–23, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{cuba-dorado_neuromuscular_2022,
    title = {Neuromuscular changes after a long distance triathlon world championship},
    issn = {1746-1391, 1536-7290},
    url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17461391.2022.2134053},
    doi = {10.1080/17461391.2022.2134053},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2022-10-20},
    journal = {European Journal of Sport Science},
    author = {Cuba-Dorado, Alba and Álvarez-Yates, Tania and Carballo-López, Javier and Iglesias-Caamaño, Mario and Fernández-Redondo, Diego and García-García, Oscar},
    month = oct,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {1--23},
    }
  • [DOI] G. Langen, I. Sandau, O. Ueberschär, K. Nosaka, and M. Behringer, “Methodical approaches to determine the rate of radial muscle displacement using tensiomyography: A scoping review and new reporting guideline,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, p. 102702, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{langen_methodical_2022,
    title = {Methodical approaches to determine the rate of radial muscle displacement using tensiomyography: {A} scoping review and new reporting guideline},
    issn = {10506411},
    shorttitle = {Methodical approaches to determine the rate of radial muscle displacement using tensiomyography},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S105064112200075X},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2022.102702},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2022-09-12},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Langen, G. and Sandau, I. and Ueberschär, O. and Nosaka, K. and Behringer, M.},
    month = sep,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {102702},
    }
  • [DOI] V. Jeknić, M. Dopsaj, L. Toskić, and N. Koropanovski, “Muscle Contraction Adaptations in Top-Level Karate Athletes Assessed by Tensiomyography,” International journal of environmental research and public health, vol. 19, iss. 16, p. 10309, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{jeknic_muscle_2022,
    title = {Muscle {Contraction} {Adaptations} in {Top}-{Level} {Karate} {Athletes} {Assessed} by {Tensiomyography}},
    volume = {19},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    issn = {1660-4601},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/16/10309},
    doi = {10.3390/ijerph191610309},
    abstract = {Background: This paper aimed to compare the involuntary stimulated neuromuscular response of thigh muscles in top-level karate athletes and recreational groups. Methods: The study included 13 male karate athletes (KAs) and 14 non-athlete male individuals (NAs). Tensiomyographic (TMG) measurements were obtained from the rectus femoris (RF), vastus medialis (VM), vastus lateralis (VL), biceps femoris (BF) and semitendinosus (ST). Results: Statistically significant differences were observed between KAs and NAs in knee extensor/flexor delay time (Td), contraction time (Tc), total contraction time (Tct), maximal radial displacement of the muscle belly (Dm) and rate of muscle tension development (RMTD). On a group level, KA dominant-leg extensors and flexors and also non-dominant-leg knee flexors had significant differences when compared to NA. Tct is a TMG parameter in which the KAs and NAs differ the most in the case of the knee extensors, while flexor muscles differ the most in the RMTD parameter. Conclusions: The lower Tct values indicate an improved ability of top-level karateka to make fast contractions of the agonist muscles. KAs’ higher RMTD values suggest on strength characteristics needed in breaking actions of the antagonist muscles. Existence of contraction-relaxation-contraction neuromuscular pattern in the RF muscle suggests on implementation of training strategies that involves both rapid muscle contractions and relaxations.},
    language = {en},
    number = {16},
    urldate = {2022-08-22},
    journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
    author = {Jeknić, Velimir and Dopsaj, Milivoj and Toskić, Lazar and Koropanovski, Nenad},
    month = aug,
    year = {2022},
    keywords = {TMG, combat sports, contraction time, neuromuscular changes, sport-specific adaptations, thigh muscles},
    pages = {10309},
    }
  • [DOI] J. H. Chai, C. Kim, and S. Bae, “Comparison of thigh muscle characteristics between older and young women using tensiomyography,” Biophysics, preprint , 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @techreport{chai_comparison_2022,
    type = {preprint},
    title = {Comparison of thigh muscle characteristics between older and young women using tensiomyography},
    url = {http://biorxiv.org/lookup/doi/10.1101/2022.08.05.502971},
    abstract = {Tensiomyography is a non-invasive method of evaluating neuromuscular function through skeletal muscle contraction. The objective of this study was to compare the thigh muscle characteristics of older and young women using tensiomyography. Nineteen older and fifteen young women without musculoskeletal diseases were included. For the quadriceps, the bilateral vastus medialis (VM), vastus lateralis (VL), and rectus femoris (RF) and for the hamstrings, the bilateral semitendinosus (ST) and biceps femoris (BF) were measured. Result variables—maximal displacement (Dm), contraction time (Tc), and contraction velocity (Vc)—were compared. Dm values of the hamstrings of both legs and their summed values were significantly smaller in older women than in young women; no difference was found in the Dm values of the quadriceps. Tc and Vc of the hamstrings, VM, and VL were longer and slower, respectively, in older women than in young women. There were no significant differences in the Dm, Tc, or Vc of the RF between older and young women. Decreased Dm of the hamstrings in older women occurred due to changes in muscle function, but not muscle mass. The changes in the Tc of the hamstrings, VM, and VL indicate that type II muscle fibers were converted to type I in older women. There was no difference in RF between older and young women, implying that the RF is not affected by age. Our findings indicate that resistance exercises, which preserve the type II fibers, and flexibility exercises, which reduce stiffness, are appropriate for the lower extremity in older women.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2022-08-08},
    institution = {Biophysics},
    author = {Chai, Jung Hoon and Kim, Chul-Hyun and Bae, Sang-Won},
    month = aug,
    year = {2022},
    doi = {10.1101/2022.08.05.502971},
    }
  • [DOI] C. Willberg, B. Wieland, L. Rettenmaier, M. Behringer, and K. Zentgraf, “The relationship between external and internal load parameters in 3 × 3 basketball tournaments,” Bmc sports science, medicine and rehabilitation, vol. 14, iss. 1, p. 152, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{willberg_relationship_2022,
    title = {The relationship between external and internal load parameters in 3 × 3 basketball tournaments},
    volume = {14},
    issn = {2052-1847},
    url = {https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13102-022-00530-1},
    doi = {10.1186/s13102-022-00530-1},
    abstract = {Abstract
    Purpose
    3 × 3 basketball games are characterized by high-intensity accelerations and decelerations, and a high number of changes of direction and jumps. It is played in tournament form with multiple games per day. Therefore, optimal regeneration is crucial for maintaining a high performance level over the course of the tournament. To elucidate how load of a match affects the athletes' bodies (i.e., internal load), muscular responses to the load of 3 × 3 games were analyzed. We aimed to investigate changes in contractility of the m. rectus femoris (RF) and m. gastrocnemius medialis (GC) in response to the load of single 3 × 3 games and a 3 × 3 tournament.
    Methods
    Inertial movement analysis was conducted to capture game load in 3 × 3. Changes in contractility were measured using tensiomyography (TMG). During a two-day tournament, TMG measurements were conducted in the morning and after each game. Additionally, off-game performance analysis consisting of jump and change-of-direction (COD) tests was conducted the day before the tournament.
    Results
    Significant changes of the muscle contractility were found for GC with TMG values being higher in the baseline than in the post-game measurements. In contrast to athletes of the GC group, athletes of the RF group responded with either decreased or increased muscle contractility after a single 3 × 3 game. A significant correlation between external and internal load parameters could not be shown. Concerning off-game performance, significant correlations can be reported for COD test duration, CMJ height and ∆Vc as well as COD test duration and ∆Dm. No systematic changes in muscle contractility were found over the course of the tournament in RF and GC.
    Conclusion
    The athletes' external 3 × 3 game load and their performance level did not seem to affect muscular contractility after a single 3 × 3 game or a complete 3 × 3 tournament within this investigation. This might indicate that elite athletes can resist external load without relevant local muscular fatigue. With respect to the course of the tournament, it can therefore be concluded that the breaks between games seem to be sufficient to return to the initial level of muscle contractility.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2022-08-08},
    journal = {BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation},
    author = {Willberg, C. and Wieland, B. and Rettenmaier, L. and Behringer, M. and Zentgraf, K.},
    month = aug,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {152},
    }
  • [DOI] E. J. Carpenter, P. Francis, I. Jacob, and A. Jones, “An investigation into the between-day reliability of muscle contractile properties measured using Tensiomyography.,” Journal of elite sport performance, vol. 1, iss. 2, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{carpenter_investigation_2022,
    title = {An investigation into the between-day reliability of muscle contractile properties measured using {Tensiomyography}.},
    volume = {1},
    issn = {26352885},
    url = {https://www.journalofelitesportperformance.com/current-issue},
    doi = {10.54080/GOBU9393},
    abstract = {Background and Purpose Tensiomyography (TMG) is reported to measure muscle contractile properties of superficial skeletal muscle. Between day reliability has not been reported for all of the major lower limb muscles in a mixed gender sample of healthy adults. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the between-day reliability of muscle contractile properties associated with involuntary contractions of the rectus femoris (RF) and bicep femoris (BF), as measured by TMG. Study Design Within-subject repeated measures study (3 consecutive days) Methods Twenty-four healthy participants (twelve male; twelve females) were recruited to take part in the study over 3 consecutive days. Measurements of muscle contractile properties were obtained on the bicep femoris (BF) and rectus femoris (RF) muscles in the dominant limb. All data were checked for normality using the Shapiro-Wilk test. Pooled intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC), coefficient of variance (CV) and standard error of measurement (SEM) values were generated for the BF and RF for delay time (Td), sustain time (Ts), relaxation time (Tr), contraction time (Tc) maximal displacement (Dm). Additionally, a Bland-Altman analysis was performed for paired data points (day 1 vs 2, 2 vs 3 and 3 vs 1). Identical analyses were then performed on gender sub-groups. Results Good to excellent ICC values (0.68-0.93) were reported for delay time (Td), contraction time (Tc), and maximal displacement (Dm) in BF and RF muscles. Conversely, relaxation time (Tr) and sustain time (Ts) reported low ICC values (-0.10-0.56). Levels of agreement were not significantly different in most pairs of data points across the whole sample and also across males and females (p={\textgreater}0.05). However, significant differences were detected in the whole sample: day 3 vs day 1 in the Td (p=0.03) and Dm RF (p=0.009); males: BF Td day 1 vs 2 (p=0.04); females: BF day 2 vs 2 (p=0.01), RF Td day 1 vs 2 (p=0.03), RF Ts day 3 vs 1 (p=0.04). Conclusion The Td, Tc, and Dm variables obtained during TMG measurements demonstrate acceptable reliability across 3 consecutive days. The Tr and Ts variables cannot be measured reliably between days using TMG.},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2022-07-26},
    journal = {Journal of Elite Sport Performance},
    author = {Carpenter, Emily J and Francis, Peter and Jacob, Isobel and Jones, Ashley},
    month = jun,
    year = {2022},
    }
  • [DOI] F. Kojić, R. Arsenijević, V. Ilić, and S. Đurić, “Relationship between hypertrophy, strength gains and tensiomyography adaptations: a moderator role of contraction duration,” European journal of applied physiology, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{kojic_relationship_2022,
    title = {Relationship between hypertrophy, strength gains and tensiomyography adaptations: a moderator role of contraction duration},
    issn = {1439-6319, 1439-6327},
    shorttitle = {Relationship between hypertrophy, strength gains and tensiomyography adaptations},
    url = {https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00421-022-04998-0},
    doi = {10.1007/s00421-022-04998-0},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2022-07-26},
    journal = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
    author = {Kojić, Filip and Arsenijević, Radenko and Ilić, Vladimir and Đurić, Saša},
    month = jul,
    year = {2022},
    }
  • [DOI] L. D. Toskić, M. J. Dopsaj, M. R. Marković, D. R. Toskić, and A. M. Ignjatović, “Mechanical and Contractile Properties of Knee Joint Muscles Measured by the Method of Tensiomyography in Differently Trained Men and Women,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 36, iss. 6, p. 1532–1539, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{toskic_mechanical_2022,
    title = {Mechanical and {Contractile} {Properties} of {Knee} {Joint} {Muscles} {Measured} by the {Method} of {Tensiomyography} in {Differently} {Trained} {Men} and {Women}},
    volume = {36},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003662},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000003662},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2022-05-30},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Toskić, Lazar D. and Dopsaj, Milivoj J. and Marković, Milan R. and Toskić, Dragan R. and Ignjatović, Aleksandar M.},
    month = jun,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {1532--1539},
    }
  • [DOI] S. Đorđević, S. Rozman, P. Zupet, M. Dopsaj, and N. Maffulli, “Tensiomyography Allows to Discriminate between Injured and Non-Injured Biceps Femoris Muscle,” Biology, vol. 11, iss. 5, p. 746, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{dordevic_tensiomyography_2022,
    title = {Tensiomyography {Allows} to {Discriminate} between {Injured} and {Non}-{Injured} {Biceps} {Femoris} {Muscle}},
    volume = {11},
    issn = {2079-7737},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/5/746},
    doi = {10.3390/biology11050746},
    abstract = {The hamstring muscle group is the most frequently injured muscle group in non-contact muscle injuries in sports involving high-speed running. A total of 84\% of hamstring injuries affect the biceps femoris (BF) muscle. Clinical assessments and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are routinely used for diagnosis and plan management. MRI-negative scans for clinically diagnosed hamstring injuries range from 14\% to 45\%. We tested the hypothesis that the functional differences between injured and non-injured BF assessed by tensiomyography can be used for diagnostic and classification purposes. We compared an injured group of 53 international-level soccer players and sprinters with 53 non-injured international-level soccer players and sprinters of both sexes. Comparing the injured vs. non-injured athletes and the left vs. right side in all of the athletes, we used the percentage of absolute differences in the BF contraction time (Tc) to classify non-injured and injured BF muscles. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and the area under the curve (AUC) and the precision–recall curve (PRC) were used to measure the classification accuracy and to identify cut-off limits using the Tc differences. There was a very high ROC AUC value of 0.981 (SE = 0.009, p {\textless} 0.000), with 98.11\% of the injured muscles being correctly classified (cut-off point 12.50\% on Tc differences), and an AUPRC value of 0.981, with association classification criteria at {\textgreater}9.87. Tensiomyography has a high predictive ability to discriminate between injured and non-injured BF non-invasively and functionally.},
    language = {en},
    number = {5},
    urldate = {2022-05-17},
    journal = {Biology},
    author = {Đorđević, Srđan and Rozman, Sergej and Zupet, Petra and Dopsaj, Milivoj and Maffulli, Nicola},
    month = may,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {746},
    }
  • [DOI] A. H. Paravlic, J. Segula, K. Drole, V. Hadzic, M. Pajek, and J. Vodicar, “Tissue Flossing Around the Thigh Does Not Provide Acute Enhancement of Neuromuscular Function,” Frontiers in physiology, vol. 13, p. 870498, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{paravlic_tissue_2022,
    title = {Tissue {Flossing} {Around} the {Thigh} {Does} {Not} {Provide} {Acute} {Enhancement} of {Neuromuscular} {Function}},
    volume = {13},
    issn = {1664-042X},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.870498/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fphys.2022.870498},
    abstract = {Nowadays, various methods are used for acute performance enhancement. The most recent of these is tissue flossing, which is becoming increasingly popular for both performance enhancement and rehabilitation. However, the effects of flossing on athletic performance have not been clearly demonstrated, which could be due to differences in the methodology used. In particular, the rest periods between the end of the preconditioning activity and the performance of the criterion task or assessment tools varied considerably in the published literature. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of applying tissue flossing to the thigh on bilateral countermovement jump performance and contractile properties of vastus lateralis (VL) muscle. Nineteen recreational athletes (11 males; aged 23.1 ± 2.7 years) were randomly assigned to days of flossing application (3 sets for 2 min of flossing with 2 min rest between sets) with preset experimental pressure (EXP = 95 ± 17.4 mmHg) or control condition (CON = 18.9 ± 3.5 mmHg). The first part of the measurements was performed before and after warm-up consisting of 5 min of cycling followed by dynamic stretching and specific jumping exercises, while the second part consisted of six measurement points after flossing application (0.5, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 min). The warm-up improved muscle response time (VL = -5\%), contraction time (VL = -3.6\%) muscle stiffness (VL = 17.5\%), contraction velocity (VL = 23.5\%), jump height (13.9\%) and average power (10.5\%). On the contrary, sustain time, half-relaxation time and take-off velocity stayed unaltered. Flossing, however, showed negative effects for muscle response time (F = 18.547,
    p
    \< 0.001), contraction time (F = 14.899,
    p
    \< 0.001), muscle stiffness (F = 8.365,
    p
    \< 0.001), contraction velocity (F = 11.180,
    p
    \< 0.001), jump height (F = 14.888,
    p
    \< 0.001) and average power (F = 13.488,
    p
    \< 0.001), whereas sustain time, half-relaxation time and take-off velocity were unaffected until the end of the study protocol regardless of condition assigned and/or time points of the assessment. It was found that the warm-up routine potentiated neuromuscular function, whereas the flossing protocol used in the current study resulted in fatigue rather than potentiation. Therefore, future studies aimed to investigate the dose-response relationship of different configurations of preconditioning activities on neuromuscular function are warranted.},
    urldate = {2022-05-05},
    journal = {Frontiers in Physiology},
    author = {Paravlic, Armin H. and Segula, Jure and Drole, Kristina and Hadzic, Vedran and Pajek, Maja and Vodicar, Janez},
    month = apr,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {870498},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Muñoz-López, M. De Hoyo, F. J. Nuñez, and B. Sañudo, “Using Tensiomyography to Assess Changes in Knee Muscle Contraction Properties After Concentric and Eccentric Fatiguing Muscle Actions,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 36, iss. 4, p. 935–940, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{munoz-lopez_using_2022,
    title = {Using {Tensiomyography} to {Assess} {Changes} in {Knee} {Muscle} {Contraction} {Properties} {After} {Concentric} and {Eccentric} {Fatiguing} {Muscle} {Actions}},
    volume = {36},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003562},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000003562},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2022-04-12},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Muñoz-López, Alejandro and De Hoyo, Moisés and Nuñez, Francisco J. and Sañudo, Borja},
    month = apr,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {935--940},
    }
  • E. Abazovic, A. Paravlić, D. Zubac, E. Kovačević, and B. Šimunič, “Decomposition of tensiomyogram and comparison with torque twitch responses after post-activation potentiation,” Journal of musculoskeletal and neuronal interaction, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{abazovic_decomposition_2022,
    title = {Decomposition of tensiomyogram and comparison with
    torque twitch responses after post-activation potentiation},
    url = {https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ensar-Abazovic/publication/359235049_Decomposition_of_tensiomyogram_and_comparison_with_torque_twitch_responses_after_post-activation_potentiation/links/62308c510837bf2b9ed94365/Decomposition-of-tensiomyogram-and-comparison-with-torque-twitch-responses-after-post-activation-potentiation.pdf},
    journal = {Journal of Musculoskeletal
    and Neuronal Interaction},
    author = {Abazovic, Ensar and Paravlić, Armin and Zubac, Damir and Kovačević, Erol and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    month = mar,
    year = {2022},
    }
  • [DOI] M. V. Franchi, F. Sarto, B. Simunič, R. Pišot, and M. V. Narici, “Early Changes of Hamstrings Morphology and Contractile Properties During 10 Days of Complete Inactivity,” Medicine & science in sports & exercise, vol. Publish Ahead of Print, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{franchi_early_2022,
    title = {Early {Changes} of {Hamstrings} {Morphology} and {Contractile} {Properties} {During} 10 {Days} of {Complete} {Inactivity}},
    volume = {Publish Ahead of Print},
    issn = {1530-0315, 0195-9131},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1249/MSS.0000000000002922},
    doi = {10.1249/MSS.0000000000002922},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2022-04-05},
    journal = {Medicine \& Science in Sports \& Exercise},
    author = {Franchi, Martino V. and Sarto, Fabio and Simunič, Boštian and Pišot, Rado and Narici, Marco V.},
    month = mar,
    year = {2022},
    }
  • A. Paravlic, Z. Milanović, E. Abazović, G. Vučković, D. Spudić, Ž. Rošker Majcen, M. Pajek, and J. Vodičar, “The muscle contractile properties in female soccer players: inter-limb comparison using tensiomyography,” Journal of musculoskeletal and neuronal interactions, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{paravlic_muscle_2022,
    title = {The muscle contractile properties in female soccer
    players: inter-limb comparison using tensiomyography},
    journal = {Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions},
    author = {Paravlic, Armin and Milanović, Zoran and Abazović, Ensar and Vučković, Goran and Spudić, Darjan and Rošker Majcen, Živa and Pajek, Maja and Vodičar, Janez},
    month = feb,
    year = {2022},
    }
  • [DOI] B. Wieland, M. Behringer, and K. Zentgraf, “Motor imagery and the muscle system,” International journal of psychophysiology, vol. 174, p. 57–65, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{wieland_motor_2022,
    title = {Motor imagery and the muscle system},
    volume = {174},
    url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016787602200037X?via%3Dihub},
    doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2022.02.004},
    journal = {International Journal of Psychophysiology},
    author = {Wieland, Bjorn and Behringer, Michael and Zentgraf, Karen},
    month = apr,
    year = {2022},
    pages = {57--65},
    }
  • [DOI] A. H. Paravlic, B. Simunic, S. Pisot, M. Kleva, K. Teraz, M. Vogrin, U. Marusic, and R. Pisot, “Lower-Limb Muscle Contractile Properties, Explosive Power and the Subjective Response of Elite Soccer Players to the COVID-19 Lockdown,” International journal of environmental research and public health, vol. 19, iss. 1, p. 474, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{paravlic_lower-limb_2022,
    title = {Lower-{Limb} {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties}, {Explosive} {Power} and the {Subjective} {Response} of {Elite} {Soccer} {Players} to the {COVID}-19 {Lockdown}},
    volume = {19},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    issn = {1660-4601},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/1/474},
    doi = {10.3390/ijerph19010474},
    abstract = {The present study examined the effects of the lockdown period on basic anthropometric measures, countermovement jumping performance, skeletal muscle contractile properties derived from tensiomyography (TMG), injury incidence, and self-assessed general well-being in elite soccer players. A total of 266 players were assessed before (PRE) and 32 players were reassessed 11 days after (POST) the COVID-19 period. Significant changes in the TMG parameters were observed POST compared to PRE: contraction time (Tc) increased from 6\% to 50\% in vastus lateralis [VL] (p = 0.009) and biceps femoris [BF] (p {\textless} 0.001), respectively; whereas radial displacement (Dm) increased for 19\% in BF (p = 0.036) and 17\% in VL (p {\textless} 0.001), respectively. Jumping performance remained unchanged from PRE to POST In addition, athletes rated the lockdown period as a positive event and felt psychologically better during the lockdown, primarily because they spent more time with family members and friends. Although there were no differences in any of the variables describing lower limb muscle power following the two-month lockdown, the altered contractile properties of the assessed muscles suggest suboptimal conditioning of the football players.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2022-02-10},
    journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
    author = {Paravlic, Armin H. and Simunic, Bostjan and Pisot, Sasa and Kleva, Matej and Teraz, Kaja and Vogrin, Matjaz and Marusic, Uros and Pisot, Rado},
    month = jan,
    year = {2022},
    keywords = {CMJ, SARS-CoV-2, SJ, explosive power, male football, tensiomyography},
    pages = {474},
    }
  • [DOI] A. M. Alfuraih, A. Alhowimel, S. Alghanim, Y. Khayat, A. Aljamaan, and H. I. Alsobayel, “The Association between Tensiomyography and Elastography Stiffness Measurements in Lower Limb Skeletal Muscles,” Sensors, vol. 22, iss. 3, p. 1206, 2022.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{alfuraih_association_2022,
    title = {The {Association} between {Tensiomyography} and {Elastography} {Stiffness} {Measurements} in {Lower} {Limb} {Skeletal} {Muscles}},
    volume = {22},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    issn = {1424-8220},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/3/1206},
    doi = {10.3390/s22031206},
    abstract = {The objective was to test the measurements association between tensiomyography (TMG) and shear wave elastography (SWE) when evaluating the skeletal muscle stiffness of healthy subjects. The secondary objective was to evaluate the effect of superficial non-muscular tissues thickness on the measurements. A cross-sectional study was conducted with adults who are asymptomatic and had no previous history of musculoskeletal conditions. The vastus lateralis (VL) and biceps femoris (BF) muscle contraction was tested using TMG and SWE. The TMG parameters included time of contraction (Tc), sustain time (Ts), relaxation time (Tr), delay time (Td), and maximal displacement (Dm). The skin, subcutaneous fat, and fascia thicknesses were investigated using ultrasound imaging. A total of 25 participants were enrolled in the study. Six participants were females (24\%). The mean age (SD) was 26.5 years (4.7). There was a statistically significant difference (p {\textless} 0.001) in SWE between VL (8.1 kPa) compared with the BF (10.8 kPa). As for Dm, which reflects stiffness in TMG, no difference was detected (p = 0.90), as both muscles had a maximum displacement of 3.7 mm. The correlation coefficients failed to detect any significant correlation (r ≤ 0.300, p ≥ 0.1) between SWE and TMG variables. There was no significant difference between male and female participants across all TMG and SWE variables (p {\textgreater} 0.10). Overall, there was no association between TMG parameters and SWE measurements, indicating that each technique might be evaluating a different biomechanical property of skeletal muscle.},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2022-02-10},
    journal = {Sensors},
    author = {Alfuraih, Abdulrahman M. and Alhowimel, Ahmed and Alghanim, Sara and Khayat, Yaaqoub and Aljamaan, Abdulaziz and Alsobayel, Hana I.},
    month = jan,
    year = {2022},
    keywords = {elastography, muscles, reproducibility, shear wave, tensiomyography},
    pages = {1206},
    }

