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Introduction: The use of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) has gained popularity in the sports world as one of the appropriate recovery methods to improve athlete performance and accelerate recovery. However, the benefits of IPC as a recovery method are still very limited. Objective: This study aims to further investigate the effects of high-pressure IPC use on fatigue recovery and performance after physical exercise. Methodology: Fourteen subjects were divided into two groups, each consisting of seven subjects: the intermitten pneumatic compression (IPC) group, which received the IPC intervention and the passive recovery (PR) group, which did not receive any intervention. Both groups performed plyometric training, with measurements of blood lactate levels, leg explosive power and vertical jump height taken before and after recovery. Descriptive statistical analysis, paired sample t-test, and independent sample t-test were used in data analysis. Results: The results showed significant differences in blood lactate levels (p=0.002) and vertical jump height (p=0.006) between the IPC recovery group and the PR group after recovery. Although an increase in leg explosive power was observed after recovery, no statistically significant difference was found between the IPC recovery group and the PR group (p=0.496). Conclusion: The use of high-pressure IPC after physical exercise is significantly more effective than passive recovery in terms of reducing blood lactate levels and enhancing vertical jump height. Although there was a slight increase in leg explosive power, this change was not statistically significant; nonetheless, it is still noteworthy.

Introduction: There is considerable interest in understanding the physical demands of futsal players to achieve optimal performance. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of curcumin and piperine supplementation on the performance of futsal players after two consecutive intensive matches. Methodology: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled design was used in this study. Sixteen amateur futsal players participated and were randomly assigned to two equal groups. The experimental group received curcumin 100 mg + piperine 5 mg, while the placebo group received 105 mg of microcrystalline cellulose. Two matches were played consecutively 24 hours apart (2 × 20 minutes). VO2max was assessed seven days before the first match, while internal load heart rate was evaluated during both matches. To examine players' recovery, CMJ and sprint performance were measured at baseline, 24 hours after the first match, and at 24, 48, and 72 hours after the second match. Results: VO2max and heart rate were similar between both groups, indicating comparable fitness levels and internal load heart rate. Significant differences were found in CMJ (p<0.05) and sprint times (p<0.05) between the experimental and placebo groups at 24, 48, and 72 hours after the second match. Discussion: The results suggest that curcumin and piperine supplementation effectively enhance recovery by reducing muscle fatigue and preserving neuromuscular performance after matches. Conclusions: The combination of curcumin and piperine enhances recovery and helps maintain performance in futsal athletes with demanding competition schedules.

Weightlifting is requires maximum strength, speed, and explosive power in order to lift maximum weight. Weightlifting carries a risk of injury which can result in pain, damage and limitation of bodily functions. The aim of this study is to describe and characterize of injuries that occur in weightlifting sports. This retrospective cohort study using a questionnaire that valuated 111 male lifters who were currently had experienced injuries. The result that, characteristics of athletes are an average age of 16.4 ± 3.7, height 161.2 ± 8.9, body weight 60.7 ± 14.9, body mass index 23.2 ± 4.7, arm length 67.9 ± 8.8, and leg length 90.4 ± 8.8 who have chronic injuries (67%) occurred during exercise (87%) and most injuries occurred in the upper limb (62%). Locations of injuries are shoulders (57%), wrists (10%), back (33%), hip/groin (10%), hamstring (16%), and knees (35%) with the types of injury experienced athletes are muscle strains (33%), ligament sprains (32%), and impingement (35%). 87% of athletes are injured during practice while 13% are injured during competition. To sum up, this study shows that the characteristics of major injuries occur in the upper extremities, namely the shoulder and the incident injuries occur during exercise. Keywords: Weightlifter, Performance, Injury, Training Programs

