Publications

The Relationship Between Attitude Toward Pain and the Effects of Foam Rolling on Biomechanical Parameters of Soft Tissues Measured with the MyotonPRO Device

Przemyslaw Debski 1, Grzegorz Szlachta 1, Maciej Bialy 1, Ewelina Bialas 1, Kamil Kublin 2

1. Institute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, The Academy of Physical Education, 40-065 Katowice, Poland
2. Physiotherapy Department, St. Luke’s Hospital, 43-309 Bielsko-Biala, Poland

Healthcare - November 2025, Volume 13, Issue 21, Article no. 2809 (DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13212809)

Effect of virtual walking on chronic pain, tone and spasticity in incomplete spinal cord injury

Sara Molla-Casanova 1, Elena Munoz-Gomez 1, Nuria Sempere-Rubio 1, Noemi Moreno-Segura 1, Marta Ingles 1, Luis-Millan Gonzalez 2, Pilar Serra-Ano 1

1. UbiC Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
2. Department of Physical Education and Sport, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Disability and Rehabilitation - November 2025 (DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2025.2583905)

Influence of Obesity on Outcomes of Traction Therapy for Women With Chronic Low Back Pain: An Observational Study

Marzena Ratajczak 1, Michal Wendt 1, Damian Skrypnik 2, Krzysztof Kusy 3, Malgorzata Waszak 1

1. Department of Medical Biology, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
2. Department of Family Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
3. Department of Athletics, Strength and Conditioning, Poznan, Poland

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - November 2025, Online First (DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2025.10.036)

Functional Effects of BoNT-A Application in Masseter Muscle in Patients with Symptoms of Bruxism

Krystian Matusz 1, Artur Druzdz 2,Natalie Gorna 3, Mariusz Glapinski 1, Malgorzata Galczynska-Rusin 3, Agata Czajka-Jakubowska 3, Michal Michalak 4, Agnieszka Przystanska 1

1. Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland
2. Department of Neurology, Municipal Hospital, 60-834 Poznan, Poland
3. Department of Orthodontics and Temporomandibular Disorders, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland
4. Department of Computer Science and Statistics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-806 Poznan, Poland

Toxins - October 2025, Volume 17, Issue 11, Article no. 540 (DOI: 10.3390/toxins17110540)

Effects of Supine Scapular Punch Exercise Combined with the Maximum Abdominal Contraction Maneuver on Abdominal and Shoulder Stabilizer Muscle Activities and Upper Trapezius Muscle Tone

Ha-Yeon Bae 1, Chan-Mi Lee 2, Si-Hyeon Park 3, Seung-Ik Cho 4, Kyoung-Bin Min 5

1. Department of Sport Medicine, Korea University, Sejong Campus, Sejong, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Sports Convergence, Korea University, Sejong Campus, Sejong, Republic of Korea
3. Department of Sports Convergence, Korea University, Sejong Campus, Sejong, Republic of Korea
4. Sports Medical Center, KonKuk University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
5. Department of Global Sport Studies, Korea University, Sejong Campus, Sejong, Republic of Korea

The Asian Journal of Kinesiology - October 2025, Volume 27, Issue 4, Pages 86-94 (DOI: 10.15758/ajk.2025.27.4.86)

Enhancing Ankle Movement in Stroke Patients: The Impact of Joint Mobilization Combined with Active Stretching

Shin-Jun Park 1, Kyun-Hee Cho 1, Seunghue Oh 2

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Suwon Women’s University, Hwaseong-si 18333, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Uiduk University, Gyeongju-si 38004, Republic of Korea

Brain Sciences - October 2025, Volume 15, Issue 11, Article no. 1149 (DOI: 10.3390/brainsci15111149)

Correlations Between the Trochanteric Soft Tissue Stiffness and the Pelvis Stiffness During Sideways Falls

Kitaek Lim 1, 2, Seung Su Kim 1, 2, Chung Hwi Yi 2, Ohyun Kwon 2, Hye-Seon Jeon 2, Sung Hyun You 2, Woochol Joseph Choi 1, 2

1. Injury Prevention and Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, Yonsei University, Wonju, South Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Yonsei University, Wouju, South Korea

