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The Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM) is a non-profit making scientific electronic journal, publishing research and review articles, together with case studies, in the fields of sports medicine and the exercise sciences. JSSM is published quarterly in March, June, September and December. JSSM also publishes editorials, a "letter to the editor" section, abstracts from international and national congresses, panel meetings, conferences and symposia, and can function as an open discussion forum on significant issues of current interest. The journal content could be presented not only in print (pdf format) but also through the use of video, audio and interactive software since it is published in an electronic format. Authors, therefore, are encouraged to submit their article or communication in the most appropriate medium to best convey their findings to members of JSSM.

05/12/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

Can small-sided handball games be just as effective as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for improving health and fitness in untrained individuals? 🤾‍♂️

Our new 16-week randomized controlled study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), compares these two engaging training approaches to see which delivers the greatest improvements in physical health, cardiovascular fitness, and functional performance.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Compared small-sided handball and HIIT in previously untrained adults

Measured changes in cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, strength, and overall health markers

Found both methods effective—each with unique benefits depending on participant goals

Offers practical insights for trainers, coaches, and exercise professionals designing programs for beginners

💡 Why it matters:

For untrained individuals, choosing a sustainable and enjoyable training method is key. This study shows how game-based exercise and HIIT can both improve health—but through different physiological pathways and motivational effects.

As a Q1-ranked, open-access journal indexed in PubMed and Scopus, JSSM provides free access to applied, impactful research in sport and exercise science.

🎙️Listen the podcast 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=Q1V6HljbEAY

📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-25-16.xml-Fulltext

Comparing The Effects of Small-Sided Handball Games and High-Intensity Interval Training on The Physical Health and Fitness of Untrained Individuals: A 16-Week Randomized Controlled Study

03/12/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

Can applying a floss band at different pressures immediately improve ankle stability in patients with chronic ankle instability? 🦶💥
Our new randomized controlled trial, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), investigates how varying floss band pressures affect multidimensional ankle stability, including postural control, proprioception, and neuromuscular responsiveness.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Compared multiple floss band pressures and their acute effects

Measured changes in dynamic stability, balance, and neuromuscular control

Identified which pressures yielded the greatest functional improvements

Provides evidence-based guidance for clinicians, physiotherapists, and sports medicine practitioners

💡 Why it matters:

Chronic ankle instability is common in sport, and effective, low-cost interventions are valuable. This study highlights how floss band application—when used at optimal pressures—can support immediate functional gains in stability and control.

As a Q1-ranked, open-access journal indexed in PubMed and Scopus (per internal JSSM records), JSSM ensures this research is freely available to practitioners and researchers worldwide.

🎙️Listen the podcast 👉youtube.com/watch?v=CES0I3M0RII

📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-25-1.xml-Fulltext

Acute Effects of Floss Band at Different Pressures on Multidimensional Ankle Stability in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial

29/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

Can combining manual therapy with dry needling accelerate recovery from acute neck pain in combat sport athletes? 🥋💆‍♂️

Our new randomized controlled study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), investigates the effectiveness of this combined treatment approach on pain reduction, muscle tone, and stiffness.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Compared manual therapy alone vs. manual therapy + dry needling

Found that the combined approach produced greater reductions in neck pain and muscular stiffness

Measured improvements in muscle tone, mobility, and subjective comfort

Offers evidence-based insight for physiotherapists and sports medicine practitioners

💡 Why it matters:

Combat sports athletes often experience acute muscular strain and tightness due to high training loads. This study shows that integrating dry needling with manual therapy can lead to faster, more effective neuromuscular recovery.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM provides free access to clinically relevant findings in sports medicine and rehabilitation.

🎙️Listen the podcast here 👉www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6IwVs4EeyI

📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-23-852.xml-Fulltext

Combination of Manual Therapy and Dry Needling Effectively Improves Acute Neck Pain and Muscular Tone and Stiffness in Combat Sports Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Study

27/11/2025

🎙️ New Podcast: Enhancing Athletic Performance through Targeted Interval Training

In this episode, we explore “The Impact of Running-Based and Drop Jumping Interval Interventions on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Anaerobic Power of Collegiate Volleyball Players.” 🏐

Join us as we discuss:

How different interval training modalities influence endurance and explosive strength.

