Movement science and rehabilitation, including musculoskeletal therapy, neurological rehabilitation, sports injury management, exercise prescription, and functional restoration
10 papersThis meta-analysis suggests that doing multiple sets of resistance exercises leads to slightly better muscle growth compared to single sets, although the effects are small for both. The study also looked at the effect of 2-3 sets vs 4-6 sets, but there weren't enough studies using higher set numbers to draw solid conclusions.
This study on resistance-trained individuals found no significant difference in muscle growth or strength gains between varying proximity to failure (RIR1-4) and consistently training close to failure (RIR1). However, varying proximity to failure did result in lower perceived exertion.
This study on trained athletes found that using massage guns or foam rollers right after warming up actually *worsened* jump performance and sprint times (massage gun only). While foam rolling did improve ankle mobility and reduce muscle soreness, the performance downsides suggest these tools might not be ideal right before needing peak power.
In resistance-trained individuals, low-load resistance exercise training (LL-RET) with repetitions taken to volitional failure led to similar muscle growth and strength gains in multi-joint exercises as high-load resistance exercise training (HL-RET). However, HL-RET was superior in terms of strength gains in a single-joint movement, suggesting potential task-specific advantages. No muscle fiber hypertrophy was observed despite gains in muscle thickness, and the myonuclear content remained relatively stable, implying that load may not be the primary factor influencing these particular adaptations when sets are performed until volitional failure.
People who moved to more walkable cities significantly increased their daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Relocations to similarly walkable cities did not change physical activity levels, and the effects persisted for at least three months. The study leverages smartphone and walkability data across 7,447 relocations to quantify the impact of walkability on activity levels.
Heavy lifting remains important for maximal strength, but moderate loads build just as much muscle. There is also no strong evidence for a specific "endurance" rep range. More research is needed on how training load affects different muscle fiber types, and how total training volume interacts with load.
This review explores how to maximize strength and hypertrophy while minimizing training time. It suggests prioritizing compound exercises, using heavier weights with fewer repetitions (or lighter weights to failure), and shortening rest periods using techniques like drop sets, rest-pause, or supersets. The review highlights that training volume (total sets/effort) is more important than frequency (how often you train each muscle).
This study of 11 male weightlifters found that using a hex bar for deadlifts might allow for lifting heavier weights with greater velocity and power compared to a regular barbell. However, larger and more diverse studies are needed to confirm these findings and explore their implications for different populations and training programs.
This paper introduces the Individual Rehabilitation Project (IRP) as a framework for person-centered rehabilitation in Europe (EUR-IRP). The EUR-IRP aims to standardize rehabilitation practices using the ICF, enabling better assessment, goal setting, and evaluation of patient functioning across the care continuum. The framework is based on an iterative cycle that includes assessment, goal-setting, intervention, and evaluation, promoting a collaborative approach between patients and rehabilitation teams.
Performing arts students faced various challenges with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, including technical issues, economic constraints, anxiety, and difficulties adapting practical courses to a virtual format. Students emphasized the need for better government support, improved online learning platforms, and more understanding from educators regarding the challenges of online learning.