2021

  • [DOI] S. Yildiz, U. Pamuk, G. Baltaci, and C. A. Yucesoy, “Effects of Kinesio Taping on Muscle Contractile Properties: Assessment Using Tensiomyography,” Journal of sport rehabilitation, vol. 31, iss. 3, p. 263–270, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{yildiz_effects_2021,
    title = {Effects of {Kinesio} {Taping} on {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties}: {Assessment} {Using} {Tensiomyography}},
    volume = {31},
    issn = {1543-3072, 1056-6716},
    shorttitle = {Effects of {Kinesio} {Taping} on {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties}},
    url = {https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jsr/31/3/article-p263.xml},
    doi = {10.1123/jsr.2020-0495},
    abstract = {Context: Although functional effects of kinesio taping (KT) have been widely studied, its effects on contractile properties of the target muscle remain unclear. Tensiomyography is suitable for quantifying muscle stiffness and rate of force development upon imposed twitch contraction. Objective: To test the hypothesis that KT has effects on contractile properties of targeted muscle using tensiomyography. Design: Prospective cohort study. Settings: Performance laboratory of a sports rehabilitation center. Participants: A total of 11 healthy volunteers. Interventions: Tensiomyography measurements before KT facilitation technique applied (pre-KT), 45 minutes, and 24 hours after KT (post-KT1 and post-KT2, respectively) without removing the tape. Main Outcome Measures: Maximal radial displacement, contraction time, delay time, sustain time, relaxation time, and velocity of contraction. Results: Significant effects were shown for maximal radial displacement (P = .004), contraction time (P = .013), relaxation time (P = .035), and velocity of contraction (P = .0033), but not for delay time (P = .060) and sustain time (P = .078). Post hoc testing indicated a significant decrease in maximal radial displacement for post-KT1 only (from 6.33 [1.46] to 4.87 [2.14] mm), and a significant increase in contraction time for both post-KT1 and post-KT2 (from 30.87 [11.39] to 39.71 [13.49] ms, and 37.41 [14.73] ms, respectively). Post hoc testing also showed a significant decrease in relaxation time for post-KT2 (from 65.97 [53.43] to 47.45 [38.12] ms), and a significant decrease in velocity of contraction for both post-KT1 and post-KT2 (from 0.22 [0.08] to 0.15 [0.09] mm/s, and 0.16 [0.07] mm/s), respectively. Conclusion: The findings indicate that KT leads to an increased muscle stiffness and a reduced muscle rate of force production despite the facilitation technique applied.},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2022-04-13},
    journal = {Journal of Sport Rehabilitation},
    author = {Yildiz, Seda and Pamuk, Uluç and Baltaci, Gul and Yucesoy, Can A.},
    month = nov,
    year = {2021},
    pages = {263--270},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Ziegl, D. Hayn, P. Kastner, E. Fabiani, B. Šimunič, K. Löffler, L. Weidinger, B. Brix, N. Goswami, and S. Günter, “Quantification of the Link between Timed Up-and-Go Test Subtasks and Contractile Muscle Properties,” Sensors, vol. 21, iss. 19, p. 6539, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{ziegl_quantification_2021,
    title = {Quantification of the {Link} between {Timed} {Up}-and-{Go} {Test} {Subtasks} and {Contractile} {Muscle} {Properties}},
    volume = {21},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    issn = {1424-8220},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/19/6539},
    doi = {10.3390/s21196539},
    abstract = {Frailty and falls are a major public health problem in older adults. Muscle weakness of the lower and upper extremities are risk factors for any, as well as recurrent falls including injuries and fractures. While the Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) test is often used to identify frail members and fallers, tensiomyography (TMG) can be used as a non-invasive tool to assess the function of skeletal muscles. In a clinical study, we evaluated the correlation between the TMG parameters of the skeletal muscle contraction of 23 elderly participants (22 f, age 86.74 ± 7.88) and distance-based TUG test subtask times. TUG tests were recorded with an ultrasonic-based device. The sit-up and walking phases were significantly correlated to the contraction and delay time of the muscle vastus medialis (ρ = 0.55–0.80, p {\textless} 0.01). In addition, the delay time of the muscles vastus medialis (ρ = 0.45, p = 0.03) and gastrocnemius medialis (ρ = −0.44, p = 0.04) correlated to the sit-down phase. The maximal radial displacements of the biceps femoris showed significant correlations with the walk-forward times (ρ = −0.47, p = 0.021) and back (ρ = −0.43, p = 0.04). The association of TUG subtasks to muscle contractile parameters, therefore, could be utilized as a measure to improve the monitoring of elderly people’s physical ability in general and during rehabilitation after a fall in particular. TUG test subtask measurements may be used as a proxy to monitor muscle properties in rehabilitation after long hospital stays and injuries or for fall prevention.},
    language = {en},
    number = {19},
    urldate = {2022-02-10},
    journal = {Sensors},
    author = {Ziegl, Andreas and Hayn, Dieter and Kastner, Peter and Fabiani, Ester and Šimunič, Boštjan and Löffler, Kerstin and Weidinger, Lisa and Brix, Bianca and Goswami, Nandu and Günter, Schreier},
    month = sep,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {Timed Up-and-Go test, biomedical engineering, biomedical sensors, biomedical signal processing, functional health assessments, tensiomyography},
    pages = {6539},
    }
  • [DOI] P. Pakosz, A. Lukanova-Jakubowska, E. Łuszczki, M. Gnoiński, and O. García-García, “Asymmetry and changes in the neuromuscular profile of short-track athletes as a result of strength training,” Plos one, vol. 16, iss. 12, p. e0261265, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pakosz_asymmetry_2021,
    title = {Asymmetry and changes in the neuromuscular profile of short-track athletes as a result of strength training},
    volume = {16},
    issn = {1932-6203},
    url = {https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0261265},
    doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0261265},
    abstract = {Background The purpose of this study was to identify the biomedical signals of short-track athletes by evaluating the effects of monthly strength training on changes in their neuromuscular profile, strength, and power parameters of the lower limb muscles. Muscle asymmetry, which can cause a risk of injury, was also evaluated. Methods and results This study involved female athletes, age 18.8 ± 2.7 years, with a height of 162 ± 2.4 cm, and weight of 55.9 ± 3.9 kg. Before and after the monthly preparatory period prior to the season, strength measurements were assessed through the Swift SpeedMat platform, and reactivity of the lower limb muscles was assessed with tensiomyography (TMG). The athletes were also tested before and after the recovery training period. In the test after strength training, all average countermovement jump (CMJ) results improved. Flight time showed an increase with a moderate to large effect, using both legs (5.21\%). Among the TMG parameters, time contraction (Tc) changed globally with a decrease (-5.20\%). Changes in the results of the test after recovery training were most often not significant. Conclusion A monthly period of strength training changes the neuromuscular profile of short-track female athletes, with no significant differences between the right and left lower limbs.},
    language = {en},
    number = {12},
    urldate = {2022-01-14},
    journal = {PLOS ONE},
    author = {Pakosz, Paweł and Lukanova-Jakubowska, Anna and Łuszczki, Edyta and Gnoiński, Mariusz and García-García, Oscar},
    month = dec,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {Body limbs, Human performance, Jumping, Legs, Muscle analysis, Muscle contraction, Sports, Strength training},
    pages = {e0261265},
    }
  • [DOI] W. J. Hanney, M. J. Kolber, P. A. Salamh, S. Moise, D. Hampton, and A. T. Wilson, “The Reliability of Tensiomyography for Assessment of Muscle Function in the Healthy Population: A Systematic Review,” Strength & conditioning journal, vol. Publish Ahead of Print, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{hanney_reliability_2021,
    title = {The {Reliability} of {Tensiomyography} for {Assessment} of {Muscle} {Function} in the {Healthy} {Population}: {A} {Systematic} {Review}},
    volume = {Publish Ahead of Print},
    issn = {1524-1602},
    shorttitle = {The {Reliability} of {Tensiomyography} for {Assessment} of {Muscle} {Function} in the {Healthy} {Population}},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000699},
    doi = {10.1519/SSC.0000000000000699},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2022-01-05},
    journal = {Strength \& Conditioning Journal},
    author = {Hanney, William J. and Kolber, Morey J. and Salamh, Paul A. and Moise, Stephon and Hampton, Daniel and Wilson, Abigail T.},
    month = dec,
    year = {2021},
    }
  • [DOI] F. Kojić, I. Ranisavljev, D. Ćosić, D. Popović, S. Stojiljković, and V. Ilić, “Effects of resistance training on hypertrophy, strength and tensiomyography parameters of elbow flexors: role of eccentric phase duration,” Biology of sport, vol. 38, iss. 4, p. 587–594, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{kojic_effects_2021,
    title = {Effects of resistance training on hypertrophy, strength and tensiomyography parameters of elbow flexors: role of eccentric phase duration},
    volume = {38},
    issn = {0860-021X, 2083-1862},
    shorttitle = {Effects of resistance training on hypertrophy, strength and tensiomyography parameters of elbow flexors},
    url = {https://www.termedia.pl/Effects-of-resistance-training-on-hypertrophy-strength-and-tensiomyography-parameters-of-elbow-flexors-role-of-eccentric-phase-duration,78,41875,0,1.html},
    doi = {10.5114/biolsport.2021.99323},
    abstract = {The aim of the study was to compare the effects of two different training protocols, which differ in the duration of the eccentric phase, on the one-repetition maximum (1RM), thickness and contractile properties of elbow flexors. Twenty untrained college students were randomly divided into two...},
    language = {english},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2022-01-05},
    journal = {Biology of Sport},
    author = {Kojić, Filip and Ranisavljev, Igor and Ćosić, Dušan and Popović, Dejana and Stojiljković, Stanimir and Ilić, Vladimir},
    year = {2021},
    pages = {587--594},
    }
  • [DOI] Y. Zhou, J. Chen, X. Li, X. Pan, Y. Zhou, Z. Li, Z. Liang, J. Long, M. Qin, J. Zhang, B. Shi, B. Wan, A. Chi, W. Zhu, K. Ning, and Y. Sun, “The Effects of Ground and Treadmill Running on Energy Metabolism and Muscle Contractile Properties: A Randomized Cross-Over Study,” Journal of science in sport and exercise, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{zhou_effects_2021,
    title = {The {Effects} of {Ground} and {Treadmill} {Running} on {Energy} {Metabolism} and {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties}: {A} {Randomized} {Cross}-{Over} {Study}},
    issn = {2662-1371},
    shorttitle = {The {Effects} of {Ground} and {Treadmill} {Running} on {Energy} {Metabolism} and {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties}},
    url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-021-00138-w},
    doi = {10.1007/s42978-021-00138-w},
    abstract = {This study aimed to compare the effects of ground and treadmill running on energy metabolism and muscle contractile properties, providing a basis for the general public to choose running venues.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2021-12-07},
    journal = {Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise},
    author = {Zhou, Yuan and Chen, Jian-gang and Li, Xiao-long and Pan, Xin-liang and Zhou, Yi-zheng and Li, Zheng-ao and Liang, Zhi-cheng and Long, Jia-min and Qin, Ming-ze and Zhang, Jing and Shi, Bing and Wan, Bing-jun and Chi, Ai-ping and Zhu, Wen-fei and Ning, Ke and Sun, Yu-liang},
    month = nov,
    year = {2021},
    }
  • [DOI] E. Mur-Gimeno, R. Sebio-Garcia, J. Solé, A. Lleida, and G. Moras, “Short-term effects of two different recovery strategies on muscle contractile properties in healthy active men: A randomised cross-over study,” Journal of sports sciences, p. 1–9, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{mur-gimeno_short-term_2021,
    title = {Short-term effects of two different recovery strategies on muscle contractile properties in healthy active men: {A} randomised cross-over study},
    volume = {0},
    issn = {0264-0414},
    shorttitle = {Short-term effects of two different recovery strategies on muscle contractile properties in healthy active men},
    url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.2010978},
    doi = {10.1080/02640414.2021.2010978},
    abstract = {The aim of this study was to compare the immediate effects of cold-water immersion (CWI) and hot-water immersion (HWI) versus passive resting after a fatigue-induced bout of exercise on the muscle contractile properties of the Vastus Medialis (VM). We conducted a randomised cross-over study involving 28 healthy active men where muscle contractile properties of the VM wer recorded using Tensiomyography (TMG) before and after CWI, HWI or passive resting and up to one-hour post-application. The main outcomes obtained were muscle displacement and velocity of deformation according to limb size (Dmr and Vdr). Our results showed a significant effect of time (F(3.9,405) =32.439; p {\textless}0.001; η2p =0.29) and the interaction between time and temperature (F(7.9,405) =5.814; p {\textless}0.001; η2p=0.13) on Dmr but no for temperature alone (F(2,81) =2.013; p =0.14; η2p=0.04) while for Vdr, both time (F(5.2,486) =23.068; p {\textless}0.001 η2p = 0.22) and temperature (F(2,81) =4.219; p = 0.018; η2p= 0.09) as well as the interaction (F(10.4,486) =7.784; p {\textless}0.001; η2p =0.16) were found significant. Compared to CWI, HWI increased Dmr post-application and Vdr both post-application as well as 15 and 45ʹ thereafter. These findings suggest that applying HWI could be a valid alternative to CWI to promote muscle recovery.},
    number = {0},
    urldate = {2021-12-07},
    journal = {Journal of Sports Sciences},
    author = {Mur-Gimeno, Esther and Sebio-Garcia, Raquel and Solé, Joan and Lleida, Agustín and Moras, Gerard},
    month = dec,
    year = {2021},
    pmid = {34852731},
    keywords = {Mechanomyography – water immersion – muscle contractile properties – exercise recovery},
    pages = {1--9},
    }
  • [DOI] F. Kojić, D. Mandić, and V. Ilić, “Resistance training induces similar adaptations of upper and lower-body muscles between sexes,” Scientific reports, vol. 11, iss. 1, p. 23449, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{kojic_resistance_2021,
    title = {Resistance training induces similar adaptations of upper and lower-body muscles between sexes},
    volume = {11},
    copyright = {2021 The Author(s)},
    issn = {2045-2322},
    url = {https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-02867-y},
    doi = {10.1038/s41598-021-02867-y},
    abstract = {The purpose of the study was to compare sex adaptations in hypertrophy, strength and contractile properties of upper and lower-body muscles induced by resistance training (RT). Eighteen RT untrained male (MG) and female (FG) students (aged 24.1 ± 1.7 years, height: 1.75 ± 0.08 m, weight: 70.4 ± 12.3 kg) undervent 7 weeks of biceps curl and squat training (2 days/week, 60–70\% repetition maximum, 3–4 sets, 120 s rest intervals, reps until muscular failure). At baseline and final measurement, thickness and cross-section area, one-repetition maximum and tensiomyography parameters (contraction time − Tc and radial displacement − Dm) of elbow flexors (biceps brachii) and knee extensors (4 quadriceps muscles) were evaluated. Although MG tends to display greater absolute strength gains for upper- (p = 0.055) and lower-body (p = 0.098), for relative changes ANCOVA revealed no sex-specific differences for either of the tested variables. Significant hypertrophy was observed for all tested muscles, except for vastus intermedius in FG (p = 0.076). The Dm significantly decreased for biceps brachii (MG by 12\%, p {\textless} 0.01 and FG by 13.1\%, p {\textless} 0.01) and rectus femoris (MG by19.2\%, p {\textless} 0.01 and FG by 12.3\%, p {\textless} 0.05), while Tc values remain unchanged. These results indicate that initial morphological, functional and contractile alterations following RT are similar for males and females, and that there are no specific sex adaptations either for the upper- or lower-body muscles. The study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04845295).},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2021-12-07},
    journal = {Scientific Reports},
    author = {Kojić, Filip and Mandić, Danimir and Ilić, Vladimir},
    month = dec,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {Anatomy, Physiology},
    pages = {23449},
    }
  • [DOI] M. D. Lewis, W. B. Young, L. Knapstein, A. Lavender, and S. W. Talpey, “Countermovement jump variables not tensiomyography can distinguish between sprint and endurance focused track cyclists.,” Biology of sport, vol. 39, iss. 1, p. 67–72, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{lewis_countermovement_2021,
    title = {Countermovement jump variables not tensiomyography can distinguish between sprint and endurance focused track cyclists.},
    volume = {39},
    issn = {0860-021X, 2083-1862},
    url = {https://www.termedia.pl/Countermovement-jump-variables-not-tensiomyography-can-distinguish-between-sprint-and-endurance-focused-track-cyclists-,78,43283,0,1.html},
    doi = {10.5114/biolsport.2022.103572},
    abstract = {This study investigated the reliability and discriminative ability of tensiomyography and countermovement jump variables as measures of a muscles contractile properties in a cohort of elite endurance and sprint track cyclists. Tensiomyography was performed on the vastus lateralis (VL) and rectus...},
    language = {english},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2021-12-07},
    journal = {Biology of Sport},
    author = {Lewis, Mitchell D. and Young, Warrren B. and Knapstein, Luke and Lavender, Andrew and Talpey, Scott W.},
    year = {2021},
    pages = {67--72},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Muñoz-López, M. de Hoyo, and B. Sañudo, “Muscle Contractile Properties Measured at Submaximal Electrical Amplitudes and Not at Supramaximal Amplitudes Are Associated with Repeated Sprint Performance and Fatigue Markers,” International journal of environmental research and public health, vol. 18, iss. 21, p. 11689, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{munoz-lopez_muscle_2021,
    title = {Muscle {Contractile} {Properties} {Measured} at {Submaximal} {Electrical} {Amplitudes} and {Not} at {Supramaximal} {Amplitudes} {Are} {Associated} with {Repeated} {Sprint} {Performance} and {Fatigue} {Markers}},
    volume = {18},
    issn = {1660-4601},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/21/11689},
    doi = {10.3390/ijerph182111689},
    abstract = {Background: The present study analyzes the associations between the muscle contractile properties (MCP) measured at different neuromuscular electrical stimulation amplitudes (NMESa) and the performance or transient fatigue after a bout of repeated sprints. Methods: Seventeen physically active male subjects performed six repeated sprints of 30 m with 30 s of passive recovery. Capillary blood creatine kinase (CK) concentration, knee extension or flexion isometric peak torque, tensiomyography, and repeated sprint performance were assessed. Results: Muscle displacement and contraction time were different in relation to the NMESa used in the rectus femoris and biceps femoris muscles. At rest, significant (p {\textless} 0.05) associations were found between muscle displacement and the loss of time in the repeated sprints (sprint performance) at 20 or 40 mA in the rectus femoris. At post +24 h or +48 h, the highest significant associations were found between the muscle displacement or the contraction time and CK or peak torques also at submaximal amplitudes (20 mA). The NMESa which elicits the peak muscle displacement showed lack of practical significance. Conclusion: Although MCP are typically assessed in tensiomyography using the NMESa that elicit peak muscle displacement, a submaximal NMESa may have a higher potential practical application to assess neuromuscular fatigue in response to repeated sprints.},
    language = {en},
    number = {21},
    urldate = {2022-01-14},
    journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
    author = {Muñoz-López, Alejandro and de Hoyo, Moisés and Sañudo, Borja},
    month = nov,
    year = {2021},
    pages = {11689},
    }
  • [DOI] J. Cha, H. Lee, S. Park, and Y. Jee, “Effects of Knee Injury Length on Jump Inside Kick Performances of Wushu Player,” Medicina, vol. 57, iss. 11, p. 1166, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{cha_effects_2021,
    title = {Effects of {Knee} {Injury} {Length} on {Jump} {Inside} {Kick} {Performances} of {Wushu} {Player}},
    volume = {57},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/11/1166},
    doi = {10.3390/medicina57111166},
    abstract = {Background and Objectives: When performing the jump inside kick in Wushu, it is important to understand the rotation technique while in mid-air. This is because the score varies according to the mid-air rotation, and when landing after the mid-air rotation, it causes considerable injury to the knee. This study aimed to compare the differences in kinematic and kinetic variables between experienced and less experienced knee injuries in the Wushu players who perform 360°, 540°, and 720° jump inside kicks in self-taolu. Materials and Methods: The participants’ mean (SD) age was 26.12 (2.84) years old. All of them had suffered knee injuries and were all recovering and returning to training. The group was classified into a group with less than 20 months of injury experience (LESS IG, n = 6) and a group with more than 20 months of injury experience (MORE IG, n = 6). For kinematic measurements, jump inside kicks at three rotations were assessed by using high-speed cameras. For kinetic measurements, the contraction time and maximal displacement of tensiomyography were assessed in the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, rectus femoris, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius lateralis, gastrocnemius medialis, and tibialis anterior. The peak torque, work per repetition, fatigue index, and total work of isokinetic moments were assessed using knee extension/flexion, ankle inversion/eversion, and ankle plantarflexion/dorsiflexion tests. Results: Although there was no difference at the low difficulty level (360°), there were significant differences at the higher difficulty levels (540° and 720°) between the LESS IG and the MORE IG. For distance and time, the LESS IG had a shorter jump distance, but a faster rotation time compared to those in the MORE IG. Due to the characteristics of the jump inside kick’s rotation to the left, the static and dynamic muscle contractility properties were mainly found to be higher in the left lower extremity than in the right lower extremity, and higher in the LESS IG than in the MORE IG. In addition, this study observed that the ankle plantarflexor in the LESS IG was significantly higher than that in the MORE IG. Conclusion: To become a world-class self-taolu athlete while avoiding knee injuries, it is necessary to develop the static and dynamic myofunctions of the lower extremities required for jumping. Moreover, it is considered desirable to train by focusing on the vertical height and the amount of rotation during jumping.},
    language = {en},
    number = {11},
    urldate = {2021-11-15},
    journal = {Medicina},
    author = {Cha, Jun-Youl and Lee, Ha-Sung and Park, Sihwa and Jee, Yong-Seok},
    month = nov,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {ankle plantarflexor, dynamic muscle contractility, injury experience, jump inside kick, static muscle contractility},
    pages = {1166},
    }
  • [DOI] M. J. Redd, T. M. Starling-Smith, C. H. Herring, M. S. Stock, A. J. Wells, J. R. Stout, and D. H. Fukuda, “Tensiomyographic Responses to Warm-Up Protocols in Collegiate Male Soccer Athletes,” Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, vol. 6, iss. 4, p. 80, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{redd_tensiomyographic_2021,
    title = {Tensiomyographic {Responses} to {Warm}-{Up} {Protocols} in {Collegiate} {Male} {Soccer} {Athletes}},
    volume = {6},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/6/4/80},
    doi = {10.3390/jfmk6040080},
    abstract = {The mechanical properties of knee flexors and extensors in 15 collegiate male soccer players following different warm-up protocols [small-sided games (SSG), dynamic (DYN), and plyometric (PLY)] were evaluated. Tensiomyography (TMG) was used to assess contraction time (Tc), delay time (Td) and maximal displacement (Dm) of the rectus femoris (RF) and biceps femoris (BF) of both legs before and after each warm-up, while countermovement jump height variables, 20 m sprint, t-test and sit-and-reach were measured following the warm-ups. TMG was analyzed using a three-way [condition × time × leg] ANOVA, while performance variables were analyzed with a repeated measures ANOVA. Main effects of time were observed for BF-Tc (p = 0.035), RF-Td (p \< 0.001), and BF-Td, (p = 0.008), and a main effect of condition was seen for RF-Tc (p = 0.038). Moreover, participants’ 20 m sprint improved following SSG (p = 0.021) compared to DYN and PLY. Sit-and-reach was greater following PLY (p = 0.021). No significant interactions were noted for the measured TMG variables. Warm-up-specific improvements were demonstrated in sprint speed and flexibility following SSG and PLY, respectively. The present study revealed changes in certain TMG measures following the warm-ups that suggest enhanced response of lower leg muscles regardless of specific activities used.},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2021-09-29},
    journal = {Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology},
    author = {Redd, Michael J. and Starling-Smith, Tristan M. and Herring, Chad H. and Stock, Matt S. and Wells, Adam J. and Stout, Jeffrey R. and Fukuda, David H.},
    month = dec,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {knee extensors, knee flexors, soccer, tensiomyography, warm-ups},
    pages = {80},
    }
  • [DOI] J. Schroeder, J. Wilke, and K. Hollander, “Effects of Foam Rolling Duration on Tissue Stiffness and Perfusion: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial,” Journal of sports science and medicine, vol. 20, iss. 4, p. 626–634, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{schroeder_effects_2021,
    title = {Effects of {Foam} {Rolling} {Duration} on {Tissue} {Stiffness} and {Perfusion}: {A} {Randomized} {Cross}-{Over} {Trial}},
    volume = {20},
    shorttitle = {Effects of {Foam} {Rolling} {Duration} on {Tissue} {Stiffness} and {Perfusion}},
    url = {https://www.jssm.org/jssm-20-626.xml%3EFulltext},
    doi = {10.52082/jssm.2021.626}
    abstract = {Effects of Foam Rolling Duration on Tissue Stiffness and Perfusion: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2021-09-07},
    journal = {Journal of Sports Science and Medicine},
    author = {Schroeder, Jan and Wilke, Jan and Hollander, Karsten},
    month = aug,
    year = {2021},
    pages = {626--634},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Pérez-Bellmunt, O. Casasayas-Cos, C. López-de-Celis, J. Rodríguez-Sanz, J. Rodríguez-Jiménez, S. Ortiz-Miguel, T. Meca-Rivera, and C. Fernández-de-las-Peñas, “Effects of Dry Needling of Latent Trigger Points on Viscoelastic and Muscular Contractile Properties: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Within-Participant Clinical Trial,” Journal of clinical medicine, vol. 10, iss. 17, p. 3848, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{perez-bellmunt_effects_2021,
    title = {Effects of {Dry} {Needling} of {Latent} {Trigger} {Points} on {Viscoelastic} and {Muscular} {Contractile} {Properties}: {Preliminary} {Results} of a {Randomized} {Within}-{Participant} {Clinical} {Trial}},
    volume = {10},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    shorttitle = {Effects of {Dry} {Needling} of {Latent} {Trigger} {Points} on {Viscoelastic} and {Muscular} {Contractile} {Properties}},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/17/3848},
    doi = {10.3390/jcm10173848},
    abstract = {This study aimed to evaluate changes in neuromuscular function and pain perception in latent trigger points (TrPs) in the gastrocnemius muscle after a single session of dry needling. A randomized within-participant clinical trial was conducted. Fifty volunteers with latent TrPs in the gastrocnemius muscles were explored. Each extremity was randomly assigned to a control or experimental (dry needling) group. Viscoelastic parameters and contractile properties were analyzed by tensiomyography. Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion was assessed with the lunge test. Pressure pain thresholds (PPT) and pain perceived were also analyzed. The results observed that three viscoelastic proprieties (myotonometry) showed significant differences in favor of the experimental extremity in the lateral gastrocnemius: stiffness (p = 0.02), relaxation (p = 0.045), and creep (p = 0.03), but not in the medial gastrocnemius. No changes in tensiomyography outcomes were found. The control extremity showed a higher increase in PPTs (i.e., decrease in pressure pain sensitivity) than the experimental extremity (p = 0.03). No significant effects for range of motion or strength were observed. In general, gender did not influence the effects of dry needling over latent TrPs in the gastrocnemius muscle. In conclusion, a single session of dry needling was able to change some parameters of neuromuscular function, such as muscle tone, relaxation, pressure pain sensitivity, and creep in the lateral (but not medial) gastrocnemius but did not improve strength or range of motion.},
    language = {en},
    number = {17},
    urldate = {2021-09-07},
    journal = {Journal of Clinical Medicine},
    author = {Pérez-Bellmunt, Albert and Casasayas-Cos, Oriol and López-de-Celis, Carlos and Rodríguez-Sanz, Jacobo and Rodríguez-Jiménez, Jorge and Ortiz-Miguel, Sara and Meca-Rivera, Toni and Fernández-de-las-Peñas, César},
    month = aug,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {dry needling, gastrocnemius, myofascial pain, trigger points},
    pages = {3848},
    }
  • S. Moise and D. Hampton, “The Reliability of Tensiomyography for Assessment of Muscle Function: A Systematic Review,” Ucf dpt research capstone, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{moise_reliability_2021,
    title = {The {Reliability} of {Tensiomyography} for {Assessment} of {Muscle} {Function}: {A} {Systematic} {Review}},
    shorttitle = {The {Reliability} of {Tensiomyography} for {Assessment} of {Muscle} {Function}},
    url = {https://stars.library.ucf.edu/dpt-capstone/24},
    journal = {UCF DPT Research Capstone},
    author = {Moise, Stephon and Hampton, Daniel},
    month = apr,
    year = {2021},
    }
  • [DOI] F. Piqueras-Sanchiz, P. J. Cornejo-Daza, J. Sánchez-Valdepeñas, B. Bachero-Mena, M. Sánchez-Moreno, S. Martín-Rodríguez, Ó. García-García, and F. Pareja-Blanco, “Acute Mechanical, Neuromuscular, and Metabolic Responses to Different Set Configurations in Resistance Training,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. Publish Ahead of Print, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{piqueras-sanchiz_acute_2021,
    title = {Acute {Mechanical}, {Neuromuscular}, and {Metabolic} {Responses} to {Different} {Set} {Configurations} in {Resistance} {Training}},
    volume = {Publish Ahead of Print},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004068},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000004068},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2021-07-23},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Piqueras-Sanchiz, Francisco and Cornejo-Daza, Pedro J. and Sánchez-Valdepeñas, Juan and Bachero-Mena, Beatriz and Sánchez-Moreno, Miguel and Martín-Rodríguez, Saúl and García-García, Óscar and Pareja-Blanco, Fernando},
    month = jun,
    year = {2021},
    }
  • [DOI] C. Roth, L. Rettenmaier, and M. Behringer, “High-Protein Energy-Restriction: Effects on Body Composition, Contractile Properties, Mood, and Sleep in Active Young College Students,” Frontiers in sports and active living, vol. 3, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{roth_high-protein_2021,
    title = {High-{Protein} {Energy}-{Restriction}: {Effects} on {Body} {Composition}, {Contractile} {Properties}, {Mood}, and {Sleep} in {Active} {Young} {College} {Students}},
    volume = {3},
    issn = {2624-9367},
    shorttitle = {High-{Protein} {Energy}-{Restriction}},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2021.683327/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fspor.2021.683327},
    abstract = {Athletes are often advised to ensure a high protein intake during energy-restricted diets. However, it is unclear whether a high protein intake is able to maintain muscle mass and contractility in absence of resistance training. After 1 week of weight maintenance (45kcal/kg), 28 male college athletes not performing resistance training were randomized to either the energy-restricted (ER, 30kcal/kg, n=14) or the eucaloric control group (CG, 45kcal/kg, n=14) for 6 weeks. Both groups had their protein intake matched at 2.8g/kg/FFM and continued their habitual training throughout the study. Body composition was assessed weekly using multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis. Contractile properties were examined with Tensiomyography and MyotonPRO at pre, mid, and post, along with sleep (PSQI) and mood (POMS). ER revealed a significant decline in body mass, lean body mass, body cell mass, intracellular water and body fat compared to the CG (p .05), PSQI score and vigor decreased significantly in both groups (p {\textless} .05). The present data show that a high-protein intake alone was not able to prevent lean mass loss associated with a 6-week moderate energy restriction in college athletes. However, muscle contractility was not negatively altered by this form of energy restriction. Whether this advantage is due to the high protein intake cannot be clarified with the present study and warrants further study. In summary, decreasing energy intake moderately while increasing protein consumption does not maintain lean body mass but contractility in absence of resistance training in male college athletes. The study was approved by the local ethics committee (\#2019-24, Goethe University Frankfurt, GER) and was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards set by the declaration of Helsinki. Moreover, the study was preregistered in the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (WHO) with the registration number DRKS00017263.},
    language = {English},
    urldate = {2021-06-22},
    journal = {Frontiers in Sports and Active Living},
    author = {Roth, Christian and Rettenmaier, Lukas and Behringer, Michael},
    month = jun,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {Proteolysis, Sports Nutrition, Tensiomyography (TMG), fat-free-mass, muscle quality},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Muñoz-López, A. Marín-Galindo, J. Corral-Pérez, M. Costilla, A. Sánchez-Sixto, B. Sañudo, C. Casals, and J. G. Ponce-González, “Effects of Different Velocity Loss Thresholds on Passive Contractile Properties and Muscle Oxygenation in the Squat Exercise Using Free Weights,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. Publish Ahead of Print, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{munoz-lopez_effects_2021,
    title = {Effects of {Different} {Velocity} {Loss} {Thresholds} on {Passive} {Contractile} {Properties} and {Muscle} {Oxygenation} in the {Squat} {Exercise} {Using} {Free} {Weights}},
    volume = {Publish Ahead of Print},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004048},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000004048},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2021-06-15},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Muñoz-López, Alejandro and Marín-Galindo, Alberto and Corral-Pérez, Juan and Costilla, Manuel and Sánchez-Sixto, Alberto and Sañudo, Borja and Casals, Cristina and Ponce-González, Jesús G.},
    month = may,
    year = {2021},
    }
  • [DOI] T. Tashiro, N. Maeda, J. Sasadai, S. Kotoshiba, S. Sakai, Y. Suzuki, H. Fujishita, and Y. Urabe, “Tensiomyographic Neuromuscular Response of the Peroneus Longus and Tibialis Anterior with Chronic Ankle Instability,” Healthcare, vol. 9, iss. 6, p. 707, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{tashiro_tensiomyographic_2021,
    title = {Tensiomyographic {Neuromuscular} {Response} of the {Peroneus} {Longus} and {Tibialis} {Anterior} with {Chronic} {Ankle} {Instability}},
    volume = {9},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/6/707},
    doi = {10.3390/healthcare9060707},
    abstract = {This study aimed to investigate the muscle contractile response of the peroneus longus (PL) and tibialis anterior (TA) in groups with and without chronic ankle instability (CAI) using tensiomyography. Twenty-three adults, 12 with CAI and 11 healthy participants, participated in this study. All subjects underwent a tensiomyographic assessment of the PL and TA to measure delay time, contraction time and maximal displacement. The ankle evertor and invertor normalized peak torques, maximum work done and muscle thickness of the PL and TA were calculated. The delay time and contraction time of the PL in the CAI side were significantly higher than those in the healthy group (p \< 0.05); however, no significant difference could be detected in the TA between groups. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in the normalized peak torques, maximum work done and muscle thickness of the PL and TA between groups. The CAI side demonstrated a delayed muscle contractile response of the PL when compared with the healthy group although there was no difference in muscle strength and muscle size. Clinicians should consider the muscle contractile response of the PL for rehabilitation of the ankle evertor with CAI.},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2021-06-11},
    journal = {Healthcare},
    author = {Tashiro, Tsubasa and Maeda, Noriaki and Sasadai, Junpei and Kotoshiba, Somu and Sakai, Shogo and Suzuki, Yuta and Fujishita, Hironori and Urabe, Yukio},
    month = jun,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {chronic ankle instability, muscle contractile response, peroneus longus, tensiomyography, tibialis anterior},
    pages = {707},
    }
  • [DOI] C. H. Herring, E. R. Goldstein, and D. H. Fukuda, “Use of Tensiomyography in Evaluating Sex-Based Differences in Resistance-Trained Individuals After Plyometric and Isometric Midthigh Pull Postactivation Potentiation Protocols,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 35, iss. 6, p. 1527–1534, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{herring_use_2021,
    title = {Use of {Tensiomyography} in {Evaluating} {Sex}-{Based} {Differences} in {Resistance}-{Trained} {Individuals} {After} {Plyometric} and {Isometric} {Midthigh} {Pull} {Postactivation} {Potentiation} {Protocols}},
    volume = {35},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004033},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000004033},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2021-06-10},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Herring, Chad H. and Goldstein, Erica R. and Fukuda, David H.},
    month = jun,
    year = {2021},
    pages = {1527--1534},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Bravo-Sánchez, P. Abián, J. Sánchez-Infante, P. Esteban-Gacía, F. Jiménez, and J. Abián-Vicén, “Objective Assessment of Regional Stiffness in Vastus Lateralis with Different Measurement Methods: A Reliability Study,” Sensors, vol. 21, iss. 9, p. 3213, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{bravo-sanchez_objective_2021,
    title = {Objective {Assessment} of {Regional} {Stiffness} in {Vastus} {Lateralis} with {Different} {Measurement} {Methods}: {A} {Reliability} {Study}},
    volume = {21},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    shorttitle = {Objective {Assessment} of {Regional} {Stiffness} in {Vastus} {Lateralis} with {Different} {Measurement} {Methods}},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/9/3213},
    doi = {10.3390/s21093213},
    abstract = {The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability of four methods of assessing vastus lateralis (VL) stiffness, and to describe the influence of structural characteristics on them. The stiffness of the dominant lower-limb’s VL was evaluated in 53 healthy participants (28.4 ± 9.1 years) with shear wave elastography (SWE), strain elastography (SE), myotonometry and tensiomyography (TMG). The SWE, SE and myotonometry were performed at 50\%, and TMG was assessed at 30\%, of the length from the upper pole of the patella to the greater trochanter. The thickness of the VL, adipose tissue and superficial connective tissue was also measured with ultrasound. Three repeated measurements were acquired to assess reliability, using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). Pearson’s correlation coefficients were calculated to determine the relationships between methodologic assessments and between structural characteristics and stiffness assessments of the VL. Myotonometry (ICC = 0.93; 95\%-CI = 0.89,0.96) and TMG (ICC = 0.89; 95\%-CI = 0.82,0.94) showed excellent inter-day reliability whereas with SWE (ICC = 0.62; 95\%-CI = 0.41,0.77) and SE (ICC = 0.71; 95\%-CI = 0.57,0.81) reliability was moderate. Significant correlations were found between myotonometry and VL thickness (r = 0.361; p = 0.008), adipose tissue thickness (r = −0.459; p = 0.001) and superficial connective tissue thickness (r = 0.340; p = 0.013). Myotonometry and TMG showed the best reliability values, although myotonometry stiffness values were influenced by the structural variables of the supra-adjacent tissue.},
    language = {en},
    number = {9},
    urldate = {2021-05-13},
    journal = {Sensors},
    author = {Bravo-Sánchez, Alfredo and Abián, Pablo and Sánchez-Infante, Jorge and Esteban-Gacía, Paula and Jiménez, Fernando and Abián-Vicén, Javier},
    month = apr,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {MyotonPRO, mechanical properties, shear wave elastography, strain elastography, tensiomyography},
    pages = {3213},
    }
  • [DOI] H. Fujishita, N. Maeda, Y. Urabe, M. Komiya, S. Sakai, K. Fukuhara, H. Kimura, and N. Adachi, “Tensiomyographic changes of muscle contractile properties in individuals with lower-limb amputation: A pilot study,” Prosthetics & orthotics international, vol. Publish Ahead of Print, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{fujishita_tensiomyographic_2021,
    title = {Tensiomyographic changes of muscle contractile properties in individuals with lower-limb amputation: {A} pilot study},
    volume = {Publish Ahead of Print},
    issn = {0309-3646},
    shorttitle = {Tensiomyographic changes of muscle contractile properties in individuals with lower-limb amputation},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1097/PXR.0000000000000011},
    doi = {10.1097/PXR.0000000000000011},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2021-04-16},
    journal = {Prosthetics \& Orthotics International},
    author = {Fujishita, Hironori and Maeda, Noriaki and Urabe, Yukio and Komiya, Makoto and Sakai, Shogo and Fukuhara, Kouki and Kimura, Hiroaki and Adachi, Nobuo},
    month = mar,
    year = {2021},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Pérez-Bellmunt, N. Labata-Lezaun, L. Llurda-Almuzara, J. Rodríguez-Sanz, V. González-Rueda, E. Bueno-Gracia, D. Celik, and C. López-de-Celis, “Effects of a Massage Protocol in Tensiomyographic and Myotonometric Proprieties,” International journal of environmental research and public health, vol. 18, iss. 8, p. 3891, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{perez-bellmunt_effects_2021,
    title = {Effects of a {Massage} {Protocol} in {Tensiomyographic} and {Myotonometric} {Proprieties}},
    volume = {18},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/8/3891},
    doi = {10.3390/ijerph18083891},
    abstract = {Background: Pre-competition massage is usually used to improve athletic performance and reduce risk of injury. Despite its usual use, the effects of pre-competition massage on neuromuscular function have barely been studied. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the pre-competition massage over the gastrocnemius neuromuscular function. Method: The study is a quasi-experimental clinical trial thirty healthy athletes were enrolled in the study. Subjects received an intervention in one leg (experimental), consisting of a massage, and no intervention in the opposite leg (control). From all values of neuromuscular function, the following were analyzed: contraction time (Tc) and maximal displacement (Dm) by tensiomyography, and stiffness and tone by myotonometry. Results: Main effects of pre-competition massage on neuromuscular function include a significant (p \< 0.05) increase in Tc and Dm variables, as well as a reduction in stiffness and tone. Conclusion: Data shows an increase in Tc and maximal radial displacement (Dm) variables, as well as a reduction in stiffness and tone. More quality studies are needed to draw clear conclusions about the effects of pre-competition massage.},
    language = {en},
    number = {8},
    urldate = {2021-04-16},
    journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
    author = {Pérez-Bellmunt, Albert and Labata-Lezaun, Noé and Llurda-Almuzara, Luis and Rodríguez-Sanz, Jacobo and González-Rueda, Vanessa and Bueno-Gracia, Elena and Celik, Derya and López-de-Celis, Carlos},
    month = apr,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {athletic performance, massage, muscle tonus, musculoskeletal manipulations, physical therapy, sport},
    pages = {3891},
    }
  • [DOI] C. Lohr and I. Medina-Porqueres, “Immediate effects of myofascial release on neuromechanical characteristics in female and male patients with low back pain and healthy controls as assessed by tensiomyography. A controlled matched-pair study,” Clinical biomechanics, vol. 84, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{lohr_immediate_2021,
    title = {Immediate effects of myofascial release on neuromechanical characteristics in female and male patients with low back pain and healthy controls as assessed by tensiomyography. {A} controlled matched-pair study},
    volume = {84},
    issn = {0268-0033, 1879-1271},
    url = {https://www.clinbiomech.com/article/S0268-0033(21)00081-4/abstract},
    doi = {10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2021.105351},
    abstract = {Low back pain (LBP) is a major health issue in most industrialised countries. Lumbodorsal fascia has been advocated as a potential source of pain in the lumbopelvic region. Myofascial release constitutes a manual therapeutic approach focussing on the restoration of altered soft tissue function. No previous study has focused on quantifying neuromechanical effects of myofascial release on LBP patients through tensiomyography. The purpose of this study was to quantify immediate neuromechanical alterations of myofascial release on patients with LBP and healthy controls through tensiomyography parameters},
    language = {English},
    urldate = {2021-04-13},
    journal = {Clinical Biomechanics},
    author = {Lohr, Christine and Medina-Porqueres, Ivan},
    month = apr,
    year = {2021},
    }
  • E. Fabiani, M. Herc, B. Šimunič, B. Brix, K. Loeffler, L. Weidinger, A. Ziegl, P. Kastner, A. Kapel, and N. Goswami, “Correlation between timed up and go test and skeletal muscle tensiomyography in female nursing home residents,” Journal of musculoskeletaland neuronal interactions, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{fabiani_correlation_2021,
    title = {Correlation between timed up and go test and skeletal muscle tensiomyography in female nursing home residents},
    url = {http://www.ismni.org/jmni/accepted/JMNI_20M-09-159.pdf},
    journal = {Journal of Musculoskeletaland Neuronal Interactions},
    author = {Fabiani, Ester and Herc, Mladen and Šimunič, Boštjan and Brix, Bianca and Loeffler, Kerstin and Weidinger, Lisa and Ziegl, Andreas and Kastner, Peter and Kapel, Alen and Goswami, Nandu},
    month = jan,
    year = {2021},
    }
  • [DOI] P. Domaszewski, P. Pakosz, M. Konieczny, D. Bączkowicz, and E. Sadowska-Krępa, “Caffeine-Induced Effects on Human Skeletal Muscle Contraction Time and Maximal Displacement Measured by Tensiomyography,” Nutrients, vol. 13, iss. 3, p. 815, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{domaszewski_caffeine-induced_2021,
    title = {Caffeine-{Induced} {Effects} on {Human} {Skeletal} {Muscle} {Contraction} {Time} and {Maximal} {Displacement} {Measured} by {Tensiomyography}},
    volume = {13},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/3/815},
    doi = {10.3390/nu13030815},
    abstract = {Studies on muscle activation time in sport after caffeine supplementation confirmed the effectiveness of caffeine. The novel approach was to determine whether a dose of 9 mg/kg/ body mass (b.m.) of caffeine affects the changes of contraction time and the displacement of electrically stimulated muscle (gastrocnemius medialis) in professional athletes who regularly consume products rich in caffeine and do not comply with the caffeine discontinuation period requirements. The study included 40 professional male handball players (age = 23.13 ± 3.51, b.m. = 93.51 ± 15.70 kg, height 191 ± 7.72, BMI = 25.89 ± 3.10). The analysis showed that in the experimental group the values of examined parameters were significantly reduced (p ≤ 0.001) (contraction time: before = 20.60 ± 2.58 ms/ after = 18.43 ± 3.05 ms; maximal displacement: before = 2.32 ± 0.80 mm/after = 1.69 ± 0.51 mm). No significant changes were found in the placebo group. The main achievement of this research was to demonstrate that caffeine at a dose of 9 mg/kg in professional athletes who regularly consume products rich in caffeine has a direct positive effect on the mechanical activity of skeletal muscle stimulated by an electric pulse.},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2021-03-08},
    journal = {Nutrients},
    author = {Domaszewski, Przemysław and Pakosz, Paweł and Konieczny, Mariusz and Bączkowicz, Dawid and Sadowska-Krępa, Ewa},
    month = mar,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {TMG, caffeine, contraction time, professional athletes},
    pages = {815},
    }
  • [DOI] S. Park, S. Park, J. Yoo, and Y. Jee, “Effects of equine riding on static and dynamic mechanical contraction of the thighs and trunk muscles in inactive women,” Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, p. 1–15, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{park_effects_2021,
    title = {Effects of equine riding on static and dynamic mechanical contraction of the thighs and trunk muscles in inactive women},
    issn = {18786324, 10538127},
    url = {https://www.medra.org/servlet/aliasResolver?alias=iospress&doi=10.3233/BMR-200008},
    doi = {10.3233/BMR-200008},
    abstract = {BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: This study investigated whether equine riding affects static or dynamic mechanical contractions on the thighs and trunk muscles in inactive women. METHODS: Participants consisted of 30 women with a mean (SD) age of 21.06 (0.44) years. They were randomly allotted as follows: equine group (EQG, n= 15) and control group (CON, n= 15). Two types of muscle contraction properties in their thighs and trunk were measured through a tensiomyography (static muscle tester) and an isokinetic device (dynamic muscle tester), respectively. Using the body weights of EQG and CON as covariates, a 2-way between-groups multivariate analysis of covariance was used to investigate group differences in the mechanical quantification of the thighs and trunk. RESULTS: The effectiveness of 8 weeks of equine riding was hardly observed in a static muscle test, whereas in the dynamic muscle test, the dominant and non-dominant hip extensor/flexor, the dominant hip abductor/adductor, and trunk extensor in the EQG showed a significant increase, compared to no changes in the CON. CONCLUSIONS: This study did not find any particular differences in a static muscle test in inactive women, but showed improvements in the dynamic mechanical properties of the thighs and trunk, which are major muscle groups related to spinal alignment.},
    urldate = {2021-02-16},
    journal = {Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation},
    author = {Park, Sihwa and Park, Sunhee and Yoo, Jaehyun and Jee, Yong-Seok},
    month = jan,
    year = {2021},
    pages = {1--15},
    }
  • [DOI] M. García-Sillero, J. Benítez-Porres, J. García-Romero, D. A. Bonilla, J. L. Petro, and S. Vargas-Molina, “Comparison of Interventional Strategies to Improve Recovery after Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Fatigue,” International journal of environmental research and public health, vol. 18, iss. 2, p. 647, 2021.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia-sillero_comparison_2021,
    title = {Comparison of {Interventional} {Strategies} to {Improve} {Recovery} after {Eccentric} {Exercise}-{Induced} {Muscle} {Fatigue}},
    volume = {18},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/2/647},
    doi = {10.3390/ijerph18020647},
    abstract = {The aim of this study was to compare the effects of various recovery techniques on muscle tissue after eccentric exercise-induced muscle fatigue (EIMF). Forty subjects (24.3 \± 2.6 years; 77.45 \± 8.3 kg; 177.0 \± 6.4 cm; 24.66 \± 1.6 kg∙m\−2) were randomly assigned to one of the following groups: manual therapy (n =10, MT), mechanical vibration (n = 10, MV), percussion therapy (n = 10, PT) or foam roller (n = 10, FR). The contraction time (Tc) and the radial displacement (Dm) of the gastrocnemius was evaluated through tensiomyography (TMG). The application of the different techniques had positive effects for Tc and Dm in the treated leg compared to the untreated leg (F = 50.01, p \< 0.01, \η2p = 0.58 and F = 27.58, p \< 0.01, \η2p = 0.43, respectively) and for the interaction of the factors (Time x Leg x Therapy: F = 5.76, p \< 0.01, \η2p = 0.32 and F = 5.93, p \< 0.01, \η2p = 0.33, respectively). The results of the various methods used were similar: Tc (F = 0.17, p = 0.917; \η2p = 0.01) and Dm (F = 3.30, p = 0.031, \η2p = 0.22). PT interventions show potential for restoring muscle compliance and reducing stiffness, similar to MT and possibly more effective (cost-time relationship) compared to MV or FR.},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2021-01-18},
    journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
    author = {García-Sillero, Manuel and Benítez-Porres, Javier and García-Romero, Jerónimo and Bonilla, Diego A. and Petro, Jorge L. and Vargas-Molina, Salvador},
    month = jan,
    year = {2021},
    keywords = {fascia, injury prevention, muscle contraction, musculoskeletal manipulations, myalgia, range of motion},
    pages = {647},
    }