The surprising inter-individual variability in adaptive responses among collegiate athletes.

Practical insights for strength and conditioning coaches aiming to optimize training programs for team sports.

🔍 This conversation bridges science and practice—highlighting data-driven strategies to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and anaerobic power in competitive athletes.

🎧 Tune in to hear how understanding variability can transform your approach to performance conditioning.

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🎙️ A session from the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM) podcast channel.📝 Original Article Title:The Impact of Running-Based and Drop Jumping I...

25/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

Can smaller volleyball formats make players stronger and safer? 🏐💪

Our new randomized controlled study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), reveals how smaller-sided volleyball games lead to greater improvements in lower limb strength and power, while also reducing landing forces in young female athletes.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Compared traditional vs. small-format volleyball training in girls

Measured changes in jump performance, muscle strength, and landing impact

Found that smaller formats enhance neuromuscular adaptation and injury prevention potential

Offers practical guidance for youth coaches and strength specialists

💡 Why it matters:

Smaller formats promote more frequent movement, engagement, and technical actions — creating a powerful blend of skill development and physical conditioning, while lowering mechanical stress on the body.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures this evidence is freely accessible to coaches, sport scientists, and educators worldwide.

🎙️Listen the podcast 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=ox38tzTvyM4

📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-23-872.xml-Fulltext

Smaller Formats of Volleyball Lead to Greater Improvements in Lower Limb Strength and Power, As Well As Reductions in Landing Forces: A Randomized Controlled Study in Girls

23/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

Can a dose of nature help mentally fatigued soccer players recover their focus and self-control? 🌿⚽🧠

Our new randomized controlled trial, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), explores how exposure to natural environments can restore self-regulation resources in mentally fatigued athletes.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Compared the effects of nature exposure vs. urban settings on mentally fatigued soccer players

Measured changes in self-regulation, cognitive control, and perceived fatigue

Found that natural environments significantly enhanced mental recovery and focus

Offers practical strategies for psychological load management in elite sport

💡 Why it matters:

Mental fatigue can impair decision-making, performance, and motivation. This study shows that even short, structured exposure to nature may help athletes recharge mentally and perform more consistently.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures that research like this is freely accessible to coaches, sport psychologists, and scientists worldwide.

🎙️Listen the podcast here 👉youtube.com/watch?v=5swvwB6VeVI

📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-23-882.xml-Fulltext

The Restorative Effects of Nature Exposure on The Self-Regulation Resources in Mentally Fatigued Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial

22/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

How does jump variability affect neuromuscular fatigue? 🦵💥

Our latest study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), compares random vs. constant sessions of repeated standing long jumps to explore their effects on acute neuromuscular fatigue.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Investigated how different jump sequencing strategies influence fatigue levels

Analyzed muscle activation patterns and performance decline over repeated efforts

Found distinct neuromuscular responses between randomized and consistent jump conditions

Offers insights for coaches designing plyometric or fatigue-monitoring protocols

💡 Why it matters:

The way exercises are organized — not just their intensity — can impact fatigue, performance, and recovery. This research highlights how training structure affects neuromuscular outcomes.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM makes this applied research freely accessible to sports scientists, coaches, and practitioners worldwide.

🎙️Listen the podcast here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=yEb7egxGqKc

📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-23-895.xml-Fulltext

Acute Neuromuscular Fatigue of a Random Vs Constant Session of Repeated Standing Long Jumps

20/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

What’s more effective for improving repeated sprint ability in youth soccer players — speed endurance training or core training? ⚽💨

Our new randomized controlled trial, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), directly compares these two popular conditioning methods to uncover which delivers greater performance benefits.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Compared speed endurance and core training programs over several weeks

Measured effects on repeated sprint ability, power output, and fatigue resistance

Explored how training specificity influences adaptation in youth athletes

Provides evidence-based guidance for soccer coaches and strength specialists

💡 Why it matters:

Repeated sprint ability is crucial in soccer performance. This study helps coaches choose the most effective training approach to enhance game readiness and physical resilience in young players.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures this research is freely accessible to the global sports science community.