Journal of Applied Biomechanics - October 2025, Ahead of Print (DOI: 10.1123/jab.2025-0071)

Changes in Acromion Height, Craniovertebral Angle and Muscle Tone after Strengthening, Self-Stretching, and Mixed Exercises in Adults with Rounded Shoulders Posture and Forward Head Posture

Hojun Im, Taehee Jung, Yoonsun Choi, Junryeol Park, Jaeyoon Hwang, Heejeong Kim, Jihye Kim, Wondeok Lee, Junhyeok Go, Jeongsun Kim

Department of Physical Therapy, Gangdong University, Eumseong, Republic of Korea

Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research - September 2025, Volume 16, Issue 3, Pages 3602-3610

Respiratory function and facial muscle mechanics in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the role of pursed‑lip breathing

Burcu Bagci 1, Engin Ramazanoglu 2, Cagtay Maden 3, Nevhiz Gundogdu 4

1. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, SANKO University, Degirmicem Neighborhood, Gazimuhtar Pasa Boulevard No:36, Sehitkamil/Gaziantep 27090, Turkey
2. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Mardin Artuklu University, Artuklu Campus, Diyarbakır Road, Artuklu/Mardin, Turkey
3. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University, Bestepe Neighborhood, 192180th Street, Sahinbey/Gaziantep 27010, Turkey
4. Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, SANKO University, Degirmicem Neighborhood, Gazimuhtar Pasa Boulevard No:36, Sehitkamil/Gaziantep 27090, Turkey

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology - October 2025, Volume 19, Article no. 108 (DOI: 10.1186/s43168-025-00469-0)

Impact of Sarcopenia Severity on Body Composition, Physical Performance, and Mechanical Properties of Gait-Related Muscles in Community-Dwelling Older Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Gwangyeol Baek 1, Byoungduck Han 2, Kun-Ho Lee 3

1. Department of Adapted Physical Education, Dankook University, 152, Jukjeon-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si 16890, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Family Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, 73 Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
3. Department of Sports Rehabilitation, Doowon Technical University, 159, Jurawi-gil, Paju-eup, Paju-si 10838, Republic of Korea

Applied Sciences - October 2025, Volume 15, Issue 20, Article no. 10906 (DOI: 10.3390/app152010906)

Passive lower leg stiffness changes during a 10 k run

Anh Phong Nguyen 1, Laurent Bosquet 2, Philippe Mahaudens 1, Christine Detrembleur 1

1. Universite Catholique de Louvain, Institut de Recherche Experimentale et Clinique, Neuromusculoskeletal Lab, Brussels, Belgium
2. Universite de Poitiers, UFR-STAPS, Move Lab, Poitiers, France

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living - October 2025, Volume 7, Article no. 1662460 (DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2025.1662460)

Effect of Cold Compression and Ice Therapy on Muscle Recovery After Plyometric Exercise: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Robert Trybulski 1, 2, Jaroslaw Muracki 3, Monira I. Aldhahi 4, Ahmet Kurtoglu 5, Tomasz Halski 6

1. Medical Department, Wojciech Korfanty Upper Silesian Academy, 40-659 Katowice, Poland
2. Provita Medical Center, Zory, Poland
3. Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, Department of Physical Culture and Health, University of Szczecin, 70-453 Szczecin, Poland
4. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
5. Department of Coaching Education, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, 10200, Balikesir, Turkiye
6. Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 46-020 Opole, Poland

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - October 2025 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.021)

Acute Effects of Nordic Hamstring Exercise on Hamstring Muscle Strength and Muscle Stiffness in Soccer Players

Hasan Aka 1, Ilyas Karakas 2, Erkan Ozyilmaz 3, Cengiz Akarceme 1

1. Gazi University, Sport Sciences Faculty, Ankara, Turkiye
2. National Defense University, Turkish Military Academy, Turkiye
3. Galatasaray Sports Club, Istanbul, Turkiye

Biotecnia - October 2025, Volume 27, Article no. e2656 (DOI: 10.18633/biotecnia.v27.2656)

Effects of myofascial exercises on instep kick biomechanics and myofascial elasticity