2020

  • [DOI] T. Álvarez-Yates and O. García-García, “Effect of a Hamstring Flexibility Program Performed Concurrently During an Elite Canoeist Competition Season,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 34, iss. 3, p. 838–846, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{alvarez-yates_effect_2020,
    title = {Effect of a {Hamstring} {Flexibility} {Program} {Performed} {Concurrently} {During} an {Elite} {Canoeist} {Competition} {Season}},
    volume = {34},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002523},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000002523},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2022-05-20},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Álvarez-Yates, Tania and García-García, Oscar},
    month = mar,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {838--846},
    }
  • L. Toskić, M. Marković, and V. Stanković, “RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ISOKINETIC DYNAMOMETRY AND TENSIOMYOGRAPHY IN INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT MUSCLE POWER MANIFESTATION,” Serbian journal of sports sciences, vol. 11, iss. 3, p. 69–74, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{toskic_relationship_2020,
    title = {{RELATIONSHIP} {BETWEEN} {ISOKINETIC} {DYNAMOMETRY} {AND} {TENSIOMYOGRAPHY} {IN} {INDIVIDUALS} {WITH} {DIFFERENT} {MUSCLE} {POWER} {MANIFESTATION}},
    volume = {11},
    language = {English},
    number = {3},
    journal = {Serbian Journal of Sports Sciences},
    author = {Toskić, Lazar and Marković, Milan and Stanković, Veroljub},
    month = nov,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {69--74},
    }
  • R. Bueno, Rodrigo, U. Diaz, and German, “Respuesta Mecánica Muscular en el Pectoral Mayor en Nadadores Mediante el Uso de la Tensiomiografía,” Kronos, vol. 19, iss. 1, p. 12, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{bueno_respuesta_2020,
    title = {Respuesta {Mecánica} {Muscular} en el {Pectoral} {Mayor} en {Nadadores} {Mediante} el {Uso} de la {Tensiomiografía}},
    volume = {19},
    url = {https://abacus.universidadeuropea.com/handle/11268/9771},
    number = {1},
    journal = {Kronos},
    author = {Bueno, Russo and Rodrigo and Diaz, Urena and German},
    month = dec,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {12},
    }
  • [DOI] J. García-Unanue, J. L. Felipe, D. Bishop, E. Colino, E. Ubago-Guisado, J. López-Fernández, E. Hernando, L. Gallardo, and J. Sánchez-Sánchez, “Muscular and Physical Response to an Agility and Repeated Sprint Tests According to the Level of Competition in Futsal Players,” Frontiers in psychology, vol. 11, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia-unanue_muscular_2020,
    title = {Muscular and {Physical} {Response} to an {Agility} and {Repeated} {Sprint} {Tests} {According} to the {Level} of {Competition} in {Futsal} {Players}},
    volume = {11},
    issn = {1664-1078},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.583327/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2020.583327},
    abstract = {The aim of this study was to evaluate the neuromuscular response to an agility and repeated sprint ability test according to the level of competition in futsal players. A total of 33 players from two elite teams and one amateur team participated in the study. The participants completed an agility T-Test, a 30 m-speed test, and a Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA) test. A countermovement jump test and a tensiomyography test of the rectus femoris (RF) and biceps femoris (BF) of both legs were carried out before and after the tests. RSA test revealed better sprint times in elite players compared to amateurs in the 7 bouts, as well as in the 30m sprint and in the agility test (p\<0.05). Before the tests, elite players showed higher sustain time (Ts) in RF (+31.03 ms; ES: 0.76) and BF (+28.73 ms; ES: 0.73), higher half-relaxation time (Tr) in BF (+20.79 ms; ES: 0.94), and lower delay time (Td) in BF (-2 ms; ES: 1.19) compared to amateur players. However, post-test values did not present any significant differences (p\>0.05). In conclusion, elite players showed greater performance in the RSA test, in the 30 m tests and in the agility test compared to amateur players. The contractile properties were not a key factor in the RSA performance of the futsal players.},
    language = {English},
    urldate = {2021-01-18},
    journal = {Frontiers in Psychology},
    author = {García-Unanue, Jorge and Felipe, José Luis and Bishop, David and Colino, Enrique and Ubago-Guisado, Esther and López-Fernández, Jorge and Hernando, Enrique and Gallardo, Leonor and Sánchez-Sánchez, Javier},
    month = dec,
    year = {2020},
    keywords = {Tensiomyography, elite vs amateur, professional sport, repeated-sprint ability (RSA), sport performance},
    }
  • [DOI] N. Labata-Lezaun, C. López-de-Celis, L. Llurda-Almuzara, V. González-Rueda, A. Cadellans-Arróniz, and A. Pérez-Bellmunt, “Correlation between maximal radial muscle displacement and stiffness in gastrocnemius muscle,” Physiological measurement, vol. 41, iss. 12, p. 125013, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{labata-lezaun_correlation_2020,
    title = {Correlation between maximal radial muscle displacement and stiffness in gastrocnemius muscle},
    volume = {41},
    issn = {1361-6579},
    url = {https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6579/abcdf4},
    doi = {10.1088/1361-6579/abcdf4},
    number = {12},
    urldate = {2021-01-18},
    journal = {Physiological Measurement},
    author = {Labata-Lezaun, Noé and López-de-Celis, Carlos and Llurda-Almuzara, Luis and González-Rueda, Vanessa and Cadellans-Arróniz, Aida and Pérez-Bellmunt, Albert},
    month = dec,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {125013},
    }
  • [DOI] A. Parmar, M. Scott, C. Brand, and T. W. Jones, “AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRACTILE PROPERTIES OF THE SHOULDER MUSCULATURE IN ELITE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS USING TENSIOMYOGRAPHY,” International journal of sports physical therapy, vol. 15, iss. 6, p. 1099–1109, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{parmar_assessment_2020,
    title = {{AN} {ASSESSMENT} {OF} {THE} {CONTRACTILE} {PROPERTIES} {OF} {THE} {SHOULDER} {MUSCULATURE} {IN} {ELITE} {VOLLEYBALL} {PLAYERS} {USING} {TENSIOMYOGRAPHY}},
    volume = {15},
    issn = {2159-2896},
    url = {https://spts.org/member-benefits-detail/enjoy-member-benefits/journals/ijspt/v15n6#ijspt20201099},
    doi = {10.26603/ijspt20201099},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2021-01-05},
    journal = {International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy},
    author = {Parmar, Aaron and Scott, Margaret and Brand, Courtney and Jones, Thomas W.},
    month = dec,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {1099--1109},
    }
  • [DOI] C. López-de-Celis, A. Pérez-Bellmunt, E. Bueno-Gracia, P. Fanlo-Mazas, C. A. Zárate-Tejero, L. Llurda-Almuzara, A. C. Arróniz, and P. R. Rodriguez-Rubio, “Effect of diacutaneous fibrolysis on the muscular properties of gastrocnemius muscle,” Plos one, vol. 15, iss. 12, p. e0243225, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{lopez-de-celis_effect_2020,
    title = {Effect of diacutaneous fibrolysis on the muscular properties of gastrocnemius muscle},
    volume = {15},
    issn = {1932-6203},
    url = {https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0243225},
    doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0243225},
    abstract = {Diacutaneous fibrolysis is a noninvasive technique that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders such as shoulder pain, lateral epicondylalgia, patellofemoral pain syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome. However, while diacutaneous fibrolysis is applied to soft tissue, its effects on muscular properties are unknown. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of diacutaneous fibrolysis on muscle properties as measured by tensiomyography and myotonometry in asymptomatic subjects. An analytical descriptive study was performed. A single session of diacutaneous fibrolysis on the gastrocnemius muscle was applied to one limb (treated limb group) and the other limb was the control (control limb group). Subjects were assessed with tensiomyography and myotonometry before treatment (T0), after treatment (T1) and 30 minutes later (T2). The primary outcomes were tensiomyography and myotonometry variables. The treated limb group showed a statistically significant increase (p{\textless}0.05) in tensiomyography parameters. A decrease in rigidity and increase in relaxation was also observed on myotonometry at T1, with some of the effects being maintained at T2. Rigidity and relaxation at T1 were statistically significant between groups (p{\textless}0.05). A single session of diacutaneous fibrolysis to the gastrocnemius muscle of asymptomatic subjects produced immediate changes in muscle properties. These changes were maintained 30 minutes after the application of the technique.},
    language = {en},
    number = {12},
    urldate = {2020-12-23},
    journal = {PLOS ONE},
    author = {López-de-Celis, Carlos and Pérez-Bellmunt, Albert and Bueno-Gracia, Elena and Fanlo-Mazas, Pablo and Zárate-Tejero, Carlos Antonio and Llurda-Almuzara, Luis and Arróniz, Aida Cadellans and Rodriguez-Rubio, Pere Ramón},
    month = sep,
    year = {2020},
    keywords = {Body limbs, Gastrocnemius muscles, Muscle analysis, Muscle contraction, Pain, Skeletal muscles, Soft tissues, Stiffness},
    pages = {e0243225},
    }
  • [DOI] D. Moreno-Pérez, Á. López-Samanes, A. Centeno, J. Esteve-Lanao, and I. Diez-Vega, “RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RUNNING ECONOMY AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TRICEPS SURAE ASSESSED WITH TENSIOMYOGRAPHY: A PILOT STUDY,” Kinesiology, vol. 52, iss. 2, p. 273–280, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{moreno-perez_relationship_2020,
    title = {{RELATIONSHIP} {BETWEEN} {RUNNING} {ECONOMY} {AND} {MECHANICAL} {CHARACTERISTICS} {OF} {TRICEPS} {SURAE} {ASSESSED} {WITH} {TENSIOMYOGRAPHY}: {A} {PILOT} {STUDY}},
    volume = {52},
    copyright = {Copyright (c) 2020},
    issn = {1848-638X},
    shorttitle = {{RELATIONSHIP} {BETWEEN} {RUNNING} {ECONOMY} {AND} {MECHANICAL} {CHARACTERISTICS} {OF} {TRICEPS} {SURAE} {ASSESSED} {WITH} {TENSIOMYOGRAPHY}},
    url = {https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/kinesiology/article/view/8531},
    doi = {https://doi.org/10.26582/k.52.2.12},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-12-17},
    journal = {Kinesiology},
    author = {Moreno-Pérez, Diego and López-Samanes, Álvaro and Centeno, Aitor and Esteve-Lanao, Jonathan and Diez-Vega, Ignacio},
    month = dec,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {273--280},
    }
  • [DOI] J. Puente-Fernández, M. Seijo Bujia, E. Larumbe-Zabala, A. Jiménez, G. Liguori, C. Rossato, X. Mayo-Mauriz, and F. Naclerio, “Effects of multi-ingredient pre-workout supplementation across a 5-day resistance and endurance training microcycle in middle-aged adults,” Nutrients, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{puente-fernandez_effects_2020,
    title = {Effects of multi-ingredient pre-workout supplementation across a 5-day resistance and endurance training microcycle in middle-aged adults},
    issn = {2072-6643},
    url = {https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/30429/},
    doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12123778},
    abstract = {Pre-workout multi-ingredients are used to maximise exercise performance. The present double-blind, cross-over study compared the acute effects of ingesting a pre-workout multi-ingredient (PREW) vs. carbohydrate (CHO) over a week (microcycle) composed by three resistance training (RT) workouts alternated with two 30-min low-intensity endurance sessions (END) on RT volume (kg lifted) and END substrate oxidation. Additionally, post-workout decreases of muscle function and subjective responses were analysed. Following a baseline assessment, fourteen recreationally trained middle-aged adults (seven females, 48.8±4.7 years old) completed two identical microcycles separated by a 2-week washout period while receiving either PREW or CHO (15 minutes prior workout). The RT volume, per session (SVOL) and for entire week (WVOL) was calculated. Fatty acid oxidation (FAO) during 30-min cycling corresponding to their individually determined maximal fat oxidation was measured using expired gasses and indirect calorimetry. Assessments of performance and tensiomyography were conducted within 20 min after each RT. Higher (p=0.001) SVOL and WVOL along with a larger proportion of FAO (p=0.05) during the second END workout were determined under the PREW treatment. No other statistically significant differences were observed between conditions. Compared to CHO, a pre-workout multi-ingredient appears to increase resistance volume and favouring fat oxidation during low-intensity endurance exercises.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-12-14},
    journal = {Nutrients},
    author = {Puente-Fernández, Joel and Seijo Bujia, Marcos and Larumbe-Zabala, Eneko and Jiménez, Alfonso and Liguori, Gary and Rossato, Claire and Mayo-Mauriz, Xian and Naclerio, Fernando},
    month = dec,
    year = {2020},
    }
  • [DOI] J. H. Chai and S. Bae, “Evaluation of Muscle Damage by Central Fatigue Using Tensiomyography,” The korean journal of sports medicine, vol. 38, iss. 4, p. 238–241, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{chai_evaluation_2020,
    title = {Evaluation of {Muscle} {Damage} by {Central} {Fatigue} {Using} {Tensiomyography}},
    volume = {38},
    url = {http://www.kjsm.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5763/kjsm.2020.38.4.238},
    doi = {10.5763/kjsm.2020.38.4.238},
    abstract = {Jung Hoon Chai, Sang-Won Bae. KJSM 2020;38:238-41. https://doi.org/10.5763/kjsm.2020.38.4.238},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-12-14},
    journal = {The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine},
    author = {Chai, Jung Hoon and Bae, Sang-Won},
    month = dec,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {238--241},
    }
  • D. Fryc, K. Bibrowicz, and A. Lipowicz, “LATERAL AND ANTAGONISTIC ASYMMETRIES OF LUMBO-PELVIC-HIP COMPLEX STABILIZING MUSCLES IN YOUNG POLISH WOMEN IN TENSIOMYOGRAPHY IMAGING – Acta Kinesiologica,” Acta kinesiologica, vol. 14, iss. 2, p. 44–53, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{fryc_lateral_2020,
    title = {{LATERAL} {AND} {ANTAGONISTIC} {ASYMMETRIES} {OF} {LUMBO}-{PELVIC}-{HIP} {COMPLEX} {STABILIZING} {MUSCLES} {IN} {YOUNG} {POLISH} {WOMEN} {IN} {TENSIOMYOGRAPHY} {IMAGING} – {Acta} {Kinesiologica}},
    volume = {14},
    issn = {1840-3700},
    url = {http://actakinesiologica.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/07-Fryc-D.-et.-al..pdf},
    language = {hr},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-12-10},
    journal = {Acta Kinesiologica},
    author = {Fryc, Dobrochna and Bibrowicz, Karol and Lipowicz, Anna},
    month = dec,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {44--53},
    }
  • [DOI] L. Llurda-Almuzara, A. Pérez-Bellmunt, C. López-de-Celis, R. Aiguadé, R. Seijas, O. Casasayas-Cos, N. Labata-Lezaun, and P. Alvarez, “Normative data and correlation between dynamic knee valgus and neuromuscular response among healthy active males: a cross-sectional study,” Scientific reports, vol. 10, iss. 1, p. 17206, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{llurda-almuzara_normative_2020,
    title = {Normative data and correlation between dynamic knee valgus and neuromuscular response among healthy active males: a cross-sectional study},
    volume = {10},
    copyright = {2020 The Author(s)},
    issn = {2045-2322},
    shorttitle = {Normative data and correlation between dynamic knee valgus and neuromuscular response among healthy active males},
    url = {https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-74177-8},
    doi = {10.1038/s41598-020-74177-8},
    abstract = {The dynamic knee valgus (DKV) during different sport maneuvers has been widely described as risk factor to develop an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Hip and knee muscles seem to have a crucial role to prevent the dynamic knee valgus. This study aimed to give normative and correlational data about DKV and hip and knee neuromuscular response (NMR) among healthy active males. The hypothesis is that DKV could be correlated with hip NMR. A cross-sectional correlational study. Research Anatomy Laboratory. The study was carried out among 50 active, non-injured males. Dynamic Knee-Valgus angle and lower limb posterior chain muscles Neuromuscular Response. DKV was measured using Kinovea software during a Single-Legged Drop Jump test and NMR was measured using tensiomyography and myotonometry for gluteus maximum, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, lateral and medial gastrocnemius. Right and left limbs were both performed and analyzed independently. No significant correlation was observed between DKV and hip and knee muscles NMR. This study shows normative and correlational data about dynamic knee valgus, tensiomyography and myotonometry for healthy and active males. The DKV control seems to be non-correlated with isolated hip and knee muscles NMR so this suggests it is more about Central Nervous System activity than about isolated muscles NMR.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-12-02},
    journal = {Scientific Reports},
    author = {Llurda-Almuzara, Luis and Pérez-Bellmunt, Albert and López-de-Celis, Carlos and Aiguadé, Ramón and Seijas, Roberto and Casasayas-Cos, Oriol and Labata-Lezaun, Noe and Alvarez, Pedro},
    month = dec,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {17206},
    }
  • [DOI] M. Vogrin, M. Kalc, and T. Ličen, “Acute Effects of Tissue Flossing Around the Upper Thigh on Neuromuscular Performance: A Study Using Different Degrees of Wrapping Pressure,” Journal of sport rehabilitation, vol. -1, iss. aop, p. 1–8, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{vogrin_acute_2020,
    title = {Acute {Effects} of {Tissue} {Flossing} {Around} the {Upper} {Thigh} on {Neuromuscular} {Performance}: {A} {Study} {Using} {Different} {Degrees} of {Wrapping} {Pressure}},
    volume = {-1},
    issn = {1543-3072, 1056-6716},
    shorttitle = {Acute {Effects} of {Tissue} {Flossing} {Around} the {Upper} {Thigh} on {Neuromuscular} {Performance}},
    url = {https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jsr/aop/article-10.1123-jsr.2020-0105/article-10.1123-jsr.2020-0105.xml},
    doi = {10.1123/jsr.2020-0105},
    abstract = {{\textless}section class="abstract"{\textgreater}{\textless}p{\textgreater}{\textless}em{\textgreater}{\textless}strong{\textgreater}Context{\textless}/strong{\textgreater}:{\textless}/em{\textgreater} It has been recently demonstrated that tissue flossing around the ankle joint can be effectively used to improve ankle range of motion, jump, and sprint ability. However, there is a lack of studies investigating the acute effects of tissue flossing applied using different wrapping pressures. {\textless}em{\textgreater}{\textless}strong{\textgreater}Objective{\textless}/strong{\textgreater}:{\textless}/em{\textgreater} To investigate the acute effects of tissue flossing and the degree of floss band pressure, around the upper thigh on knee range of motion, strength, and muscle contractile characteristics. {\textless}em{\textgreater}{\textless}strong{\textgreater}Design{\textless}/strong{\textgreater}:{\textless}/em{\textgreater} Crossover design in 3 distinct sessions. {\textless}em{\textgreater}{\textless}strong{\textgreater}Setting{\textless}/strong{\textgreater}:{\textless}/em{\textgreater} University laboratory. {\textless}em{\textgreater}{\textless}strong{\textgreater}Participants{\textless}/strong{\textgreater}:{\textless}/em{\textgreater} A total of 19 recreationally trained volunteers (age 23.8[4.8] y) participated in this study. {\textless}em{\textgreater}{\textless}strong{\textgreater}Intervention{\textless}/strong{\textgreater}:{\textless}/em{\textgreater} Active knee extension and flexion performed for 3 sets of 2 minutes (2-min rest between sets with wrapped upper thigh). Individualized wrapping pressures were applied to create conditions of high and moderate vascular occlusion, while a loose band application served as a control condition. {\textless}em{\textgreater}{\textless}strong{\textgreater}Main Outcome Measures{\textless}/strong{\textgreater}:{\textless}/em{\textgreater} Participants were assessed for active straight leg raise test; tensiomyography displacement and contraction time for rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and biceps femoris muscles; and maximum voluntary contractions for knee extensors and flexors for pre, after, and 30 minutes after applying the floss band. {\textless}em{\textgreater}{\textless}strong{\textgreater}Results{\textless}/strong{\textgreater}:{\textless}/em{\textgreater} There was a statistically significant increase in maximum voluntary contractions for knee extensors and a significant shortening in rectus femoris contraction time for the moderate condition, which was associated with {\textless}em{\textgreater}small{\textless}/em{\textgreater} to {\textless}em{\textgreater}medium{\textless}/em{\textgreater} effects in favor of the moderate condition. There were no statistically significant changes observed between control and high conditions. The active straight leg raise test was unaffected regardless of intervention. {\textless}em{\textgreater}{\textless}strong{\textgreater}Conclusions{\textless}/strong{\textgreater}:{\textless}/em{\textgreater} The results of this study suggest that tissue flossing around the upper thigh might have a localized as well as pressure-sensitive response, thereby improving neuromuscular function of the knee extensors.{\textless}/p{\textgreater}{\textless}/section{\textgreater}},
    language = {en\_US},
    number = {aop},
    urldate = {2020-11-30},
    journal = {Journal of Sport Rehabilitation},
    author = {Vogrin, Matjaž and Kalc, Miloš and Ličen, Teja},
    month = nov,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {1--8},
    }
  • [DOI] N. Labata Lezaun, C. López-de-Celis, L. Llurda-Almuzara, V. González-Rueda, A. Cadellans-Arróniz, and A. Pérez-Bellmunt, “Correlation between maximal radial muscle displacement and stiffness in gastrocnemius muscle,” Physiological measurement, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{labata_lezaun_correlation_2020,
    title = {Correlation between maximal radial muscle displacement and stiffness in gastrocnemius muscle},
    issn = {0967-3334, 1361-6579},
    url = {https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6579/abcdf4},
    doi = {10.1088/1361-6579/abcdf4},
    urldate = {2020-11-30},
    journal = {Physiological Measurement},
    author = {Labata Lezaun, Noé and López-de-Celis, Carlos and Llurda-Almuzara, Luis and González-Rueda, Vanessa and Cadellans-Arróniz, Aida and Pérez-Bellmunt, Albert},
    month = nov,
    year = {2020},
    }
  • [DOI] C. Berzosa, F. Sanz-López, O. Gonzalo-Skok, C. Valero-Campo, J. L. Arjol-Serrano, E. Piedrafita, G. Aladrén, and V. A. Bataller-Cervero, “Effect of Three Half-Squat Protocols on the Tensiomyographic Twitch Response and Tissue Damage of the Rectus Femoris and the Biceps Femoris,” Journal of human kinetics, vol. 75, iss. 1, p. 15–27, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{berzosa_effect_2020,
    title = {Effect of {Three} {Half}-{Squat} {Protocols} on the {Tensiomyographic} {Twitch} {Response} and {Tissue} {Damage} of the {Rectus} {Femoris} and the {Biceps} {Femoris}},
    volume = {75},
    url = {https://content.sciendo.com/view/journals/hukin/75/1/article-p15.xml},
    doi = {10.2478/hukin-2020-0034},
    abstract = {{\textless}section class="abstract"{\textgreater}{\textless}h2 class="abstractTitle text-title my-1" id="d1136e2"{\textgreater}Abstract{\textless}/h2{\textgreater}{\textless}p{\textgreater}The aim of this study was to analyse the acute effects of a concentric exercise and two different eccentric overload exercises (EOEs) on blood markers of muscle damage (i.e. creatine kinase [CK], lactate dehydrogenase [LDH], myoglobin [Myo], and malondialdehyde [MDA]) and muscle contractile properties. Ten healthy, young (27 ± 1.5 years, 179 ± 6 cm, 78.7 ± 10.8 kg), physically active men (3.5 ± 1.9 h·w-1) randomly performed three training sessions using the following protocols: a half-squat (HS) as a concentric exercise, and exercises using Versapulley (VP) or YoYo isoinertial technology (YIT) as EOEs (4 x 7 repetitions with a 2 min rest interval between sets). Blood samples and tensiomyography measurements were obtained after each training session. Repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by the Tukey test was used to detect differences between the four time points of each variable. The standardized difference or effect size (ES, 90\% confidence limit) in the selected variables was calculated using the basal SD. After all exercises, a greater activity of CK, LDH, and concentration of Myo, and MDA were found compared to baseline values (p \< 0.05). A substantially greater activity of CK, LDH, and Myo concentration, but not MDA, were found after EOEs when compared to the HS protocol. Substantially lower tensiomyography results in the rectus femoris (RF) were reported, irrespective of the exercise mode performed. Also, no substantial differences were obtained in the biceps femoris (BF) between EOEs and the HS protocol. Time of contraction (Tc) in the RF was possibly to very likely lower in the HS in comparison to EOEs. Additionally, muscular displacement (Dm) in the RF was substantially lower in the HS compared to EOEs. VP produced higher concentrations of damage markers than YIT and concentric exercise did. Furthermore, tensiomyography variables showed similar activation in both exercises, although higher specific fatigue (in the RF) was registered in the traditional HS.{\textless}/p{\textgreater}{\textless}/section{\textgreater}},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-11-19},
    journal = {Journal of Human Kinetics},
    author = {Berzosa, César and Sanz-López, Fernando and Gonzalo-Skok, Oliver and Valero-Campo, Carlos and Arjol-Serrano, José Luis and Piedrafita, Eduardo and Aladrén, Guillermo and Bataller-Cervero, A. Vanessa},
    month = oct,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {15--27},
    }
  • [DOI] F. Naclerio PhD, M. Seijo PhD, C. P. Earnest PhD, J. Puente-Fernández MSc, and E. Larumbe-Zabala PhD, “Ingesting a Post-Workout Vegan-Protein Multi-Ingredient Expedites Recovery after Resistance Training in Trained Young Males,” Journal of dietary supplements, p. 1–16, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{naclerio_phd_ingesting_2020,
    title = {Ingesting a {Post}-{Workout} {Vegan}-{Protein} {Multi}-{Ingredient} {Expedites} {Recovery} after {Resistance} {Training} in {Trained} {Young} {Males}},
    issn = {1939-0211, 1939-022X},
    url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19390211.2020.1832640},
    doi = {10.1080/19390211.2020.1832640},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-10-30},
    journal = {Journal of Dietary Supplements},
    author = {Naclerio, PhD, Fernando and Seijo, PhD, Marcos and Earnest , PhD, Conrad P. and Puente-Fernández, MSc, Joel and Larumbe-Zabala, PhD, Eneko},
    month = oct,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {1--16},
    }
  • [DOI] J. J. Merrigan, M. T. Jones, J. Malecek, J. Padecky, D. Omcirk, N. Xu, L. Peñailillo, and J. J. Tufano, “Comparison of Traditional and Rest-Redistribution Sets on Indirect Markers of Muscle Damage Following Eccentric Exercise,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. Publish Ahead of Print, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{merrigan_comparison_2020,
    title = {Comparison of {Traditional} and {Rest}-{Redistribution} {Sets} on {Indirect} {Markers} of {Muscle} {Damage} {Following} {Eccentric} {Exercise}},
    volume = {Publish Ahead of Print},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003740},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000003740},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-10-15},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Merrigan, Justin J. and Jones, Margaret T. and Malecek, Jan and Padecky, Jan and Omcirk, Dan and Xu, Nan and Peñailillo, Luis and Tufano, James J.},
    month = oct,
    year = {2020}
    }
  • [DOI] D. Rojas-Valverde, B. Sánchez-Ureña, C. D. Gómez-Carmona, A. Ugalde-Ramírez, A. Trejos-Montoya, J. Pino-Ortega, and R. Gutiérrez-Vargas, “Detection of neuromechanical acute fatigue-related responses during a duathlon simulation: Is tensiomyography sensitive enough?:,” Proceedings of the institution of mechanical engineers, part p: journal of sports engineering and technology, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rojas-valverde_detection_2020,
    title = {Detection of neuromechanical acute fatigue-related responses during a duathlon simulation: {Is} tensiomyography sensitive enough?:},
    copyright = {© IMechE 2020},
    shorttitle = {Detection of neuromechanical acute fatigue-related responses during a duathlon simulation},
    url = {https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1754337120959736},
    doi = {10.1177/1754337120959736},
    abstract = {New technological advances are constantly being developed to assess fatigue and muscle damage in sports. Tensiomyography (TMG) has been used as an alternative m...},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-10-01},
    journal = {Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology},
    author = {Rojas-Valverde, Daniel and Sánchez-Ureña, Braulio and Gómez-Carmona, Carlos D. and Ugalde-Ramírez, Alexis and Trejos-Montoya, Andrés and Pino-Ortega, José and Gutiérrez-Vargas, Randall},
    month = sep,
    year = {2020}
    }
  • V. Jeknić, L. Toskić, and N. Koropanovski, “Descriptive model of mechanical characteristics of leg muscles in elite karate athletes measured by tmg method,” Serbian journal of sports sciences, vol. 11, iss. 2, p. 55–60, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{jeknic_descriptive_2020,
    title = {Descriptive model of mechanical characteristics of leg muscles in elite karate athletes measured by tmg method},
    volume = {11},
    issn = {1820-6301},
    url = {https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lazar_Toskic/publication/343737655_DESCRIPTIVE_MODEL_OF_MECHANICAL_CHARACTERISTICS_OF_LEG_MUSCLES_IN_ELITE_KARATE_ATHLETES_MEASURED_BY_TMG_METHOD/links/5f3cf4cd92851cd3020393a2/DESCRIPTIVE-MODEL-OF-MECHANICAL-CHARACTERISTICS-OF-LEG-MUSCLES-IN-ELITE-KARATE-ATHLETES-MEASURED-BY-TMG-METHOD.pdf},
    number = {2},
    journal = {Serbian Journal of Sports Sciences},
    author = {Jeknić, Velimir and Toskić, Lazar and Koropanovski, Nenad},
    month = jul,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {55--60}
    }
  • [DOI] S. Park and S. Park, “Theory and usage of tensiomyography and the analysis method for the patient with low back pain,” Journal of exercise rehabilitation, vol. 16, iss. 4, p. 325–331, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{park_theory_2020,
    title = {Theory and usage of tensiomyography and the analysis method for the patient with low back pain},
    volume = {16},
    issn = {2288-176X},
    url = {https://www.e-jer.org/journal/view.php?number=2013600819},
    doi = {10.12965/jer.2040420.210},
    language = {English},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-08-26},
    journal = {Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation},
    author = {Park, Sihwa and Park, Sihwa},
    month = aug,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {325--331}
    }
  • [DOI] R. Barcala-Furelos, A. González-Represas, E. Rey, A. Martínez-Rodríguez, A. Kalén, O. Marques, and L. Rama, “Is Low-Frequency Electrical Stimulation a Tool for Recovery after a Water Rescue? A Cross-Over Study with Lifeguards,” International journal of environmental research and public health, vol. 17, iss. 16, p. 5854, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{barcala-furelos_is_2020,
    title = {Is {Low}-{Frequency} {Electrical} {Stimulation} a {Tool} for {Recovery} after a {Water} {Rescue}? {A} {Cross}-{Over} {Study} with {Lifeguards}},
    volume = {17},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    shorttitle = {Is {Low}-{Frequency} {Electrical} {Stimulation} a {Tool} for {Recovery} after a {Water} {Rescue}?},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/16/5854},
    doi = {10.3390/ijerph17165854},
    abstract = {This study aimed to evaluate the degree to which transcutaneous electrical stimulation (ES) enhanced recovery following a simulated water rescue. Twenty-six lifeguards participated in this study. The rescue consisted of swimming 100 m with fins and rescue-tube: 50 m swim approach and 50 m tow-in a simulated victim. Blood lactate clearance, rated perceived effort (RPE), and muscle contractile properties were evaluated at baseline, after the water rescue, and after ES or passive-recovery control condition (PR) protocol. Tensiomiography, RPE, and blood lactate basal levels indicated equivalence between both groups. There was no change in tensiomiography from pre to post-recovery and no difference between recovery protocols. Overall-RPE, legs-RPE and arms-RPE after ES (mean \± SD; 2.7 \± 1.53, 2.65 \± 1.66, and 2.30 \± 1.84, respectively) were moderately lower than after PR (3.57 \± 2.4, 3.71 \± 2.43, and 3.29 \± 1.79, respectively) (p = 0.016, p = 0.010, p = 0.028, respectively). There was a significantly lower blood lactate level after recovery in ES than in PR (mean \± SD; 4.77 \± 1.86 mmol\·L\−1 vs. 6.27 \± 3.69 mmol\·L\−1; p = 0.045). Low-frequency ES immediately after a water rescue is an effective recovery strategy to clear out blood lactate concentration.},
    language = {en},
    number = {16},
    urldate = {2020-08-24},
    journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
    author = {Barcala-Furelos, Roberto and González-Represas, Alicia and Rey, Ezequiel and Martínez-Rodríguez, Alicia and Kalén, Anton and Marques, Olga and Rama, Luís},
    month = jan,
    year = {2020},
    keywords = {lactate, lifesaving, task performance and analysis, tensiomyography, transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation},
    pages = {5854}
    }
  • [DOI] M. C. Neamtu, O. M. Neamtu, M. R. Rusu, M. I. Marin, and L. Rusu, “Functional muscle balance assessment in multiple sclerosis,” Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, vol. 33, iss. 4, p. 607–612, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{neamtu_functional_2020,
    title = {Functional muscle balance assessment in multiple sclerosis},
    volume = {33},
    issn = {18786324, 10538127},
    url = {https://www.medra.org/servlet/aliasResolver?alias=iospress&doi=10.3233/BMR-191518},
    doi = {10.3233/BMR-191518},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-08-12},
    journal = {Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation},
    author = {Neamtu, Marius Cristian and Neamtu, Oana Maria and Rusu, Mihai Robert and Marin, Mihnea Ion and Rusu, Ligia},
    month = jul,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {607--612}
    }
  • [DOI] B. Wieland, M. Behringer, and K. Zentgraf, “Motor imagery and the muscle system,” International journal of psychophysiology, vol. 1, iss. Special Issue, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{wieland_motor_2020,
    title = {Motor imagery and the muscle system},
    volume = {1},
    doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2020.07.008},
    abstract = {Many studies have investigated the activation of cortical areas and corticospinal excitability during motor imagery (MI) in relation to motor execution. Similar activation of cortical areas during imagined and executed bodily movements as well as increased corticospinal excitability while MI has been demonstrated. Despite these similarities on the central nervous level, there is no overt movement during MI. This suggests that the centrally generated signals must be inhibited at some level. Second, even in the absence of movement, some studies find behavioral effects of MI interventions. Most of the studies have investigated the role of MI on the cortical or spinal level, but less is known about the peripheral level, such as the muscle system. Testing muscular excitability during MI will give further hints whether and how low-threshold motor commands during MI reach the muscular system. Furthermore, the extent of the shown effects during imagery depends considerably on type of imagery, available proprioceptive information, and imagery ability. Therefore, this study investigates muscular excitability of the biceps brachii muscle manipulating imagery mode (MI vs. visual imagery) and proprioceptive information (with or without muscle effort). The mechanical response of the muscle after a single electrical stimulus will be assessed via tensiomyography (TMG). This technique can be used to test muscular excitability independently from spinal effects. The influence of imagery mode and muscle effort on TMG parameters will be analyzed with consideration of a possible modulation by imagery ability. The results will elucidate whether and how the peripheral muscle system responds during MI.},
    number = {Special Issue},
    journal = {International Journal of Psychophysiology},
    author = {Wieland, Björn and Behringer, Michael and Zentgraf, Karen},
    month = jul,
    year = {2020}
    }
  • [DOI] G. Calderón-Pellegrino, L. Gallardo, V. Paredes-Hernández, J. García-Unanue, J. V. Giménez, E. Colino, J. L. Felipe, and J. Sánchez-Sánchez, “Influence of artificial turf temperature on physical performance and muscle contractile properties in football players after a repeated-sprint ability test,” Scientific reports, vol. 10, iss. 1, p. 1–8, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{calderon-pellegrino_influence_2020,
    title = {Influence of artificial turf temperature on physical performance and muscle contractile properties in football players after a repeated-sprint ability test},
    volume = {10},
    copyright = {2020 The Author(s)},
    issn = {2045-2322},
    url = {https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-69720-6},
    doi = {10.1038/s41598-020-69720-6},
    abstract = {This study aimed to analyse the effect of playing surface temperature on muscular and thermal response to a repeated-sprint ability (RSA) test in football players. Thirty-two male football players (23 ± 5 years; 1.77 ± 0.06 m; 71.2 ± 6.7 kg) from two squads of a third-division football club participated in the study. An RSA test was carried out at a high surface temperature (45.34 ± 2.53 °C) and low surface temperature (27.21 ± 2.17 °C). Before and after this test, the muscular response of the players was assessed through tensiomyography and thermograms. The results revealed that performance in the RSA test particularly increased at a higher surface temperature, especially in the first 5 m of the 30 m sprint test. While a reduction in maximal radial displacement (Dm) in the biceps femoris post-RSA was observed at lower surface temperatures, a higher temperature on the thigh, hamstring and calf was found in the higher surface temperature group. In conclusion, higher surface temperatures had an influence on players’ thermal and tensiomyographic profile and improved performance in their repeated-sprint ability. These results suggest a need for coaches and players to be aware of these parameters to ensure adequate functionality and safety of the playing surface.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-08-05},
    journal = {Scientific Reports},
    author = {Calderón-Pellegrino, Gabriel and Gallardo, Leonor and Paredes-Hernández, Víctor and García-Unanue, Jorge and Giménez, Jesus Vicente and Colino, Enrique and Felipe, Jose Luis and Sánchez-Sánchez, Javier},
    month = jul,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {1--8}
    }
  • [DOI] S. Kim and Y. Jee, “Effects of 3D Moving Platform Exercise on Physiological Parameters and Pain in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain,” Medicina, vol. 56, iss. 7, p. 351, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{kim_effects_2020,
    title = {Effects of {3D} {Moving} {Platform} {Exercise} on {Physiological} {Parameters} and {Pain} in {Patients} with {Chronic} {Low} {Back} {Pain}},
    volume = {56},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/56/7/351},
    doi = {10.3390/medicina56070351},
    abstract = {Background and objectives: Patient-handling activities predispose women to chronic low back pain (CLBP), but sufficient evidence is not available on whether a 3D moving platform, made for core stability exercise, affects pain, trunk flexibility, and static/dynamic muscle contractions in CLBP patients. Materials and Methods: The participants were twenty-nine women who were randomly divided into a control group (CON) and a 3D exercise group (3DEG), which took part in 3D moving exercise three times a week for 8 weeks. Both groups measured a visual analog scale (VAS) about their CLBP. Body composition, forward and backward trunk flexibilities, static muscle contraction property in rectus abdominis, and erector spinae were measured by tensiomyography, which found contraction time (Tc) and maximal displacement (Dm). Dynamic muscle contraction property in the abdomen and back were measured with an isokinetic device, which could measure peak torque (Pt) and work per repetition (Wr), before and after the trial. Results: The 3DEG had a significantly decreased fat mass and waist/hip ratio, as well as improved static muscle contractions of the erector spinae. The Wr of trunk extensor of 3D exercise group were also significantly increased. In the VAS, although the scores showed a significant change in some variables, while others did not. The \Δ\% in feeling pain at rest or at night, during exercise, walking, sitting in a hard chair, sitting in a soft chair, and lying down in 3DEG were significantly changed after 8 weeks. This indicates that the platform exercise provided a greater reduction of pain for activities that are done on a daily basis. Conclusions: This study confirms that the 3D moving platform exercise can provide the similar effect of the core stability exercise used in previous studies. Moreover, this study suggests that 3D moving platform exercise is a suitable means to reduce fatness, to increase trunk extensor, and to increase trunk backward flexibility, which led to reduced back pain in the women with CLBP.},
    language = {en},
    number = {7},
    urldate = {2020-07-17},
    journal = {Medicina},
    author = {Kim, Soochul and Jee, Yongseok},
    month = jul,
    year = {2020},
    keywords = {3D moving platform, dynamic muscle contraction, pain, static muscle contraction},
    pages = {351}
    }
  • [DOI] S. Krašna and S. Đorđević, “Estimating the Effects of Awareness on Neck-Muscle Loading in Frontal Impacts with EMG and MC Sensors,” Sensors, vol. 20, iss. 14, p. 3942, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{krasna_estimating_2020,
    title = {Estimating the {Effects} of {Awareness} on {Neck}-{Muscle} {Loading} in {Frontal} {Impacts} with {EMG} and {MC} {Sensors}},
    volume = {20},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/14/3942},
    doi = {10.3390/s20143942},
    abstract = {Critical traffic situations, such as vehicle collisions and emergency manoeuvres, can cause an occupant to respond with reflex and voluntary actions. These affect the occupant\’s position and dynamic loading during interactions with the vehicle\’s restraints, possibly compromising their protective function. Electromyography (EMG) is a commonly used method for measuring active muscle response and can also provide input parameters for computer simulations with models of the human body. The recently introduced muscle-contraction (MC) sensor is a wearable device with a piezo-resistive element for measuring the force of an indenting tip pressing against the surface of the body. The study aimed to compare how data collected simultaneously with EMG, video motion capture, and the novel MC sensor are related to neck-muscle loading. Sled tests with low-severity frontal impacts were conducted, assuming two different awareness conditions for seated volunteers. The activity of the upper trapezius muscle was measured using surface EMG and MC sensors. The neck-muscle load F was estimated from an inverse dynamics analysis of the head\’s motion captured in the sagittal plane. The volunteers\’ response to impact was predominantly reflexive, with significantly shorter onset latencies and more bracing observed when the volunteers were aware of the impact. Cross-correlations between the EMG and MC, EMG and F, and F and MC data were not changed significantly by the awareness conditions. The MC signal was strongly correlated (r = 0.89) with the neck-muscle loading F in the aware and unaware conditions, while the mean \ΔF-MC delays were 21.0 \± 15.1 ms and 14.6 \± 12.4 ms, respectively. With the MC sensor enabling a consistent measurement-based estimation of the muscle loading, the simultaneous acquisition of EMG and MC signals improves the assessment of the reflex and voluntary responses of a vehicle\’s occupant subjected to low-severity loading.},
