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Effects of a Novel Neuromuscular Training Intervention on Jump, Sprint, and Change of Direction in Adult Female Soccer Players
Published on: June 10, 2025
Regarding: "Inspiratory muscle training improves performance of a repeated sprints ability test in professional
Darlan L Matte1, Gustavo S Ribeiro2, Mateus S Esquivel3
1Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia, UDESC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
Abstract:
The Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies recently published an article by Silva et al., entitled "Inspiratory muscle training improves performance of a repeated sprints ability test in professional soccer players" (Silva et al., 2019). After close reading we find that the new findings of Silva et al., (2019) are relevant and provide a promising indication that IMT can improve the performance of young male soccer players. However, some additional important points must be considered when interpreting these positive findings.
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