Xi'an Physical Education University

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among teachers in China: a scoping review of prevalence and associated factors

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent a prominent occupational health issue among teachers. Their high prevalence not only undermines teaching effectiveness but also impairs teachers’ quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of and factor...

Effects of Unilateral Versus Bilateral Training on Physical Performance Outcomes in Team Sport Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the comparative effects of unilateral versus bilateral training on physical performance outcomes relevant to team sport athletes. The review addresses strength, power, speed, agility, reactive strength, and core stabil...

The indirect association between physical fitness and physical activity enjoyment through perceived sport competence among female university students: a cross-sectional study

Physical activity enjoyment is an important psychological correlate of sustained participation in physical activity. Female university students often report relatively low levels of physical activity participation and enjoyment, underscoring the need to identify factors associate...

Efficacy and safety of blood flow restriction exercise training in adults aged 60 years and older: an umbrella review of systematic reviews

Blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise may permit older adults to train at lower mechanical loads. Interpretation of the review literature is complicated by heterogeneous age boundaries, BFR and exercise prescriptions, effect metrics, safety definitions and primary-study overlap....

The Effects of High-Definition Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (HD-tACS) on Dual-Task Performance and Upper-Limb Multi-Joint Motor Control

This study investigated the effects of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) on cognitive–motor dual-task performance and upper-limb multi-joint motor control. Sixteen right-handed healthy male participants completed a double-blind, randomized cro...