    language = {en},
    number = {14},
    urldate = {2020-07-17},
    journal = {Sensors},
    author = {Krašna, Simon and Đorđević, Srđan},
    month = jan,
    year = {2020},
    keywords = {EMG sensor, MC sensor, active response, biomechanics, muscle loads, sled tests, vehicle collision},
    pages = {3942}
    }
  • [DOI] D. Zubac, V. Ivancev, Z. Valic, and B. Simunic, “Long lasting exercise involvement protects against VO2 max. and VO2 kinetics decline in moderately active women,” Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{zubac_long_2020,
    title = {Long lasting exercise involvement protects against {VO2} max. and {VO2} kinetics decline in moderately active women},
    issn = {1715-5312},
    url = {https://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/10.1139/apnm-2020-0307},
    doi = {10.1139/apnm-2020-0307},
    abstract = {We studied the effects of age on different physiological parameters, including those derived from the i) maximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), ii) moderate-intensity step-transitions and iii) tensiomyography (TMG)-derived variables in moderately active women. Twenty-eight women (age range from 19 to 53 y), completed three laboratory visits, including baseline data collection, TMG assessment, V̇O2 max. test via CPET, and a step-transition test from 20 W to a moderate-intensity cycling power output (PO), corresponding to V̇O2 at 90\% gas exchange threshold. During the step-transitions breath-by-breath pulmonary oxygen uptake (V̇O2p), near infrared spectroscopy derived muscle deoxygenation (ΔHHb), and beat-by-beat cardiovascular response were continuously monitored. There were no differences observed between the young and middle-aged women in their V̇O2 max. and peak PO, while the HR max. was 12 bpm lower in middle-aged compared to young (p=.016). Also, no differences were observed between the age groups in τV̇O2p, ΔHHb, and τHR during on-transients. The first regression model showed that age did not attenuate the maximal CPET capacity in the studied population (p=.638), while in the second model a faster τV̇O2p, combined with shorter TMG-derived contraction time (Tc) of the vastus lateralis (VL), were associated with a higher V̇O2 max. ({\textasciitilde}30\% of explained variance, p=.039). In conclusion, long lasting exercise involvement protects against a V̇O2 max. and τV̇O2p deterioration in moderately active women. Novelty bullets: • Faster pulmonary τV̇O2p and shorter Tc of the VL explain 33\% of the variance in superior V̇O2 max. attainment; • No differences between age groups were found in τV̇O2p, τΔHHb, τHR, during on-transients},
    urldate = {2020-07-13},
    journal = {Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism},
    author = {Zubac, Damir and Ivancev, Vladimir and Valic, Zoran and Simunic, Bostjan},
    month = jul,
    year = {2020}
    }
  • [DOI] I. Martínez-Guardado, D. Rojas-Valverde, R. Gutiérrez-Vargas, A. Ugalde Ramírez, J. C. Gutiérrez-Vargas, and B. Sánchez-Ureña, “Intermittent Pneumatic Compression and Cold Water Immersion Effects on Physiological and Perceptual Recovery During Multi-Sports International Championship,” Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, vol. 5, iss. 3, p. 45, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{martinez-guardado_intermittent_2020,
    title = {Intermittent {Pneumatic} {Compression} and {Cold} {Water} {Immersion} {Effects} on {Physiological} and {Perceptual} {Recovery} {During} {Multi}-{Sports} {International} {Championship}},
    volume = {5},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/5/3/45},
    doi = {10.3390/jfmk5030045},
    abstract = {Background: Congested-fixture championships are common during the selection of the athletes and teams participating in the Olympic Games. Throughout these tournaments, it is fundamental to perform optimally, rest well, and recover between competitions. This study aimed to a) explore the effectiveness of the use of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) and cold water immersion (CWI) to recover muscle mechanical function (MuscleMechFx), hydration status (HydS), pain perception (PainPercep), rate of perceived exertion (RPE), sleep hours, and sleep quality (SleepQual) during a regional multi-sports international championship and b) compare these results by sex. Methods: A total of 52 basketball and handball players were exposed to a recovery protocol after the competition as follows: IPC, sequential 20 min at 200 mmHg, and CWI, continuous 12 min at 12 \°C. Results: MuscleMechFx presented differences by match and sex (p = 0.058) in time of contraction of biceps femoris; SleepQual and sleep hours were different between matches (\<0.01). Conclusions: IPC + CWI seems to be effective to maintain some MuscleMechFx, HydS, and recovery and pain perception during a congested multi-sport tournament.},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2020-07-07},
    journal = {Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology},
    author = {Martínez-Guardado, Ismael and Rojas-Valverde, Daniel and Gutiérrez-Vargas, Randall and Ugalde Ramírez, Alexis and Gutiérrez-Vargas, Juan Carlos and Sánchez-Ureña, Braulio},
    month = sep,
    year = {2020},
    keywords = {hydration, muscle function, pain, team sports, tensiomyography},
    pages = {45}
    }
  • [DOI] L. D. Toskić, M. J. Dopsaj, M. R. Marković, D. R. Toskić, and A. M. Ignjatović, “Mechanical and Contractile Properties of Knee Joint Muscles Measured by the Method of Tensiomyography in Differently Trained Men and Women,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. Ahead of print, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{toskic_mechanical_2020,
    title = {Mechanical and {Contractile} {Properties} of {Knee} {Joint} {Muscles} {Measured} by the {Method} of {Tensiomyography} in {Differently} {Trained} {Men} and {Women}},
    volume = {Ahead of print},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/9000/Mechanical_and_Contractile_Properties_of_Knee.94360.aspx},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000003662},
    abstract = {The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in mechanical and contractile properties of knee joint flexor and extensor muscles between differently trained men and women, using tensiomyography (TMG). The sample consisted of 159 subjects (84 men and 75 women), who were assigned to one of 5 groups according to the following levels and types of their physical activity: physically inactive, physically active nonathletes, strength and power athletes, endurance athletes, and team sports athletes. Measurements were performed on the following knee flexor and extensor muscles of the dominant leg: rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, and semitendinosus. The results showed significant differences in contraction time—Tc (F = 1.911, p = 0.010) and delay time—Td (F = 1.989, p = 0.007) parameters between differently trained men and women, whereas in other TMG parameters, there were no differences between groups.},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Toskić, Lazar D and Dopsaj, Milivoj J and Marković, Milan R and Toskić, Dragan R and Ignjatović, Aleksandar M},
    month = jun,
    year = {2020}
    }
  • [DOI] C. Lohr, T. Schmidt, K. Braumann, R. Reer, and I. Medina-Porqueres, “Sex-Based Differences in Tensiomyography as Assessed in the Lower Erector Spinae of Healthy Participants: An Observational Study:,” Sports health, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{lohr_sex-based_2020,
    title = {Sex-{Based} {Differences} in {Tensiomyography} as {Assessed} in the {Lower} {Erector} {Spinae} of {Healthy} {Participants}: {An} {Observational} {Study}:},
    shorttitle = {Sex-{Based} {Differences} in {Tensiomyography} as {Assessed} in the {Lower} {Erector} {Spinae} of {Healthy} {Participants}},
    url = {https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1941738120917932},
    doi = {10.1177/1941738120917932},
    abstract = {Background: Although there is mounting evidence on sex-linked differences in paraspinal muscle function, it is unknown whether sex-based variations in mechanica...},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-16},
    journal = {Sports Health},
    author = {Lohr, Christine and Schmidt, Tobias and Braumann, Klaus-Michael and Reer, Rüdiger and Medina-Porqueres, Ivan},
    month = jun,
    year = {2020}
    }
  • [DOI] E. Mur Gimeno, F. Campa, G. Badicu, J. Castizo-Olier, E. Palomera-Fanegas, and R. Sebio-Garcia, “Changes in Muscle Contractile Properties after Cold- or Warm-Water Immersion Using Tensiomyography: A Cross-Over Randomised Trial,” Sensors, vol. 20, iss. 11, p. 3193, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{mur_gimeno_changes_2020,
    title = {Changes in {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties} after {Cold}- or {Warm}-{Water} {Immersion} {Using} {Tensiomyography}: {A} {Cross}-{Over} {Randomised} {Trial}},
    volume = {20},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    shorttitle = {Changes in {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties} after {Cold}- or {Warm}-{Water} {Immersion} {Using} {Tensiomyography}},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/11/3193},
    doi = {10.3390/s20113193},
    abstract = {Muscle contractile properties in clinical practice are often measured using either subjective scales or high-cost, inaccessible equipment. In this randomised cross-over study, we aimed to explore the use of tensiomyography (TMG) to assess changes in muscle contractile properties after cold- and warm-water immersion. The muscle contractile properties of the biceps femoris (BF) were assessed using TMG in 12 healthy active men (mean age 23 \± 3 years, Body Mass Index 22.9 \± 1.3 kg/m2) before and after a 20-min warm- or cold-water immersion over a period of 40 min. Muscle displacement (Dm) and contraction time (Tc) were registered as the main variables of the study. There was a significant condition by time interaction for Dm (p \< 0.01). Post hoc analysis showed that, compared to the baseline, there was an increase in Dm 40 min after warm-water immersion (p \< 0.01) and a decrease at 10 min after cold-water immersion (p \< 0.01). No significant effect was found for Tc. Our results indicate that muscle contractile properties are affected by water temperature and time after the immersion; therefore, these factors should be taken into account when water-immersion is used as a recovery strategy.},
    language = {en},
    number = {11},
    urldate = {2020-06-08},
    journal = {Sensors},
    author = {Mur Gimeno, Esther and Campa, Francesco and Badicu, Georgian and Castizo-Olier, Jorge and Palomera-Fanegas, Elisabet and Sebio-Garcia, Raquel},
    month = jan,
    year = {2020},
    keywords = {electrodiagnosis, hydrotherapy, muscle contraction, tensiomyography},
    pages = {3193}
    }
  • [DOI] F. Naclerio, E. Larumbe-Zabala, K. Cooper, and M. Seijo, “Effects of a Multi-ingredient Beverage on Recovery of Contractile Properties, Performance, and Muscle Soreness After Hard Resistance Training Sessions:,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, p. 1, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{naclerio_effects_2020,
    title = {Effects of a {Multi}-ingredient {Beverage} on {Recovery} of {Contractile} {Properties}, {Performance}, and {Muscle} {Soreness} {After} {Hard} {Resistance} {Training} {Sessions}:},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Effects of a {Multi}-ingredient {Beverage} on {Recovery} of {Contractile} {Properties}, {Performance}, and {Muscle} {Soreness} {After} {Hard} {Resistance} {Training} {Sessions}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003397},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000003397},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Naclerio, Fernando and Larumbe-Zabala, Eneko and Cooper, Kelly and Seijo, Marco},
    month = feb,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {1}
    }
  • [DOI] B. De-la-Cruz-Torres, C. Carrasco-Iglesias, F. Minaya-Muñoz, and C. Romero-Morales, “Crossover effects of ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation on contralateral hamstring flexibility,” Acupuncture in medicine, p. 96452842092028, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{de-la-cruz-torres_crossover_2020,
    title = {Crossover effects of ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation on contralateral hamstring flexibility},
    issn = {0964-5284, 1759-9873},
    url = {http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0964528420920283},
    doi = {10.1177/0964528420920283},
    abstract = {Background
    Crossover effects refer to the responses of a non-exercised contralateral limb. There is evidence of this effect, as it relates to muscle fatigue, strength, and stretch, but not as it relates to neuromodulation.
    Objectives
    To compare the crossover effects of percutaneous neuromodulation (PNM) on hip range of motion (ROM), observed in a straight leg raise (SLR) test, in asymptomatic participants with bilateral reduced hamstring flexibility, versus the neurodynamic sciatic sliding technique, hamstring stretching and mechanical stimulation of the sciatic nerve using a needle (without electrical stimulation). To evaluate the tensiomyographic changes between the two lower limbs after these interventions.
    Methods
    80 participants with bilateral reduced hamstring flexibility were randomized into four groups: Stretching, Neurodynamic, PNM, and Needle groups. All interventions were performed on the right limb. Each participant’s leg was subjected to SLR testing and tensiomyography before and after the interventions.
    Results
    Each group improved their SLR values in the non-intervention limb compared to baseline values, but the PNM and Needle groups obtained higher values for the SLR test in the non-intervention limb compared with the Neurodynamic and Stretching groups. There were statistically significant differences for mean SLR measures between limbs pre- and post-intervention for all groups except the PNM group, suggesting crossover effects for PNM but not the other techniques studied. There were no differences in tensiomyographic assessments between groups or between sides, at baseline or upon completion of the study.
    Conclusion
    PNM produced benefits in the SLR test in the non-intervention limb and only 1.5 min was enough to obtain this effect. In addition, no technique interfered with muscle activation.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {Acupuncture in Medicine},
    author = {De-la-Cruz-Torres, Blanca and Carrasco-Iglesias, Carlos and Minaya-Muñoz, Francisco and Romero-Morales, Carlos},
    month = may,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {096452842092028}
    }
  • [DOI] F. Piqueras-Sanchiz, S. Martín-Rodríguez, F. Pareja-Blanco, L. Baraja-Vegas, J. Blázquez-Fernández, I. J. Bautista, and Ó. García-García, “Mechanomyographic Measures of Muscle Contractile Properties are Influenced by Electrode Size and Stimulation Pulse Duration,” Scientific reports, vol. 10, iss. 1, p. 1–9, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{piqueras-sanchiz_mechanomyographic_2020,
    title = {Mechanomyographic {Measures} of {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties} are {Influenced} by {Electrode} {Size} and {Stimulation} {Pulse} {Duration}},
    volume = {10},
    copyright = {2020 The Author(s)},
    issn = {2045-2322},
    url = {https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-65111-z},
    doi = {10.1038/s41598-020-65111-z},
    abstract = {The aim was to determine the effects of changing pulse duration and electrode size on muscle contractile properties. Thirty-six healthy young male participated in the study (age 24.8 ± 5.8 years; height 178.2 ± 0.6 cm; body mass 71.8 ± 7.3 kg; self-reported weekly moderate intensity activity 3.5 ± 1.2 h·week−1). Tensiomyography was used to assess rectus femoris (RF) and vastus medialis (VM) muscles neuromuscular properties of the dominant leg according to the electrode size (3.2–5 cm) and the stimulus length (0.2, 0.5, and 1 ms). Maximal radial displacement (Dm); Contraction time (Tc); Delay time (Td); Sustained time (Ts) and Half relaxation time (Tr) were measured. Relative and absolute reliability was quantified. To analyze the effects of the electrode and the stimulus length, a repeated-measures analysis of variance was used. Dm and Tc parameters showed for both muscles an excellent relative (0.95–0.99) and absolute reliability (1.6–4.2\%). However, Ts and Tr showed low values of absolute reliability (4.4–40.9\%). The duration of the stimulus length applied to the RF and VM and electrode size significantly influences muscle’s contractile properties (p {\textless} 0.05; η2p = 0.09–0.60). The Dm increases substantially as the duration of the stimulus increases and with the use of the larger electrode in both muscles. However, Tc and Td are less affected by both conditions and not entirely clear. Practically, our study suggests that a stimulus pulse duration of 1 ms together with a 5 × 5 cm electrode is necessary to reach a reliable and reproducible assessment of both RF and VM muscles contractile properties.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {Scientific Reports},
    author = {Piqueras-Sanchiz, Francisco and Martín-Rodríguez, Saúl and Pareja-Blanco, Fernando and Baraja-Vegas, Luis and Blázquez-Fernández, Jorge and Bautista, Iker J. and García-García, Óscar},
    month = may,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {1--9}
    }
  • [DOI] M. Vogrin, F. Novak, T. Licen, N. Greiner, S. Mikl, and M. Kalc, “Acute Effects of Tissue Flossing on Ankle Range of Motion and Tensiomyography Parameters,” Journal of sport rehabilitation, p. 1–7, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{vogrin_acute_2020,
    title = {Acute {Effects} of {Tissue} {Flossing} on {Ankle} {Range} of {Motion} and {Tensiomyography} {Parameters}},
    issn = {1056-6716, 1543-3072},
    url = {https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jsr/aop/article-10.1123-jsr.2019-0160/article-10.1123-jsr.2019-0160.xml},
    doi = {10.1123/jsr.2019-0160},
    abstract = {Context
    :
    Recently, a few papers have suggested that tissue flossing (TF) acutely improves range of motion (ROM) and neuromuscular performance. However, the effects of TF on muscle contractile properties are yet to be defined.
    Objective
    :
    To investigate the acute effects of TF on ankle ROM and associated muscle gastrocnemius medialis displacement and contraction time assessed with tensiomyography.
    Design
    :
    Crossover design in a single session.
    Setting
    :
    University laboratory.
    Participants
    :
    Thirty recreationally trained volunteers (age 23.00 [4.51] y).
    Intervention
    :
    Active ankle plantar flexion and dorsiflexion were performed for the duration of 2 minutes (3 sets, 2-min rest between sets), while a randomly selected ankle was wrapped using TF elastic band (BAND) and the other ankle served as a control condition (CON).
    Main Outcome Measures
    :
    Participants performed an active ankle plantar flexion and dorsiflexion ROM test and muscle gastrocnemius medialis tensiomyography displacement and contraction time measurement pre, 5, 15, 30, and 45 minutes after the floss band application.
    Results
    :
    There were no statistically significant differences between BAND and CON conditions (active ankle plantar flexion ROM:
    P
     = .09; active ankle dorsiflexion ROM:
    P
     = .85); however, all ROM measurements were associated with
    medium
    or
    large
    effect sizes in favor of BAND compared with CON. No significant changes were observed in the tensiomyography parameters.
    Conclusions
    :
    The results of this study suggest that TF applied to the ankle is a valid method to increase ROM and at the same time maintaining muscular stiffness.},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {Journal of Sport Rehabilitation},
    author = {Vogrin, Matjaž and Novak, Fiona and Licen, Teja and Greiner, Nina and Mikl, Samo and Kalc, Miloš},
    year = {2020},
    pages = {1--7}
    }
  • [DOI] E. Rey, F. Corredoira, P. B. Costa, A. Pérez-Ferreirós, and M. Fernández-Villarino, “Acute effects of training load on contractile properties during a competitive microcycle in elite soccer players,” Biology of sport, vol. 37, iss. 2, p. 157–163, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rey_acute_2020,
    title = {Acute effects of training load on contractile properties during a competitive microcycle in elite soccer players},
    volume = {37},
    issn = {0860-021X},
    url = {https://www.termedia.pl/doi/10.5114/biolsport.2020.93041},
    doi = {10.5114/biolsport.2020.93041},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {Biology of Sport},
    author = {Rey, Ezequiel and Corredoira, Francisco and Costa, Pablo B. and Pérez-Ferreirós, Alexandra and Fernández-Villarino, María},
    year = {2020},
    pages = {157--163}
    }
  • [DOI] D. Stropnik, M. Sajovic, A. Kacin, S. Pavlič-Založnik, and M. Drobnič, “Early clinical and neuromuscular properties in patients with normal or sub-normal subjective knee function after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction,” Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{stropnik_early_2020,
    title = {Early clinical and neuromuscular properties in patients with normal or sub-normal subjective knee function after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction},
    issn = {1434-3916},
    doi = {10.1007/s00402-020-03436-0},
    abstract = {PURPOSE: To determine clinical and neuromuscular properties in patients with normal or sub-normal subjective knee function after finalisation of 6 months' post-operative rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
    METHODS: Sixty patients after primary anatomical single-bundle hamstring ACLR were prospectively enrolled. Demographics, subjective, clinical and functional status of the injured knee were recorded at baseline, 6 and 12 months post-operatively. Return to pre-injury activities time (months) was monitored. Tensiomyography and isokinetic dynamometry of thigh muscles were performed at 6 months, when standard ACLR rehabilitation is finalized. Based on their IKDC Subjective Knee Evaluation scores at 6 months, they were assigned into "Normal" or "Sub-normal" group. All the above measured parameters were then compared between the two groups.
    RESULTS: At 6 months' timeline, 21 patients (35\%) perceived their knee function as "Normal", while 39 (65\%) were "Sub-normal". There were no differences in clinical status between both groups, but patients in Normal group achieved higher IKDC, Lysholm, Tegner scores as well as higher single-leg hop test. They were taller, had lower body mass index and more of them achieved their preinjury level of activity at 12 months (67\% vs. 33\%). Tensiomyography revealed higher biceps femoris as well as semitendinosus and semimembranosus radial displacement values on the operated leg in Normal group. Isokinetic dynamometry showed significantly higher normalised peak torque and average power of knee extensor muscles.
    CONCLUSIONS: Patients who perceive their knee function as normal at 6 months following ACLR presented with better neuromuscular properties of the thigh muscles. Decreased hamstring stiffness seems to be the key to higher return-to-preinjury activity. Postoperative rehabilitation should be more focused on reducing hamstring stiffness in addition to improving knee extensor muscle strength. Level of evidence II (prospective cohort study).},
    language = {eng},
    journal = {Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery},
    author = {Stropnik, Domen and Sajovic, Matjaž and Kacin, Alan and Pavlič-Založnik, Simona and Drobnič, Matej},
    month = apr,
    year = {2020},
    pmid = {32270278},
    keywords = {ACL reconstruction, Hamstring, IKDC, PRO, Return to preinjury activity, TMG}
    }
  • [DOI] F. Piqueras-Sanchiz, L. M. Martínez-Aranda, F. Pareja-Blanco, D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, and Ó. García-García, “Evolution of contractile properties of the lower limb muscles throughout a season in elite futsal players,” The journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{piqueras-sanchiz_evolution_2020,
    title = {Evolution of contractile properties of the lower limb muscles throughout a season in elite futsal players},
    issn = {1827-1928},
    doi = {10.23736/S0022-4707.20.10345-1},
    abstract = {BACKGROUND: Futsal is a team sport involving intermittent technical actions of high intensity, and high physical (strength) and muscular demands. In this regard, the Tensiomyography (TMG) is a useful and non-invasive tool for the monitoring and assessment of the muscle's contractile capacity. This study aimed to analyze the changes in the contractile properties produced during the season, as well as to determine the potential cumulative effect of a resistance training (RT) program in futsal players.
    METHODS: Fourteen elite futsal players (2 goalkeepers, 4 defenders, 4 wingers and 3 pivots) were assessed by TMG at 11th, 18th, and 28th week of the season. The maximal radial displacement of the muscle belly (Dm); contraction time (Tc); delay time (Td) and radial displacement velocity (90\%) Dm (VrD90) were assessed. After the second measurement, a RT program was included in the regular training sessions and focused on the lower body musculature. It was performed during 9 weeks (1-weekly). Finally, a third measurement was performed between 28th-29th weeks. Repeated measures analysis of variance was used to detect in-season changes. Two factors were included: Time (changes detected after resistance training program) was used as the within-subject factor and the specific position was used as the between-subject factor.
    RESULTS: An increment in Tc for several muscles: biceps femoris (BF;p=0.02), semitendinosus (ST;p=0.04), adductor longus (AL;p=0.008) and gastrocnemius medialis (GM;p=0.009) was observed throughout the season. Similarly, significant increments in Dm for GM (p=0.02) and AL (p=0.05), as well as increments in Td for BF (p=0.002) were found. Moreover, no significant changes in VrD90 between time points 2-3 (analysis of RT effect) were observed. Additionally, the player ́s positions reported no significant changes for any of the variables analyzed.
    CONCLUSIONS: An increase respect to baseline levels was observed for Tc, Td and Dm during the season. However, the adaptations to contractile properties were muscle specific. In addition, an in-season 9-week RT program (1-weekly), had no significant effects (time points 2-3) on the contractile properties of futsal players. In addition, there were no differences when comparing different positions.},
    language = {eng},
    journal = {The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness},
    author = {Piqueras-Sanchiz, Francisco and Martínez-Aranda, Luis M. and Pareja-Blanco, Fernando and Rodríguez-Ruiz, David and García-García, Óscar},
    month = apr,
    year = {2020},
    pmid = {32253898}
    }
  • A. H. Paravlic, R. Pišot, and B. Šimunič, “Muscle-specific changes of lower extremities in the early period after total knee arthroplasty: Insight from tensiomyography,” Journal of musculoskeletaland neuronal interactions, vol. 2020, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{paravlic_muscle-specific_2020,
    title = {Muscle-specific changes of lower extremities in the early period after total knee arthroplasty: {Insight} from tensiomyography},
    volume = {2020},
    url = {http://www.ismni.org/jmni/accepted/JMNI_19M-12-141.pdf},
    journal = {Journal of Musculoskeletaland Neuronal Interactions},
    author = {Paravlic, Armin H and Pišot, Rado and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    year = {2020}
    }
  • [DOI] A. Muñoz-López, M. De Hoyo, F. J. Nuñez, and B. Sañudo, “Using Tensiomyography to Assess Changes in Knee Muscle Contraction Properties After Concentric and Eccentric Fatiguing Muscle Actions:,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, p. 1, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{munoz-lopez_using_2020,
    title = {Using {Tensiomyography} to {Assess} {Changes} in {Knee} {Muscle} {Contraction} {Properties} {After} {Concentric} and {Eccentric} {Fatiguing} {Muscle} {Actions}:},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Using {Tensiomyography} to {Assess} {Changes} in {Knee} {Muscle} {Contraction} {Properties} {After} {Concentric} and {Eccentric} {Fatiguing} {Muscle} {Actions}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003562},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000003562},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Muñoz-López, Alejandro and De Hoyo, Moisés and Nuñez, Francisco J. and Sañudo, Borja},
    month = mar,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {1}
    }
  • [DOI] R. Martín-San Agustín, F. Medina-Mirapeix, J. Casaña-Granell, J. A. García-Vidal, C. Lillo-Navarro, and J. C. Benítez-Martínez, “Tensiomyographical responsiveness to peripheral fatigue in quadriceps femoris,” Peerj, vol. 8, p. e8674, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{martin-san_agustin_tensiomyographical_2020,
    title = {Tensiomyographical responsiveness to peripheral fatigue in quadriceps femoris},
    volume = {8},
    issn = {2167-8359},
    url = {https://peerj.com/articles/8674},
    doi = {10.7717/peerj.8674},
    abstract = {Background
    Fatigue influences athletic performance and can also increase the risk of injury in sports, and most of the methods to evaluate it require an additional voluntary effort. Tensiomyography (TMG), which uses electrical stimulation and a displacement sensor to evaluate muscle contraction properties of one or more muscle bellies, has emerged as a technique that can assess the presence of peripheral and central fatigue without requiring additional voluntary efforts. However, the evaluation of the TMG’s ability to detect fatigue is limited, both at the level of muscle bellies and statistical methods. Thus, the aim of the present study was twofold: (i) to examine and compare the tensiomyographical responsiveness to quadriceps femoris (QF) fatigue by multiple statistical methods and (ii) to analyze sex differences in the variation produced by fatigue in TMG parameters.
    Methods
    Thirty-nine recreational athletes participated (19 males/20 females; aged 22 ± 2 years). TMG parameters of QF bellies and maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) were measured before and after a fatigue protocol. TMG parameters used were maximum radial deformation (Dm), contraction time between 10–90\% of the Dm (Tc), contraction velocity between 10–90\% (Vc) and of the first 10\% (V10) of the Dm. Internal responsiveness of TMG to fatigue was analyzed by paired t-test and standardized response mean (SRM). External responsiveness was examined by correlations, regression models, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.
    Results
    All TMG parameters, except for Tc of rectus femoris and vastus medialis, showed large internal responsiveness. In adjusted regression models by sex, only Dm and V10 of rectus femoris were statistically associated (
    p
     {\textless} 0.05) with b coefficients of 0.40 and 0.43, respectively. r2 explained the 22\% of the total variance. In addition, these parameters could discriminate between QF with and without fatigue.
    Conclusion
    Since the QF is the main strength contributor during multiple physical activities, clinicians and trainers will be able to discriminate the presence of fatigue and the magnitude of changes in the QF strength by TMG evaluation.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {PeerJ},
    author = {Martín-San Agustín, Rodrigo and Medina-Mirapeix, Francesc and Casaña-Granell, José and García-Vidal, José A. and Lillo-Navarro, Carmen and Benítez-Martínez, Josep C.},
    month = feb,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {e8674}
    }
  • [DOI] F. Pareja-Blanco, J. Alcazar, J. Sánchez-Valdepeñas, P. J. Cornejo-Daza, F. Piqueras-Sanchiz, R. Mora-Vela, M. Sánchez-Moreno, B. Bachero-Mena, M. Ortega-Becerra, and L. M. Alegre, “Velocity Loss as a Critical Variable Determining the Adaptations to Strength Training,” Medicine & science in sports & exercise, vol. Publish Ahead of Print, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pareja-blanco_velocity_2020,
    title = {Velocity {Loss} as a {Critical} {Variable} {Determining} the {Adaptations} to {Strength} {Training}},
    volume = {Publish Ahead of Print},
    issn = {0195-9131},
    url = {https://journals.lww.com/10.1249/MSS.0000000000002295},
    doi = {10.1249/MSS.0000000000002295},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {Medicine \& Science in Sports \& Exercise},
    author = {Pareja-Blanco, Fernando and Alcazar, Julián and Sánchez-Valdepeñas, Juan and Cornejo-Daza, Pedro J. and Piqueras-Sanchiz, Francisco and Mora-Vela, Raúl and Sánchez-Moreno, Miguel and Bachero-Mena, Beatriz and Ortega-Becerra, Manuel and Alegre, Luis M.},
    month = feb,
    year = {2020}
    }
  • [DOI] P. Francis, I. Thornley, A. Jones, and M. I. Johnson, “Pain and Function in the Runner a Ten (din) uous Link,” Medicina, vol. 56, iss. 1, p. 21, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{francis_pain_2020,
    title = {Pain and {Function} in the {Runner} a {Ten} (din) uous {Link}},
    volume = {56},
    issn = {1010-660X},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/56/1/21},
    doi = {10.3390/medicina56010021},
    abstract = {A male runner (30 years old; 10-km time: 33 min, 46 s) had been running with suspected insertional Achilles tendinopathy (AT) for {\textasciitilde}2 years when the pain reached a threshold that prevented running. Diagnostic ultrasound (US), prior to a high-volume stripping injection, confirmed right-sided medial insertional AT. The athlete failed to respond to injection therapy and ceased running for a period of 5 weeks. At the beginning of this period, the runner completed the Victoria institute of sports assessment–Achilles questionnaire (VISA-A), the foot and ankle disability index (FADI), and FADI sport prior to undergoing an assessment of bi-lateral gastrocnemius medialis (GM) muscle architecture (muscle thickness (MT) and pennation angle (PA); US), muscle contractile properties (maximal muscle displacement (Dm) and contraction time (Tc); Tensiomyography (TMG)) and calf endurance (40 raises/min). VISA-A and FADI scores were 59\%/100\% and 102/136 respectively. Compared to the left leg, the right GM had a lower MT (1.60 cm vs. 1.74 cm), a similar PA (22.0° vs. 21.0°), a lower Dm (1.2 mm vs. 2.0 mm) and Tc (16.5 ms vs. 17.7 ms). Calf endurance was higher in the right leg compared to the left (48 vs. 43 raises). The athlete began a metronome-guided (15 BPM), 12-week progressive eccentric training protocol using a weighted vest (1.5 kg increments per week), while receiving six sessions of shockwave therapy concurrently (within 5 weeks). On returning to running, the athlete kept daily pain (Numeric Rating Scale; NRS) and running scores (miles*rate of perceived exertion (RPE)). Foot and ankle function improved according to scores recorded on the VISA-A (59\% vs. 97\%) and FADI (102 vs. 127/136). Improvements in MT (1.60 cm vs. 1.76 cm) and PA (22.0° vs. 24.8°) were recorded via US. Improvements in Dm (1.15 mm vs. 1.69 mm) and Tc (16.5 ms vs. 15.4 ms) were recorded via TMG. Calf endurance was lower in both legs and the asymmetry between legs remained (L: 31, R: 34). Pain intensity (mean weekly NRS scores) decreased between week 1 and week 12 (6.6 vs. 2.9), while running scores increased (20 vs. 38) during the same period. The program was maintained up to week 16 at which point mean weekly NRS was 2.2 and running score was 47.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {Medicina},
    author = {Francis, Peter and Thornley, Isobel and Jones, Ashley and I. Johnson, Mark},
    month = jan,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {21}
    }
  • [DOI] O. García-García, A. Cuba-Dorado, A. Riveiro-Bozada, J. Carballo-López, T. Álvarez-Yates, and J. López-Chicharro, “A Maximal Incremental Test in Cyclists Causes Greater Peripheral Fatigue in Biceps Femoris,” Research quarterly for exercise and sport, p. 1–9, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia-garcia_maximal_2020,
    title = {A {Maximal} {Incremental} {Test} in {Cyclists} {Causes} {Greater} {Peripheral} {Fatigue} in {Biceps} {Femoris}},
    issn = {0270-1367, 2168-3824},
    url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02701367.2019.1680789},
    doi = {10.1080/02701367.2019.1680789},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport},
    author = {García-García, Oscar and Cuba-Dorado, Alba and Riveiro-Bozada, Alicia and Carballo-López, Javier and Álvarez-Yates, Tania and López-Chicharro, José},
    month = jan,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {1--9}
    }
  • [DOI] L. A. Pereira, R. Ramirez-Campillo, S. Martín-Rodríguez, R. Kobal, C. C. C. Abad, A. F. S. Arruda, A. Guerriero, and I. Loturco, “Is Tensiomyography-Derived Velocity of Contraction a Sensitive Marker to Detect Acute Performance Changes in Elite Team-Sport Athletes?,” International journal of sports physiology and performance, vol. 15, iss. 1, p. 31–37, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pereira_is_2020,
    title = {Is {Tensiomyography}-{Derived} {Velocity} of {Contraction} a {Sensitive} {Marker} to {Detect} {Acute} {Performance} {Changes} in {Elite} {Team}-{Sport} {Athletes}?},
    volume = {15},
    issn = {1555-0265, 1555-0273},
    url = {https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/15/1/article-p31.xml},
    doi = {10.1123/ijspp.2018-0959},
    abstract = {Purpose
    :
    To examine the variations in the velocity of contraction (
    V
    c
    ) assessed using tensiomyography, vertical jumping ability, and sprinting speed induced by 4 different exercise protocols (ie, strength, sprint, plyometric, and technical training sessions) in 14 male national-team rugby players (age 21.8 [2.6] y, weight 83.6 [8.5] kg, and height 177.4 [6.7] cm).
    Methods
    :
    Physical tests were conducted immediately before and after 4 distinct workouts in the following order: tensiomyography in the rectus femoris and biceps femoris muscles, squat and countermovement jumps, and 30-m sprint velocity. To analyze the differences in the assessed variables before and after each training session, the differences based on magnitudes were calculated.
    Results
    :
    After strength and plyometric workouts, the players presented possible to almost certain impairments in sprint and jump performance and in the
    V
    c
    of the rectus femoris (effect sizes 0.26–0.64). After the sprint-training session, possible to very likely decreases were observed in the squat jump, 30-m sprint, and
    V
    c
    of the biceps femoris (effect sizes 0.21–0.44). By contrast, after the technical training, athletes demonstrated a possible increase in the squat jump and
    V
    c
    in both muscles examined (effect sizes 0.13–0.20).
    Conclusions
    :
    The main finding of this research is that, for the vast majority of results, the direction of changes observed in
    V
    c
    were the same as those observed in performance assessments. This suggests that
    V
    c
    might be used as a sensitive marker of acute variations in speed and power performance of elite team-sport athletes.},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance},
    author = {Pereira, Lucas A. and Ramirez-Campillo, Rodrigo and Martín-Rodríguez, Saul and Kobal, Ronaldo and Abad, César C.C. and Arruda, Ademir F.S. and Guerriero, Aristide and Loturco, Irineu},
    month = jan,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {31--37}
    }
  • [DOI] J. J. Tufano, D. Omcirk, J. Malecek, A. Pisz, M. Halaj, and B. R. Scott, “Traditional sets versus rest-redistribution: a laboratory-controlled study of a specific cluster set configuration at fast and slow velocities,” Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism, vol. 45, iss. 4, p. 421–430, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{tufano_traditional_2020,
    title = {Traditional sets versus rest-redistribution: a laboratory-controlled study of a specific cluster set configuration at fast and slow velocities},
    volume = {45},
    issn = {1715-5312, 1715-5320},
    shorttitle = {Traditional sets versus rest-redistribution},
    url = {http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/10.1139/apnm-2019-0584},
    doi = {10.1139/apnm-2019-0584},
    abstract = {This study investigated redistributing long inter-set rest intervals into shorter but more frequent intervals at 2 different concentric velocities. Resistance-trained men performed 4 randomised isokinetic unilateral knee extension protocols, 2 at 60°·s
    −1
    and 2 at 360°·s
    −1
    . At each speed, subjects performed 40 repetitions with 285 s of rest using traditional sets (TS; 4 sets of 10 with 95 s of inter-set rest) and rest-redistribution (RR; 20 sets of 2 with 15 s inter-set rest). Before and at 2, 5, and 10 min after exercise, tensiomyography (TMG) and oxygenation (near-infrared spectroscopy; NIRS) were measured. NIRS was also measured during exercise, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was recorded after every 10 repetitions. At both speeds, RR displayed greater peak torque, total work, and power output during latter repetitions, but there were no differences between TS or RR when averaging all 40 repetitions. The RPE was less during RR at both speeds (p {\textless} 0.05). RR increased select muscle oxygen saturation and blood flow at both speeds. There were no effects of protocol on TMG, but effect sizes favoured a quicker recovery after RR. RR was likely beneficial in maintaining performance compared with the latter parts of TS sets and limiting perceived and peripheral fatigue.
    Novelty Although effective at slow velocities, rest-redistribution was likely more effective during high-velocity movements in this study. Rest-redistribution maintained the ability to produce force throughout an entire range of motion. Rest-redistribution reduced RPE during both high-velocity and high-force movements.},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism},
    author = {Tufano, James J. and Omcirk, Dan and Malecek, Jan and Pisz, Anna and Halaj, Matej and Scott, Brendan R.},
    month = apr,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {421--430}
    }
  • [DOI] E. Cè, S. Longo, E. Limonta, G. Coratella, S. Rampichini, and F. Esposito, “Peripheral fatigue: new mechanistic insights from recent technologies,” European journal of applied physiology, vol. 120, iss. 1, p. 17–39, 2020.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{ce_peripheral_2020,
    title = {Peripheral fatigue: new mechanistic insights from recent technologies},
    volume = {120},
    issn = {1439-6327},
    shorttitle = {Peripheral fatigue},
    url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-019-04264-w},
    doi = {10.1007/s00421-019-04264-w},
    abstract = {Peripheral fatigue results from multiple electrochemical and mechanical events in the cell body and the muscle–tendon complex. Combined force and surface electromyographic signal analysis is among the most widely used approaches to describe the behaviour of a fatigued muscle. Advances in technologies and methodological procedures (e.g. laser diffraction, 31P magnetic resonance spectroscopy, shear-wave elastography, tensiomyography, myotonometry, mechanomyography, and high-density surface electromyography) have expanded our knowledge of muscle behaviour before, during, and after a fatiguing task. This review gives an update on recent developments in technologies for investigating the effects of peripheral fatigue linked to skeletal muscle contraction and on mechanistic insights into the electrochemical and mechanical aspects of fatigue. The salient points from the literature analysis are: (1) the electrochemical and mechanical events in the cell (alterations in cross-bridge formation and function and in depolarization of the tubular membrane) precede the events taking place at the muscle–tendon complex (decrease in muscle–tendon unit stiffness); (2) the changes in the fatigued muscle are not homogenous along its length and width but rather reflect a functional compartmentalisation that counteracts the decline in performance; (3) fatigue induces changes in load sharing among adjacent/synergistic muscles. A focus of future studies is to observe how these regional differences occur within single muscle fibres. To do this, a combination of different approaches may yield new insights into the mechanisms underlying muscle fatigue and how the muscle counteracts fatigue.},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
    author = {Cè, Emiliano and Longo, Stefano and Limonta, Eloisa and Coratella, Giuseppe and Rampichini, Susanna and Esposito, Fabio},
    month = jan,
    year = {2020},
    pages = {17--39}
    }