Volkan Deniz 1, Aleyna Isik 2, Abdullah Kilci 3, Inci Kesilmis 4

1. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Tarsus University, Tarsus, Turkey
2. Physical Education and Sports, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
3. Faculty of Sports Sciences, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
4. Department of Coaching Education, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey

International Journal of Sports Medicine - October 2025 (DOI: 10.1055/a-2722-7468)

The Effect of Hippotherapy Simulator-Assisted Therapy on Motor and Functional Outcomes in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Canan Gunay Yazici 1, Fatih Ozden 2, Osman Coban 3, Devrim Tarakci 4, Onur Aydogdu 1, Zubeyir Sari 1

1. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul 34854, Turkiye
2. Department of Health Care Services, Koycegiz Vocational School of Health Services, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla 48800, Turkiye
3. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Uskudar University, Istanbul 34662, Turkiye
4. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul 34815, Turkiye

Medicina - October 2025, Volume 61, Issue 10, Article no. 1811 (DOI: 10.3390/medicina61101811)

Validation and reliability of mechanical stiffness assessment tools in multilayered polyurethane phantom models of healthy and diabetic plantar soft tissues

Tulay Cevik Saldiran 1, Robert Schleip 2, 3, Katja Bartsch 2, Wolfgang Bauermeister 4, Torsten Pohl 2, Thomas Horstmann 2

1. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bitlis Eren University, Bitlis, Turkey
2. Conservative and Rehabilitative Orthopaedics, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Campus D, Georg-Brauchle-Ring 60/62, 80992 Munich, Germany
3. Department for Medical Professions, Diploma Hochschule, Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Germany
4. Kharkiv National Medical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Nature - Scientific Reports - September 2025, Volume 15, Article no. 34118 (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-21084-5)

The Effects of Combined tDCS and Sling Exercise on Cervical Muscle Properties: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Mingyun Ko

Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science - September 2025, Volume 14, Pages 369-379 (DOI: 10.14474/ptrs.2025.14.3.369)

Is Muscle Mass Enough? Rethinking Physical Assessment Priorities in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Wanjin Shin 1, Geumcheol Shin 1, Gyeonghee Ju 1, Hyunhee Park 1, Jeonghee Jeong 1, Juhyeok Hong 1, Miae Im 1, Sunyoung Song 1, Yeonhee Kim 1, Jongshin Park 1, Hyunjoong Kim 1, 2

1. Department of Senior Exercise Prescription, Gwangju Health University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science - September 2025, Volume 14, Pages 389-400 (DOI: 10.14474/ptrs.2025.14.3.389)

PSII-17 Comparison of Woody Breast characteristics between commercial broilers and Korean Native Chickens using a non-invasive device

Ji-Won Kim, Da-Eun Han, Seong-Hwan Park, Dong-Hun Noh, Jung-U Choi, Eun-Jung Cho, Sang-Hyon Oh

Gyeongsang National University

Journal of Animal Science - October 2025, Volume 103, Issue 3, Pages 582-583 (DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaf300.659)

Alterations in proximal shoulder muscles in stroke-related pain: a myotonometric study

Tuba Maden 1, Hakan Polat 2, Mehmet Ali Guner 3, Begumhan Turhan 4

1. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
2. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, SANKO University, Gaziantep, Turkey
3. Department of Anatomy, Gulhane Faculty of Medicine, Saglik Bilimleri University, Ankara, Turkey
4. Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey

Irish Journal of Medical Science - September 2025 (DOI: 10.1007/s11845-025-04098-w)

Correlation Analysis of Craniovertebral Angle and Scapular Index with Muscle Tone, Pulmonary Function, Balance Control, and Proprioception

Sang-Hun Jang 1, Sun-Wook Park 2, Seong-Gil Kim 1

1. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Life Science, Korea National University of Transportation, Jeungpyeong-gun 27909, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Kangwon National University, Samcheok-si 25949, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea

Life - September 2025, Volume 15, Issue 10, Article no. 1526 (DOI: 10.3390/life15101526)

Upper trapezius muscle stiffness among musicians with and without playing-related musculoskeletal disorders: a cross-sectional study