 Objective: This cross-sectional study investigated the association among resilience, self-efficacy and motivation in 135 dancers from Theatre Guaíra School of Dance (21,5% men, 26,6±14,3; 78,5% women 17,3 ± 9,7 years old). Methods: The instruments used included the Resilience Scale (RS), The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), and the Sport Motivation Scale II (SMS-II). Data analysis was carried out by using Pearson Correlation Coefficient (PCC) and Multiple Regression (p<.05). Results: As results resilience was positively associated with self-efficacy (r=.32), controlled motivation regulations (r=.18 and 21) and autonomous motivation regulations (rrange=.26 to 36), and negatively associated with amotivation (r=-.18). The Regression analysis found that resilience positively influenced the participants in the sense of achieving self-efficacy (R2=.10;  p<.001; β=.32, p<.001), motivation regulation (r2range=.03 to .10; p<.05), controlled motivation (external regulation, β=.18, p<.05, and introjected regulation, β=.21, p<.05), autonomous motivation (intrinsic regulation, β=.31, p<.001, integrated regulation, β=.26, p<.001, and identified regulation, β=.36, p<.001), and amotivation (β=-.18, p<.05). Conclusion: Ultimately, it was concluded that resilience seems to play a protective role against amotivation, in addition to promoting both controlled and autonomous motivation, and self-efficacy in dancers. Keywords: Ballet. Performance. Psychology. Dancers.

  During improvisation in movement, the creativity, emotional and perceptual responses depend on each individual. This study aims to analyse the individuals’ performance topics, feelings and response to a specific one-minute classical-style dance improvisation with the given constraint of “magic shoes”. The sample was formed by 65 students of the Teacher Training Master degree, who wrote down in a diary comments referring to sensations, emotions, attitudes, challenges and cognition after one minute of body expression improvising performance. The performance topics were specially addressed to the inability to perform physical activities that they overcame along their performance. Their diaries also reported their shyness and an open mind to discover new people once they changed their way of thinking, especially when getting closer to others, while other students referred to sensations such as passing from sadness to happiness, shyness to openness, and the attitude of overcoming an obstacle with the help of their classmates. When putting this into practice, it is suggested that task constraints may increase the movement possibilities during body expression, but also the deeper cognitive involvement of the students, such as the negotiations of their own boundaries.  Resumen. Durante la improvisación en movimiento, las respuestas creativas, emocionales y perceptivas dependen de cada individuo. Este estudio tiene por objeto analizar en la muestra participante los temas de actuación, sentimientos y la respuesta a una improvisación de danza de estilo clástico durante un minuto, con la restricción dada de “zapatillas mágicas”. La muestra estuvo formada por 65 estudiantes del Máster de Formación en Profesorado, quienes anotaron en un diario comentarios referidos a sensaciones, emociones, actitudes, desafíos y cognición tras la realización de una improvisación de una actuación durante un minuto de expresión corporal. Los temas de desempeño fueron especialmente dirigidos a la incapacidad para realizar actividades físicas que superaron a lo largo de un desafío. Sus diarios también relataron su timidez, su cambio de mente para descubrir nuevas personas una vez cambiada su forma de pensar, especialmente al acercarse a los demás, mientras otros estudiantes se refirieron a sensaciones como el paso de la tristeza a la alegría, la timidez a la apertura de actitud, así como la superación de obstáculos con la ayuda de compañeros. Entre las implicaciones prácticas, sugerimos que las restricciones de la tarea pueden aumentar las posibilidades del movimiento durante las sesiones de expresión corporal, así como la participación más cognitiva del alumnado, así como la negociación de sus propios límites.