2019

  • A. Pérez-Bellmunt, L. Llurda, and M. Simon, “Neuromuscular Response What is it and How to Measure it?,” Physical medicine & rehabilitation journal, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{perez-bellmunt_neuromuscular_2019,
    title = {Neuromuscular {Response} {What} is it and {How} to {Measure} it?},
    url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334785169_Neuromuscular_response_What_is_it_and_how_to_measure_it},
    journal = {Physical Medicine \& Rehabilitation Journal},
    author = {Pérez-Bellmunt, Albert and Llurda, Luis and Simon, Mathias},
    month = jul,
    year = {2019},
    }
  • [DOI] J. Harmsen, A. Franz, C. Mayer, C. Zilkens, B. A. Buhren, H. Schrumpf, R. Krauspe, and M. Behringer, “Tensiomyography parameters and serum biomarkers after eccentric exercise of the elbow flexors,” European journal of applied physiology, vol. 119, iss. 2, p. 455–464, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{harmsen_tensiomyography_2019,
    title = {Tensiomyography parameters and serum biomarkers after eccentric exercise of the elbow flexors},
    volume = {119},
    issn = {1439-6319, 1439-6327},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00421-018-4043-4},
    doi = {10.1007/s00421-018-4043-4},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
    author = {Harmsen, Jan-Frieder and Franz, Alexander and Mayer, Constantin and Zilkens, Christoph and Buhren, Bettina Alexandra and Schrumpf, Holger and Krauspe, Rüdiger and Behringer, Michael},
    month = feb,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {455--464}
    }
  • [DOI] D. Rojas-Valverde, J. A. Ugalde Ramírez, B. Sánchez-Ureña, and R. Gutiérrez-Vargas, “Influence of Altitude and Environmental Temperature on Muscle Functional and Mechanical Activation After 30′ Time Trial Run,” Mhsalud: revista en ciencias del movimiento humano y salud, vol. 17, iss. 1, p. 1–15, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rojas-valverde_influence_2019,
    title = {Influence of {Altitude} and {Environmental} {Temperature} on {Muscle} {Functional} and {Mechanical} {Activation} {After} 30' {Time} {Trial} {Run}},
    volume = {17},
    issn = {1659-097X},
    url = {https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/mhsalud/article/view/11591},
    doi = {10.15359/mhs.17-1.2},
    abstract = {The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of altitude and environmental temperature on muscle mechanical and functional activation after 30' Time Trial run (30' TT). Twenty physical active males (Age= 20.4 ±3.21 years, VO2max= 47.2 ±5.2 ml/kg/min) performed a 30' TT in three different conditions of altitude and temperature: Control Condition [CC] (1137 m.a.s.l. at 26 ±1.5°C), Heat-Low Condition [HLC] (3 m.a.s.l. at 30.5 ±0.6°C), and Cool-High Condition [CHC] (2369 m.a.s.l. at 14.2 ±0.6°C). Tensiomyography (TMG), Countermovement Jump (CMJ), and Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) were measured pre and post running. During the 30' TT, distance, speed, heart rate (HR), rate of perceived exertion (RPE), and thermal index (WBGT) were measured. Results show a significant decrease in body weight and a significant increase in DOMS and jump height in CMJ after running in each condition. TMG responses increased maximum radial muscle displacement (Dm) and decreased muscle contraction time (Tc) both rectus and biceps femoris muscles after running. During the 30' TT, the results did not show a significant difference in RPE, HR, distance, and speed among conditions. In conclusion, altitude and temperature seem not to significantly affect the mechanical and functional responses 30' TT, despite the tendency of HLC to decrease both activation and performance.},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {MHSalud: Revista en Ciencias del Movimiento Humano y Salud},
    author = {Rojas-Valverde, Daniel and Ugalde Ramírez, Jose Alexis and Sánchez-Ureña, Braulio and Gutiérrez-Vargas, Randall},
    month = dec,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {1--15}
    }
  • [DOI] Y. Mikami, K. Ushio, A. Matsumoto, K. Kouda, H. Kimura, and N. Adachi, “Quantitative assessment of Muscle stiffness using Tensiomyography before and after Injection of Botulinum toxin Type A in Patients after Stroke,” Physical medicine and rehabilitation research, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{mikami_quantitative_2019,
    title = {Quantitative assessment of {Muscle} stiffness using {Tensiomyography} before and after {Injection} of {Botulinum} toxin {Type} {A} in {Patients} after {Stroke}},
    issn = {2398-3353},
    url = {https://oatext.com/pdf/PMRR-4-208.pdf},
    doi = {10.15761/PMRR.1000208},
    journal = {Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research},
    author = {Mikami, Y and Ushio, K and Matsumoto, A and Kouda, Ken and Kimura, H and Adachi, N},
    year = {2019}
    }
  • [DOI] M. T. Wilson, A. M. F. Ryan, S. R. Vallance, A. Dias-Dougan, J. H. Dugdale, A. M. Hunter, L. D. Hamilton, and L. J. Macgregor, “Tensiomyography Derived Parameters Reflect Skeletal Muscle Architectural Adaptations Following 6-Weeks of Lower Body Resistance Training,” Frontiers in physiology, vol. 10, p. 1493, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{wilson_tensiomyography_2019,
    title = {Tensiomyography {Derived} {Parameters} {Reflect} {Skeletal} {Muscle} {Architectural} {Adaptations} {Following} 6-{Weeks} of {Lower} {Body} {Resistance} {Training}},
    volume = {10},
    issn = {1664-042X},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2019.01493/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fphys.2019.01493},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {Frontiers in Physiology},
    author = {Wilson, Matthew T. and Ryan, Andrew M. F. and Vallance, Scott R. and Dias-Dougan, Alastair and Dugdale, James H. and Hunter, Angus M. and Hamilton, D. Lee and Macgregor, Lewis J.},
    month = dec,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {1493}
    }
  • [DOI] L. Toskić, M. Dopsaj, V. Stanković, and M. Marković, “Concurrent and predictive validity of isokinetic dynamometry and tensiomyography in differently trained women and men,” Isokinetics and exercise science, vol. 27, iss. 1, p. 31–39, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{toskic_concurrent_2019,
    title = {Concurrent and predictive validity of isokinetic dynamometry and tensiomyography in differently trained women and men},
    volume = {27},
    issn = {09593020, 18785913},
    url = {https://www.medra.org/servlet/aliasResolver?alias=iospress&doi=10.3233/IES-185152},
    doi = {10.3233/IES-185152},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Isokinetics and Exercise Science},
    author = {Toskić, Lazar and Dopsaj, Milivoj and Stanković, Veroljub and Marković, Milan},
    month = mar,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {31--39}
    }
  • [DOI] J. Harmsen, A. Franz, C. Mayer, C. Zilkens, B. A. Buhren, H. Schrumpf, R. Krauspe, and M. Behringer, “Tensiomyography parameters and serum biomarkers after eccentric exercise of the elbow flexors,” European journal of applied physiology, vol. 119, iss. 2, p. 455–464, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{harmsen_tensiomyography_2019,
    title = {Tensiomyography parameters and serum biomarkers after eccentric exercise of the elbow flexors},
    volume = {119},
    issn = {1439-6319, 1439-6327},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00421-018-4043-4},
    doi = {10.1007/s00421-018-4043-4},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
    author = {Harmsen, Jan-Frieder and Franz, Alexander and Mayer, Constantin and Zilkens, Christoph and Buhren, Bettina Alexandra and Schrumpf, Holger and Krauspe, Rüdiger and Behringer, Michael},
    month = feb,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {455--464}
    }
  • [DOI] S. Pregelj and B. Šimunič, “EFFECTS OF 8-WEEK ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION ON THE MUSCLE CONTRACTILE PROPERTIES IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS,” Annales kinesiologiae, vol. 9, iss. 2, p. 105–120, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pregelj_effects_2019,
    title = {{EFFECTS} {OF} 8-{WEEK} {ELECTRICAL} {MUSCLE} {STIMULATION} {ON} {THE} {MUSCLE} {CONTRACTILE} {PROPERTIES} {IN} {ADOLESCENT} {GIRLS}},
    volume = {9},
    issn = {2335-4240, 2232-2620},
    url = {http://194.249.2.56/index.php/AK/article/view/172},
    doi = {10.35469/ak.2018.172},
    abstract = {The study aimed to determine the effect of 8-week unilateral electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training of leg muscles: vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and biceps femoris with the same number of muscle contractions in comparison to controls. Contractile properties were monitored by measuring the maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) and the rate of force development in first 50 ms (RFD50) of knee extensors and flexors and tensiomyography of stimulated muscles. In addition, we also investigated the retained effect after 8 weeks without EMS training. Nineteen healthy young female athletes aged 15 to 18 years (average 16.4 ± .9 years) were randomly divided in a control group (CG; N=8) and experimental group (EG; N=11). CG performed maximal unilateral voluntary contractions while the EG performed also EMS training of the same leg by stimulating both vasti muscles and biceps femoris. There were no changes in CG after 8-weeks of maximal unilateral voluntary training; however, EG improved MVC in knee extensors (12.6\%; P =.085) and RFD50 (142.1\%; P =.049) where RFD50 retained increased also 8 weeks after EMS training (73\%; P =.090). Tensiomyography revealed decreased amplitude (13.2\%; P=.011) only in EG, representing higher muscle tone after 8-weeks of EMS in comparison to CG. Our findings indicate that EMS training has a positive effect on muscle contractile properties in young female athletes even after comparing to matched controls by the number of contractions.},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Annales Kinesiologiae},
    author = {Pregelj, Sara and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    month = jan,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {105--120}
    }
  • D. Zubac, A. Paravlić, K. Koren, U. Felicita, and B. Šimunič, “Plyometric exercise improves jumping performance and skeletal muscle contractile properties in seniors,” Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions, vol. 19, iss. 1, p. 38–49, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{zubac_plyometric_2019,
    title = {Plyometric exercise improves jumping performance and skeletal muscle contractile properties in seniors},
    volume = {19},
    issn = {1108-7161},
    abstract = {OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the effects of an 8-week plyometric training (PT) session on countermovement jump (CMJ) height, take-off velocity, and Tensiomyography (TMG) derived contractile parameters in seniors.
    METHODS: Twenty-three senior adults (age 66.7±5.2 years) were randomly divided into two groups: PLYO (n=11) and CTRL (n=12). Tensiomyography was measured in vastus lateralis (VL), biceps femoris (BF), tibialis anterior (TA), gastrocnemius medialis (GM), and lateralis (GL). Additionally, the electromechanical efficiency (EME) index was calculated in GM as a ratio between amplitudes of peak-to-peak M-wave and TMG (Dm) responses. Biochemical markers of muscle damage and inflammation were evaluated to provide indirect indices of exercise protocol safety.
    RESULTS: The main effect of time (for take-off velocity p=.023; ɳ2= .236) and group x time interactions (for CMJ, Tc (BF, GM), Dm (BF) and EME p{\textless}.05; ɳ2= .136 - .236) were observed. Post hoc analysis showed a significant increase in CMJ height and take-off velocity, namely by 14.2\% (p=.001) and 8.2\% (p=.01) in PLYO, respectively. Contraction time (Tc) decreased in BF -5.7\% (p=.001) and GM -9.6\% (p=.001). Dm decreased only in BF -20.8\% (p=.001), while the EME index of the GM improved by 22.9\% (p=.002). There were no differences between groups or assessment time points for C-reactive protein (p=.122).
    CONCLUSION: The present study clearly supports the application of supervised PT exercise in seniors, since explosive power, muscle contractility, and EME of the lower limbs were markedly improved after training.},
    language = {eng},
    number = {1},
    journal = {Journal of Musculoskeletal \& Neuronal Interactions},
    author = {Zubac, Damir and Paravlić, Armin and Koren, Katja and Felicita, Urzi and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    year = {2019},
    pmid = {30839302},
    pmcid = {PMC6454255},
    pages = {38--49}
    }
  • [DOI] C. Latella, C. V. Ruas, R. N. O. Mesquita, K. Nosaka, and J. L. Taylor, “Test-retest reliability of elbow flexor contraction characteristics with tensiomyography for different elbow joint angles,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 45, p. 26–32, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{latella_test-retest_2019,
    title = {Test-retest reliability of elbow flexor contraction characteristics with tensiomyography for different elbow joint angles},
    volume = {45},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641118304437},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2019.02.002},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Latella, Christopher and Ruas, Cassio V. and Mesquita, Ricardo N.O. and Nosaka, Kazunori and Taylor, Janet L.},
    month = apr,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {26--32}
    }
  • [DOI] F. Piqueras-Sanchiz, S. Martín-Rodríguez, L. M. Martínez-Aranda, T. R. Lopes, J. Raya-González, Ó. García-García, and F. Y. Nakamura, “Effects of moderate vs. high iso-inertial loads on power, velocity, work and hamstring contractile function after flywheel resistance exercise,” Plos one, vol. 14, iss. 2, p. e0211700, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{piqueras-sanchiz_effects_2019,
    title = {Effects of moderate vs. high iso-inertial loads on power, velocity, work and hamstring contractile function after flywheel resistance exercise},
    volume = {14},
    issn = {1932-6203},
    url = {https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0211700},
    doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0211700},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {PLOS ONE},
    author = {Piqueras-Sanchiz, Francisco and Martín-Rodríguez, Saúl and Martínez-Aranda, Luis Manuel and Lopes, Thiago Ribeiro and Raya-González, Javier and García-García, Óscar and Nakamura, Fábio Yuzo},
    editor = {Sacchetti, Massimo},
    month = feb,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {e0211700}
    }
  • [DOI] J. Sánchez-Sánchez, J. García-Unanue, E. Hernando, J. López-Fernández, E. Colino, M. León-Jiménez, and L. Gallardo, “Repeated Sprint Ability and Muscular Responses According to the Age Category in Elite Youth Soccer Players,” Frontiers in physiology, vol. 10, p. 175, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{sanchez-sanchez_repeated_2019,
    title = {Repeated {Sprint} {Ability} and {Muscular} {Responses} {According} to the {Age} {Category} in {Elite} {Youth} {Soccer} {Players}},
    volume = {10},
    issn = {1664-042X},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2019.00175/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fphys.2019.00175},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Frontiers in Physiology},
    author = {Sánchez-Sánchez, Javier and García-Unanue, Jorge and Hernando, Enrique and López-Fernández, Jorge and Colino, Enrique and León-Jiménez, Manuel and Gallardo, Leonor},
    month = mar,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {175}
    }
  • [DOI] O. García-García, A. Cuba-Dorado, T. Álvarez-Yates, J. Carballo-López, and M. Iglesias-Caamaño, “Clinical utility of tensiomyography for muscle function analysis in athletes,” Open access journal of sports medicine, vol. 10, p. 49–69, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia-garcia_clinical_2019,
    title = {Clinical utility of tensiomyography for muscle function analysis in athletes},
    volume = {10},
    issn = {1179-1543},
    doi = {10.2147/OAJSM.S161485},
    abstract = {An exhaustive review has been made to filter the studies that have analyzed muscle function though tensiomyography (TMG) with elite or well-trained athletes. The results of this review indicate that the several protocols used in athletes to find the displacement-time curve with greater maximum radial muscle displacement showed a good-excellent reliability. TMG has been used to characterize athletes' muscles contractile properties from specific sports disciplines, although there are very few sports that have been deeply analyzed. TMG seems to be useful to determine changes in muscles contractile properties after stimuli of competition, training or recovery. These changes have been strongly related with the fatigue produced after an effort. In addition, TMG parameters could be used to control training effects during a specific period or throughout the season being also a very useful tool to individualize athletes training loads. In this sense, it also seems to provide sports performance information in cyclic sports by relating some TMG parameters with performance indicators. On the other hand, the TMG-BCM algorithm has been used as a lateral and functional symmetry measure and as a monitoring tool for injury prevention and recovery. However, it seems to be no clear criterion that determines asymmetry degree, nor established contractile properties values as a reference to prevent or recover sports injuries. Despite the utility shown in these fields, there are still very few sports analyzed and it is really necessary to continue advancing in the knowledge of the contractile properties behavior, such as the effects of athletes' training, competitions and injuries and even in the parameters interpretation obtained with the TMG.},
    language = {eng},
    journal = {Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine},
    author = {García-García, Oscar and Cuba-Dorado, Alba and Álvarez-Yates, Tania and Carballo-López, Javier and Iglesias-Caamaño, Mario},
    year = {2019},
    pmid = {31114403},
    pmcid = {PMC6489635},
    keywords = {TMG, contractile properties, elite athletes, muscle assessment, muscle response, neuromuscular parameters},
    pages = {49--69}
    }
  • [DOI] R. Martín-San Agustín, F. Medina-Mirapeix, Y. Alakhdar, and J. C. Benítez-Martínez, “Sex Differences in the Velocity of Muscle Contraction of the Hamstring and Quadriceps Among Recreationally Active Young Adults:,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 33, iss. 5, p. 1252–1257, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{martin-san_agustin_sex_2019,
    title = {Sex {Differences} in the {Velocity} of {Muscle} {Contraction} of the {Hamstring} and {Quadriceps} {Among} {Recreationally} {Active} {Young} {Adults}:},
    volume = {33},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Sex {Differences} in the {Velocity} of {Muscle} {Contraction} of the {Hamstring} and {Quadriceps} {Among} {Recreationally} {Active} {Young} {Adults}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00124278-201905000-00012},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000003122},
    language = {en},
    number = {5},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Martín-San Agustín, Rodrigo and Medina-Mirapeix, Francesc and Alakhdar, Yasser and Benítez-Martínez, Josep C.},
    month = may,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {1252--1257}
    }
  • [DOI] H. V. Wilson, A. Jones, M. I. Johnson, and P. Francis, “The effect of inter-electrode distance on radial muscle displacement and contraction time of the biceps femoris, gastrocnemius medialis and biceps brachii, using tensiomyography in healthy participants,” Physiological measurement, vol. 40, iss. 7, p. 75007, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{wilson_effect_2019,
    title = {The effect of inter-electrode distance on radial muscle displacement and contraction time of the biceps femoris, gastrocnemius medialis and biceps brachii, using tensiomyography in healthy participants},
    volume = {40},
    issn = {1361-6579},
    url = {https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6579/ab1cef},
    doi = {10.1088/1361-6579/ab1cef},
    number = {7},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Physiological Measurement},
    author = {Wilson, Hannah V and Jones, Ashley and Johnson, Mark I and Francis, Peter},
    month = jul,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {075007}
    }
  • [DOI] C. Lohr, T. Schmidt, I. Medina-Porqueres, K. -M. Braumann, R. Reer, and J. Porthun, “Diagnostic accuracy, validity, and reliability of Tensiomyography to assess muscle function and exercise-induced fatigue in healthy participants. A systematic review with meta-analysis,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 47, p. 65–87, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{lohr_diagnostic_2019,
    title = {Diagnostic accuracy, validity, and reliability of {Tensiomyography} to assess muscle function and exercise-induced fatigue in healthy participants. {A} systematic review with meta-analysis},
    volume = {47},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641118304176},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2019.05.005},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Lohr, C. and Schmidt, T. and Medina-Porqueres, I. and Braumann, K.-M. and Reer, R. and Porthun, J.},
    month = aug,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {65--87}
    }
  • [DOI] B. Šimunič, “Two-dimensional spatial error distribution of key tensiomyographic parameters,” Journal of biomechanics, vol. 92, p. 92–97, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{simunic_two-dimensional_2019,
    title = {Two-dimensional spatial error distribution of key tensiomyographic parameters},
    volume = {92},
    issn = {00219290},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0021929019303793},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.05.035},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Biomechanics},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan},
    month = jul,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {92--97}
    }
  • [DOI] E. Rey, A. Padrón-Cabo, P. B. Costa, and R. Barcala-Furelos, “Effects of Foam Rolling as a Recovery Tool in Professional Soccer Players:,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 33, iss. 8, p. 2194–2201, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rey_effects_2019,
    title = {Effects of {Foam} {Rolling} as a {Recovery} {Tool} in {Professional} {Soccer} {Players}:},
    volume = {33},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Effects of {Foam} {Rolling} as a {Recovery} {Tool} in {Professional} {Soccer} {Players}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00124278-201908000-00018},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000002277},
    language = {en},
    number = {8},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Rey, Ezequiel and Padrón-Cabo, Alexis and Costa, Pablo B. and Barcala-Furelos, Roberto},
    month = aug,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {2194--2201}
    }
  • [DOI] M. Beato, M. Madruga-Parera, F. Piqueras-Sanchiz, V. Moreno-Pérez, and D. Romero-Rodriguez, “Acute Effect of Eccentric Overload Exercises on Change of Direction Performance and Lower-Limb Muscle Contractile Function:,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, p. 1, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{beato_acute_2019,
    title = {Acute {Effect} of {Eccentric} {Overload} {Exercises} on {Change} of {Direction} {Performance} and {Lower}-{Limb} {Muscle} {Contractile} {Function}:},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Acute {Effect} of {Eccentric} {Overload} {Exercises} on {Change} of {Direction} {Performance} and {Lower}-{Limb} {Muscle} {Contractile} {Function}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003359},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000003359},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Beato, Marco and Madruga-Parera, Marc and Piqueras-Sanchiz, Francisco and Moreno-Pérez, Victor and Romero-Rodriguez, Daniel},
    month = sep,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {1}
    }
  • [DOI] J. Chai and S. Bae, “Evaluation of Calf Muscular Function During the Recovery Phase After the Repair of an Achilles Tendon Rupture,” Frontiers in surgery, vol. 6, p. 57, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{chai_evaluation_2019,
    title = {Evaluation of {Calf} {Muscular} {Function} {During} the {Recovery} {Phase} {After} the {Repair} of an {Achilles} {Tendon} {Rupture}},
    volume = {6},
    issn = {2296-875X},
    url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fsurg.2019.00057/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fsurg.2019.00057},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Frontiers in Surgery},
    author = {Chai, Jung-Hoon and Bae, Sang-Won},
    month = sep,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {57}
    }
  • [DOI] S. Shin, M. Milosevic, C. Chung, and Y. Lee, “Contractile properties of superficial skeletal muscle affect postural control in healthy young adults: A test of the rambling and trembling hypothesis,” Plos one, vol. 14, iss. 10, p. e0223850, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{shin_contractile_2019,
    title = {Contractile properties of superficial skeletal muscle affect postural control in healthy young adults: {A} test of the rambling and trembling hypothesis},
    volume = {14},
    issn = {1932-6203},
    shorttitle = {Contractile properties of superficial skeletal muscle affect postural control in healthy young adults},
    url = {https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223850},
    doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0223850},
    language = {en},
    number = {10},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {PLOS ONE},
    author = {Shin, Sunghoon and Milosevic, Matija and Chung, Chul-min and Lee, Yungon},
    editor = {Di Giminiani, Riccardo},
    month = oct,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {e0223850}
    }
  • [DOI] M. Fabok, B. Leontijević, L. Tomić, and M. Dopsaj, “NEUROMUSCULAR CHARACTERISTIC OF BICEPS FEMORIS MUSCLE IN THE TOP SERBIAN SOCCER PLAYERS MEASURED BY TENSIOMYOGRAPHY METHOD: QUANTITATIVE MODEL,” Facta universitatis, series: physical education and sport, p. 167–179, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{fabok_neuromuscular_2019,
    title = {{NEUROMUSCULAR} {CHARACTERISTIC} {OF} {BICEPS} {FEMORIS} {MUSCLE} {IN} {THE} {TOP} {SERBIAN} {SOCCER} {PLAYERS} {MEASURED} {BY} {TENSIOMYOGRAPHY} {METHOD}: {QUANTITATIVE} {MODEL}},
    volume = {0},
    copyright = {Copyright (c) 2019 Facta Universitatis, Series: Physical Education and Sport},
    issn = {2406-0496},
    shorttitle = {{NEUROMUSCULAR} {CHARACTERISTIC} {OF} {BICEPS} {FEMORIS} {MUSCLE} {IN} {THE} {TOP} {SERBIAN} {SOCCER} {PLAYERS} {MEASURED} {BY} {TENSIOMYOGRAPHY} {METHOD}},
    url = {http://casopisi.junis.ni.ac.rs/index.php/FUPhysEdSport/article/view/5320},
    doi = {10.22190/FUPES190530018F},
    abstract = {The main aim of this study was to define the quantitative neuromuscular characteristics of Biceps Femoris muscle (BF) as the knee joint flexor, i.e. the major synergist of caudal body in all specific movement tasks of a football player, measured by tensiomyography (TMG) method . The secondary aim of the study was to compare all TMG-BF characteristics in relation to bilateral dimorphism, as well as to compare dominant and non-dominant legs. The research was conducted on a sample which included 54 professional players of age 23.0 ± 4.4 years; body height: 182.6 ± 15.1 cm; body mass: 81.2 ± 15.1 kg; BMI: 23.3 ± 1.2 kg/cm2. TMG variables were measured on the muscles during a transition training phase (mid-season and end of the season). The results have shown that the average Tc - 32.19 ± 7.64 and 33.21 ± 8.88 ms, Td - 25.56 ± 3.58 and 25.44 ± 3.20 ms, and Dm - 7.39 ± 1.87 and 7.52 ± 2.50 mm, for dominant and non-dominant leg, respectively. The results have indicated that there was no statistically significant difference between the examined TMG variables of dominant and non-dominant leg (Wilks' lambda Value = 0.979, F=0.300, p=0.952, Part. Ƞ2 = 0.021). It may be stated that there are no differences in the manifestation of neuromuscular characteristics in healthy elite football players regardless of their dominant leg. A high level of preparedness in football in addition to a completely healthy status of the body and locomotor system result in a complete neuromuscular contractile symmetry BF of both legs.},
    language = {en},
    number = {0},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Facta Universitatis, Series: Physical Education and Sport},
    author = {Fabok, Miloslav and Leontijević, Bojan and Tomić, Lazar and Dopsaj, Milivoj},
    month = nov,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {167--179}
    }
  • [DOI] B. Šimunič, K. Koren, J. Rittweger, S. Lazzer, C. Reggiani, E. Rejc, R. Pišot, M. Narici, and H. Degens, “Tensiomyography detects early hallmarks of bed-rest-induced atrophy before changes in muscle architecture,” Journal of applied physiology, vol. 126, iss. 4, p. 815–822, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{simunic_tensiomyography_2019,
    title = {Tensiomyography detects early hallmarks of bed-rest-induced atrophy before changes in muscle architecture},
    volume = {126},
    issn = {8750-7587, 1522-1601},
    url = {https://www.physiology.org/doi/10.1152/japplphysiol.00880.2018},
    doi = {10.1152/japplphysiol.00880.2018},
    abstract = {In young and older people, skeletal muscle mass is reduced after as little as 7 days of disuse. The declines in muscle mass after such short periods are of high clinical relevance, particularly in older people who show a higher atrophy rate and a slower or even a complete lack of muscle mass recovery after disuse. Ten men (24.3 yr; SD 2.6) underwent 35 days of 6° head-down tilt bed rest, followed by 30 days of recovery. During bed rest, a neutral energy balance was maintained, with three weekly passive physiotherapy sessions to minimize muscle soreness and joint stiffness. All measurements were performed in a hospital at days 1–10, 16, 28, and 35 of bed rest (BR1–BR10, BR16, BR28, and BR35, respectively) and days 1, 3, and 30 after reambulation (R + 1, R + 3, and R + 30, respectively). Vastus medialis obliquus (VMO), vastus medialis longus (VML), and biceps femoris (BF) thickness (d) and pennation angle (Θ) were assessed by ultrasonography, whereas twitch muscle belly displacement (Dm) and contraction time (Tc) were assessed with tensiomyography (TMG). After bed rest, d and Θ decreased by 13–17\% in all muscles ( P {\textless} 0.001) and had recovered at R + 30. Dm was increased by 42.3–84.4\% ( P {\textless} 0.001) at BR35 and preceded the decrease in d by 7, 5, and 3 days in VMO, VML, and BF, respectively. Tc increased only in BF (32.1\%; P {\textless} 0.001) and was not recovered at R + 30. TMG can detect early bed-rest-induced changes in muscle with higher sensitivity before overt architectural changes, and atrophy can be detected.
    NEW \& NOTEWORTHY Detection of early atrophic processes and irreversible adaptation to disuse are of high clinical relevance. With the use of tensiomyography (TMG), we detected early atrophic processes before overt architectural changes, and atrophy can be detected using imaging technique. Furthermore, TMG detected irreversible changes of biceps femoris contraction time.},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Applied Physiology},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Koren, Katja and Rittweger, Jörn and Lazzer, Stefano and Reggiani, Carlo and Rejc, Enrico and Pišot, Rado and Narici, Marco and Degens, Hans},
    month = apr,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {815--822}
    }
  • [DOI] I. Loturco, R. Kobal, K. Kitamura, V. Fernandes, N. Moura, F. Siqueira, C. C. Cal Abad, and L. A. Pereira, “Predictive Factors of Elite Sprint Performance: Influences of Muscle Mechanical Properties and Functional Parameters,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 33, iss. 4, p. 974–986, 2019.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{loturco_predictive_2019,
    title = {Predictive {Factors} of {Elite} {Sprint} {Performance}: {Influences} of {Muscle} {Mechanical} {Properties} and {Functional} {Parameters}},
    volume = {33},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Predictive {Factors} of {Elite} {Sprint} {Performance}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00124278-201904000-00009},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000002196},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Loturco, Irineu and Kobal, Ronaldo and Kitamura, Katia and Fernandes, Victor and Moura, Neilton and Siqueira, Felipe and Cal Abad, César C. and Pereira, Lucas A.},
    month = apr,
    year = {2019},
    pages = {974--986}
    }

2018

  • [DOI] E. Eo, J. Yoon, and B. Hwang, “Analysis of Contractile Properties in Lower Extremity Muscles of Collegiate Male Soccer Players Using Tensiomyography,” The korean journal of physical education, vol. 57, iss. 2, p. 599–609, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{eo_analysis_2018,
    title = {Analysis of {Contractile} {Properties} in {Lower} {Extremity} {Muscles} of {Collegiate} {Male} {Soccer} {Players} {Using} {Tensiomyography}},
    volume = {57},
    issn = {1738-964X, 2508-7029},
    url = {http://kiss.kstudy.com/thesis/thesis-view.asp?key=3701011},
    doi = {10.23949/kjpe.2018.03.57.2.42},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-04},
    journal = {The Korean Journal of Physical Education},
    author = {Eo, Eun-Shil and Yoon, Jin-Hwan and Hwang, Boo-Geun},
    month = mar,
    year = {2018},
    pages = {599--609}
    }
  • [DOI] J. Sánchez-Sánchez, D. Bishop, J. García-Unanue, E. Ubago-Guisado, E. Hernando, J. López-Fernández, E. Colino, and L. Gallardo, “Effect of a Repeated Sprint Ability test on the muscle contractile properties in elite futsal players,” Scientific reports, vol. 8, iss. 1, p. 17284, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{sanchez-sanchez_effect_2018,
    title = {Effect of a {Repeated} {Sprint} {Ability} test on the muscle contractile properties in elite futsal players},
    volume = {8},
    issn = {2045-2322},
    url = {http://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-35345-z},
    doi = {10.1038/s41598-018-35345-z},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Scientific Reports},
    author = {Sánchez-Sánchez, Javier and Bishop, David and García-Unanue, Jorge and Ubago-Guisado, Esther and Hernando, Enrique and López-Fernández, Jorge and Colino, Enrique and Gallardo, Leonor},
    month = dec,
    year = {2018},
    pages = {17284}
    }
  • [DOI] P. L. Valenzuela, Z. Montalvo, G. Sánchez-Martínez, E. Torrontegi, J. De La Calle-Herrero, R. Domínguez-castells, N. A. Maffiuletti, and P. De La Villa, “Relationship between skeletal muscle contractile properties and power production capacity in female Olympic rugby players,” European journal of sport science, vol. 18, iss. 5, p. 677–684, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{valenzuela_relationship_2018,
    title = {Relationship between skeletal muscle contractile properties and power production capacity in female {Olympic} rugby players},
    volume = {18},
    issn = {1746-1391, 1536-7290},
    url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17461391.2018.1438521},
    doi = {10.1080/17461391.2018.1438521},
    language = {en},
    number = {5},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {European Journal of Sport Science},
    author = {Valenzuela, Pedro L. and Montalvo, Zigor and Sánchez-Martínez, G. and Torrontegi, Elaia and De La Calle-Herrero, J. and Domínguez-castells, R. and Maffiuletti, Nicola A. and De La Villa, Pedro},
    month = may,
    year = {2018},
    pages = {677--684}
    }
  • M. Vernetta-Santana, N. Rojas, I. Montosa, and J. Lopes-Bedoya, “APPLICATION OF TENSIOMYOGRAPHY TO ASSESS THE MUSCLE RESPONSE IN THE LOWER LIMBS OF ACROBATIC GYMNASTS,” European journal of human movement, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{vernetta-santana_application_2018,
    title = {{APPLICATION} {OF} {TENSIOMYOGRAPHY} {TO} {ASSESS} {THE} {MUSCLE} {RESPONSE} {IN} {THE} {LOWER} {LIMBS} {OF} {ACROBATIC} {GYMNASTS}},
    journal = {European Journal of Human Movement},
    author = {Vernetta-Santana, Mercedes and Rojas, Nicolas and Montosa, Isabel and Lopes-Bedoya, Jesus},
    year = {2018}
    }
  • [DOI] C. Lohr, K. Braumann, R. Reer, J. Schroeder, and T. Schmidt, “Reliability of tensiomyography and myotonometry in detecting mechanical and contractile characteristics of the lumbar erector spinae in healthy volunteers,” European journal of applied physiology, vol. 118, iss. 7, p. 1349–1359, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{lohr_reliability_2018,
    title = {Reliability of tensiomyography and myotonometry in detecting mechanical and contractile characteristics of the lumbar erector spinae in healthy volunteers},
    volume = {118},
    issn = {1439-6319, 1439-6327},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00421-018-3867-2},
    doi = {10.1007/s00421-018-3867-2},
    language = {en},
    number = {7},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
    author = {Lohr, Christine and Braumann, Klaus-Michael and Reer, Ruediger and Schroeder, Jan and Schmidt, Tobias},
    month = jul,
    year = {2018},
    pages = {1349--1359}
    }
  • [DOI] L. J. Macgregor, M. M. Fairweather, R. M. Bennett, and A. M. Hunter, “The Effect of Foam Rolling for Three Consecutive Days on Muscular Efficiency and Range of Motion,” Sports medicine – open, vol. 4, iss. 1, p. 26, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{macgregor_effect_2018,
    title = {The {Effect} of {Foam} {Rolling} for {Three} {Consecutive} {Days} on {Muscular} {Efficiency} and {Range} of {Motion}},
    volume = {4},
    issn = {2199-1170, 2198-9761},
    url = {https://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40798-018-0141-4},
    doi = {10.1186/s40798-018-0141-4},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Sports Medicine - Open},
    author = {Macgregor, Lewis J. and Fairweather, Malcolm M. and Bennett, Ryan M. and Hunter, Angus M.},
    month = dec,
    year = {2018},
    pages = {26}
    }
  • [DOI] M. Iglesias-Caamaño, J. Carballo-López, T. Álvarez-Yates, A. Cuba-Dorado, and O. García-García, “Intrasession Reliability of the Tests to Determine Lateral Asymmetry and Performance in Volleyball Players,” Symmetry, vol. 10, iss. 9, p. 416, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{iglesias-caamano_intrasession_2018,
    title = {Intrasession {Reliability} of the {Tests} to {Determine} {Lateral} {Asymmetry} and {Performance} in {Volleyball} {Players}},
    volume = {10},
    copyright = {http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/},
    url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/10/9/416},
    doi = {10.3390/sym10090416},
    abstract = {The development of lateral asymmetries in athletes could have an influence on performance or injuries. The aim of this study was to determine the within-day reliability of the symmetry tests and the performance tests, and explore the relationship between them. Eighteen male volleyball players (18.1 \± 2.1 years) participated in this study. Seven lateral symmetry assessments were used, namely: lateral symmetry through tensiomyography (LS), active knee extension (AKE), Y-balance test (YBT), muscular electrical activity in attack jump (MEA-AJ), single-leg squat jump (SLSJ), triple hop test for distance (THTD), and bilateral maximum repetition in leg press (1RMSL); and three volleyball performance tests, namely: the T-test, counter-movement jump (CMJ), and attack jump (AJ). Three in-day measurements were taken from each volleyball player after the recovery was completed. The reliability was calculated through the intraclass correlation coefficient and the coefficient of variation, and the relationship was calculated through Pearson\’s bivariate correlation coefficient (p \< 0.05). The results indicate that AKE, YBT, and LS are the symmetry tests with increased reproducibility. THTD correlates positively with the AKE test and 1RMSL test, and a greater symmetry in the YBT correlates with a greater performance in the CMJ and AJ performance tests. In conclusion, AKE, LS, and YBT are the best tests to determine, with reliability, the asymmetries in volleyball players, and a greater symmetry in the YBT seems to influence the height of bilateral vertical jump.},
    language = {en},
    number = {9},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Symmetry},
    author = {Iglesias-Caamaño, Mario and Carballo-López, Javier and Álvarez-Yates, Tania and Cuba-Dorado, Alba and García-García, Oscar},
    month = sep,
    year = {2018},
    keywords = {asymmetries, lower extremities, reproducibility, strength imbalance, team sports, unilateral prevalence, validity},
    pages = {416}
    }
  • [DOI] C. Abelairas-Gómez, E. Rey, V. González-Salvado, M. Mecías-Calvo, E. Rodríguez-Ruiz, and A. Rodríguez-Núñez, “Acute muscle fatigue and CPR quality assisted by visual feedback devices: A randomized-crossover simulation trial,” Plos one, vol. 13, iss. 9, p. e0203576, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{abelairas-gomez_acute_2018,
    title = {Acute muscle fatigue and {CPR} quality assisted by visual feedback devices: {A} randomized-crossover simulation trial},
    volume = {13},
    issn = {1932-6203},
    shorttitle = {Acute muscle fatigue and {CPR} quality assisted by visual feedback devices},
    url = {https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203576},
    doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0203576},
    language = {en},
    number = {9},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {PLOS ONE},
    author = {Abelairas-Gómez, Cristian and Rey, Ezequiel and González-Salvado, Violeta and Mecías-Calvo, Marcos and Rodríguez-Ruiz, Emilio and Rodríguez-Núñez, Antonio},
    editor = {Ito, Etsuro},
    month = sep,
    year = {2018},
    pages = {e0203576}
    }
  • [DOI] B. Šimunič, R. Pišot, J. Rittweger, and H. Degens, “Age-Related Slowing of Contractile Properties Differs Between Power, Endurance, and Nonathletes: A Tensiomyographic Assessment,” The journals of gerontology: series a, vol. 73, iss. 12, p. 1602–1608, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{simunic_age-related_2018,
    title = {Age-{Related} {Slowing} of {Contractile} {Properties} {Differs} {Between} {Power}, {Endurance}, and {Nonathletes}: {A} {Tensiomyographic} {Assessment}},
    volume = {73},
    issn = {1079-5006, 1758-535X},
    shorttitle = {Age-{Related} {Slowing} of {Contractile} {Properties} {Differs} {Between} {Power}, {Endurance}, and {Nonathletes}},
    url = {https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/73/12/1602/4969331},
    doi = {10.1093/gerona/gly069},
    language = {en},
    number = {12},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {The Journals of Gerontology: Series A},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Pišot, Rado and Rittweger, Jörn and Degens, Hans},
    month = nov,
    year = {2018},
    pages = {1602--1608}
    }
  • [DOI] H. V. Wilson, M. I. Johnson, and P. Francis, “Repeated stimulation, inter-stimulus interval and inter-electrode distance alters muscle contractile properties as measured by Tensiomyography,” Plos one, vol. 13, iss. 2, p. e0191965, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{wilson_repeated_2018,
    title = {Repeated stimulation, inter-stimulus interval and inter-electrode distance alters muscle contractile properties as measured by {Tensiomyography}},
    volume = {13},
    issn = {1932-6203},
    url = {https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191965},
    doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0191965},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {PLOS ONE},
    author = {Wilson, Hannah V. and Johnson, Mark I. and Francis, Peter},
    editor = {Srinivasan, Manoj},
    month = feb,
    year = {2018},
    pages = {e0191965}
    }
  • [DOI] I. Loturco, L. Pereira, R. Kobal, C. Abad, W. Komatsu, R. Cunha, G. Arliani, B. Ejnisman, A. C. de Pochini, F. Nakamura, and M. Cohen, “Functional Screening Tests: Interrelationships and Ability to Predict Vertical Jump Performance,” International journal of sports medicine, vol. 39, iss. 03, p. 189–197, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{loturco_functional_2018,
    title = {Functional {Screening} {Tests}: {Interrelationships} and {Ability} to {Predict} {Vertical} {Jump} {Performance}},
    volume = {39},
    issn = {0172-4622, 1439-3964},
    shorttitle = {Functional {Screening} {Tests}},
    url = {http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-122738},
    doi = {10.1055/s-0043-122738},
    abstract = {Abstract
    There are several methods used in sports science to identify asymmetries in athletes, given their purported relevance to injury prevention and performance optimization. We aimed to verify whether asymmetries provided by isokinetic assessments, jump tests, and tensiomyography (TMG) are associated with each other, and whether their respective functional indices are related to jumping ability. TMG parameters, unilateral and bilateral squat-jump (SJ) and countermovement-jump (CMJ) performances, and peak torque in knee-extension and flexion with angular velocities of 60o/s and 300o/s for twenty-four soccer players were retained for analyses. Asymmetry was detected by examining the percentage difference between dominant and non-dominant legs. The median-split technique was used to identify the best and worst performers in SJ and CMJ tests. Results revealed that the asymmetries detected in the three different methods were not interrelated. Curiously, better performances in SJ and CMJ tests were associated with higher asymmetry levels. Furthermore, only the knee-extension peak torque at both angular velocities was correlated moderately to largely (r=0.48-0.66) with jump performance. Despite their recognized ability to predict the risk of injury, the absence of interrelationships between TMG, isokinetic tests, and unilateral jumps precludes their single use as a unique functional screening diagnostic. Finally, and very importantly, lower-limb asymmetry is not necessarily related to impaired vertical jump performance in soccer players.},
    language = {en},
    number = {03},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {International Journal of Sports Medicine},
    author = {Loturco, Irineu and Pereira, Lucas and Kobal, Ronaldo and Abad, Cesar and Komatsu, William and Cunha, Ronaldo and Arliani, Gustavo and Ejnisman, Benno and Pochini, Alberto de Castro and Nakamura, Fábio and Cohen, Moises},
    month = feb,
    year = {2018},
    pages = {189--197}
    }
  • [DOI] R. Seijas, M. Marín, E. Rivera, E. Alentorn-Geli, D. Barastegui, P. Álvarez-Díaz, and R. Cugat, “Gluteus maximus contraction velocity assessed by tensiomyography improves following arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement,” Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy, vol. 26, iss. 3, p. 976–982, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{seijas_gluteus_2018,
    title = {Gluteus maximus contraction velocity assessed by tensiomyography improves following arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement},
    volume = {26},
    issn = {0942-2056, 1433-7347},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00167-017-4572-0},
    doi = {10.1007/s00167-017-4572-0},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy},
    author = {Seijas, Roberto and Marín, Miguel and Rivera, Eila and Alentorn-Geli, Eduard and Barastegui, David and Álvarez-Díaz, Pedro and Cugat, Ramón},
    month = mar,
    year = {2018},
    pages = {976--982}
    }
  • [DOI] N. Maeda, Y. Urabe, S. Tsutsumi, H. Fujishita, S. Numano, T. Takeuchi, K. Hirata, Y. Mikami, and H. Kimura, “Symmetry tensiomyographic neuromuscular response after chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction,” Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy, vol. 26, iss. 2, p. 411–417, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{maeda_symmetry_2018,
    title = {Symmetry tensiomyographic neuromuscular response after chronic anterior cruciate ligament ({ACL}) reconstruction},
    volume = {26},
    issn = {0942-2056, 1433-7347},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00167-017-4460-7},
    doi = {10.1007/s00167-017-4460-7},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy},
    author = {Maeda, Noriaki and Urabe, Yukio and Tsutsumi, Syogo and Fujishita, Hironori and Numano, Shuhei and Takeuchi, Takuya and Hirata, Kazuhiko and Mikami, Yukio and Kimura, Hiroaki},
    month = feb,
    year = {2018},
    pages = {411--417}
    }
  • [DOI] J. López-Fernández, J. García-Unanue, J. Sánchez-Sánchez, M. León, E. Hernando, and L. Gallardo, “Neuromuscular responses and physiological patterns during a soccer simulation protocol. Artificial turf versus natural grass,” The journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, vol. 58, iss. 11, 2018.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{lopez-fernandez_neuromuscular_2018,
    title = {Neuromuscular responses and physiological patterns during a soccer simulation protocol. {Artificial} turf versus natural grass},
    volume = {58},
    issn = {00224707, 18271928},
    url = {https://www.minervamedica.it/index2.php?show=R40Y2018N11A1602},
    doi = {10.23736/S0022-4707.17.07768-4},
    number = {11},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness},
    author = {López-Fernández, Jorge and García-Unanue, Jorge and Sánchez-Sánchez, Javier and León, Manuel and Hernando, Enrique and Gallardo, Leonor},
    month = nov,
    year = {2018}
    }