Cinzia Cruder 1, 2, Pia Schonhofer 3, 4, Alessandro Schneebeli 1, Stefano Vercelli 1, Marco Barbero 1

1. Rehabilitation Research Laboratory 2rLab, Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Manno, Switzerland
2. Research & Development Division, University School of Music of the Conservatory of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland
3. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Winterthur Canton Hospital, Winterthur, Switzerland
4. School of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - September 2025, Volume 26, Article no.870 (DOI: 10.1186/s12891-025-09057-1)

Massage therapy modulates energy metabolism and alleviates skeletal muscle spasms in rats

Jiawei Sun 1, Changhe Yu 2, Yang Zhang 2, Fenglin Li 2, Yanhua Wang 2, Eryang Liu 2, Junming Guo 2, Xiyou Wang 2, Zhifeng Liu 2

1. School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
2. Tuina and Pain Management Department, Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

Tissue & Cell - September 2025, Volume 98, Article no. 103151 (DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2025.103151)

Effects of Self-Myofascial Release and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Balance, Muscle Function, and the Autonomic Nervous System in Women with Chronic Low Back Pain

JeongHyeok Song, JongEun Yim

Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School of Sahmyook University, Seoul, South Korea

Medical Science Monitor - September 2025, Volume 31, Article no. e949985 (DOI: 10.12659/MSM.949985)

Differences in stiffness across the patellar tendon: An observational study using tendotonometry

Lotte van Dam 1, 2, Rieneke Terink 2, Inge van den Akker-Scheek 3, Johannes Zwerver 1, 2

1. Center for Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
2. Sports Valley, Department of Sports Medicine, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, The Netherlands
3. Department of Orthopedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands

PLOS ONE - September 2025, Volume 20, Issue 9, Article no. e0329710 (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0329710)

Review of Methods for Evaluating Changes in the Tension and Properties of the Gluteus Medius Muscle (GMED) and the Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL) as a Result of Hip Osteoarthritis (HOA) and After Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) – Could MyotonPRO Assessment Be the New Standard?

Agnieszka Posturzynska 1, Artur Lazorko 2, Bartosz Cukierman 3, Agnieszka Tomczyk-Warunek 1, Anna Winiarska 4, Tomasz Skrzypek 5, Magdalena Lis 5, Jaromir Jarecki 1

1. Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lublin, 20-954 Lublin, Poland
2. Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Holy Family Hospital, 36-060 Glogow Malopolski, Poland
3. Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Public Health Care Facility in Sokolka, St. Gen. Wl. Sikorskiego 40, 16-100 Sokolka, Poland
4. Institute of Animal Nutrition and Bromatology, Department of Bromatology and Nutrition Physiology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
5. Department of Biomedicine and Environmental Research, Faculty of Medicine, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, 20-708 Lublin, Poland

Journal of Clinical Medicine - August 2025, Volume 14, Issue 17, Article no. 5982 (DOI: 10.3390/jcm14175982)

Comparing Multiple Versus Sustained Insertion Dry Needling Therapy for Myofascial Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Gracjan Olaniszyn 1, 2, Adrian Kuzdzal 3, Adam Kawczynski 4, Filip Matuszczyk 5, Kamil Galeziok 5, Filipe Manuel Clemente 4, Robert Trybulski 1, 5

1. Medical Department Wojciech Korfanty, Upper Silesian Academy, Katowice, Poland
2. Physiotherapy Centre “Od Nowa” Raciborz Zamkowa, Raciborz, Poland
3. Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences and Psychology, Collegium Medicum, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland
4. Department of Biomechanics and Sport Engineering, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
5. Provita Zory Medical Center, Zory, Poland

Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine - August 2025, Volume 49, Issue 4, Pages 208-225 (DOI: 10.5535/arm.250052)

Interrater and intrarater reliability of a handheld myotonometer in measuring mechanical properties of the iliotibial band

Tugba Gonen, Serkan Usgu

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Section, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkiye

Turkish Journal of Sports Medicine - August 2025, Volume 60, Issue 3, Pages 74-79 (DOI: 10.47447/tjsm.0883)