The regulation of psychological assessments, and more specifically of psychological tests, has been a matter of concern and debate in the national context for several decades. The aim of this article was to consider and discuss the possible lack of regulation regarding the use and commercialization of psychological tests and the consequences for individuals, society and the results of the psychological assessment. For this, the article provides a brief history of psychological assessment in Brazil, passing through the construction and structuring of the psychological test assessment system (Satepsi), the judgment of the Direct Action of Unconstitutionality (ADI) 3481 by the Supreme Court, and considering the need, reasonableness and adequacy of regulation of the use of and access to psychological tests. The authors conclude that the restriction of access to psychological tests is not potentially harmful for individuals, society or psychological instrument, however, open access or indiscriminate commercialization could be. A regulamentação da avaliação psicológica, e mais especificamente dos testes psicológicos, é motivo de preocupação e debate no cenário nacional há várias décadas. O objetivo deste artigo foi ponderar e problematizar sobre a possível ausência de regulamentação no que diz respeito ao uso e comercialização dos testes psicológicos e suas consequências para os indivíduos, sociedade e resultado da avaliação psicológica. Para isso o artigo traz um breve histórico da avaliação psicológica no Brasil, perpassando pela construção e estruturação do sistema de avaliação de testes psicológicos (Satepsi), o julgamento da Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade (ADI) 3481 pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal, e ponderando acerca da necessidade, razoabilidade e adequação da regulamentação do uso e acesso aos testes psicológicos. Os autores concluem que a restrição de acesso aos testes psicológicos não possui potencial lesivo para os indivíduos, sociedade ou instrumento psicológico, mas seu acesso ou comercialização indiscriminada sim. La regulación de la evaluación psicológica y, más específicamente, de los tests psicológicos, ha sido un tema de preocupación y debate en el escenario nacional durante varias décadas. El objetivo de este artículo fue considerar y discutir la posible falta de regulación sobre el uso y comercialización de tests psicológicos y sus consecuencias para los individuos, la sociedad y resultado de la evaluación psicológica. Para ello, el artículo brinda una breve historia de la evaluación psicológica en Brasil, pasando por la construcción y estructuración del sistema de evaluación de tests psicológicos (Satepsi), la sentencia de Acción Directa de Inconstitucionalidad (ADI) 3481 del Supremo Tribunal Federal, y considerando la necesidad, razonabilidad y adecuación de la regulación del uso y acceso a los tests psicológicos. Los autores concluyen que la restricción del acceso a los tests psicológicos no tiene potencial dañoso para los individuos, la sociedad o el instrumento psicológico, pero sí su acceso o comercialización indiscriminada

Introduction: Personal development goes beyond physical training and technical skills. However, the impact of life skills on athletic performance remains underexplored, indicating a need to examine how personal development contribute to athlete’s success. Objective: This study examined the relationship between personal development, specifically life skills, and performance and the key predictors of performance among varsity basketball players at Mindanao State University (MSU), Philippines. Methodology: A quantitative correlational design was employed, involving 48 varsity players. Performance data were collected through notational analysis, while personal development was assessed using a standardized life skills questionnaire covering teamwork, goal-setting, social skills, problem-solving, emotional skills, leadership, time management, and communication. Pearson's correlation and multiple regression analyses were applied. Results: The findings revealed that the players exhibited moderate personal development overall and majority have fair performance. A statistically significant positive correlation (r = 0.967, p < 0.05) was identified between personal development and performance, with teamwork, emotional skills, leadership, and time management emerging as significant predictors of performance. Discussion: This highlights the importance of integrating structured life skills training into sports programs to foster well-rounded players. Such training not only enhances performance but also equips players with transferable skills for life beyond sports. Conclusions: Current sports environments lack full optimization of life skills, physical and technical skills, thereby calls a need for intervention. Future research should explore similar relationships across diverse sports and cultural contexts to generalize and expand these findings.