2017

  • [DOI] A. Paravlić, D. Zubac, and B. Šimunič, “Reliability of the twitch evoked skeletal muscle electromechanical efficiency: A ratio between tensiomyogram and M-wave amplitudes,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 37, p. 108–116, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{paravlic_reliability_2017,
    title = {Reliability of the twitch evoked skeletal muscle electromechanical efficiency: {A} ratio between tensiomyogram and {M}-wave amplitudes},
    volume = {37},
    issn = {10506411},
    shorttitle = {Reliability of the twitch evoked skeletal muscle electromechanical efficiency},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641117301463},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2017.10.002},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Paravlić, Armin and Zubac, Damir and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    month = dec,
    year = {2017},
    pages = {108--116}
    }
  • [DOI] B. Kim, J. Chai, C. Kim, C. Kim, and S. Bae, “Analysis of Lower Extremity Contraction According to Gender Using Tensiomyography,” The korean journal of sports medicine, vol. 35, iss. 3, p. 181, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{kim_analysis_2017,
    title = {Analysis of {Lower} {Extremity} {Contraction} {According} to {Gender} {Using} {Tensiomyography}},
    volume = {35},
    issn = {1226-3729, 2288-6028},
    url = {https://synapse.koreamed.org/DOIx.php?id=10.5763/kjsm.2017.35.3.181},
    doi = {10.5763/kjsm.2017.35.3.181},
    language = {ko},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine},
    author = {Kim, Bo-Kyeong and Chai, Jung-Hun and Kim, Chan and Kim, Chul-Hyun and Bae, Sang-Won},
    year = {2017},
    pages = {181}
    }
  • [DOI] S. Martín-Rodríguez, I. Loturco, A. M. Hunter, D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, and D. Munguia-Izquierdo, “Reliability and Measurement Error of Tensiomyography to Assess Mechanical Muscle Function: A Systematic Review,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 31, iss. 12, p. 3524–3536, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{martin-rodriguez_reliability_2017,
    title = {Reliability and {Measurement} {Error} of {Tensiomyography} to {Assess} {Mechanical} {Muscle} {Function}: {A} {Systematic} {Review}},
    volume = {31},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Reliability and {Measurement} {Error} of {Tensiomyography} to {Assess} {Mechanical} {Muscle} {Function}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00124278-201712000-00032},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000002250},
    language = {en},
    number = {12},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Martín-Rodríguez, Saúl and Loturco, Irineu and Hunter, Angus M. and Rodríguez-Ruiz, David and Munguia-Izquierdo, Diego},
    month = dec,
    year = {2017},
    pages = {3524--3536}
    }
  • [DOI] B. Simunic, H. Degens, J. Zavrsnik, K. Koren, T. Volmut, and R. Pisot, “Tensiomyographic Assessment of Muscle Contractile Properties in 9- to 14-Year Old Children,” International journal of sports medicine, vol. 38, iss. 09, p. 659–665, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{simunic_tensiomyographic_2017,
    title = {Tensiomyographic {Assessment} of {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties} in 9- to 14-{Year} {Old} {Children}},
    volume = {38},
    issn = {0172-4622, 1439-3964},
    url = {http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-110679},
    doi = {10.1055/s-0043-110679},
    abstract = {Abstract
    While there are numerous data on the skeletal muscle fiber type composition in adults, little is known about the changes in fiber type composition and contractile properties during maturational growth in children. Using noninvasive tensiomyography, we measured contraction time (Tc), an indirect estimate of the myosin heavy chain I (MHC-I) proportion, to assess the longitudinal changes of the biceps brachii (BB), biceps femois (BF), vastus lateralis (VL), and erector spinae (ES) muscles in 53 boys and 54 girls. The children were 9 years at the start of the study and returned for 5 follow-up measurements until the age of 14 years. The ES has the shortest and the BF has the longest Tc. The VL and ES of boys have shorter Tc than those of girls. When applying the relationship between proportion of MHC-I and Tc established in adults to children’s TMG data, we found a slow-to-fast transition in the VL between, at least, the ages of 6 to 10 years, when it stabilized to adult proportions. Regular participation in sports was associated with a faster BF, but not in the VL. Our data represents a first non-invasive indication of the developmental changes in muscle fiber type composition in children.},
    language = {en},
    number = {09},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {International Journal of Sports Medicine},
    author = {Simunic, Bostjan and Degens, Hans and Zavrsnik, Jernej and Koren, Katja and Volmut, Tadeja and Pisot, Rado},
    month = sep,
    year = {2017},
    pages = {659--665}
    }
  • [DOI] N. Z. Mohamad, N. A. Hamzaid, G. M. Davis, A. K. Abdul Wahab, and N. Hasnan, “Mechanomyography and Torque during FES-Evoked Muscle Contractions to Fatigue in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury,” Sensors (basel, switzerland), vol. 17, iss. 7, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{mohamad_mechanomyography_2017,
    title = {Mechanomyography and {Torque} during {FES}-{Evoked} {Muscle} {Contractions} to {Fatigue} in {Individuals} with {Spinal} {Cord} {Injury}},
    volume = {17},
    issn = {1424-8220},
    doi = {10.3390/s17071627},
    abstract = {A mechanomyography muscle contraction (MC) sensor, affixed to the skin surface, was used to quantify muscle tension during repetitive functional electrical stimulation (FES)-evoked isometric rectus femoris contractions to fatigue in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Nine persons with motor complete SCI were seated on a commercial muscle dynamometer that quantified peak torque and average torque outputs, while measurements from the MC sensor were simultaneously recorded. MC-sensor-predicted measures of dynamometer torques, including the signal peak (SP) and signal average (SA), were highly associated with isometric knee extension peak torque (SP: r = 0.91, p {\textless} 0.0001), and average torque (SA: r = 0.89, p {\textless} 0.0001), respectively. Bland-Altman (BA) analyses with Lin's concordance (ρC) revealed good association between MC-sensor-predicted peak muscle torques (SP; ρC = 0.91) and average muscle torques (SA; ρC = 0.89) with the equivalent dynamometer measures, over a range of FES current amplitudes. The relationship of dynamometer torques and predicted MC torques during repetitive FES-evoked muscle contraction to fatigue were moderately associated (SP: r = 0.80, p {\textless} 0.0001; SA: r = 0.77; p {\textless} 0.0001), with BA associations between the two devices fair-moderate (SP; ρC = 0.70: SA; ρC = 0.30). These findings demonstrated that a skin-surface muscle mechanomyography sensor was an accurate proxy for electrically-evoked muscle contraction torques when directly measured during isometric dynamometry in individuals with SCI. The novel application of the MC sensor during FES-evoked muscle contractions suggested its possible application for real-world tasks (e.g., prolonged sit-to-stand, stepping,) where muscle forces during fatiguing activities cannot be directly measured.},
    language = {eng},
    number = {7},
    journal = {Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)},
    author = {Mohamad, Nor Zainah and Hamzaid, Nur Azah and Davis, Glen M. and Abdul Wahab, Ahmad Khairi and Hasnan, Nazirah},
    month = jul,
    year = {2017},
    pmid = {28708068},
    pmcid = {PMC5539548},
    keywords = {Electric Stimulation, Humans, Isometric Contraction, MC sensor, Muscle Contraction, Muscle Fatigue, Muscle, Skeletal, Spinal Cord Injuries, Torque, functional electrical stimulation (FES), muscle fatigue, spinal cord injury (SCI)}
    }
  • [DOI] S. Martín-Rodríguez, E. Alentorn-Geli, J. Tous-Fajardo, K. Samuelsson, M. Marín, P. Álvarez-Díaz, and R. Cugat, “Is tensiomyography a useful assessment tool in sports medicine?,” Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy, vol. 25, iss. 12, p. 3980–3981, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{martin-rodriguez_is_2017,
    title = {Is tensiomyography a useful assessment tool in sports medicine?},
    volume = {25},
    issn = {0942-2056, 1433-7347},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00167-017-4600-0},
    doi = {10.1007/s00167-017-4600-0},
    language = {en},
    number = {12},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy},
    author = {Martín-Rodríguez, Saúl and Alentorn-Geli, Eduard and Tous-Fajardo, Julio and Samuelsson, Kristian and Marín, Miguel and Álvarez-Díaz, Pedro and Cugat, Ramón},
    month = dec,
    year = {2017},
    pages = {3980--3981}
    }
  • [DOI] E. Ubago-Guisado, S. Rodríguez-Cañamero, J. López-Fernández, E. Colino, J. Sánchez-Sánchez, and L. Gallardo, “Muscle contractile properties on different sport surfaces using tensiomyography,” , 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{ubago-guisado_muscle_2017,
    title = {Muscle contractile properties on different sport surfaces using tensiomyography},
    copyright = {Licencia Creative Commons Reconocimiento-NoComercial-SinObraDerivada 4.0},
    issn = {1988-5202},
    url = {http://rua.ua.es/dspace/handle/10045/66793},
    doi = {10.14198/jhse.2017.121.14},
    abstract = {Propose: the propose of this study was to discover the influence of sand and natural grass on muscle overuse in female rugby players after an induced fatigue test. Methods: the participants of this study were 15 female amateur rugby players (23.4 ± 4.42 years). RSA Test consisted of six-sprints of 40 m (20 + 20 m) and was performed in two different surfaces (natural grass and sand). Before and immediately after completing the RSA, the contractile capacity of the biceps femoris and the rectus femoris of both legs was evaluated through Tensiomyography (TMG). Results: players also did 2 CMJ jumps before and after the RSA to assess the muscle fatigue. CMJ jump high decreased (-2.89 cm; ES= 0.67; IC: to -4.59 to -1.18) after having performed the RSA Test on sand versus natural grass. Rectus femoris presented higher values of Tc (11.66 ms; ES= 1.00; IC: 4.03 to 9.29; p≤0.01) and Dm (1.20 mm; ES= 0.80; IC: 0.21 to 2.61; p{\textless}0.05) on sand than on natural grass after finishing the RSA while the biceps femoris do not display any differences regarding surfaces. Conclusion: therefore, muscular response on rectus femoris after repetitive-sprint-actions differ between different surfaces (sand and natural grass).},
    language = {eng},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    author = {Ubago-Guisado, Esther and Rodríguez-Cañamero, Sergio and López-Fernández, Jorge and Colino, Enrique and Sánchez-Sánchez, Javier and Gallardo, Leonor},
    year = {2017}
    }
  • [DOI] R. Ruiz David, “Comparative Study of the Acute Effects of Two Ways of Myofascia Release on Biceps Femoris and Semitendinosus Muscles After a Romanian Deadlift Exercise,” International physical medicine & rehabilitation journal, vol. 1, iss. 2, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{ruiz_david_comparative_2017,
    title = {Comparative {Study} of the {Acute} {Effects} of {Two} {Ways} of {Myofascia} {Release} on {Biceps} {Femoris} and {Semitendinosus} {Muscles} {After} a {Romanian} {Deadlift} {Exercise}},
    volume = {1},
    issn = {25749838},
    url = {https://medcraveonline.com/IPMRJ/comparative-study-of-the-acute-effects-of-two-ways-of-myofascia-release-on-biceps-femoris-and-semitendinosus-muscles-after-a-romanian-deadlift-exercise.html},
    doi = {10.15406/ipmrj.2017.01.00011},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {International Physical Medicine \& Rehabilitation Journal},
    author = {Ruiz David, Rodriguez},
    month = jun,
    year = {2017}
    }
  • [DOI] S. Krašna, S. Đorđević, M. Hribernik, and A. Trajkovski, “A Novel Approach to Measuring Muscle Mechanics in Vehicle Collision Conditions,” Sensors, vol. 17, iss. 6, p. 1389, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{krasna_novel_2017,
    title = {A {Novel} {Approach} to {Measuring} {Muscle} {Mechanics} in {Vehicle} {Collision} {Conditions}},
    volume = {17},
    issn = {1424-8220},
    url = {http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/17/6/1389},
    doi = {10.3390/s17061389},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Sensors},
    author = {Krašna, Simon and Đorđević, Srđan and Hribernik, Marija and Trajkovski, Ana},
    month = jun,
    year = {2017},
    pages = {1389}
    }
  • P. Pakosz, A. Jakubowska, and M. Gnoinski, “TMG AS A PREVENTION METHOD OF ATHLETES MUSCLES, LIGAMENTS AND JOINTS INJURIES,” Polish j sport med, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pakosz_tmg_2017,
    title = {{TMG} {AS} {A} {PREVENTION} {METHOD} {OF} {ATHLETES} {MUSCLES}, {LIGAMENTS} {AND} {JOINTS} {INJURIES}},
    journal = {Polish J Sport Med},
    author = {Pakosz, Pawel and Jakubowska, Anna and Gnoinski, Mariusz},
    year = {2017}
    }
  • [DOI] J. Završnik, R. Pišot, B. Šimunič, P. Kokol, and H. Blažun Vošner, “Biomechanical characteristics of skeletal muscles and associations between running speed and contraction time in 8- to 13-year-old children,” Journal of international medical research, vol. 45, iss. 1, p. 231–245, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{zavrsnik_biomechanical_2017,
    title = {Biomechanical characteristics of skeletal muscles and associations between running speed and contraction time in 8- to 13-year-old children},
    volume = {45},
    issn = {0300-0605, 1473-2300},
    url = {http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0300060516687212},
    doi = {10.1177/0300060516687212},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of International Medical Research},
    author = {Završnik, Jernej and Pišot, Rado and Šimunič, Boštjan and Kokol, Peter and Blažun Vošner, Helena},
    month = feb,
    year = {2017},
    pages = {231--245}
    }
  • [DOI] C. Calvo-Lobo, I. Diez-Vega, B. Martínez-Pascual, S. Fernández-Martínez, M. de la Cueva-Reguera, G. Garrosa-Martín, and D. Rodríguez-Sanz, “Tensiomyography, sonoelastography, and mechanosensitivity differences between active, latent, and control low back myofascial trigger points: A cross-sectional study,” Medicine, vol. 96, iss. 10, p. e6287, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{calvo-lobo_tensiomyography_2017,
    title = {Tensiomyography, sonoelastography, and mechanosensitivity differences between active, latent, and control low back myofascial trigger points: {A} cross-sectional study},
    volume = {96},
    issn = {0025-7974},
    shorttitle = {Tensiomyography, sonoelastography, and mechanosensitivity differences between active, latent, and control low back myofascial trigger points},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00005792-201703100-00059},
    doi = {10.1097/MD.0000000000006287},
    language = {en},
    number = {10},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Medicine},
    author = {Calvo-Lobo, César and Diez-Vega, Ignacio and Martínez-Pascual, Beatriz and Fernández-Martínez, Silvia and de la Cueva-Reguera, Mónica and Garrosa-Martín, Gerson and Rodríguez-Sanz, David},
    month = mar,
    year = {2017},
    pages = {e6287}
    }
  • [DOI] T. Wiewelhove, C. Raeder, R. A. de Paula Simola, C. Schneider, A. Döweling, and A. Ferrauti, “Tensiomyographic Markers Are Not Sensitive for Monitoring Muscle Fatigue in Elite Youth Athletes: A Pilot Study,” Frontiers in physiology, vol. 8, p. 406, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{wiewelhove_tensiomyographic_2017,
    title = {Tensiomyographic {Markers} {Are} {Not} {Sensitive} for {Monitoring} {Muscle} {Fatigue} in {Elite} {Youth} {Athletes}: {A} {Pilot} {Study}},
    volume = {8},
    issn = {1664-042X},
    shorttitle = {Tensiomyographic {Markers} {Are} {Not} {Sensitive} for {Monitoring} {Muscle} {Fatigue} in {Elite} {Youth} {Athletes}},
    url = {http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2017.00406/full},
    doi = {10.3389/fphys.2017.00406},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Frontiers in Physiology},
    author = {Wiewelhove, Thimo and Raeder, Christian and de Paula Simola, Rauno Alvaro and Schneider, Christoph and Döweling, Alexander and Ferrauti, Alexander},
    month = jun,
    year = {2017},
    pages = {406}
    }
  • D. Zubac, B. Šimunič, H. Karninčić, and V. Ivančev, “Skeletal Muscle Contraction Time is an Important Factor in the Muscle Damage Response in Kickboxing Athletes,” Archives of budo \textbar health promotion and prevention, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{zubac_skeletal_2017,
    title = {Skeletal {Muscle} {Contraction} {Time} is an {Important} {Factor} in the {Muscle} {Damage} {Response} in {Kickboxing} {Athletes}},
    journal = {ARCHIVES OF BUDO {\textbar} HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION},
    author = {Zubac, Damir and Šimunič, Boštjan and Karninčić, Hrvoje and Ivančev, Vladimir},
    year = {2017}
    }
  • [DOI] J. Schroeder, V. Renk, K. Braumann, and K. Hollander, “Acute Foam Rolling effects on contractile properties of the m. biceps femoris,” German journal of exercise and sport research, vol. 47, iss. 4, p. 294–300, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{schroeder_acute_2017,
    title = {Acute {Foam} {Rolling} effects on contractile properties of the m. biceps femoris},
    volume = {47},
    issn = {2509-3150},
    url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s12662-017-0467-y},
    doi = {10.1007/s12662-017-0467-y},
    abstract = {Foam rolling (FR) has become a widely-used exercise concept in order to provide muscle restoration. Neurophysiological self-organization processes are considered to explain probable muscle tone modulations. As muscle tone alterations after strength training can be demonstrated using a novel technique (tensiomyography), FR-induced alterations may also be detectable. The present pilot study used tensiomyography (TMG) to analyse the immediate effects on muscle tone after FR and, for comparison purposes, after stretching and weight training.},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research},
    author = {Schroeder, Jan and Renk, Vanessa and Braumann, Klaus-Michael and Hollander, Karsten},
    month = dec,
    year = {2017},
    pages = {294--300}
    }
  • [DOI] S. Martín-Rodríguez, I. Loturco, A. M. Hunter, D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, and D. Munguia-Izquierdo, “Reliability and Measurement Error of Tensiomyography to Assess Mechanical Muscle Function: A Systematic Review,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 31, iss. 12, p. 3524–3536, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{martin-rodriguez_reliability_2017-1,
    title = {Reliability and {Measurement} {Error} of {Tensiomyography} to {Assess} {Mechanical} {Muscle} {Function}: {A} {Systematic} {Review}},
    volume = {31},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Reliability and {Measurement} {Error} of {Tensiomyography} to {Assess} {Mechanical} {Muscle} {Function}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00124278-201712000-00032},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000002250},
    language = {en},
    number = {12},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Martín-Rodríguez, Saúl and Loturco, Irineu and Hunter, Angus M. and Rodríguez-Ruiz, David and Munguia-Izquierdo, Diego},
    month = dec,
    year = {2017},
    pages = {3524--3536}
    }
  • [DOI] N. A. Rojas-Barrionuevo, M. Vernetta-Santana, M. Alvariñas-Villaverde, and J. López-Bedoya, “Acute effect of acrobatic jumps on different elastic platforms in the muscle response evaluated through tensiomyography,” , 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rojas-barrionuevo_acute_2017,
    title = {Acute effect of acrobatic jumps on different elastic platforms in the muscle response evaluated through tensiomyography},
    copyright = {Licencia Creative Commons Reconocimiento-NoComercial-SinObraDerivada 4.0},
    issn = {1988-5202},
    url = {http://rua.ua.es/dspace/handle/10045/69560},
    doi = {10.14198/jhse.2017.123.17},
    abstract = {The aim of the study was to determine the changes in the muscle mechanics for the flexo-extension of the knee joint and extension of the ankle joint from a sample of 14 high-performance male gymnasts (mean ± SD: age 20.71±3.12 years; body mass 67.59±6.10 kg, height 1.73±0.05 cm). An acrobatic training protocol in three different elastic platforms: gymnastics floor, tumbling track, and trampolining, and its recovery times were compared. The contraction time, delay time, deformation of the muscle belly were evaluated and muscular response speed was calculated by Tensiomyography. The results showed different types of propensity to fatigue according to the muscle group involved (p{\textless}0.05). The greater the stiffness of the surface, the greater the muscle enhancement and the shorter post-effort recovery time. In trampolining fatigue level was higher in all muscle groups (p{\textless}0.05) and they needed more time to retrieve the baseline. The decrease of the delay and contraction time in vastus medialis (p{\textless}0.001) reflected the instability experienced in performing jumps when the training surface was changed from high to low elasticity in a short period of time. Tensiomyography allowed us to estimate the different levels of activation-enhancement at which the muscle reaches levels of fatigue, which enables training on different drive surfaces to be adapted and to evaluate the optimal recovery time for preventing joint instability.},
    language = {eng},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    author = {Rojas-Barrionuevo, Nicolás A. and Vernetta-Santana, Mercedes and Alvariñas-Villaverde, Myriam and López-Bedoya, Jesús},
    year = {2017}
    }
  • [DOI] K. D. Peterson and G. T. Quiggle, “Tensiomyographical responses to accelerometer loads in female collegiate basketball players,” Journal of sports sciences, vol. 35, iss. 23, p. 2334–2341, 2017.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{peterson_tensiomyographical_2017,
    title = {Tensiomyographical responses to accelerometer loads in female collegiate basketball players},
    volume = {35},
    issn = {0264-0414, 1466-447X},
    url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2016.1266378},
    doi = {10.1080/02640414.2016.1266378},
    language = {en},
    number = {23},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Sports Sciences},
    author = {Peterson, Kyle D. and Quiggle, Gabriela T.},
    month = dec,
    year = {2017},
    pages = {2334--2341}
    }

2016

  • [DOI] P. Pakosz, A. Jakubowska-Lukanova, and M. Gnoiński, “TMG AS A PREVENTION METHOD OF ATHLETES MUSCLES, LIGAMENTS AND JOINTS INJURIES,” Medycyna sportowa, vol. 32, iss. 4, p. 189–200, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pakosz_tmg_2016,
    title = {{TMG} {AS} {A} {PREVENTION} {METHOD} {OF} {ATHLETES} {MUSCLES}, {LIGAMENTS} {AND} {JOINTS} {INJURIES}},
    volume = {32},
    doi = {10.5604/1232406X.1227534},
    language = {Polish},
    number = {4},
    journal = {Medycyna Sportowa},
    author = {Pakosz, Paweł and Jakubowska-Lukanova, Anna and Gnoiński, Mariusz},
    month = aug,
    year = {2016},
    pages = {189--200},
    }
  • J. Završnik, R. Pišot, T. Volmut, K. Koren, H. Blažun, P. Kokol, J. Vošner, and B. Šimunič, “LOWER CORRELATION BETWEEN BICEPS FEMORIS CONTRACTION TIME AND MAXIMAL RUNNING SPEED IN CHILDREN THAN IN ADULTS: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY IN 9- TO 14-YEAR OLD CHILDREN,” Annales kinesiologiae, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{zavrsnik_lower_2016,
    title = {{LOWER} {CORRELATION} {BETWEEN} {BICEPS} {FEMORIS} {CONTRACTION} {TIME} {AND} {MAXIMAL} {RUNNING} {SPEED} {IN} {CHILDREN} {THAN} {IN} {ADULTS}: {A} {LONGITUDINAL} {STUDY} {IN} 9- {TO} 14-{YEAR} {OLD} {CHILDREN}},
    journal = {Annales Kinesiologiae},
    author = {Završnik, J and Pišot, Rado and Volmut, Tadeja and Koren, Katja and Blažun, Helena and Kokol, Peter and Vošner, Janez and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    year = {2016}
    }
  • I. Loturco, L. A. Pereira, R. Kobal, K. Kitamura, R. Ramírez-Campillo, V. Zanetti, C. C. C. Abad, and F. Y. Nakamura, “Muscle Contraction Velocity: A Suitable Approach to Analyze the Functional Adaptations in Elite Soccer Players,” Journal of sports science & medicine, vol. 15, iss. 3, p. 483–491, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{loturco_muscle_2016,
    title = {Muscle {Contraction} {Velocity}: {A} {Suitable} {Approach} to {Analyze} the {Functional} {Adaptations} in {Elite} {Soccer} {Players}},
    volume = {15},
    issn = {1303-2968},
    shorttitle = {Muscle {Contraction} {Velocity}},
    abstract = {Tensiomyography (TMG) has been used as a simple and non-invasive tool to assess the mechanical properties of skeletal muscles. The TMG-derived velocity of contraction (Vc), which can be calculated from the ratio between maximal radial displacement and the sum of contraction time and delay time, has been proposed for evaluating athletes. However, its sensitivity to training effects and possible relation with changes in soccer players' neuromuscular performance have not yet been addressed. To test this possibility, twenty-two male Brazilian elite soccer players were assessed using TMG-derived Vc, unloaded squat jump, countermovement jump and drop jump at 45 cm, loaded jump squat and linear (20 m) and change of direction (COD) sprint tests, prior to and after an 8-week period, between two consecutive official tournaments, during which the concurrency between endurance and strength-power training commonly impairs neuromuscular capacities. Magnitude-based inference was used to detect meaningful training effects. From pre- to post-tests, it was observed likely to almost certainly improvements in all modes of jumping tests. In addition, we could verify decrements in the 20-m and COD sprint performances, which were rated as very likely and almost certainly, respectively. Finally, both rectus femoris and biceps femoris muscles presented a likely reduction in Vc. Therefore, chronic decreases in sprinting speed are possibly accompanied by a reduced TMG-derived Vc. From a practical standpoint, the TMG-derived Vc can be used to monitor negative specific-soccer training effects related to potential impairments in maximum speed.},
    language = {eng},
    number = {3},
    journal = {Journal of Sports Science \& Medicine},
    author = {Loturco, Irineu and Pereira, Lucas A. and Kobal, Ronaldo and Kitamura, Katia and Ramírez-Campillo, Rodrigo and Zanetti, Vinicius and Abad, Cesar C. Cal and Nakamura, Fabio Y.},
    month = sep,
    year = {2016},
    pmid = {27803627},
    pmcid = {PMC4974861},
    keywords = {Football, concurrent training, elite athletes, muscle function, muscle power},
    pages = {483--491}
    }
  • [DOI] L. J. Macgregor, M. Ditroilo, I. J. Smith, M. M. Fairweather, and A. M. Hunter, “Reduced Radial Displacement of the Gastrocnemius Medialis Muscle After Electrically Elicited Fatigue,” Journal of sport rehabilitation, vol. 25, iss. 3, p. 241–247, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{macgregor_reduced_2016,
    title = {Reduced {Radial} {Displacement} of the {Gastrocnemius} {Medialis} {Muscle} {After} {Electrically} {Elicited} {Fatigue}},
    volume = {25},
    issn = {1056-6716, 1543-3072},
    url = {https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jsr/25/3/article-p241.xml},
    doi = {10.1123/jsr.2014-0325},
    abstract = {Context:
    Assessments of skeletal-muscle functional capacity often necessitate maximal contractile effort, which exacerbates muscle fatigue or injury. Tensiomyography (TMG) has been investigated as a means to assess muscle contractile function after fatigue; however, observations have not been contextualized by concurrent physiological measures.
    Objective:
    To measure peripheral-fatigue-induced alterations in mechanical and contractile properties of the plantar-flexor muscles through noninvasive TMG concurrently with maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and passive muscle tension (PMT) to validate TMG as a gauge of peripheral fatigue.
    Design:
    Pre- and posttest intervention with control.
    Setting:
    University laboratory.
    Participants:
    21 healthy male volunteers.
    Interventions:
    Subjects’ plantar flexors were tested for TMG parameters, along with MVC and PMT, before and after either a 5-min rest period (control) or a 5-min electrical-stimulation intervention (fatigue).
    Main Outcome Measures:
    Temporal (contraction velocity) and spatial (radial displacement) contractile parameters of the gastrocnemius medialis were recorded through TMG. MVC was measured as an indicator of muscle fatigue, and PMT was measured to assess muscle stiffness.
    Results:
    Radial displacement demonstrated a fatigue-associated reduction (3.3 ± 1.2 vs 4.0 ± 1.4 mm,
    P
    = .031), while contraction velocity remained unaltered. In addition, MVC significantly declined by 122.6 ± 104 N (
    P
    {\textless} .001) after stimulation (fatigue). PMT was significantly increased after fatigue (139.8 ± 54.3 vs 111.3 ± 44.6 N,
    P
    = .007).
    Conclusions:
    TMG successfully detected fatigue, evident from reduced MVC, by displaying impaired muscle displacement accompanied by elevated PMT. TMG could be useful in establishing skeletalmuscle fatigue status without exacerbating the functional decrement of the muscle.},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Sport Rehabilitation},
    author = {Macgregor, Lewis J. and Ditroilo, Massimiliano and Smith, Iain J. and Fairweather, Malcolm M. and Hunter, Angus M.},
    month = aug,
    year = {2016},
    pages = {241--247}
    }
  • A. M. Murray, T. W. Jones, C. Horobeanu, A. P. Turner, and J. Sproule, “SIXTY SECONDS OF FOAM ROLLING DOES NOT AFFECT FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY OR CHANGE MUSCLE TEMPERATURE IN ADOLESCENT ATHLETES,” International journal of sports physical therapy, vol. 11, iss. 5, p. 765–776, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{murray_sixty_2016,
    title = {{SIXTY} {SECONDS} {OF} {FOAM} {ROLLING} {DOES} {NOT} {AFFECT} {FUNCTIONAL} {FLEXIBILITY} {OR} {CHANGE} {MUSCLE} {TEMPERATURE} {IN} {ADOLESCENT} {ATHLETES}},
    volume = {11},
    issn = {2159-2896},
    abstract = {BACKGROUND: Physiotherapists and other practitioners commonly prescribe foam rolling as an intervention, but the mechanistic effects of this intervention are not known.
    PURPOSE: The aim of this investigation was to establish if a single bout of foam rolling affects flexibility, skeletal muscle contractility and reflected temperature.
    METHODS: Twelve adolescent male squash players were evaluated on two separate occasions (treatment and control visits) and were tested on both legs for flexibility of the hip flexors and quadriceps, muscle contractility (as measured by tensiomyography) and temperature of the quadriceps (assessed via thermography) at repeated time points pre- and post a 60s rolling intervention (pre-, immediately post, 5, 10, 15, and 30 minutes post). They rolled one leg on the treatment visit and did not perform rolling on the control visit.
    RESULTS: The main outcome measure was the flexibility of hip flexor and quadriceps at repeated time points up to 30 minutes post intervention. The average foam rolling force was 68\% of subject's body weight. This force affected the combination of hip and quadriceps flexibility (p = 0.03; 2.4 degrees total increase with foam rolling) but not each muscle independently (p = 0.05 - 0.98) following a single 60s bout. Muscle contractility is not affected (p = 0.09 - 0.93) and temperature is not increased by foam rolling across time points (p = 0.19).
    CONCLUSIONS: A single sixty-second bout of rolling applied to the quadriceps induces a small significant change in flexibility that is of little practical relevance, while muscle contractility and temperature remain unchanged. Investigation of larger doses of rolling is merited in athletic populations to justify current practice.
    LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2c.},
    language = {eng},
    number = {5},
    journal = {International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy},
    author = {Murray, Andrew M. and Jones, Thomas W. and Horobeanu, Cosmin and Turner, Anthony P. and Sproule, John},
    month = oct,
    year = {2016},
    pmid = {27757289},
    pmcid = {PMC5046970},
    keywords = {Adolescent, flexibility, tensiomyography, thermography},
    pages = {765--776}
    }
  • L. Rusu, M. Marinz, G. Cosma, D. Enescu, C. P. Copilusi, and M. M. Vasilescu, “Correlation between neuromuscular assessment and evoked potential in the prediction of the multiple sclerosis evolution,” International journal of clinical and experimental medicine, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rusu_correlation_2016,
    title = {Correlation between neuromuscular assessment and evoked potential in the prediction of the multiple sclerosis evolution},
    journal = {International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine},
    author = {Rusu, L and Marinz, M and Cosma, G and Enescu, D and Copilusi, C P and Vasilescu, M M},
    year = {2016}
    }
  • [DOI] J. H. Chai, B. K. Kim, C. Kim, C. H. Kim, and S. W. Bae, “Analysis of Bodybuilder’s Skeletal Muscle Characteristics Using Tensiomyography,” The korean journal of sports medicine, vol. 34, iss. 2, p. 146, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{chai_analysis_2016,
    title = {Analysis of {Bodybuilder}'s {Skeletal} {Muscle} {Characteristics} {Using} {Tensiomyography}},
    volume = {34},
    issn = {1226-3729, 2288-6028},
    url = {https://synapse.koreamed.org/DOIx.php?id=10.5763/kjsm.2016.34.2.146},
    doi = {10.5763/kjsm.2016.34.2.146},
    language = {ko},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine},
    author = {Chai, Jung Hoon and Kim, Bo Kyeong and Kim, Chan and Kim, Chul Hyun and Bae, Sang Won},
    year = {2016},
    pages = {146}
    }
  • S. Tanaka, T. Imawaka, S. Djordjevic, and N. Tsunoda, “EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF KNEE EXTENSOR AND PATELLAR TENDON DURING SQUATTING BY MUSCLE CONTRACTION SENSOR METHOD.” 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{tanaka_evaluation_2016,
    title = {{EVALUATION} {OF} {MECHANICAL} {PROPERTIES} {OF} {KNEE} {EXTENSOR} {AND} {PATELLAR} {TENDON} {DURING} {SQUATTING} {BY} {MUSCLE} {CONTRACTION} {SENSOR} {METHOD}},
    author = {Tanaka, S and Imawaka, T and Djordjevic, Srdjan and Tsunoda, N},
    year = {2016}
    }
  • R. Pišot, B. Šimunič, and P. Dolenc, “PHYSICAL INACTIVITY EFFECTS ON MORPHOLOGICAL AND MUSCULOSKELETAL CHANGES,” Acta salus vitae, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pisot_physical_2016,
    title = {{PHYSICAL} {INACTIVITY} {EFFECTS} {ON} {MORPHOLOGICAL} {AND} {MUSCULOSKELETAL} {CHANGES}},
    journal = {Acta Salus Vitae},
    author = {Pišot, Rado and Šimunič, Boštjan and Dolenc, Petra},
    year = {2016}
    }
  • [DOI] R. Á. de Paula Simola, C. Raeder, T. Wiewelhove, M. Kellmann, T. Meyer, M. Pfeiffer, and A. Ferrauti, “Muscle mechanical properties of strength and endurance athletes and changes after one week of intensive training,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 30, p. 73–80, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{de_paula_simola_muscle_2016,
    title = {Muscle mechanical properties of strength and endurance athletes and changes after one week of intensive training},
    volume = {30},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641116300451},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2016.05.005},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {de Paula Simola, Rauno Álvaro and Raeder, Christian and Wiewelhove, Thimo and Kellmann, Michael and Meyer, Tim and Pfeiffer, Mark and Ferrauti, Alexander},
    month = oct,
    year = {2016},
    pages = {73--80}
    }
  • [DOI] E. Rey, A. Padrón-Cabo, R. Barcala-Furelos, and M. Mecías-Calvo, “Effect of High and Low Flexibility Levels on Physical Fitness and Neuromuscular Properties in Professional Soccer Players,” International journal of sports medicine, vol. 37, iss. 11, p. 878–883, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rey_effect_2016,
    title = {Effect of {High} and {Low} {Flexibility} {Levels} on {Physical} {Fitness} and {Neuromuscular} {Properties} in {Professional} {Soccer} {Players}},
    volume = {37},
    issn = {1439-3964},
    doi = {10.1055/s-0042-109268},
    abstract = {This study aimed to analyse the impact of high and low flexibility levels of hamstring and quadriceps muscles on physical fitness and neuromuscular properties in professional soccer players. 62 male professional soccer players participated in this study and performed 2 instrumented flexibility tests (passive straight leg raise [PSLR] and quadriceps flexibility [QF]). Anaerobic performance was assessed using countermovement jump (CMJ), Abalakov vertical jump, 20-m sprint, and Balsom agility test. A k-means cluster analysis was performed to identify a cut-off value of hamstring and quadriceps flexibility and classify players as high hamstring flexibility (HHF) and low hamstring flexibility (LHF) or high quadriceps flexibility (HQF) and low quadriceps flexibility (LQF), respectively, according to the PSLR and QF performances. The LQF players performed better than HQF on CMJ (p=0.042, ES: 0.64) and Balsom agility test (p=0.029, ES: 0.68). In addition, LQF showed higher muscular stiffness than HQF players (p=0.002, ES: 0.88). There were no significant differences between HHF and LHF groups. When pooling the HQF and LQF players' data, the Pearson's correlation showed significant moderate positive association between muscular stiffness and QF (r=0.516, p{\textless}0.001). These results support the rationale that baseline stiffness is likely to influence athletic performance rather than flexibility level in soccer players.},
    language = {eng},
    number = {11},
    journal = {International Journal of Sports Medicine},
    author = {Rey, E. and Padrón-Cabo, A. and Barcala-Furelos, R. and Mecías-Calvo, M.},
    month = oct,
    year = {2016},
    pmid = {27410769},
    keywords = {Adult, Athletes, Athletic Performance, Cross-Sectional Studies, Exercise, Exercise Test, Hamstring Muscles, Humans, Male, Physical Fitness, Quadriceps Muscle, Soccer, Young Adult},
    pages = {878--883}
    }
  • [DOI] S. Calvo, I. Quintero, and P. Herrero, “Effects of dry needling (DNHS technique) on the contractile properties of spastic muscles in a patient with stroke: a case report,” International journal of rehabilitation research, vol. 39, iss. 4, p. 372–376, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{calvo_effects_2016,
    title = {Effects of dry needling ({DNHS} technique) on the contractile properties of spastic muscles in a patient with stroke: a case report},
    volume = {39},
    issn = {0342-5282},
    shorttitle = {Effects of dry needling ({DNHS} technique) on the contractile properties of spastic muscles in a patient with stroke},
    url = {http://content.wkhealth.com/linkback/openurl?sid=WKPTLP:landingpage&an=00004356-201612000-00016},
    doi = {10.1097/MRR.0000000000000185},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {International Journal of Rehabilitation Research},
    author = {Calvo, Sandra and Quintero, Isabel and Herrero, Pablo},
    month = dec,
    year = {2016},
    pages = {372--376}
    }
  • [DOI] C. Raeder, T. Wiewelhove, R. Á. D. P. Simola, M. Kellmann, T. Meyer, M. Pfeiffer, and A. Ferrauti, “Assessment of Fatigue and Recovery in Male and Female Athletes After 6 Days of Intensified Strength Training:,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 30, iss. 12, p. 3412–3427, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{raeder_assessment_2016,
    title = {Assessment of {Fatigue} and {Recovery} in {Male} and {Female} {Athletes} {After} 6 {Days} of {Intensified} {Strength} {Training}:},
    volume = {30},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Assessment of {Fatigue} and {Recovery} in {Male} and {Female} {Athletes} {After} 6 {Days} of {Intensified} {Strength} {Training}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00124278-201612000-00018},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000001427},
    language = {en},
    number = {12},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Raeder, Christian and Wiewelhove, Thimo and Simola, Rauno Álvaro De Paula and Kellmann, Michael and Meyer, Tim and Pfeiffer, Mark and Ferrauti, Alexander},
    month = dec,
    year = {2016},
    pages = {3412--3427}
    }
  • [DOI] R. Seijas, E. Alentorn-Geli, P. Álvarez-Díaz, M. Marín, O. Ares, A. Sallent, X. Cuscó, and R. Cugat, “Gluteus maximus impairment in femoroacetabular impingement: a tensiomyographic evaluation of a clinical fact,” Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, vol. 136, iss. 6, p. 785–789, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{seijas_gluteus_2016,
    title = {Gluteus maximus impairment in femoroacetabular impingement: a tensiomyographic evaluation of a clinical fact},
    volume = {136},
    issn = {0936-8051, 1434-3916},
    shorttitle = {Gluteus maximus impairment in femoroacetabular impingement},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00402-016-2428-6},
    doi = {10.1007/s00402-016-2428-6},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery},
    author = {Seijas, Roberto and Alentorn-Geli, Eduard and Álvarez-Díaz, Pedro and Marín, Miguel and Ares, Oscar and Sallent, Andrea and Cuscó, Xavier and Cugat, Ramón},
    month = jun,
    year = {2016},
    pages = {785--789}
    }
  • [DOI] F. I. Martínez-Cabrera and F. J. Núñez-Sánchez, “Acute Effect of a Foam Roller on the Mechanical Properties of the Rectus Femoris Based on Tensiomyography in Soccer Players,” International journal of human movement and sports sciences, vol. 4, iss. 2, p. 26–32, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{martinez-cabrera_acute_2016,
    title = {Acute {Effect} of a {Foam} {Roller} on the {Mechanical} {Properties} of the {Rectus} {Femoris} {Based} on {Tensiomyography} in {Soccer} {Players}},
    volume = {4},
    issn = {2381-4381, 2381-4403},
    url = {http://www.hrpub.org/journals/article_info.php?aid=3860},
    doi = {10.13189/saj.2016.040203},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences},
    author = {Martínez-Cabrera, Francisco Ignacio and Núñez-Sánchez, Francisco Javier},
    month = may,
    year = {2016},
    pages = {26--32}
    }
  • M. J. Garcia, B. Calvo, L. Monteiro, L. Massuca, J. Portillo, and J. Abian-Vicen, “Impact of hydration on muscle contraction properties of elite competitive wrestlers,” Archives of budo – science of martial arts, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia_impact_2016,
    title = {Impact of hydration on muscle contraction properties of elite competitive wrestlers},
    journal = {Archives of Budo - Science of Martial Arts},
    author = {Garcia, M J and Calvo, B and Monteiro, L and Massuca, L and Portillo, J and Abian-Vicen, J},
    year = {2016}
    }
  • [DOI] N. Giovanelli, P. Taboga, E. Rejc, B. Simunic, G. Antonutto, and S. Lazzer, “Effects of an Uphill Marathon on Running Mechanics and Lower-Limb Muscle Fatigue,” International journal of sports physiology and performance, vol. 11, iss. 4, p. 522–529, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{giovanelli_effects_2016,
    title = {Effects of an {Uphill} {Marathon} on {Running} {Mechanics} and {Lower}-{Limb} {Muscle} {Fatigue}},
    volume = {11},
    issn = {1555-0265, 1555-0273},
    url = {https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/11/4/article-p522.xml},
    doi = {10.1123/ijspp.2014-0602},
    abstract = {Purpose:
    To investigate the effects of an uphill marathon (43 km, 3063-m elevation gain) on running mechanics and neuromuscular fatigue in lower-limb muscles.
    Methods:
    Maximal mechanical power of lower limbs (MMP), temporal tensiomyographic (TMG) parameters, and muscle-belly displacement (
    D
    m
    ) were determined in the vastus lateralis muscle before and after the competition in 18 runners (age 42.8 ± 9.9 y, body mass 70.1 ± 7.3 kg, maximal oxygen uptake 55.5 ± 7.5 mL · kg
    −1
    · min
    −1
    ). Contact (
    t
    c
    ) and aerial (
    t
    a
    ) times, step frequency (
    f
    ), and running velocity (
    v
    ) were measured at 3, 14, and 30 km and after the finish line (POST). Peak vertical ground-reaction force (F
    max
    ), vertical displacement of the center of mass (Δ
    z
    ), leg-length change (Δ
    L
    ), and vertical (
    k
    vert
    ) and leg (
    k
    leg
    ) stiffness were calculated.
    Results:
    MMP was inversely related with race time (
    r
    = –.56,
    P
    = .016),
    t
    c
    (
    r
    = –.61,
    P
    = .008), and Δ
    z
    (
    r
    = –.57,
    P
    = .012) and directly related with F
    max
    (
    r
    = .59,
    P
    = .010),
    t
    a
    (
    r
    = .48,
    P
    = .040), and
    k
    vert
    (
    r
    = .51,
    P
    = .027). In the fastest subgroup (n = 9) the following parameters were lower in POST (
    P
    {\textless} .05) than at km 3:
    t
    a
    (–14.1\% ± 17.8\%), F
    max
    (–6.2\% ± 6.4\%),
    k
    vert
    (–17.5\% ± 17.2\%), and
    k
    leg
    (–11.4\% ± 10.9\%). The slowest subgroup (n = 9) showed changes (
    P
    {\textless} .05) at km 30 and POST in F
    max
    (–5.5\% ± 4.9\% and –5.3\% ± 4.1\%),
    t
    a
    (–20.5\% ± 16.2\% and –21.5\% ± 14.4\%),
    t
    c
    (5.5\% ± 7.5\% and 3.2\% ± 5.2\%),
    k
    vert
    (–14.0\% ± 12.8\% and –11.8\% ± 10.0\%), and
    k
    leg
    (–8.9\% ± 11.5\% and –11.9\% ± 12\%). TMG temporal parameters decreased in all runners (–27.35\% ± 18.0\%,
    P
    {\textless} .001), while
    D
    m
    increased (24.0\% ± 35.0\%,
    P
    = .005), showing lower-limb stiffness and higher muscle sensibility to the electrical stimulus.
    Conclusions:
    Greater MMP was related with smaller changes in running mechanics induced by fatigue. Thus, lower-limb power training could improve running performance in uphill marathons.},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance},
    author = {Giovanelli, Nicola and Taboga, Paolo and Rejc, Enrico and Simunic, Bostjan and Antonutto, Guglielmo and Lazzer, Stefano},
    month = may,
    year = {2016},
    pages = {522--529}
    }
  • [DOI] L. J. Macgregor, M. Ditroilo, I. J. Smith, M. M. Fairweather, and A. M. Hunter, “Reduced Radial Displacement of the Gastrocnemius Medialis Muscle After Electrically Elicited Fatigue,” Journal of sport rehabilitation, vol. 25, iss. 3, p. 241–247, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{macgregor_reduced_2016-1,
    title = {Reduced {Radial} {Displacement} of the {Gastrocnemius} {Medialis} {Muscle} {After} {Electrically} {Elicited} {Fatigue}},
    volume = {25},
    issn = {1056-6716, 1543-3072},
    url = {https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jsr/25/3/article-p241.xml},
    doi = {10.1123/jsr.2014-0325},
    abstract = {Context:
    Assessments of skeletal-muscle functional capacity often necessitate maximal contractile effort, which exacerbates muscle fatigue or injury. Tensiomyography (TMG) has been investigated as a means to assess muscle contractile function after fatigue; however, observations have not been contextualized by concurrent physiological measures.
    Objective:
    To measure peripheral-fatigue-induced alterations in mechanical and contractile properties of the plantar-flexor muscles through noninvasive TMG concurrently with maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and passive muscle tension (PMT) to validate TMG as a gauge of peripheral fatigue.
    Design:
    Pre- and posttest intervention with control.
    Setting:
    University laboratory.
    Participants:
    21 healthy male volunteers.
    Interventions:
    Subjects’ plantar flexors were tested for TMG parameters, along with MVC and PMT, before and after either a 5-min rest period (control) or a 5-min electrical-stimulation intervention (fatigue).
    Main Outcome Measures:
    Temporal (contraction velocity) and spatial (radial displacement) contractile parameters of the gastrocnemius medialis were recorded through TMG. MVC was measured as an indicator of muscle fatigue, and PMT was measured to assess muscle stiffness.
    Results:
    Radial displacement demonstrated a fatigue-associated reduction (3.3 ± 1.2 vs 4.0 ± 1.4 mm,
    P
    = .031), while contraction velocity remained unaltered. In addition, MVC significantly declined by 122.6 ± 104 N (
    P
    {\textless} .001) after stimulation (fatigue). PMT was significantly increased after fatigue (139.8 ± 54.3 vs 111.3 ± 44.6 N,
    P
    = .007).
    Conclusions:
    TMG successfully detected fatigue, evident from reduced MVC, by displaying impaired muscle displacement accompanied by elevated PMT. TMG could be useful in establishing skeletalmuscle fatigue status without exacerbating the functional decrement of the muscle.},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Sport Rehabilitation},
    author = {Macgregor, Lewis J. and Ditroilo, Massimiliano and Smith, Iain J. and Fairweather, Malcolm M. and Hunter, Angus M.},
    month = aug,
    year = {2016},
    pages = {241--247}
    }
  • [DOI] P. Alvarez-Diaz, E. Alentorn-Geli, S. Ramon, M. Marin, G. Steinbacher, J. J. Boffa, X. Cuscó, O. Ares, J. Ballester, and R. Cugat, “Effects of anterior cruciate ligament injury on neuromuscular tensiomyographic characteristics of the lower extremity in competitive male soccer players,” Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy, vol. 24, iss. 7, p. 2264–2270, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{alvarez-diaz_effects_2016,
    title = {Effects of anterior cruciate ligament injury on neuromuscular tensiomyographic characteristics of the lower extremity in competitive male soccer players},
    volume = {24},
    issn = {0942-2056, 1433-7347},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00167-014-3319-4},
    doi = {10.1007/s00167-014-3319-4},
    language = {en},
    number = {7},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy},
    author = {Alvarez-Diaz, Pedro and Alentorn-Geli, Eduard and Ramon, Silvia and Marin, Miguel and Steinbacher, Gilbert and Boffa, Juan José and Cuscó, Xavier and Ares, Oscar and Ballester, Jordi and Cugat, Ramon},
    month = jul,
    year = {2016},
    pages = {2264--2270}
    }
  • [DOI] P. Alvarez-Diaz, E. Alentorn-Geli, S. Ramon, M. Marin, G. Steinbacher, M. Rius, R. Seijas, J. Ballester, and R. Cugat, “Comparison of tensiomyographic neuromuscular characteristics between muscles of the dominant and non-dominant lower extremity in male soccer players,” Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy, vol. 24, iss. 7, p. 2259–2263, 2016.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{alvarez-diaz_comparison_2016,
    title = {Comparison of tensiomyographic neuromuscular characteristics between muscles of the dominant and non-dominant lower extremity in male soccer players},
    volume = {24},
    issn = {0942-2056, 1433-7347},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00167-014-3298-5},
    doi = {10.1007/s00167-014-3298-5},
    language = {en},
    number = {7},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy},
    author = {Alvarez-Diaz, Pedro and Alentorn-Geli, Eduard and Ramon, Silvia and Marin, Miguel and Steinbacher, Gilbert and Rius, Marta and Seijas, Roberto and Ballester, Jordi and Cugat, Ramon},
    month = jul,
    year = {2016},
    pages = {2259--2263}
    }