Assessing Congenital Muscular Torticollis Using Myotonometry: A Novel Approach

Derya Azim 1, Gonul Acar 2, Emine Atici 3, Turku Duzel 3

1. Bandırma Onyedi Eylul University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Balikesir, Turkey
2. Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, İstanbul, Turkey
3. İstanbul Okan University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, İstanbul, Turkey

Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions - August 2025, Volume 25, Issue 3, Article no. 276-282 (DOI: 10.22540/JMNI-25-276)

Effects of Magnetic Field Therapy and Massage on Upper Trapezius Muscle Tone, Craniovertebral Angle, and Scapular Index

Do-Youn Lee 1, Seong-Gil Kim 2

1. College of General Education, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Life Science, Korea National University of Transportation, Jeungpyeong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do 27930, Republic of Korea

Bioengineering - August 2025, Volume 12, Issue 9, Article no. 925 (DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering12090925)

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Muscle Recovery: Insights into Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Sebastian Szajkowski 1, Jaroslaw Pasek 2, Grzegorz Cieslar 3

1. Faculty of Medical Sciences, Warsaw Medical Academy of Applied Sciences, 8 Rydygiera St., 01-793 Warszawa, Poland
2. Collegium Medicum im dr Władysława Biegańskiego, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, 13/15 Armii Krajowej St., 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
3. Department of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 15 Stefana Batorego St., 41-902 Bytom, Poland

Clinics and Practice - August 2025, Volume 15, Issue 9, Article no. 157 (DOI: 10.3390/clinpract15090157)

A Single Bout of Foam Rolling After Nordic Hamstring Exercise Improves Flexibility but Has No Effect on Muscle Stiffness or Functional Muscle Parameters

Coskun Rodoplu 1, 2, 3, Christian Burger 3, Josef Fischer 3, Josefina Manieu Seguel 3, Ramiz Arabaci 1, Andreas Konrad 3

1. Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa 16059, Turkey
2. Department of Common Courses, Bursa Technical University, Bursa 16310, Turkey
3. Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, Graz University, 8010 Graz, Austria

Medicina - August 2025, Volume 61, Issue 8, Article no. 1486 (DOI: 10.3390/medicina61081486)

The Acute Effect of Warm-Up with Cold Water Immersion upon Calf Raise Performance, Muscle Tension, and Oxygen Saturation

Roland van den Tillaar, Patrick Lunde, Milosz Mielniczek

Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Nord University, 7600 Levanger,

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology - August 2025, Volume 10, Issue 3, Article no. 328 (DOI: 10.3390/jfmk10030328)

Effect of myofascial release therapy applied to selective muscles on mobility and function in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction and co-occurring chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial

Ebru Senel Topaloglu 1, Miray Budak 1, Esra Atilgan 1, Hanefi Kurt 2

1. Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkiye
2. Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkiye

Medicine August 2025, Volume 104, Issue 34, Article no. e44086 (DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000044086)

Creatine kinase correlation with muscle stiffness and elasticity: A simplified methodology for fatigue monitoring in athletes

Ahmet Bayrak

Department of Physical Education and Sport Teaching, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkiye

Physiotherapy Practice and Research - August 2025, Online First (DOI: doi.org/10.1177/22130683251360887)

Investigating the Association Between Central Sensitization and Breathing Pattern Disorders

Hyunmo Lim 1, Yongwook Lee 2, Yechan Cha 2, Juhee Hwang 2, Hyojung Han 2, Huijin Lee 2, Jaeho Yang 2, Woobin Jeong 2, Yujin Lim 2, Donggeun Lee 2, Hyunjoong Kim 3

1. Musculoskeletal Disease Prevention Exercise Center, Samsung Electronics, 100, Hanamsandan 6beon-ro, Gwangju 62218, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health University, Bungmun-daero 419 beon-gil, Gwangju 62287, Republic of Korea
3. Department of Senior Exercise Prescription, Gwangju Health University, Bungmun-daero 419 beon-gil, Gwangju 62287, Republic of Korea

Biomedicines - August 2025, Volume 13, Issue 8, Article no. 1982 (DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines13081982)

The association of dietary branched-chain amino acid intake with hand grip strength and muscular viscoelastic properties in sedentary young women: a cross-sectional study

