The December 2026 edition of JSAMS Plus is now in progress online. You can read a selection of complete articles here: zurl.co/WfaxB
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Findings from a recent study suggest that higher load intensities acutely enhance muscle coordination and reduce asymmetry during bilateral resistance exercise.
Read the article: zurl.co/YIwtg
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A study of female karate athletes reveals the importance of managing anxiety in combat sports.
Read the article: zurl.co/JAASX
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Is visualisation the key to success?
In a study of 20 youth football players, motor imagery was shown to significantly improve performance in penalty shootouts.
Read more: zurl.co/nztWH
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Using a web-based iron questionnaire, this study aimed to assess iron-related knowledge among female athletes and support staff, and to explore factors influencing iron deficiency management practices among practitioners.
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Do urinary incontinence and pelvic floor symptoms affect sport participation? An Australian team surveyed 746 female field hockey players to study healthcare seeking behaviours and the effect of these symptoms on activity.
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Nakamura et al. investigate the effect of menstrual disorders on the magnitude of post-exercise hypotension.
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Using publicly available data, this study investigates the feasibility of Australia's commitment to increase sport participation among people with disabilities by 500,000 in the lead up to the 2032 Paralympic Games.
Read: zurl.co/THEwv
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In a randomised controlled trial, this study aims to evaluate and compare the effects of multi-angle isometric and dynamic resistance training on several fitness indicators in healthy adults.
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This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of research assessing voluntary activation of the ankle plantar flexors using established techniques.

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A new study by Edwards et al. used 3D motion capture of 455 rugby tackles to identify the modifiable components of tackle technique that predict inertial head kinematics of both the tackler and ball carrier.

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In a cross-sectional study, Nyitrai et al. found a lack of consensus and understanding among skill raters as to what constitutes proficient motor skill performance.

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This study by Aoyama et al. investigates how infant weight gain and motor development can predict adiposity and physical activity during childhood and preadolescence.
Read: zurl.co/cm3BF
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Exploring how isometric vs dynamic resistance training shape strength, hypertrophy, recovery & performance, this pilot study aims to fill key gaps & guide future training guidelines.
🔗 zurl.co/cJLTc

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This paper by Ziegler et al. presents a comprehensive analysis of #orthopaedic-#traumatological #injuries in German national Short-Track Speed Skating (#STSS) athletes with comparisons to previous studies.
👉 Read: zurl.co/3AjYh

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