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  • Sprinter during acceleration highlighting lower limb musculature and muscle fiber function in athletic performance.

    Anatomy Notes: Muscle Fibers

    Why are some athletes naturally suited for endurance events while others excel in sprinting or explosive movements? How much depends on genetics, and how much can be influenced by training? The answer lies largely in muscle fibers, the specialized cells responsible for producing force and movement.

  • Overview of the energy systems used during physical activity and sport

    Energy Systems: How the Body Produces Energy During Exercise

    Every movement we perform—whether running, jumping, lifting a weight, or simply walking—requires energy. Without a continuous supply of energy, muscles would be unable to contract and movement would not be possible.

  • Giocatore di basket durante un salto che evidenzia il carico sul tendine rotuleo durante la prestazione sportiva.

    Jumper's Knee (Tendinopatia Rotulea) - Cause, trattamento e riabilitazione nello sport

    Il Jumper's Knee, o Tendinopatia Rotulea, rappresenta una delle patologie da sovraccarico più frequenti negli sport che prevedono salti, accelerazioni e cambi di direzione. Nonostante il nome faccia immediatamente pensare alla pallavolo o al basket, questa condizione interessa anche calciatori, atleti dell'atletica leggera, tennisti e, più in generale, tutti coloro che sottopongono ripetutamente il tendine rotuleo a elevati carichi meccanici.

  • Athlete performing foam rolling for muscle recovery and mobility improvement

    Myofascial Release and Foam Rolling: Benefits, Limitations and Practical Applications

    Over the last two decades, the Foam Roller has become one of the most widely used tools among athletes, strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists and fitness enthusiasts.Today it is commonly found in gyms, rehabilitation clinics and athletic training facilities, where it is frequently used as part of warm-up, recovery and mobility routines.

  • Illustration of tendon anatomy showing the connection between muscle and bone and the role of tendons in force transmission.

    Tendons: Anatomy, Function and Adaptation to Training

    Tendons are fundamental structures of the musculoskeletal system, yet they often receive less attention than muscles. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts usually focus on muscle strength, power, and endurance, while tendons are frequently noticed only when pain or injury occurs.