Ramazan Mert Atan 1, Derya Azim 2

1. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Balikesir, Turkiye
2. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Balikesir, Turkiye

Irish Journal of Medical Science - August 2025 (DOI: 10.1007/s11845-025-04055-7)

Novel insight into the site-specificity of Hegu (LI4): morphological, biomechanical, and histological analyses

Umemoto Kanae 1, Xiyao Shan 1, Ishikawa Takuro 1, Watsuji Tadashi 2, Watanabe Yasuharu 2, Naito Munekazu 1

1. Department of Anatomy, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Aichi 480-1195, Japan
2. Department of Health Promoting and Preventive Medicine, Meiji University of Integrative Medicine, Kyoto 629-0301, Japan

Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine - August 2025, Volume 45, Issue 4, Pages 867-872 (DOI: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2025.04.016)

Changes in patellar tendon stiffness and mechanical strength test using collagenase injection: Verification ex vivo experiment using porcine model

Wataru Kurashina 1, 2, Tsuneari Takahashi 2, Hideyuki Sasanuma 2, Katsushi Takeshita 2

1. Rehabilitation Center, Tochigi Medical Center Shimotsuga, 420-1 Kawatsure, Ohira, Tochigi 329-4498, Japan
2. Department of Orthopaedics, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan

Clinical Biomechanics - August 2025, Volume 128, Article no. 106632 (DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2025.106632)

Effects of Aquatic Therapy on Gait Symmetry and Muscle Properties Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Zekun Liu 1, Xin Zhang 1, Shuyuan Yan 1, Chi Zhang 2, Donghui Chen 3, Ting Zhang 4, Xiang Liu 5, Yang Sun 6, Ligang Cui 6, Shilun Hou 1, Lin Song 1

1. School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, BJ, China
2. Department of Biomedical Sciences, Beijing City University, Beijing, BJ, China
3. Department of Intelligent Rehabilitation, Beijing Noitom Technology Ltd, Beijing, BJ, China
4. International Aquatic Therapy Association of China, Beijing, BJ, China
5. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, United Family Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Beijing, BJ, China
6. Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, BJ, China

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation - July 2025, Ahead of Print (DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2024-0128)

Reliability of myotonometry in the assessment of cervico-mandibular musculature: Inter/intra-examiner and inter/intra-session reliability study

Armando Campos Lopez 1, Elena Estebanez-de-Miguel 2, Tania Camou Acedo 1, Karla Paola Garcia-Pelagio 3, Isabel Albarova-Corral 2, Miguel Malo Urries 2, Paulina Villanueva- Melendez 4

1. Academic Department, Orthopedic Manual Therapy Center, Hermosillo, Mexico
2. Faculty of Heath Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
3. Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
4. Physical Therapy Clinic, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Leon, Mexico

The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice - July 2025, Online First (DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2025.2528304)

Treatment of Ochronotic Osteoarthropathy and the Evaluation of Selected Lower Limb Muscle Properties, Including the Patellar Tendon: A Case Report and Mini Literature Review

Jaromir Jarecki 1,Agnieszka Tomczyk-Warunek 1, Agnieszka Posturzynska 1, Edward Warda 1, Marcin Wasko 2, Kamil Arciszewski 3, Ewa Tomaszewska 4, Siemowit Muszynski 5, Jaroslaw Bienias 6, Monika Ostapiuk 6, Tomasz Skrzypek 7, Jacek Gagala 1

1. Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lublin, 20-954 Lublin, Poland
2. Department of Radiology and Imaging, The Medical Centre for Postgraduate Education, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland
3. Clinical Neurology Ward, The University Clinical Hospital No. 4 in Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
4. Department of Animal Physiology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
5. Department of Biophysics, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
6. Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 36, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
7. Department of Biomedicine and Environmental Research, Faculty of Medicine, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, 20-708 Lublin, Poland

Journal of Clinical Medicine - June 2025, Volume 14, Issue 13, Article no. 4413 (DOI: 10.3390/jcm14134413)

Characterization of the mechanical changes of adductor muscles in the lower extremities for patients with multiple sclerosis