2015

  • [DOI] R. Á. de Paula Simola, N. Harms, C. Raeder, M. Kellmann, T. Meyer, M. Pfeiffer, and A. Ferrauti, “Tensiomyography reliability and prediction of changes in muscle force following heavy eccentric strength exercise using muscle mechanical properties,” Sports technology, vol. 8, iss. 1-2, p. 58–66, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{de_paula_simola_tensiomyography_2015,
    title = {Tensiomyography reliability and prediction of changes in muscle force following heavy eccentric strength exercise using muscle mechanical properties},
    volume = {8},
    issn = {1934-6182, 1934-6190},
    url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19346182.2015.1117475},
    doi = {10.1080/19346182.2015.1117475},
    language = {en},
    number = {1-2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Sports Technology},
    author = {de Paula Simola, Rauno Álvaro and Harms, Nico and Raeder, Christian and Kellmann, Michael and Meyer, Tim and Pfeiffer, Mark and Ferrauti, Alexander},
    month = apr,
    year = {2015},
    pages = {58--66}
    }
  • [DOI] C. Kim, J. H. Chai, B. K. Kim, C. H. Kim, and S. W. Bae, “A Novel Method for the Assessment of Muscle Injuries,” The korean journal of sports medicine, vol. 33, iss. 2, p. 59, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{kim_novel_2015,
    title = {A {Novel} {Method} for the {Assessment} of {Muscle} {Injuries}},
    volume = {33},
    issn = {1226-3729, 2288-6028},
    url = {https://synapse.koreamed.org/DOIx.php?id=10.5763/kjsm.2015.33.2.59},
    doi = {10.5763/kjsm.2015.33.2.59},
    language = {ko},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine},
    author = {Kim, Chan and Chai, Jung Hoon and Kim, Bo Kyeong and Kim, Chul Hyun and Bae, Sang Won},
    year = {2015},
    pages = {59}
    }
  • [DOI] A. J. Morales-Artacho, P. Padial, D. Rodríguez-Matoso, D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, A. García-Ramos, J. M. García-Manso, C. Calderón, and B. Feriche, “Assessment of Muscle Contractile Properties at Acute Moderate Altitude Through Tensiomyography,” High altitude medicine & biology, vol. 16, iss. 4, p. 343–349, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{morales-artacho_assessment_2015,
    title = {Assessment of {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties} at {Acute} {Moderate} {Altitude} {Through} {Tensiomyography}},
    volume = {16},
    issn = {1527-0297, 1557-8682},
    url = {http://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/ham.2015.0078},
    doi = {10.1089/ham.2015.0078},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {High Altitude Medicine \& Biology},
    author = {Morales-Artacho, Antonio J. and Padial, Paulino and Rodríguez-Matoso, Dario and Rodríguez-Ruiz, David and García-Ramos, Amador and García-Manso, Juan Manuel and Calderón, Carmen and Feriche, Belén},
    month = dec,
    year = {2015},
    pages = {343--349}
    }
  • A. Atiković, M. Samardžija Pavletović, and M. Tabaković, “The importance of functionaldiagnostics in preventing andrehabilitating gymnast injuries withthe assistance of the tensiomyography(TMG) method: a case study,” Baltic journal of health and physical activity, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{atikovic_importance_2015,
    title = {The importance of functionaldiagnostics in preventing andrehabilitating gymnast injuries withthe assistance of the tensiomyography({TMG}) method: a case study},
    journal = {Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity},
    author = {Atiković, Almir and Samardžija Pavletović, Mitija and Tabaković, Muhamed},
    year = {2015}
    }
  • O. Garcia Garcia, “Preseason Neuromuscular Profile of Knee Extensor and Flexor Muscles in Elite AmateurRoad Cyclist’s Assessment through Tensiomyography,” Annals of sports medicine and research, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia_garcia_preseason_2015,
    title = {Preseason {Neuromuscular} {Profile} of {Knee} {Extensor} and {Flexor} {Muscles} in {Elite} {AmateurRoad} {Cyclist}’s {Assessment} through {Tensiomyography}},
    journal = {Annals of Sports Medicine and Research},
    author = {Garcia Garcia, Oscar},
    year = {2015}
    }
  • K. Koren, B. Šimunič, E. Rejc, S. Lazzer, and R. Pišot, “Differences between skeletal muscle contractile parameters estimated from transversal tensiomyographic and longitudinal torque twitch response,” Iynesiology, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{koren_differences_2015,
    title = {Differences between skeletal muscle contractile parameters estimated from transversal tensiomyographic and longitudinal torque twitch response},
    journal = {iynesiology},
    author = {Koren, Katja and Šimunič, Boštjan and Rejc, Enrico and Lazzer, Stefano and Pišot, Rado},
    year = {2015}
    }
  • J. Jemec and S. Djordjević, “Do We Have Enough Informationto Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders?,” Multi-, inter-, and trans-disciplinary issues in computer science and engineering, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{jemec_we_2015,
    title = {Do {We} {Have} {Enough} {Informationto} {Reduce} {Musculoskeletal} {Disorders}?},
    journal = {Multi-, Inter-, and Trans-disciplinary Issues in Computer Science and Engineering},
    author = {Jemec, Jure and Djordjević, Srdjan},
    year = {2015}
    }
  • [DOI] I. Loturco, S. Gil, C. F. S. de Laurino, H. Roschel, R. Kobal, C. C. Cal Abad, and F. Y. Nakamura, “Differences in Muscle Mechanical Properties Between Elite Power and Endurance Athletes: A Comparative Study,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 29, iss. 6, p. 1723–1728, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{loturco_differences_2015,
    title = {Differences in {Muscle} {Mechanical} {Properties} {Between} {Elite} {Power} and {Endurance} {Athletes}: {A} {Comparative} {Study}},
    volume = {29},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Differences in {Muscle} {Mechanical} {Properties} {Between} {Elite} {Power} and {Endurance} {Athletes}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00124278-201506000-00034},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000000803},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Loturco, Irineu and Gil, Saulo and Laurino, Cristiano Frota de Souza and Roschel, Hamilton and Kobal, Ronaldo and Cal Abad, Cesar C. and Nakamura, Fabio Y.},
    month = jun,
    year = {2015},
    pages = {1723--1728}
    }
  • [DOI] O. García-García, J. M. Cancela-Carral, and F. Huelin-Trillo, “Neuromuscular Profile of Top-Level Women Kayakers Assessed Through Tensiomyography:,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 29, iss. 3, p. 844–853, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia-garcia_neuromuscular_2015,
    title = {Neuromuscular {Profile} of {Top}-{Level} {Women} {Kayakers} {Assessed} {Through} {Tensiomyography}:},
    volume = {29},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Neuromuscular {Profile} of {Top}-{Level} {Women} {Kayakers} {Assessed} {Through} {Tensiomyography}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00124278-201503000-00037},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000000702},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {García-García, Oscar and Cancela-Carral, Jose M. and Huelin-Trillo, Fernando},
    month = mar,
    year = {2015},
    pages = {844--853}
    }
  • [DOI] R. Á. de Paula Simola, N. Harms, C. Raeder, M. Kellmann, T. Meyer, M. Pfeiffer, and A. Ferrauti, “Assessment of Neuromuscular Function After Different Strength Training Protocols Using Tensiomyography:,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 29, iss. 5, p. 1339–1348, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{de_paula_simola_assessment_2015,
    title = {Assessment of {Neuromuscular} {Function} {After} {Different} {Strength} {Training} {Protocols} {Using} {Tensiomyography}:},
    volume = {29},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Assessment of {Neuromuscular} {Function} {After} {Different} {Strength} {Training} {Protocols} {Using} {Tensiomyography}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00124278-201505000-00024},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000000768},
    language = {en},
    number = {5},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {de Paula Simola, Rauno Á. and Harms, Nico and Raeder, Christian and Kellmann, Michael and Meyer, Tim and Pfeiffer, Mark and Ferrauti, Alexander},
    month = may,
    year = {2015},
    pages = {1339--1348}
    }
  • [DOI] O. García-García, J. M. Cancela-Carral, and F. Huelin-Trillo, “Neuromuscular Profile of Top-Level Women Kayakers Assessed Through Tensiomyography:,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 29, iss. 3, p. 844–853, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia-garcia_neuromuscular_2015-1,
    title = {Neuromuscular {Profile} of {Top}-{Level} {Women} {Kayakers} {Assessed} {Through} {Tensiomyography}:},
    volume = {29},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {Neuromuscular {Profile} of {Top}-{Level} {Women} {Kayakers} {Assessed} {Through} {Tensiomyography}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00124278-201503000-00037},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000000702},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {García-García, Oscar and Cancela-Carral, Jose M. and Huelin-Trillo, Fernando},
    month = mar,
    year = {2015},
    pages = {844--853}
    }
  • [DOI] E. Alentorn-Geli, P. Alvarez-Diaz, S. Ramon, M. Marin, G. Steinbacher, J. J. Boffa, X. Cuscó, J. Ballester, and R. Cugat, “Assessment of neuromuscular risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament injury through tensiomyography in male soccer players,” Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy, vol. 23, iss. 9, p. 2508–2513, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{alentorn-geli_assessment_2015,
    title = {Assessment of neuromuscular risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament injury through tensiomyography in male soccer players},
    volume = {23},
    issn = {0942-2056, 1433-7347},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00167-014-3018-1},
    doi = {10.1007/s00167-014-3018-1},
    language = {en},
    number = {9},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy},
    author = {Alentorn-Geli, Eduard and Alvarez-Diaz, Pedro and Ramon, Silvia and Marin, Miguel and Steinbacher, Gilbert and Boffa, Juan José and Cuscó, Xavier and Ballester, Jordi and Cugat, Ramon},
    month = sep,
    year = {2015},
    pages = {2508--2513}
    }
  • [DOI] E. Alentorn-Geli, P. Alvarez-Diaz, S. Ramon, M. Marin, G. Steinbacher, M. Rius, R. Seijas, O. Ares, and R. Cugat, “Assessment of gastrocnemius tensiomyographic neuromuscular characteristics as risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament injury in male soccer players,” Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy, vol. 23, iss. 9, p. 2502–2507, 2015.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{alentorn-geli_assessment_2015-1,
    title = {Assessment of gastrocnemius tensiomyographic neuromuscular characteristics as risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament injury in male soccer players},
    volume = {23},
    issn = {0942-2056, 1433-7347},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00167-014-3007-4},
    doi = {10.1007/s00167-014-3007-4},
    language = {en},
    number = {9},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy},
    author = {Alentorn-Geli, Eduard and Alvarez-Diaz, Pedro and Ramon, Silvia and Marin, Miguel and Steinbacher, Gilbert and Rius, Marta and Seijas, Roberto and Ares, Oscar and Cugat, Ramon},
    month = sep,
    year = {2015},
    pages = {2502--2507}
    }

2014

  • M. C. Neamţu, L. Rusu, O. M. Neamţu, R. Dănciulescu Miulescu, and M. I. Marin, “Complex assessment in progressive multiple sclerosis: a case report,” Romanian journal of morphology and embryology = revue roumaine de morphologie et embryologie, vol. 55, iss. 1, p. 197–202, 2014.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{neamtu_complex_2014,
    title = {Complex assessment in progressive multiple sclerosis: a case report},
    volume = {55},
    issn = {1220-0522},
    shorttitle = {Complex assessment in progressive multiple sclerosis},
    abstract = {The study presents the case of a patient with progressive multiple sclerosis in relapses (PPMS) and proposes a comprehensive neuromuscular and biomechanical evaluation in order to achieve a predictive picture of gait evolution and balance disorders with disease progression.
    PATIENT AND METHODS: The evaluation included: clinical, functional and neuromuscular evaluation by tensiomyography (TMG) and biomechanics (by RSscan platform force). Elements evaluated included the calf muscle groups (tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius) and the following parameters were assessed from neuromuscular point of view: contraction time, sustain time, delay, relax time and displacement amplitude after electrical stimulation. Biomechanically, we assessed the subtalar angle, foot loading in metatarsian area, foot balance and pressure center distribution.
    RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: From neuromuscular point of view, we concluded that the right anterior tibial muscle developed compensatory muscle fibers resistant to fatigue. TMG analysis can estimate the possibility of developing gait disorders even in the absence of visible clinical manifestations. We also noted an increased muscle tone in the muscles of bilateral twins. Biomechanical evaluation revealed a symmetrical, abnormal gait, explained by the difference in the angle of left and right foot and in subtalar angle, which expresses the degree of coordination and control of foot gait initiation and execution. In this context, there is an exorotation of both feet.},
    language = {eng},
    number = {1},
    journal = {Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology = Revue Roumaine De Morphologie Et Embryologie},
    author = {Neamţu, Marius Cristian and Rusu, Ligia and Neamţu, Oana Maria and Dănciulescu Miulescu, Rucsandra and Marin, Mihnea Ion},
    year = {2014},
    pmid = {24715188},
    keywords = {Adult, Electromyography, Female, Foot, Heel, Humans, Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive, Postural Balance, Pressure},
    pages = {197--202}
    }
  • [DOI] D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, I. Diez-Vega, D. Rodríguez-Matoso, M. Fernandez-del-Valle, R. Sagastume, and J. J. Molina, “Analysis of the Response Speed of Musculature of the Knee in Professional Male and Female Volleyball Players,” Biomed research international, vol. 2014, p. 1–8, 2014.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rodriguez-ruiz_analysis_2014,
    title = {Analysis of the {Response} {Speed} of {Musculature} of the {Knee} in {Professional} {Male} and {Female} {Volleyball} {Players}},
    volume = {2014},
    issn = {2314-6133, 2314-6141},
    url = {http://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2014/239708/},
    doi = {10.1155/2014/239708},
    abstract = {The aim of this study was to evaluate the normalized response speed (Vrn) of the knee musculature (flexor and extensor) in high competitive level volleyball players using tensiomyography (TMG) and to analyze the muscular response of the vastus medialis (VM), rectus femoris (RF), vastus lateralis (VL), and biceps femoris (BF) in accordance with the specific position they play in their teams. One hundred and sixty-six players (83 women and 83 men) were evaluated. They belonged to eight teams in the Spanish women’s superleague and eight in the Spanish men’s superleague. The use of Vrn allows avoiding possible sample imbalances due to anatomical and functional differences and demands. We found differences between Vrn in each of the muscles responsible for extension (VM, RF, and VL) and flexion (BF) regardless of the sex. Normalized response speed differences seem to be larger in setters, liberos and outside players compared to middle blockers and larger in males when compared to females. These results of Vrn might respond to the differences in the physical and technical demands of each specific position, showing an improved balance response of the knee extensor and flexor musculature in male professional volleyball players.},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {BioMed Research International},
    author = {Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. and Diez-Vega, I. and Rodríguez-Matoso, D. and Fernandez-del-Valle, M. and Sagastume, R. and Molina, J. J.},
    year = {2014},
    pages = {1--8}
    }
  • D. Rodriguez-Ruiz, A. Palomino, S. Gutierrez, D. Garcia, and D. Rodriguez-Matoso, “Tensiomyography used for analysis on mechanical characteristics of knee muscles in subjects diagnosed with Stage 1 Parkinson’s disease.” 2014.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{rodriguez-ruiz_tensiomyography_2014,
    title = {Tensiomyography used for analysis on mechanical characteristics of knee muscles in subjects diagnosed with {Stage} 1 {Parkinson}’s disease},
    author = {Rodriguez-Ruiz, D and Palomino, Antonio and Gutierrez, Sara and Garcia, Daniel and Rodriguez-Matoso, Dario},
    year = {2014}
    }
  • D. Rodrigue-Ruiz, A. Palomino, S. Gutierrez, D. Garcia, and D. Rodriguez-Matoso, “Effects of different aquatic exercises programs on mechanical characteristics of vastus lateralis in subjects diagnosed with Stage 1 Parkinson’s disease.” 2014.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{rodrigue-ruiz_effects_2014,
    title = {Effects of different aquatic exercises programs on mechanical characteristics of vastus lateralis in subjects diagnosed with {Stage} 1 {Parkinson}’s disease},
    author = {Rodrigue-Ruiz, D and Palomino, Antonio and Gutierrez, Sara and Garcia, Daniel and Rodriguez-Matoso, Dario},
    year = {2014}
    }
  • S. Djordjevic, Ž. Modic, M. Gerbec Čuček, S. Stancin, S. Tomažič, S. Sodnik, and M. Berdajs, “A novel approach to biomechanical analysis of the knee during squatting.” 2014.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{djordjevic_novel_2014,
    title = {A novel approach to biomechanical analysis of the knee during squatting},
    author = {Djordjevic, Srdjan and Modic, Žiga and Gerbec Čuček, Matej and Stancin, Sara and Tomažič, Sašo and Sodnik, S and Berdajs, Marko},
    year = {2014}
    }
  • R. A. P. Simola, N. Harms, and A. Ferauti, “Reliability of muscle response measurements within different electrical stimulation intensities using tensiomyography.” 2014.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{simola_reliability_2014,
    title = {Reliability of muscle response measurements within different electrical stimulation intensities using tensiomyography},
    author = {Simola, R A P and Harms, N and Ferauti, A},
    year = {2014}
    }
  • S. Djordjevic, R. Milić, M. Čuček Gerbec, M. Berdajs, J. Žumer, and Ž. Modic, “A novel approach of measuring force transmission and efficiency over knee joint in cycling-case study.” 2014.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{djordjevic_novel_2014-1,
    title = {A novel approach of measuring force transmission and efficiency over knee joint in cycling-case study},
    author = {Djordjevic, Srdjan and Milić, Radoje and Čuček Gerbec, Matej and Berdajs, Marko and Žumer, Jan and Modic, Žiga},
    year = {2014}
    }
  • M. C. Neamţu, L. Rusu, O. M. Neamţu, R. Dănciulescu Miulescu, and M. I. Marin, “Complex assessment in progressive multiple sclerosis: a case report,” Romanian journal of morphology and embryology = revue roumaine de morphologie et embryologie, vol. 55, iss. 1, p. 197–202, 2014.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{neamtu_complex_2014-1,
    title = {Complex assessment in progressive multiple sclerosis: a case report},
    volume = {55},
    issn = {1220-0522},
    shorttitle = {Complex assessment in progressive multiple sclerosis},
    abstract = {The study presents the case of a patient with progressive multiple sclerosis in relapses (PPMS) and proposes a comprehensive neuromuscular and biomechanical evaluation in order to achieve a predictive picture of gait evolution and balance disorders with disease progression.
    PATIENT AND METHODS: The evaluation included: clinical, functional and neuromuscular evaluation by tensiomyography (TMG) and biomechanics (by RSscan platform force). Elements evaluated included the calf muscle groups (tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius) and the following parameters were assessed from neuromuscular point of view: contraction time, sustain time, delay, relax time and displacement amplitude after electrical stimulation. Biomechanically, we assessed the subtalar angle, foot loading in metatarsian area, foot balance and pressure center distribution.
    RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: From neuromuscular point of view, we concluded that the right anterior tibial muscle developed compensatory muscle fibers resistant to fatigue. TMG analysis can estimate the possibility of developing gait disorders even in the absence of visible clinical manifestations. We also noted an increased muscle tone in the muscles of bilateral twins. Biomechanical evaluation revealed a symmetrical, abnormal gait, explained by the difference in the angle of left and right foot and in subtalar angle, which expresses the degree of coordination and control of foot gait initiation and execution. In this context, there is an exorotation of both feet.},
    language = {eng},
    number = {1},
    journal = {Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology = Revue Roumaine De Morphologie Et Embryologie},
    author = {Neamţu, Marius Cristian and Rusu, Ligia and Neamţu, Oana Maria and Dănciulescu Miulescu, Rucsandra and Marin, Mihnea Ion},
    year = {2014},
    pmid = {24715188},
    keywords = {Adult, Electromyography, Female, Foot, Heel, Humans, Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive, Postural Balance, Pressure},
    pages = {197--202}
    }
  • [DOI] P. S. Dias, J. S. Fort, D. A. Marinho, A. Santos, and M. C. Marques, “Tensiomyography in Physical Rehabilitation of High Level Athletes,” The open sports sciences journal, vol. 3, iss. 1, p. 47–48, 2014.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{dias_tensiomyography_2014,
    title = {Tensiomyography in {Physical} {Rehabilitation} of {High} {Level} {Athletes}},
    volume = {3},
    issn = {1875399X},
    url = {http://benthamopen.com/ABSTRACT/TOSSJ-3-47},
    doi = {10.2174/1875399X010030100047},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {The Open Sports Sciences Journal},
    author = {Dias, Pedro S. and Fort, Joan S. and Marinho, Daniel A. and Santos, Albano and Marques, Mario C.},
    month = mar,
    year = {2014},
    pages = {47--48}
    }

2013

  • M. J. McGrath and C. N. Scanaill, “Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Sensing Applications,” in Sensor Technologies: Healthcare, Wellness and Environmental Applications, , 2013.
    [Bibtex]

    @incollection{mcgrath_wellness_2013,
    title = {Wellness, {Fitness}, and {Lifestyle} {Sensing} {Applications}},
    booktitle = {Sensor {Technologies}: {Healthcare}, {Wellness} and {Environmental} {Applications}},
    author = {McGrath, Michael J and Scanaill, Cliodhna Ni},
    year = {2013}
    }
  • [DOI] I. Diez-Vega, D. Rodriguez-Ruiz, M. Fernández-del-Valle, D. Rodríguez-Matoso, J. Cerdá-Béjar, and J. Molina-Martín Juan, “INFLUENCE OF FAT PERCENTAGE, FRONT THIGH SKINFOLD AND GIRTH ON THE MAXIMUM RADIAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE DOMINANT RECTUS FEMORIS,” British journal of sports medicine, vol. 47, iss. 10, p. e3.58–e3, 2013.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{diez-vega_influence_2013,
    title = {{INFLUENCE} {OF} {FAT} {PERCENTAGE}, {FRONT} {THIGH} {SKINFOLD} {AND} {GIRTH} {ON} {THE} {MAXIMUM} {RADIAL} {DISPLACEMENT} {OF} {THE} {DOMINANT} {RECTUS} {FEMORIS}},
    volume = {47},
    issn = {0306-3674, 1473-0480},
    url = {http://bjsm.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.1136/bjsports-2013-092558.61},
    doi = {10.1136/bjsports-2013-092558.61},
    language = {en},
    number = {10},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {British Journal of Sports Medicine},
    author = {Diez-Vega, Ignacio and Rodriguez-Ruiz, David and Fernández-del-Valle, María and Rodríguez-Matoso, Darío and Cerdá-Béjar, Joaquín and Molina-Martín Juan, José.},
    month = jul,
    year = {2013},
    pages = {e3.58--e3}
    }
  • [DOI] L. Travnik, S. Djordjevič, S. Rozman, M. Hribernik, and R. Dahmane, “\textitRetracted: Muscles within muscles: a tensiomyographic and histochemical analysis of the normal human vastus medialis longus and vastus medialis obliquus muscles,” Journal of anatomy, vol. 222, iss. 6, p. 580–587, 2013.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{travnik_retracted_2013,
    title = {\textit{{Retracted}:} {Muscles} within muscles: a tensiomyographic and histochemical analysis of the normal human vastus medialis longus and vastus medialis obliquus muscles},
    volume = {222},
    issn = {00218782},
    shorttitle = {{\textless}i{\textgreater}{Retracted}},
    url = {http://doi.wiley.com/10.1111/joa.12045},
    doi = {10.1111/joa.12045},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Anatomy},
    author = {Travnik, Ludvik and Djordjevič, Srdjan and Rozman, Sergej and Hribernik, Marija and Dahmane, Raja},
    month = jun,
    year = {2013},
    pages = {580--587}
    }
  • [DOI] D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, J. M. García-Manso, D. Rodríguez-Matoso, S. Sarmiento, M. Da Silva-Grigoletto, and R. Pisot, “Effects of age and physical activity on response speed in knee flexor and extensor muscles,” European review of aging and physical activity, vol. 10, iss. 2, p. 127–132, 2013.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rodriguez-ruiz_effects_2013,
    title = {Effects of age and physical activity on response speed in knee flexor and extensor muscles},
    volume = {10},
    issn = {1813-7253, 1861-6909},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11556-013-0127-7},
    doi = {10.1007/s11556-013-0127-7},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {European Review of Aging and Physical Activity},
    author = {Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. and García-Manso, J. M. and Rodríguez-Matoso, D. and Sarmiento, S. and Da Silva-Grigoletto, M. and Pisot, R.},
    month = oct,
    year = {2013},
    pages = {127--132}
    }
  • O. Garcia Garcia, “Tensiomyography relationship between parameters and potential indicators of performance in professional cyclists,” International journal of medicine and science of physical activity and sport, p. 52–53, 2013.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia_garcia_tensiomyography_2013,
    title = {Tensiomyography relationship between parameters and potential indicators of performance in professional cyclists},
    journal = {International Journal of Medicine and Science of Physical Activity and Sport},
    author = {Garcia Garcia, Oscar},
    year = {2013},
    pages = {52--53}
    }
  • [DOI] O. García-García, J. M. Cancela-Carral, R. Martínez-Trigo, and V. Serrano-Gómez, “Differences in the contractile properties of the knee extensor and flexor muscles in professional road cyclists during the season,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 27, iss. 10, p. 2760–2767, 2013.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia-garcia_differences_2013,
    title = {Differences in the contractile properties of the knee extensor and flexor muscles in professional road cyclists during the season},
    volume = {27},
    issn = {1533-4287},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0b013e31828155cd},
    abstract = {The purpose of this study was to establish reference values of tensiomyography (TMG) in professional road cyclists and to examine how the planned periods of the Season produce differences in the muscles: vastus medialis (VM), vastus lateralis (VL), rectus femoris (RF), and biceps femoris (BF), and to determine how these differences may depend on each cyclist, the assessed muscle, and the side of the body. Ten professional road cyclists (27.5 ± 5.5 years; 178.2 ± 7.8 cm; 65.6 ± 5.46 kg; 72.1 ± 3.7 ml·kg·min V[Combining Dot Above]O2; 6 ± 0.4 W·kg) were assessed by TMG, in microcycle recovery, at 2 moments of periods during the season: preparation period (PP) and competition period (CP). Student's t contrast for paired groups, Cohen's d effect sizes, and a repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was applied. We did not find significant differences (p {\textless} 0.01) between the lower limbs. The results showed a significantly large increment between the time contraction (TC) values of the PP and CP in the muscles VM (28.7 ± 5.5 vs. 40.6 ± 14.4 milliseconds; 41.4\%, p {\textless} 0.05, d = 1.1), VL (28.3 ± 4.9 vs. 40.6 ± 10.2 milliseconds; 43.4\%, p {\textless} 0.05, d = 1.53), and RF (35.9 ± 6.9 vs. 45.9 ± 16.2 milliseconds; 27.8\%, p {\textless} 0.05, d = 0.8). Nevertheless, TC of the BF presents a significantly large decrease in the CP (35.9 ± 9.9 vs. 28.2 ± 5.2 milliseconds; -21.4\%, p {\textless} 0.05, d = 0.97). Radial muscle displacement (DM) values are slightly lower during the CP, but the difference is not significant. ANOVA confirmed that these differences depend on the evaluated muscles (TC p = 0.02; DM p = 0.001) and on the cyclists (TC p = 0.001; DM p = 0.001) and does not depend on the side of the body. In conclusion, the TC values during the Season show marked differences between the knee extensors (large increased) and the knee flexor (large decreased). The DM has not changed significantly, keeping the muscular and tendon stiffness.},
    language = {eng},
    number = {10},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {García-García, Oscar and Cancela-Carral, Jose M. and Martínez-Trigo, Roberto and Serrano-Gómez, Virginia},
    month = oct,
    year = {2013},
    pmid = {23302746},
    keywords = {Adult, Athletes, Bicycling, Electromyography, Humans, Knee Joint, Leg, Male, Muscle Contraction, Muscle, Skeletal},
    pages = {2760--2767}
    }
  • [DOI] M. Ditroilo, I. J. Smith, M. M. Fairweather, and A. M. Hunter, “Long-term stability of tensiomyography measured under different muscle conditions,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 23, iss. 3, p. 558–563, 2013.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{ditroilo_long-term_2013,
    title = {Long-term stability of tensiomyography measured under different muscle conditions},
    volume = {23},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641113000321},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.01.014},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Ditroilo, Massimiliano and Smith, Iain J. and Fairweather, Malcolm M. and Hunter, Angus M.},
    month = jun,
    year = {2013},
    pages = {558--563}
    }