Background: Police officers are at considerable risk of developing posttraumatic symptoms because they frequently encounter violent or emotionally disturbing incidents. We investigate experiences with potentially traumatic events (PTE), traumatic exposure, and the prevalence of probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD and subclinical PTSD in a sample of Belgian police officers. Methods: In total, 1,465 police officers from 15 Belgian Local Police zones participated in a web-based survey, consisting of three segments: evaluating experiences with a list of 29 PTE, assessing if any of these PTE accounted for traumatic exposure, and evaluating 1-month probable PTSD, complex PTSD and subclinical PTSD prevalence using the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ). Results: Police officers frequently experience a wide range of PTE. A large majority of 93.0% reports traumatic exposure. Assessment with ITQ shows a 1-month prevalence of 5.87% for probable PTSD and 1.50% for probable complex PTSD, while an additional 7.58% report subclinical PTSD. No demographic variables influenced PTSD prevalence. Cumulative PTE experiences in itself did not predict PTSD, while the characteristics of certain PTE did entail a higher prevalence of probable PTSD and subclinical PTSD. Discussion: This study is the first to evaluate experiences with PTE, traumatic exposure and 1-month prevalence of probable PTSD, complex PTSD, and subclinical PTSD in Belgian police officers. Police officers are frequently confronted with a broad variety of PTE, and a large majority reports traumatic exposure. The 1-month prevalence of probable PTSD is significantly higher compared to previous international research in the general population, but lower than in similar international research involving police officers. In this study, cumulative PTE experiences in itself did not reliably predict PTSD, while the characteristics of certain PTE did. Posttraumatic symptoms are an important mental health challenge in Belgian police. This study is the first to evaluate experiences with PTE, traumatic exposure and 1-month prevalence of probable PTSD, complex PTSD, and subclinical PTSD in Belgian police officers. Results show that police officers are frequently confronted with a broad variety of PTE, and a large majority reports traumatic exposure. The 1-month prevalence of probable PTSD is significantly higher compared to previous international research in the general population, but lower than in similar international research involving police officers. In this study, cumulative PTE experiences in itself did not reliably predict PTSD, while the characteristics of certain PTE did. Posttraumatic symptoms are an important mental health challenge in Belgian police.

Introduction: As people age, physical fitness and balance decline, which can be prevented by engaging in various forms of movement exercise. Objective: Investigated the efficacy of Thai Folk Performance Exercise Program on Health-Physical Fitness and Balance in Older Adults. Methodology: Thirty volunteers aged 60-75 years participated in an 8-week intervention (3 sessions/week). Each session included warm-up (10 minutes), main exercise incorporating Thai Folk Performance Exercise Program at 55-65% HRmax (30 minutes), and cool-down (10 minutes). Assessments measured body composition, flexibility (back scratch, sit-and-reach test), muscle strength and endurance (30-second chair stand, 30-second arm curl tests), cardiorespiratory endurance (6-minute walk test), and balance (agility course test) were tested both pretest and posttest. We analyzed the data using pair t-test. Results: The findings indicate that posttest, Significant improvements occurred in flexibility: right back scratch (p = .001), left back scratch (p = .008), and sit-and-reach (p = .047). Lower body strength increased significantly (30-second chair sit-to-stand, p = .004). Cardiorespiratory endurance improved (6-minute walk test, p = .022). Balance enhanced markedly (agility course test, p < .001). No significant changes occurred in body composition or upper body strength. Conclusions: The findings indicate that the Thai Folk performance exercise program effectively improved flexibility, lower body strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, and balance in older adults. Integrating cultural elements with evidence-based exercise provides a culturally appropriate, engaging approach to healthy aging, offering an innovative alternative to conventional exercise