Tuba Maden 1, Hakan Polat 2, Emine Kilicparlar Cengiz 3

1. Department of PhysiotherapyandRehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
2. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, SANKO University, Gaziantep, Turkey
3. Department of Neurology, Dr. Ersin Arslan Training and Research Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkiye

Clinical Biomechanics - July 2025, In Press, Journal Pre-proof (DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2025.106606)

Forearm rotation and elbow angle differentially modulate biceps brachii and brachioradialis muscle stiffness and EMG activity during low‑load isometric contractions: a cross‑sectional study in healthy individuals

Yiming Chen 1, Shujuan Huang 1, Peifeng Shen 1, Yuanchao Li 1, Yanan He 1, Guotong Dong 1, Siqi Huang 1, Meixia Zou 1, Zhijie Zhang 2, and Chunlong Liu 1

1. Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
2. Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - July 2025, Volume 17, Article no. 174 (DOI: 10.1186/s13102-025-01226-y)

Reliability of measurement of neck and back muscle mechanical properties using MyotonPRO: A systematic review

Jakub Koterba, Edward Saulicz

Institute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - July 2025, Volume 44, Pages 616-624 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.06.035)

Foam Rolling or Percussive Massage for Muscle Recovery: Insights into Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

Sebastian Szajkowski 1, Jaroslaw Pasek 2, Grzegorz Cieslar 3

1. Faculty of Medical Sciences, Warsaw Medical Academy of Applied Sciences, 8 Rydygiera St., 01-793 Warszawa, Poland
2. Collegium Medicum, Jan Długosz University in Czestochowa, 13/15 Armii Krajowej St., 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
3. Department of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 15 Stefana Batorego St., 41-902 Bytom, Poland

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology - June 2025, Volume 10, Issue 3, Article no. 249 (DOI: 10.3390/jfmk10030249)

Immediate Effects of Multiple Ischemic Compression Applications on Pain Sensitivity and Biomechanical Properties of Myofascial Trigger Points

Sebastian Szajkowski 1, Jaroslaw Pasek 2, Grzegorz Cieslar 3

1. Faculty of Medical Sciences, Warsaw Medical Academy of Applied Sciences, 8 Rydygiera St., 01-793 Warszawa, Poland
2. Collegium Medicum im dr Wladyslawa Bieganskiego, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, 13/15 Armii Krajowej St., 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
3. Department of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 15 Stefana Batorego St., 41-902 Bytom, Poland

Clinics and Practice - July 2025, Volume 15, Issue 7, Article no. 125 (DOI: 10.3390/clinpract15070125)

Comparison of upper trapezius muscle stiffness between female assembly workers with and without myofascial trigger points

Yoon-ji Lee 1, Sung-hoon Jung 2, Jun-Hee Kim 3, Hwa-ik Yoo 3, Oh-yun Kwon 3

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Division of Health Science, Baekseok University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
3. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Software and Digital Healthcare Convergence, Laboratory of Kinetic Ergocise Based on Movement Analysis, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea

WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation - June 2025, Online First (DOI: 10.1177/10519815251351605)

Effects of a wellness spa intervention on muscle tension and electroencephalographic activity in community-dwelling adults

Jong-Geun Kim 1, Ha-Na Yu 2, Jeongwoo Jeon 3, 4, Seungho Park 3, Yunseo Noh 3, Sangwoo Jung 5

1. Department of Golf and Leisure, Daegu Technical University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
2. Healthcare & Spa Industry Promotion Agency, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
3. Department of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
4. Digital Healthcare Institute, Sunmoon University, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
5. Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Konyang University, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science - June 2025, Volume 14, Pages 275-281 (DOI: 10.14474/ptrs.2025.14.2.275)

Associations of Lower Limb Muscle-Tendon Properties with Dual-Task Gait Variability: A Cross-Age Study

Zheng Dong 1, YoungJin Moon 1, Sang Ki Lee 1, Hwi-yeol Yun 2, JuWon Song 1, JiaHao Xu 1, Min Ju Shin 1, DuBin Im 1, XuanRu Wang 1

1. Department of Sport Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
2. College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea

Healthcare - June 2025, Volume 13, Issue 12, Article no. 1375 (DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13121375)