2012

  • [DOI] E. Rey, C. Lago-Peñas, and J. Lago-Ballesteros, “Tensiomyography of selected lower-limb muscles in professional soccer players,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 22, iss. 6, p. 866–872, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rey_tensiomyography_2012,
    title = {Tensiomyography of selected lower-limb muscles in professional soccer players},
    volume = {22},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641112001137},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2012.06.003},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Rey, Ezequiel and Lago-Peñas, Carlos and Lago-Ballesteros, Joaquín},
    month = dec,
    year = {2012},
    pages = {866--872}
    }
  • I. Diez Vega, D. Rodrigue-Matoso, M. Fernandez-del Valle, R. Sagastume, R. Estevez, J. J. Molina, and D. Rodriguez-Ruiz, “Functional differences in the musculature of the knee in professional female volleyball players,” Kronos, vol. 10, iss. 2, p. 55–62, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{diez_vega_functional_2012,
    title = {Functional differences in the musculature of the knee in professional female volleyball players},
    volume = {10},
    number = {2},
    journal = {Kronos},
    author = {Diez Vega, I and Rodrigue-Matoso, D and Fernandez-del Valle, M and Sagastume, R and Estevez, R and Molina, J J and Rodriguez-Ruiz, D},
    year = {2012},
    pages = {55--62}
    }
  • [DOI] D. Rodríguez-Matoso, J. M. García-Manso, S. Sarmiento, Y. de Saa, D. Vaamonde, D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, and M. E. da Silva-Grigoletto, “Evaluación de la respuesta muscular como herramienta de control en el campo de la actividad física, la salud y el deporte,” Revista andaluza de medicina del deporte, vol. 5, iss. 1, p. 28–40, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rodriguez-matoso_evaluacion_2012,
    title = {Evaluación de la respuesta muscular como herramienta de control en el campo de la actividad física, la salud y el deporte},
    volume = {5},
    issn = {18887546},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1888754612700060},
    doi = {10.1016/S1888-7546(12)70006-0},
    language = {es},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Revista Andaluza de Medicina del Deporte},
    author = {Rodríguez-Matoso, D. and García-Manso, J.M. and Sarmiento, S. and de Saa, Y. and Vaamonde, D. and Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. and da Silva-Grigoletto, M.E.},
    month = mar,
    year = {2012},
    pages = {28--40}
    }
  • [DOI] M. Gasparini, M. Sabovic, I. D. Gregoric, B. Simunic, and R. Pisot, “Increased Fatigability of the Gastrocnemius Medialis Muscle in Individuals with Intermittent Claudication,” European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery, vol. 44, iss. 2, p. 170–176, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{gasparini_increased_2012,
    title = {Increased {Fatigability} of the {Gastrocnemius} {Medialis} {Muscle} in {Individuals} with {Intermittent} {Claudication}},
    volume = {44},
    issn = {10785884},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1078588412003097},
    doi = {10.1016/j.ejvs.2012.04.024},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery},
    author = {Gasparini, M. and Sabovic, M. and Gregoric, I.D. and Simunic, B. and Pisot, R.},
    month = aug,
    year = {2012},
    pages = {170--176}
    }
  • [DOI] B. Šimunič, “Between-day reliability of a method for non-invasive estimation of muscle composition,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 22, iss. 4, p. 527–530, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{simunic_between-day_2012,
    title = {Between-day reliability of a method for non-invasive estimation of muscle composition},
    volume = {22},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S105064111200065X},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2012.04.003},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan},
    month = aug,
    year = {2012},
    pages = {527--530}
    }
  • [DOI] J. M. García-Manso, D. Rodríguez-Matoso, S. Sarmiento, Y. de Saa, D. Vaamonde, D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, and M. E. Da Silva-Grigoletto, “Effect of high-load and high-volume resistance exercise on the tensiomyographic twitch response of biceps brachii,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 22, iss. 4, p. 612–619, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia-manso_effect_2012,
    title = {Effect of high-load and high-volume resistance exercise on the tensiomyographic twitch response of biceps brachii},
    volume = {22},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641112000077},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2012.01.005},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {García-Manso, Juan Manuel and Rodríguez-Matoso, Darío and Sarmiento, Samuel and de Saa, Yves and Vaamonde, Diana and Rodríguez-Ruiz, David and Da Silva-Grigoletto, Marzo Edir},
    month = aug,
    year = {2012},
    pages = {612--619}
    }
  • “Skeletal muscles in elite football players,” Atletica, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{noauthor_skeletal_2012,
    title = {Skeletal muscles in elite football players},
    journal = {ATLETICA},
    year = {2012}
    }
  • [DOI] A. M. Hunter, S. D. Galloway, I. J. Smith, J. Tallent, M. Ditroilo, M. M. Fairweather, and G. Howatson, “Assessment of eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage of the elbow flexors by tensiomyography,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 22, iss. 3, p. 334–341, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{hunter_assessment_2012,
    title = {Assessment of eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage of the elbow flexors by tensiomyography},
    volume = {22},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641112000119},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2012.01.009},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Hunter, Angus M and Galloway, Stuart DR and Smith, Iain J and Tallent, Jamie and Ditroilo, Massimiliano and Fairweather, Malcolm M and Howatson, Glyn},
    month = jun,
    year = {2012},
    pages = {334--341}
    }
  • [DOI] D. Rodríguez Ruiz, M. E. Quiroga Escudero, D. Rodríguez Matoso, S. Sarmiento Montesdeoca, J. Losa Reyna, Y. de Saá Guerra, G. Perdomo Bautista, and J. M. García Manso, “Tensiomiografia utilizada para a avaliação de jogadores de vôlei de praia de alto nível,” Revista brasileira de medicina do esporte, vol. 18, iss. 2, p. 95–99, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rodriguez_ruiz_tensiomiografia_2012,
    title = {Tensiomiografia utilizada para a avaliação de jogadores de vôlei de praia de alto nível},
    volume = {18},
    issn = {1517-8692},
    url = {http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1517-86922012000200006&lng=pt&tlng=pt},
    doi = {10.1590/S1517-86922012000200006},
    abstract = {OBJETIVO: Esta investigação tem por objetivo coletar dados sobre rigidez muscular, as propriedades mecânicas e contráteis dos músculos utilizando a TMG em jogadores de vôlei de praia de alto nível, assim como demonstrar a utilidade deste método para a avaliação dos músculos responsáveis pela flexão e extensão do joelho. MÉTODOS: A investigação foi conduzida com um grupo de 24 jogadores de vôlei de praia os quais participaram do Torneio Europeu Nestea - Master Espanhol realizado nas Ilhas Grâ-Canárias em maio de 2009. O método de estudo utilizado foi comparação de casos individuais de vários atletas com a finalidade de verificar a utilidade deste método em esportes. Os músculos analisados foram: vasto lateral (VL), vasto medial (ML), reto femoral (RF) e bíceps femoral (BF). RESULTADOS: As informações coletadas nos certificam sobre o alto grau de utilidade deste método para avaliação da rigidez muscular e equilíbrio entre estruturas musculares de atletas. Contudo, a validade e reconstrução dos resultados estão condicionadas a um severo protocolo de avaliação. Além disso, os seguintes critérios devem ser considerados: individualidade (o perfil do atleta) e especificações (características do esporte). CONCLUSÕES: A aplicação da TMG em jogadores de alto nível revela a existência de importantes diferenças dependendo de suas funções em jogo (defesa, bloqueio ou alternância entre ambas as posições), as ações técnicas, a posição em quadra (direita-esquerda) e o histórico de lesões médicas.
    ,
    OBJECTIVE: The aim of this investigation is to obtain information about muscle stiffness, the mechanic and contractile properties of the muscles using the TMG with high level beach volleyball players as well as to demonstrate the usefulness of this method to evaluate the muscles in charge of the knee flexion and extension. METHODS: The investigation was carried out with a group of 24 beach volleyball players who took part in the Nestea European Championship Tour - Spanish Master held in the Gran Canaria, May 2009. The method of study used was a comparison of the individual cases of various athletes to ascertain the usefulness of this method in sports. The muscles which were analyzed are: vastus lateralis (VL), vastus medialis (ML), rectus femoris (RF) and biceps femoris (BF). RESULTS: Thus, with the information collected we can state the high level of usefulness of this method for the evaluation of muscle stiffness and balance between muscle structures of athletes. However, the validity and reconstruction of the results are conditioned to a strict protocol of evaluation. Moreover, the following criteria should be considered: individuality (the athlete's profile) and specifications (sport characteristics). CONCLUSIONS: The application of the TMG to high level players reveals the existence of important differences depending on their different roles in the game (defence, blocker or alternating both roles), the technical actions, the position on court (right-left) and the medical history of injuries.},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte},
    author = {Rodríguez Ruiz, David and Quiroga Escudero, Miriam Esther and Rodríguez Matoso, Dario and Sarmiento Montesdeoca, Samuel and Losa Reyna, José and Saá Guerra, Yves de and Perdomo Bautista, Gloria and García Manso, Juan Manuel},
    month = apr,
    year = {2012},
    pages = {95--99}
    }
  • [DOI] S. Djordjevi, S. Tomai, G. Zupani, R. Piot, and R. Dahmane, “The Influence of Different Elbow Angles on the Twitch Response of the Biceps Brachii Muscle Between Intermittent Electrical Stimulations,” in Applied Biological Engineering – Principles and Practice, G. R. Naik, Ed., Intech, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @incollection{naik_influence_2012,
    title = {The {Influence} of {Different} {Elbow} {Angles} on the {Twitch} {Response} of the {Biceps} {Brachii} {Muscle} {Between} {Intermittent} {Electrical} {Stimulations}},
    isbn = {9789535104124},
    url = {http://www.intechopen.com/books/applied-biological-engineering-principles-and-practice/influence-of-different-elbow-angles-on-biceps-brachii-twitch-response-between-intermittent-electrica},
    language = {en},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    booktitle = {Applied {Biological} {Engineering} - {Principles} and {Practice}},
    publisher = {InTech},
    author = {Djordjevi, Srdjan and Tomai, Sao and Zupani, Gregor and Piot, Rado and Dahmane, Raja},
    editor = {Naik, Ganesh R.},
    month = mar,
    year = {2012},
    doi = {10.5772/35312}
    }
  • [DOI] E. Rey, C. Lago-Peñas, J. Lago-Ballesteros, and L. Casáis, “The Effect of Recovery Strategies on Contractile Properties Using Tensiomyography and Perceived Muscle Soreness in Professional Soccer Players:,” Journal of strength and conditioning research, vol. 26, iss. 11, p. 3081–3088, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rey_effect_2012,
    title = {The {Effect} of {Recovery} {Strategies} on {Contractile} {Properties} {Using} {Tensiomyography} and {Perceived} {Muscle} {Soreness} in {Professional} {Soccer} {Players}:},
    volume = {26},
    issn = {1064-8011},
    shorttitle = {The {Effect} of {Recovery} {Strategies} on {Contractile} {Properties} {Using} {Tensiomyography} and {Perceived} {Muscle} {Soreness} in {Professional} {Soccer} {Players}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00124278-201211000-00024},
    doi = {10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182470d33},
    language = {en},
    number = {11},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
    author = {Rey, Ezequiel and Lago-Peñas, Carlos and Lago-Ballesteros, Joaquín and Casáis, Luis},
    month = nov,
    year = {2012},
    pages = {3081--3088}
    }
  • [DOI] D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. Rodríguez-Matoso, M. E. Quiroga, S. Sarmiento, J. M. García-Manso, and M. E. Da Silva-Grigoletto, “Study of mechanical characteristics of the knee extensor and flexor musculature of volleyball players,” European journal of sport science, vol. 12, iss. 5, p. 399–407, 2012.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rodriguez-ruiz_study_2012,
    title = {Study of mechanical characteristics of the knee extensor and flexor musculature of volleyball players},
    volume = {12},
    issn = {1746-1391, 1536-7290},
    url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17461391.2011.568633},
    doi = {10.1080/17461391.2011.568633},
    language = {en},
    number = {5},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {European Journal of Sport Science},
    author = {Rodríguez-Ruiz, David and Rodríguez-Matoso, Dario and Quiroga, Miriam E. and Sarmiento, Samuel and García-Manso, Juan Manuel and Da Silva-Grigoletto, Marzo E.},
    month = sep,
    year = {2012},
    pages = {399--407}
    }

2011

  • J. Heredia, D. Rodriguez-Matoso, A. Mantecon, S. Sarmiento, J. M. Garcia-Manso, and D. Rodriguez-Ruiz, “Assessment of the knee flexor and extensor muscles in older people according to their previous physical activity level,” Kronos: la revisita cientifica de actividad física y deporte,, vol. 10, iss. 2, 2011.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{heredia_assessment_2011,
    title = {Assessment of the knee flexor and extensor muscles in older people according to their previous physical activity level},
    volume = {10},
    number = {2},
    journal = {Kronos: la revisita cientifica de actividad física y deporte,},
    author = {Heredia, J and Rodriguez-Matoso, D and Mantecon, A and Sarmiento, S and Garcia-Manso, J M and Rodriguez-Ruiz, D},
    year = {2011}
    }
  • S. Sarmiento, D. Rodriguez-Ruiz, D. Rodriguez-Matoso, Y. De Saa, D. Bartolome de la Rosa, and J. M. Garcia-Manso, “Physical activity program effects on the functional efficiency of flexors and extensor’s knee and ankle in Alzheimer’s patients,” European geriatric medicine., vol. 2, p. 154, 2011.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{sarmiento_physical_2011,
    title = {Physical activity program effects on the functional efficiency of flexors and extensor's knee and ankle in {Alzheimer}'s patients},
    volume = {2},
    journal = {European Geriatric Medicine.},
    author = {Sarmiento, S and Rodriguez-Ruiz, D and Rodriguez-Matoso, D and De Saa, Y and Bartolome de la Rosa, D and Garcia-Manso, J M},
    year = {2011},
    pages = {154}
    }
  • M. C. Neamtu, L. Rusu, P. F. Rusu, O. Neamtu, D. Georgescu, and M. Iancau, “Neuromuscular Assessment in the Study of Structural Changes of Striated Muscle in Multiple Sclerosis,” Rom j morphol embryol., vol. 52, iss. 4, p. 1299–303, 2011.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{neamtu_neuromuscular_2011,
    title = {Neuromuscular {Assessment} in the {Study} of {Structural} {Changes} of {Striated} {Muscle} in {Multiple} {Sclerosis}},
    volume = {52},
    number = {4},
    journal = {Rom J Morphol Embryol.},
    author = {Neamtu, M C and Rusu, L and Rusu, P F and Neamtu, OM and Georgescu, D and Iancau, M},
    year = {2011},
    pages = {1299--303}
    }
  • S. Harley, Comparison of the Contractile Properties of the m. Rectus Femoris in Young and Elderly Subjects Using Tensiomyography, 2011.
    [Bibtex]

    @misc{harley_comparison_2011,
    title = {Comparison of the {Contractile} {Properties} of the m. {Rectus} {Femoris} in {Young} and {Elderly} {Subjects} {Using} {Tensiomyography}},
    author = {Harley, Steff},
    year = {2011}
    }
  • B. Šimunič, Tensiomyographic contraction time of selected skeletal muscles in elite football playersNovi Sad: , 2011.
    [Bibtex]

    @misc{simunic_tensiomyographic_2011,
    address = {Novi Sad},
    title = {Tensiomyographic contraction time of selected skeletal muscles in elite football players},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan},
    year = {2011}
    }
  • [DOI] J. M. García-manso, D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. Rodríguez-Matoso, Y. de Saa, S. Sarmiento, and M. Quiroga, “Assessment of muscle fatigue after an ultra-endurance triathlon using tensiomyography (TMG),” Journal of sports sciences, vol. 29, iss. 6, p. 619–625, 2011.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia-manso_assessment_2011,
    title = {Assessment of muscle fatigue after an ultra-endurance triathlon using tensiomyography ({TMG})},
    volume = {29},
    issn = {0264-0414, 1466-447X},
    url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02640414.2010.548822},
    doi = {10.1080/02640414.2010.548822},
    language = {en},
    number = {6},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Sports Sciences},
    author = {García-manso, Juan Manuel and Rodríguez-Ruiz, David and Rodríguez-Matoso, Dario and de Saa, Yves and Sarmiento, Samuel and Quiroga, Miriam},
    month = mar,
    year = {2011},
    pages = {619--625}
    }
  • [DOI] J. M. García-Manso, D. Rodríguez-Matoso, D. Rodríguez-Ruiz, S. Sarmiento, Y. de Saa, and J. Calderón, “Effect of Cold-Water Immersion on Skeletal Muscle Contractile Properties in Soccer Players:,” American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, vol. 90, iss. 5, p. 356–363, 2011.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia-manso_effect_2011,
    title = {Effect of {Cold}-{Water} {Immersion} on {Skeletal} {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties} in {Soccer} {Players}:},
    volume = {90},
    issn = {0894-9115},
    shorttitle = {Effect of {Cold}-{Water} {Immersion} on {Skeletal} {Muscle} {Contractile} {Properties} in {Soccer} {Players}},
    url = {http://content.wkhealth.com/linkback/openurl?sid=WKPTLP:landingpage&an=00002060-201105000-00002},
    doi = {10.1097/PHM.0b013e31820ff352},
    language = {en},
    number = {5},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {American Journal of Physical Medicine \& Rehabilitation},
    author = {García-Manso, Juan Manuel and Rodríguez-Matoso, Darío and Rodríguez-Ruiz, David and Sarmiento, Samuel and de Saa, Yves and Calderón, Javier},
    month = may,
    year = {2011},
    pages = {356--363}
    }
  • [DOI] M. Ditroilo, A. M. Hunter, S. Haslam, and G. De Vito, “The effectiveness of two novel techniques in establishing the mechanical and contractile responses of biceps femoris,” Physiological measurement, vol. 32, iss. 8, p. 1315–1326, 2011.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{ditroilo_effectiveness_2011,
    title = {The effectiveness of two novel techniques in establishing the mechanical and contractile responses of biceps femoris},
    volume = {32},
    issn = {0967-3334, 1361-6579},
    url = {https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0967-3334/32/8/020},
    doi = {10.1088/0967-3334/32/8/020},
    number = {8},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Physiological Measurement},
    author = {Ditroilo, Massimiliano and Hunter, Angus M and Haslam, Samuel and De Vito, Giuseppe},
    month = aug,
    year = {2011},
    pages = {1315--1326}
    }
  • [DOI] B. Šimunič, H. Degens, J. Rittweger, M. Narici, I. B. Mekjavić, and R. Pišot, “Noninvasive Estimation of Myosin Heavy Chain Composition in Human Skeletal Muscle:,” Medicine & science in sports & exercise, vol. 43, iss. 9, p. 1619–1625, 2011.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{simunic_noninvasive_2011,
    title = {Noninvasive {Estimation} of {Myosin} {Heavy} {Chain} {Composition} in {Human} {Skeletal} {Muscle}:},
    volume = {43},
    issn = {0195-9131},
    shorttitle = {Noninvasive {Estimation} of {Myosin} {Heavy} {Chain} {Composition} in {Human} {Skeletal} {Muscle}},
    url = {http://journals.lww.com/00005768-201109000-00003},
    doi = {10.1249/MSS.0b013e31821522d0},
    language = {en},
    number = {9},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Medicine \& Science in Sports \& Exercise},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Degens, Hans and Rittweger, Jörn and Narici, Marco and Mekjavić, Igor B. and Pišot, Rado},
    month = sep,
    year = {2011},
    pages = {1619--1625}
    }
  • P. Zupet, M. Zorko, S. Rozman, and S. Djordjevič, Use of Tensiomyography for Early Detection of Muscle Injuries, 2011.
    [Bibtex]

    @misc{zupet_use_2011,
    title = {Use of {Tensiomyography} for {Early} {Detection} of {Muscle} {Injuries}},
    author = {Zupet, Petra and Zorko, Martin and Rozman, Sergej and Djordjevič, Srdjan},
    year = {2011}
    }
  • [DOI] Luis, “Tensiomyographic Characteristics of Rectus Femoris after a Single Bout of Intense Exercise,” Journal of social sciences, vol. 7, iss. 3, p. 354–357, 2011.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{luis_tensiomyographic_2011,
    title = {Tensiomyographic {Characteristics} of {Rectus} {Femoris} after a {Single} {Bout} of {Intense} {Exercise}},
    volume = {7},
    issn = {1549-3652},
    url = {http://www.thescipub.com/abstract/10.3844/jssp.2011.354.357},
    doi = {10.3844/jssp.2011.354.357},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Social Sciences},
    author = {{Luis}},
    month = mar,
    year = {2011},
    pages = {354--357}
    }

2010

  • D. Rodrigues-Matoso, D. Rodriguez-Ruiz, S. Sarmiento, D. Vaamonde, M. E. Da Silva-Grigoletto, and J. M. Garcia-Manso, “Reproducibility of muscle response measurements using tensiomyography in a range of positions,” Rev andal med deporte., vol. 3, iss. 3, p. 81–86, 2010.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rodrigues-matoso_reproducibility_2010,
    title = {Reproducibility of muscle response measurements using tensiomyography in a range of positions},
    volume = {3},
    number = {3},
    journal = {Rev Andal Med Deporte.},
    author = {Rodrigues-Matoso, D and Rodriguez-Ruiz, D and Sarmiento, S and Vaamonde, D and Da Silva-Grigoletto, M E and Garcia-Manso, J M},
    year = {2010},
    pages = {81--86}
    }
  • [DOI] J. Tous-Fajardo, G. Moras, S. Rodríguez-Jiménez, R. Usach, D. M. Doutres, and N. A. Maffiuletti, “Inter-rater reliability of muscle contractile property measurements using non-invasive tensiomyography,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 20, iss. 4, p. 761–766, 2010.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{tous-fajardo_inter-rater_2010,
    title = {Inter-rater reliability of muscle contractile property measurements using non-invasive tensiomyography},
    volume = {20},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641110000398},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2010.02.008},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Tous-Fajardo, Julio and Moras, Gerard and Rodríguez-Jiménez, Sergio and Usach, Robert and Doutres, Daniel Moreno and Maffiuletti, Nicola A.},
    month = aug,
    year = {2010},
    pages = {761--766}
    }
  • B. Šimunič, J. Rittweger, H. Dagens, M. Narici, P. Di Pramper, S. Lazzer, G. Biolo, I. B. Mekjavic, and R. Pišot, Tensiomyographic Measurements Of Muscle Atrophy Dynamics During 35-Day Bed Rest, 2010.
    [Bibtex]

    @misc{simunic_tensiomyographic_2010,
    title = {Tensiomyographic {Measurements} {Of} {Muscle} {Atrophy} {Dynamics} {During} 35-{Day} {Bed} {Rest}},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Rittweger, J and Dagens, H and Narici, M and Di Pramper, P and Lazzer, S and Biolo, G and Mekjavic, I B and Pišot, Rado},
    year = {2010}
    }
  • J. M. Garcia-Manso, D. Rodriguez-Matoso, S. Samiento, Y. De Saa, D. Vaamonde, D. Rodrigue-Ruiz, and D. Silva-Grigoletto, “La tensiomiografía como herramienta de evaluación muscular en el deporte,” Rev andal med deporte, vol. 3, p. 98–102, 2010.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{garcia-manso_tensiomiograficomo_2010,
    title = {La tensiomiografía como herramienta de evaluación muscular en el deporte},
    volume = {3},
    journal = {Rev Andal Med Deporte},
    author = {Garcia-Manso, J M and Rodriguez-Matoso, D and Samiento, S and De Saa, Y and Vaamonde, D and Rodrigue-Ruiz, D and Da Silva-Grigoletto},
    year = {2010},
    pages = {98--102}
    }
  • M. Zagorc, B. Šimunič, R. Pišot, and G. Oreb, “Contractile Parameters Comparison between Twelve Skeletal Muscles in Inter-dance Couple Athletes,” Kinesiologia slovenica, vol. 16, p. 57–65, 2010.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{zagorc_contractile_2010,
    title = {Contractile {Parameters} {Comparison} between {Twelve} {Skeletal} {Muscles} in {Inter}-dance {Couple} {Athletes}},
    volume = {16},
    journal = {Kinesiologia Slovenica},
    author = {Zagorc, Meta and Šimunič, Boštjan and Pišot, Rado and Oreb, Goran},
    year = {2010},
    pages = {57--65}
    }

2009

  • L. Rusu, S. Cernaianu, M. Vasilescu, G. Baltac, D. Cioanescu, and C. Fortan, “Assesment of knee stability using neuromuscular measurement in soccer players,” , 2009.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rusu_assesment_2009,
    title = {Assesment of knee stability using neuromuscular measurement in soccer players},
    author = {Rusu, L and Cernaianu, S and Vasilescu, M and Baltac, G and Cioanescu, D and Fortan, C},
    year = {2009}
    }
  • L. Rusu, M. L. Calina, E. T. Avramescu, E. Paun, and M. Vasilescu, “Neuromuscular Investigation in Diabetic Polyneuropathy,” Rom j morphol embryol, vol. 50, iss. 2, p. 283–290, 2009.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{rusu_neuromuscular_2009,
    title = {Neuromuscular {Investigation} in {Diabetic} {Polyneuropathy}},
    volume = {50},
    number = {2},
    journal = {Rom J Morphol Embryol},
    author = {Rusu, L and Calina, M L and Avramescu, E T and Paun, E and Vasilescu, M},
    year = {2009},
    pages = {283--290}
    }
  • B. Šimunič, R. Pišot, and J. Rittweger, “The Effect of Ageing on Contraction Time of Postural and Non-Postural Skeletal Muscles in Master Athletes,” Faculty of sport and physical education,, vol. 1, iss. 1, 2009.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{simunic_effect_2009,
    title = {The {Effect} of {Ageing} on {Contraction} {Time} of {Postural} and {Non}-{Postural} {Skeletal} {Muscles} in {Master} {Athletes}},
    volume = {1},
    number = {1},
    journal = {Faculty of Sport and Physical Education,},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Pišot, Rado and Rittweger, J},
    year = {2009}
    }

2008

  • [DOI] D. Križaj, B. Šimunič, and T. Žagar, “Short-term repeatability of parameters extracted from radial displacement of muscle belly,” Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, vol. 18, iss. 4, p. 645–651, 2008.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{krizaj_short-term_2008,
    title = {Short-term repeatability of parameters extracted from radial displacement of muscle belly},
    volume = {18},
    issn = {10506411},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1050641107000077},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2007.01.008},
    language = {en},
    number = {4},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
    author = {Križaj, Dejan and Šimunič, Boštjan and Žagar, Tomaž},
    month = aug,
    year = {2008},
    pages = {645--651}
    }
  • B. Šimunič, R. Pišot, J. Rittweger, and I. B. Mekjavic, Regular Sport Activity does not Prevent Skeletal Muscle Contraction Time Loss in Master Athletes, 2008.
    [Bibtex]

    @misc{simunic_regular_2008,
    title = {Regular {Sport} {Activity} does not {Prevent} {Skeletal} {Muscle} {Contraction} {Time} {Loss} in {Master} {Athletes}},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Pišot, Rado and Rittweger, Joern and Mekjavic, Igor B},
    year = {2008}
    }
  • boštjan Šimunič, D. Križaj, J. Rittweger, M. Narici, I. B. Mekjavic, and R. Pišot, Atrophy dynamics of quadriceps muscles during 35 days of bed rest, 2008.
    [Bibtex]

    @misc{simunic_atrophy_2008,
    title = {Atrophy dynamics of quadriceps muscles during 35 days of bed rest},
    author = {Šimunič, boštjan and Križaj, Dejan and Rittweger, Joern and Narici, Marco and Mekjavic, B Igor and Pišot, Rado},
    year = {2008}
    }
  • [DOI] R. Pišot, M. V. Narici, B. Šimunič, M. De Boer, O. Seynnes, M. Jurdana, G. Biolo, and I. B. Mekjavić, “Whole muscle contractile parameters and thickness loss during 35-day bed rest,” European journal of applied physiology, vol. 104, iss. 2, p. 409–414, 2008.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{pisot_whole_2008,
    title = {Whole muscle contractile parameters and thickness loss during 35-day bed rest},
    volume = {104},
    issn = {1439-6319, 1439-6327},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00421-008-0698-6},
    doi = {10.1007/s00421-008-0698-6},
    language = {en},
    number = {2},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
    author = {Pišot, Rado and Narici, Marco V. and Šimunič, Boštjan and De Boer, Maarten and Seynnes, Olivier and Jurdana, Mihaela and Biolo, Gianni and Mekjavić, Igor B.},
    month = sep,
    year = {2008},
    pages = {409--414}
    }
  • B. Šimunič, F. Prot, and R. Pišot, “The 5 Year Follow-up Study of Body Mass Index in Correlation to Skel et al Muscle Belly Stiffness and Later al Symmetry,” , 2008.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{simunic_5_2008,
    title = {The 5 {Year} {Follow}-up {Study} of {Body} {Mass} {Index} in {Correlation} to {Skel} et al {Muscle} {Belly} {Stiffness} and {Later} al {Symmetry}},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Prot, Franjo and Pišot, Rado},
    year = {2008}
    }

2007

  • B. Šimunič, D. Križaj, and R. Pišot, “Transversal and Longitudinal Twitch Response of Biceps Brachii,” Medicina sportiva, vol. 10, 2007.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{simunic_transversal_2007,
    title = {Transversal and {Longitudinal} {Twitch} {Response} of {Biceps} {Brachii}},
    volume = {10},
    journal = {Medicina Sportiva},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Križaj, Dejan and Pišot, Rado},
    year = {2007}
    }
  • B. Markulinić and S. Muraja, “Tensiomyography as Method of Evaluating Muscles Status,” Acta med croatica, vol. 61, p. 23–6, 2007.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{markulinic_tensiomyography_2007,
    title = {Tensiomyography as {Method} of {Evaluating} {Muscles} {Status}},
    volume = {61},
    journal = {Acta Med Croatica},
    author = {Markulinić, B and Muraja, S},
    year = {2007},
    pages = {23--6}
    }
  • [DOI] D. Krizaj, K. Grabljevec, and B. Simunic, “Evaluation of muscle dynamic response measured before and after treatment of spastic muscle with a BTX-A − A case study,” in 11th Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biomedical Engineering and Computing 2007, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2007, p. 393–396.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{krizaj_evaluation_2007,
    address = {Berlin, Heidelberg},
    series = {{IFMBE} {Proceedings}},
    title = {Evaluation of muscle dynamic response measured before and after treatment of spastic muscle with a {BTX}-{A} − {A} case study},
    isbn = {9783540730446},
    doi = {10.1007/978-3-540-73044-6_100},
    abstract = {Contraction properties of spastic muscle has been evaluated using tensiomyographic method before and after treatment of spastic muscles with BTX-A. Significant differences are observed in TMG responses of a spastic muscle of cerebral origin before and after treatment with BTX-A. Typically, a TMG parameter Dm increases while time related TMG parameters Tr and Ts decrease after treatment of a muscle with a BTX-A. A parameter Tr/Dm has been found the most sensitive to changes of the muscle’s contractile properties. It is expected that the method can be used for determining muscle selection and therefore more effective use of expensive medicine and to evaluate the efficiency of the treatment.},
    language = {en},
    booktitle = {11th {Mediterranean} {Conference} on {Medical} and {Biomedical} {Engineering} and {Computing} 2007},
    publisher = {Springer},
    author = {Krizaj, Dejan and Grabljevec, K. and Simunic, B.},
    editor = {Jarm, Tomaz and Kramar, Peter and Zupanic, Anze},
    year = {2007},
    keywords = {Botulinum Toxin , Contraction Time , Gastrocnemius Lateralis , Spastic Muscle , Traumatic Brain Injury },
    pages = {393--396}
    }
  • R. Pišot, P. Dolenc, M. Jurdana, T. Šetina, T. Volmut, and B. Šimunič, “Skeletal Muscle Differentiation Related to Child Physical Activity,” in Zbornik radova interdisciplinarne naučne konferencije sa međunarodnim učešćem Antropološčka aktivnost dece, omladine i odraslih, Novi Sad, 2007, p. 249–258.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{pisot_skeletal_2007,
    address = {Novi Sad},
    title = {Skeletal {Muscle} {Differentiation} {Related} to {Child} {Physical} {Activity}},
    booktitle = {Zbornik radova interdisciplinarne naučne konferencije sa međunarodnim učešćem {Antropološčka} aktivnost dece, omladine i odraslih},
    author = {Pišot, Rado and Dolenc, Petra and Jurdana, Mihaela and Šetina, Tina and Volmut, Tadeja and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    year = {2007},
    pages = {249--258}
    }

2006

  • [DOI] R. Dahmane, S. Djordjevič, and V. Smerdu, “Adaptive potential of human biceps femoris muscle demonstrated by histochemical, immunohistochemical and mechanomyographical methods,” Medical & biological engineering & computing, vol. 44, iss. 11, p. 999–1006, 2006.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{dahmane_adaptive_2006,
    title = {Adaptive potential of human biceps femoris muscle demonstrated by histochemical, immunohistochemical and mechanomyographical methods},
    volume = {44},
    issn = {0140-0118, 1741-0444},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11517-006-0114-5},
    doi = {10.1007/s11517-006-0114-5},
    language = {en},
    number = {11},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Medical \& Biological Engineering \& Computing},
    author = {Dahmane, Raja and Djordjevič, Srdjan and Smerdu, Vika},
    month = nov,
    year = {2006},
    pages = {999--1006}
    }
  • M. Gasparini, M. Sabovic, B. Šimunič, R. Pišot, and V. Videcnik, “Biomechanical Properties of Calf Muscles in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease.” 2006.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{gasparini_biomechanical_2006,
    title = {Biomechanical {Properties} of {Calf} {Muscles} in {Patients} with {Peripheral} {Artery} {Disease}},
    author = {Gasparini, M and Sabovic, M and Šimunič, Boštjan and Pišot, Rado and Videcnik, V},
    year = {2006}
    }

2005

  • [DOI] R. Dahmane, S. Djordjevič, B. Šimunič, and V. Valenčič, “Spatial fiber type distribution in normal human muscle,” Journal of biomechanics, vol. 38, iss. 12, p. 2451–2459, 2005.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{dahmane_spatial_2005,
    title = {Spatial fiber type distribution in normal human muscle},
    volume = {38},
    issn = {00219290},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0021929004005147},
    doi = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2004.10.020},
    language = {en},
    number = {12},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Journal of Biomechanics},
    author = {Dahmane, Raja and Djordjevič, Srdjan and Šimunič, Bostjan and Valenčič, Vojko},
    month = dec,
    year = {2005},
    pages = {2451--2459}
    }
  • S. Djordjević, R. Dahmane, B. Šimunič, R. Pišot, and V. Kropej, “Histochemical and Tensiomyographical Analysis of Sedentary Men and Sprinters Biceps Femoris,” , Belgrade, 2005, p. 280.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{djordjevic_histochemical_2005,
    address = {Belgrade},
    title = {Histochemical and {Tensiomyographical} {Analysis} of {Sedentary} {Men} and {Sprinters} {Biceps} {Femoris}},
    author = {Djordjević, Srdjan and Dahmane, Raja and Šimunič, Boštjan and Pišot, Rado and Kropej, Veronika},
    year = {2005},
    pages = {280}
    }
  • S. Djordjević, S. Rozman, and R. Pišot, “Monitoring of Biceps Femoris (BF) Activation Pattern Changes between Maximal and Supramaximal Sprints,” , Belgrade, 2005.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{djordjevic_monitoring_2005,
    address = {Belgrade},
    title = {Monitoring of {Biceps} {Femoris} ({BF}) {Activation} {Pattern} {Changes} between {Maximal} and {Supramaximal} {Sprints}},
    author = {Djordjević, Srdjan and Rozman, Sergej and Pišot, Rado},
    year = {2005}
    }
  • [DOI] T. Žagar and D. Križaj, “Validation of an accelerometer for determination of muscle belly radial displacement,” Medical & biological engineering & computing, vol. 43, iss. 1, p. 78–84, 2005.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{zagar_validation_2005,
    title = {Validation of an accelerometer for determination of muscle belly radial displacement},
    volume = {43},
    issn = {0140-0118, 1741-0444},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/BF02345126},
    doi = {10.1007/BF02345126},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Medical \& Biological Engineering \& Computing},
    author = {Žagar, T. and Križaj, D.},
    month = feb,
    year = {2005},
    pages = {78--84}
    }
  • [DOI] K. Grabljevec, H. Burger, K. Kerševan, V. Valenčič, and Č. Marinček, “Strength and endurance of knee extensors in subjects after paralytic poliomyelitis,” Disability and rehabilitation, vol. 27, iss. 14, p. 791–799, 2005.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{grabljevec_strength_2005,
    title = {Strength and endurance of knee extensors in subjects after paralytic poliomyelitis},
    volume = {27},
    issn = {0963-8288, 1464-5165},
    url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09638280400020623},
    doi = {10.1080/09638280400020623},
    language = {en},
    number = {14},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Disability and Rehabilitation},
    author = {Grabljevec, K and Burger, H and Kerševan, K and Valenčič, V and Marinček, Č},
    month = jul,
    year = {2005},
    pages = {791--799}
    }
  • B. Šimunič, R. Pišot, S. Rozman, and J. Planinšec, “Biomechanical Properties of Skeletal Muscle in Child The Chronological Overview,” , Belgrade, 2005, p. 201.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{simunic_biomechanical_2005,
    address = {Belgrade},
    title = {Biomechanical {Properties} of {Skeletal} {Muscle} in {Child} {The} {Chronological} {Overview}},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Pišot, Rado and Rozman, Sergej and Planinšec, J},
    year = {2005},
    pages = {201}
    }
  • B. Šimunič, D. Križaj, M. Narici, and R. Pišot, “Transversal and Longitudinal Twitch Response of Biceps Brachii.” 2005.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{simunic_transversal_2005,
    title = {Transversal and {Longitudinal} {Twitch} {Response} of {Biceps} {Brachii}},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Križaj, Dejan and Narici, Marko and Pišot, Rado},
    year = {2005}
    }
  • B. Šimunič, R. Pišot, S. Djordjević, and O. Kugovnik, “Age related changes of the skeletal muscle contractile properties,” , Opatija, 2005.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{simunic_age_2005,
    address = {Opatija},
    title = {Age related changes of the skeletal muscle contractile properties},
    author = {Šimunič, Boštjan and Pišot, Rado and Djordjević, Srdjan and Kugovnik, Otmar},
    year = {2005}
    }
  • [DOI] K. Grabljevec, H. Burger, K. Kerševan, V. Valenčič, and Č. Marinček, “Strength and endurance of knee extensors in subjects after paralytic poliomyelitis,” Disability and rehabilitation, vol. 27, iss. 14, p. 791–799, 2005.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{grabljevec_strength_2005-1,
    title = {Strength and endurance of knee extensors in subjects after paralytic poliomyelitis},
    volume = {27},
    issn = {0963-8288, 1464-5165},
    url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09638280400020623},
    doi = {10.1080/09638280400020623},
    language = {en},
    number = {14},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Disability and Rehabilitation},
    author = {Grabljevec, K and Burger, H and Kerševan, K and Valenčič, V and Marinček, Č},
    month = jul,
    year = {2005},
    pages = {791--799}
    }

2004

  • R. Pišot, K. Kerševan, K. Djordjević, V. Medved, J. Završnik, and B. Šimunič, “Differentiation of skeletal muscles in 9-year old children,” , Zagreb, 2004, p. 90–97.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{pisot_differentiation_2004,
    address = {Zagreb},
    title = {Differentiation of skeletal muscles in 9-year old children},
    volume = {36},
    author = {Pišot, Rado and Kerševan, Katarina and Djordjević, Katarina and Medved, Vladimir and Završnik, Jernej and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    year = {2004},
    pages = {90--97}
    }

2003

  • [DOI] I. Hafner, B. Simunic, V. Valencic, S. Djordevic, P. Stusek, and G. Znidaric, “Geometric model of muscle contraction,” in The IEEE Region 8 EUROCON 2003. Computer as a Tool., Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2003, p. 206–208.
    [Bibtex]

    @inproceedings{hafner_geometric_2003,
    address = {Ljubljana, Slovenia},
    title = {Geometric model of muscle contraction},
    volume = {2},
    isbn = {9780780377639},
    url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/1248184/},
    doi = {10.1109/EURCON.2003.1248184},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    booktitle = {The {IEEE} {Region} 8 {EUROCON} 2003. {Computer} as a {Tool}.},
    publisher = {IEEE},
    author = {Hafner, I. and Simunic, B. and Valencic, V. and Djordevic, S. and Stusek, P. and Znidaric, G.},
    year = {2003},
    pages = {206--208}
    }
  • V. Valenčič, S. Djordjević, K. Kerševan, and B. Šimunič, “Tensiomyographic and electromyographic methods for neuro-muscular system assessment: information content, differences and applications,” , 2003.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{valencic_tensiomyographic_2003,
    title = {Tensiomyographic and electromyographic methods for neuro-muscular system assessment: information content, differences and applications},
    author = {Valenčič, Vojko and Djordjević, Srdjan and Kerševan, Katarina and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    year = {2003}
    }

2002

  • K. Kerševan, V. Valenčič, S. Djordjević, and B. Šimunič, “The Muscle Adaptation Process as a Result of Pathological Changes or Specific Training Procedures,” Cell mol biol lett, vol. 7, iss. 2, p. 367–9, 2002.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{kersevan_muscle_2002,
    title = {The {Muscle} {Adaptation} {Process} as a {Result} of {Pathological} {Changes} or {Specific} {Training} {Procedures}},
    volume = {7},
    number = {2},
    journal = {Cell Mol Biol Lett},
    author = {Kerševan, Katarina and Valenčič, Vojko and Djordjević, Srdjan and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    year = {2002},
    pages = {367--9}
    }
  • U. Praprotnik, V. Valenčič, M. Čoh, and B. Šimunič, “Povezanost maksimalne hitrosti teka s kontraktilnimi lastnostmi mišic,” Biomehanika atletike, p. 68–75, 2002.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{praprotnik_povezanost_2002,
    title = {Povezanost maksimalne hitrosti teka s kontraktilnimi lastnostmi mišic},
    journal = {Biomehanika atletike},
    author = {Praprotnik, Urban and Valenčič, Vojko and Čoh, M and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    year = {2002},
    pages = {68--75}
    }

2001

  • S. Djordjevic, V. Valenčič, M. Čoh, and B. Šimunič, “The Comparison of Dynamic Characteristics oThe comparison and caracterisistcs of skeletal Muscles in two Groups of Sportsmen – Sprinters and Cyclists,” , 2001.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{djordjevic_comparison_2001,
    title = {The {Comparison} of {Dynamic} {Characteristics} {oThe} comparison and caracterisistcs of skeletal {Muscles} in two {Groups} of {Sportsmen} - {Sprinters} and {Cyclists}},
    author = {Djordjevic, Srdjan and Valenčič, Vojko and Čoh, M and Šimunič, Bošjan},
    year = {2001}
    }
  • V. Valenčič, N. Knez, and B. Šimunič, “Tensiomyography – Detection of skeletal muscle response by means of radial muscle belly displacement,” , 2001.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{valencic_tensiomyography_2001,
    title = {Tensiomyography - {Detection} of skeletal muscle response by means of radial muscle belly displacement},
    author = {Valenčič, Vojko and Knez, N and Šimunič, Boštjan},
    year = {2001}
    }
  • [DOI] R. Dahmane, V. Valenčič, N. Knez, and I. Eržen, “Evaluation of the ability to make non-invasive estimation of muscle contractile properties on the basis of the muscle belly response,” Medical & biological engineering & computing, vol. 39, iss. 1, p. 51–55, 2001.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{dahmane_evaluation_2001,
    title = {Evaluation of the ability to make non-invasive estimation of muscle contractile properties on the basis of the muscle belly response},
    volume = {39},
    issn = {0140-0118, 1741-0444},
    url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/BF02345266},
    doi = {10.1007/BF02345266},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Medical \& Biological Engineering \& Computing},
    author = {Dahmane, R. and Valenčič, V. and Knez, N. and Eržen, I.},
    month = jan,
    year = {2001},
    pages = {51--55}
    }

1997

  • [DOI] V. Valenčič and N. Knez, “Measuring of Skeletal Muscles’ Dynamic Properties,” Artificial organs, vol. 21, iss. 3, p. 240–242, 1997.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{valencic_measuring_1997,
    title = {Measuring of {Skeletal} {Muscles}' {Dynamic} {Properties}},
    volume = {21},
    issn = {0160-564X, 1525-1594},
    url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1525-1594.1997.tb04658.x},
    doi = {10.1111/j.1525-1594.1997.tb04658.x},
    language = {en},
    number = {3},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Artificial Organs},
    author = {Valenčič, Vojko and Knez, Nataša},
    month = mar,
    year = {1997},
    pages = {240--242}
    }

1996

  • [DOI] H. Burger, V. Valenčič, Č. Marinček, and N. Kogovšek, “Properties of musculus gluteus maximus in above-knee amputees,” Clinical biomechanics, vol. 11, iss. 1, p. 35–38, 1996.
    [Bibtex]

    @article{burger_properties_1996,
    title = {Properties of musculus gluteus maximus in above-knee amputees},
    volume = {11},
    issn = {02680033},
    url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/0268003395000321},
    doi = {10.1016/0268-0033(95)00032-1},
    language = {en},
    number = {1},
    urldate = {2020-06-03},
    journal = {Clinical Biomechanics},
    author = {Burger, H and Valenčič, V and Marinček, Č and Kogovšek, N},
    month = jan,
    year = {1996},
    pages = {35--38}
    }