programs. Introducción: A medida que las personas envejecen, la aptitud física y el equilibrio disminuyen, lo cual se puede prevenir participando en varias formas de ejercicio de movimiento. Objetivo: investigó la eficacia del Programa de Ejercicios de Rendimiento Folclórico Tailandés en la Salud, la Aptitud Física y el Equilibrio en Adultos Mayores. Metodología: Treinta voluntarios de entre 60 y 75 años participaron en una intervención de 8 semanas (3 sesiones/semana). Cada sesión incluyó calentamiento (10 minutos), ejercicio principal que incorporaba el Programa de Ejercicios de Rendimiento Folclórico Tailandés al 55-65% de FCmáx (30 minutos) y enfriamiento (10 minutos). Las evaluaciones midieron la composición corporal, la flexibilidad (rascado de espalda, prueba de sentarse y alcanzar), la fuerza y resistencia muscular (pruebas de levantarse de una silla durante 30 segundos, pruebas de flexión de brazos durante 30 segundos), la resistencia cardiorrespiratoria (prueba de caminata de 6 minutos) y el equilibrio (prueba de recorrido de agilidad) se probaron tanto antes como después de la prueba. Analizamos los datos utilizando la prueba t de pares. Resultados: Los hallazgos indican que después de la prueba, se produjeron mejoras significativas en la flexibilidad: rascado en la espalda derecha (p = .001), rascado en la espalda izquierda (p = .008) y sentarse y alcanzar (p = .047). La fuerza de la parte inferior del cuerpo aumentó significativamente (30 segundos de sentarse y levantarse en una silla, p = .004). La resistencia cardiorrespiratoria mejoró (prueba de caminata de 6 minutos, p = .022). El equilibrio mejoró notablemente (prueba de recorrido de agilidad, p < .001). No se produjeron cambios significativos en la composición corporal ni en la fuerza de la parte superior del cuerpo. Conclusiones: los hallazgos indican que el programa de ejercicios de rendimiento Thai Folk mejoró eficazmente la flexibilidad, la fuerza y la resistencia de la parte inferior del cuerpo, la resistencia cardiorrespiratoria y el equilibrio en adultos mayores. La integración de elementos culturales con ejercicios basados en la evidencia proporciona un enfoque culturalmente apropiado y atractivo para el envejecimiento saludable, ofreciendo una alternativa innovadora a los programas de ejercicios convencionales. Introdução: À medida que as pessoas envelhecem, a aptidão física e o equilíbrio diminuem, o que pode ser prevenido com a participação em diversas formas de exercícios de movimento. Objectivo: Este estudo investigou a eficácia do Programa de Exercícios de Performance Folclórica Tailandesa na saúde, aptidão física e equilíbrio em idosos. Metodologia: Trinta voluntários com idades compreendidas entre os 60 e os 75 anos participaram numa intervenção de 8 semanas (3 sessões/semana). Cada sessão incluiu um aquecimento (10 minutos), um exercício principal incorporando o Programa de Exercícios de Performance Folclórica Tailandesa a 55-65% da FCmáx (30 minutos) e um relaxamento (10 minutos). As avaliações mediram a composição corporal, a flexibilidade (teste de coçar as costas, teste de sentar e alcançar), a força e a resistência muscular (teste de levantar da cadeira durante 30 segundos, teste de flexão de braços durante 30 segundos), a resistência cardiorrespiratória (teste de caminhada de 6 minutos) e o equilíbrio (teste de percurso de agilidade) antes e depois do teste. Analisámos os dados através do teste t pareado. Resultados: Os resultados indicam que, após o teste, houve melhorias significativas na flexibilidade: coçar as costas direitas (p = 0,001), coçar as costas esquerdas (p = 0,008) e sentar e alcançar (p = 0,047). A força da parte inferior do corpo aumentou significativamente (teste de sentar e alcançar na cadeira de 30 segundos, p = 0,004). A resistência cardiorrespiratória melhorou (teste de caminhada de 6 minutos, p = 0,022). O equilíbrio melhorou significativamente (teste de percurso de agilidade, p < 0,001). Não se verificaram alterações significativas na composição corporal ou na força da parte superior do corpo. Conclusões: Os resultados indicam que o programa de exercício de performance Thai Folk melhorou eficazmente a flexibilidade, a força e a resistência da parte inferior do corpo, a resistência cardiorrespiratória e o equilíbrio em idosos. A integração de elementos culturais com exercícios baseados em evidências proporciona uma abordagem culturalmente apropriada e envolvente para o envelhecimento saudável, oferecendo uma alternativa inovadora aos programas de exercício convencionais.