Shanghai University of Sport

Blood flow restriction of sport-specific repeated-sprint training enhances acute physiological responses in elite female boxers: a randomized, crossover trial

This study investigated the acute physiological responses during sport-specific repeated sprint training with different levels at blood flow restriction (BFR) in elite boxing athletes. Sixteen female boxers participated in this randomized, cross-over study. All boxers conducted f...

Mechanisms of Exercise Training in Ameliorating Cognitive Function in Patients With Depression: A Narrative Review of Molecular Targets and Clinical Prescriptions

ABSTRACT Depression is frequently accompanied by core cognitive impairments, notably in executive function and memory. Although the ameliorative effects of exercise training have been widely corroborated, the evidence regarding its underlying mechanisms remains fragmented. To pro...

PD-L1-Targeted and ROS-Responsive Nanoplatform for Simultaneous Chemotherapy and Dual-Modal Imaging of Treatment Response in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Abstract The evaluation of treatment response in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) still primarily relies on tumor size and ex vivo analyses, which provide very limited information on how tumors dynamically respond during therapy. In fact, oxidative stress rapidly emerges earl...

Occupational adaptation of retired elite athletes transitioning into school coaches in China

Background The transition of retired elite athletes into high-performance or professional coaching has received considerable scholarly attention, whereas their transition into school coaching remains underexplored. In 2023, China established the position of school coach under the...

Physical activity and the prevalence of hypertension, hyperglycaemia, hyperlipidaemia, and their co-occurrence among middle-aged and older Chinese adults

Hypertension, hyperglycaemia, and hyperlipidaemia, collectively referred to as the “three highs” (3H), pose significant health risks globally. Physical activity (PA) is associated with cardiometabolic health; however, the associations of PA with individual and concurrent 3H condi...

Differences in weight loss practices and perceptions between medalists and non-medalists in national-level adolescent Sanda athletes

Objectives This study aimed to compare weight loss (WL) practices and perceptions between medalists and non-medalists among Chinese national-level adolescent Sanda athletes. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among national-level adolescent Sanda athletes using the Ra...

Habitual non-rearfoot strike pattern attenuates impact loading during level and uphill running but not during downhill running

This study aimed to investigate the effects of uphill running (UR) and downhill running (DR) on impact loading and lower extremity biomechanics in runners with different habitual foot strike patterns (FSPs). Twenty-one habitual non-rearfoot strike pattern (NRFS) runners and 21 ha...

Shot-location polarization and post-2018 pace stabilization in the NBA: Evidence from 21 seasons of team and shot-coordinate data (2004–2025)

NBA offenses increasingly reflect a “space-and-pace” approach, yet it remains unclear whether recent tempo changes primarily reflect long-run strategic adaptation or the 2018–19 14-second offensive-rebound shot-clock reset. We combined team-season metrics with shot-location data...

When the “iron rice bowl” meets the marathon: the Shuihua Zhang incident and the moralization of non-elite sports media spectacle

In 2025, an amateur marathon runner’s application for tiaoxiu (compensatory time-off) to compete in a race sparked a controversy that unfolded across multiple phases on Chinese social media. Drawing on media spectacle theory, this study employs a mixed method combining Latent Dir...

Associations of structured and unstructured physical activity time in kindergarten with physical fitness in preschoolers: an isotemporal substitution and time threshold analysis

This cross-sectional study aimed to examine how reallocating time across different types of activities is associated with preschoolers’ physical fitness and to identify potential time thresholds that could inform kindergarten activity planning. A total of 337 Chinese preschoolers...

Change of direction with the ball preceding goals in high-level men’s football matches: action-level characteristics and positional differences

This study examined action-level characteristics of change of direction with the ball (COD-B) preceding goals in high-level men’s football and further analysed positional differences. Fifty-three knockout-stage matches from the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, 2020 and 2024 UEFA Eu...

Athletic Performance after Complex Training Compared to Traditional Strength Training

Effects of ≥4‑week Complex Training (CT) in trained/developmental athletes (≥3×/week, local competition) are unclear. This review addressed this gap. Five databases were searched for RCTs (updated June 2025) comparing CT vs. traditional strength training on jump, agility, and spr...

Task-defined processing demands modulate effector-related information in literal and metaphorical action language comprehension

Metaphorical action phrases provide a useful case for studying implied meaning because their intended meanings are not directly stated by literal bodily actions, but are inferred through conceptual mapping from bodily experience to abstract domains. Embodied accounts of language...

Long‑term Tai Chi practice promotes cortical synchronization in postural control among older adults

Tai Chi has become increasingly popular for its health benefits in postural control. Evidence on cortical adaptation and regulation in postural control in long‑term Tai Chi practitioners remains limited. The aim of this study was to determine whether cortical adaptation and postu...

Effects of robot-assisted gait training on walking capacity and gross motor function in children with central nervous system impairments: a systematic review and meta-analysis predominantly based on cerebral palsy studies

Abstract Background Children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other central nervous system (CNS) impairments often have limitations in walking capacity and gross motor function. Robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) is increasingly used in pediatric rehabilitation, but existing evidenc...

Invisible Harms, Visible Benefits? Adverse Event Reporting in Physical Activity Interventions for Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Meta-analysis and Critical Appraisal

Abstract Background Clinical guidelines and practice increasingly endorse physical activity interventions for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. However, because monitoring and reporting of potential intervention-related harms are often incomplete, the current evidenc...

Fire-Smoke InducedProtein Alterations in Firefighters'Body Fluids Identify Prognostic Pan-cancer Biomarkers

Abstract Firefighters are routinely exposed to complex mixtures of toxicants during fire suppression, and growing evidence links these exposures to elevated cancer risk. Proteomic profiling provides a sensitive means to detect early molecular alterations associated with such occu...

Method comparison of a ring-based PPG device and a chest-strap monitor for heart rate and heart rate variability in shooting athletes

<title>Abstract</title> Introduction: Ring-based photoplethysmography (PPG) devices are increasingly used in athlete monitoring, but evidence remains limited for precision-sport settings and finger-worn form factors. This study examined the agreement between a ring-based PPG devi...

Effects of plyometric training on explosive power and swimming performance in adolescent swimmers: a systematic review and meta-analysis with dose-response analysis

Abstract Adolescent swimmers depend heavily on lower-limb power during critical phases such as the block start, wall turn, and sprints, with the circa-peak height velocity (PHV) period representing a sensitive window for neuromuscular development. Plyometric training (PT), utiliz...

Effects of a neuromuscular warm-up on Y-balance, countermovement jump performance, and stroke velocity in adolescent table tennis players

Background/Objective Adolescent table tennis players are exposed to substantial physical and psychological demands during a period of ongoing growth and development, placing high demands on movement control, explosive performance, and sport-specific stroke execution. This study i...