Lithuanian Sports University

Association between injury severity and recovery of objective functional measures following adolescent lateral ankle sprain: a secondary cohort analysis

Background/objectives Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is common in adolescents, but the extent to which structural injury severity is associated with recovery of objective functional measures remains unclear. This study explored the association between Grade I–III injury severity and...

Early structured rehabilitation following open retromuscular incisional hernia repair: a prospective randomized controlled trial

Incisional hernias remain a common postoperative problem for general surgeons. In recent years, early postoperative rehabilitation has gained increasing attention as a potential strategy to enhance recovery following abdominal wall reconstruction. This study aimed to evaluate whe...

Neurophysiological and neuromuscular responses associated with the repeated bout effect following eccentric exercise in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Muscle damage severity decreases after repeated eccentric exercise bouts (the repeated bout effect [RBE]), but whether accompanying neural and neuromuscular changes contribute to protection or arise secondary to reduced damage remains unclear. This systematic review and...

Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Muscle Strength and Muscle Endurance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Objectives: To investigate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on muscle strength and muscle endurance and to explore potential sources of variation related to participant characteristics and intervention parameters. Data Sources: A systematic search was conducted in...

Functional Brain Responses to Short-Duration Light Physical Activity in Children: Insights From Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Background/Objectives: The prefrontal cortex (PFC) plays a crucial role in cognitive functions such as attention, working memory and executive functions. Physical activity (PA), even at light-intensity, has been shown to increase PFC activity. However, most studies have focused o...

Co-creating an intergenerational intervention to enhance physical activity in the older adult population: A qualitative study of the engAGE project

Background Older adults are the most sedentary population segment, and effective, sustainable interventions are needed to modify these behaviours. Intergenerational and participatory approaches may enhance adherence and support long-term engagement. This study reports on the co-c...