Introduction Eccentric overload training (EOT) refers to protocols where the lengthening phase of the muscle (eccentric) is emphasized or loaded more than the shortening (concentric)

Introduction Plyometric training — exercises that exploit the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) through a rapid eccentric phase followed by an explosive concentric phase — has become

Introduction Plyometric training—which leverages the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) via a rapid eccentric phase followed by an explosive concentric phase—has been widely documented for its effects

Strength Training and Osteoporosis: Evidence, Mechanisms, and Practical Application   Introduction Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration

Introduction Bone mineral density (BMD) — the amount of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones — is a key factor in skeletal strength, injury

Introduction Osteoporosis is a silent disease until a fracture happens, and those fractures can be devastating. That’s why, beyond pharmacological treatments, one of the most

Aging brings multiple physiological changes: loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia), declines in strength (dynapenia), neuromuscular alterations, reduced functional capacity, and increased risk of falls, frailty,

Abstract Vertical jump ability is one of the most important indicators of explosive power in sports such as basketball, volleyball, and soccer. Its improvement depends

Abstract   The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the human body, playing a decisive role in running, sprinting, and jumping. Its

Abstract   Knee tendinopathies, particularly patellar tendinopathy, represent one of the most common causes of chronic anterior knee pain in athletes engaged in sports involving