🎙️Listen the podcast here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=_gSLVt7_KzM

📖 Read the full study here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-23-907.xml-Fulltext

The Effect of Speed Endurance Versus Core Training on The Repeated Sprint Ability of Youth Male Soccer Players – A Randomized Controlled Trial

18/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

What happens inside the body during 1v1 small-sided soccer games? ⚽💨

Our new study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), examines how internal load, respiratory metabolism, and neuromuscular activation interact during high-intensity 1v1 drills — one of the most demanding formats in soccer training.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Measured internal physiological load alongside respiratory and muscular responses

Showed how 1v1 duels elicit peak cardiovascular and neuromuscular demands

Analyzed how intensity and fatigue affect metabolic efficiency and activation patterns

Offers guidance for optimizing training design, recovery, and load

management

💡 Why it matters:

1v1 drills are vital for skill and conditioning — but they also create unique physical stresses. Understanding these responses helps coaches balance technical training with physiological adaptation.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures that this applied sports science research is freely available to practitioners worldwide.

🎙️Listen the podcast here 👉youtube.com/watch?v=9yN80mZxsVE

📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-934.xml-Fulltext

Associations between Internal Load, Respiratory Metabolism, and Neuromuscular Activation during 1v1 Small-Sided Soccer Games

16/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

Can regular exercise really enhance cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults? 🧠🏃‍♀️

Our new study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), explores this relationship in a large sample of Chinese adults, shedding light on the mediating factors that link physical activity and brain health.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Investigated associations between exercise frequency, intensity, and cognitive outcomes

Identified potential mediators such as mental health, sleep quality, and social engagement

Provided evidence that lifestyle behaviors amplify the cognitive benefits of exercise

Offers valuable insights for public health and aging research

💡 Why it matters:

As populations age, understanding how physical activity supports cognitive resilience is essential. This study provides actionable data to guide interventions that promote healthy aging and mental vitality.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures global access to high-impact research in exercise and health science.

🎙️Listen the podcast here 👉youtube.com/watch?v=_-Vx7yAEET4

📖 Read the full study here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-910.xml-Fulltext

The Association Between Exercise and Cognitive Function in Chinese Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Exploration of Mediating Factors

15/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

How can inertial measurement units (IMUs) deepen our understanding of external load in elite badminton? 🏸📊

Our latest study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), uses IMU technology to analyze men’s singles badminton matches, offering new insights into load variations across set outcomes and score gaps.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Quantified movement intensity, acceleration, and deceleration demands using IMUs

Explored how match context (winning vs. losing sets, close vs. wide score gaps) affects physical load

Demonstrated the value of wearable technology for real-time load monitoring

Provided actionable insights for training design and recovery management

💡 Why it matters:

Understanding how match dynamics influence external load helps coaches tailor sport-specific conditioning and in-match strategies — improving player readiness and long-term performance.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures this applied research is freely available to the global sports science community.

🎙️ Listen the podcast here 👉youtube.com/watch?v=hNHQM5VkU4U

📖 Read the full study here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-901.xml-Fulltext

Using Inertial Measurement Units to Quantify External Load in Men's Singles Badminton Matches: Insights from Set Outcomes and Score Gaps

13/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

What separates elite 400 m front-crawl swimmers from the rest? 🏊‍♂️

Our new study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), uncovers how distinct stroke regulation profiles influence pacing strategy and ultimately determine 400 m front-crawl performance.

🔎 Episode Highlights:
Identified different stroke mechanics regulation patterns across pacing phases

Showed how technical adjustments in stroke length and rate impact speed and fatigue management

Demonstrated that performance differences are linked not only to physiology, but to fine-tuned mechanical control

Offers insights for coaches and sport scientists on optimizing pacing through biomechanical feedback

💡 Why it matters:
Effective pacing in middle-distance swimming is as much about stroke regulation as energy distribution. Understanding these mechanical nuances can help athletes refine efficiency and sustain velocity throughout the race.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures this research is freely available to the global sports science and coaching community.

🎙️Listen the podcast here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=oeuYTDgLbSk

📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-891.xml-Fulltext

Distinctive Regulation Profiles of Stroke Mechanics Underlie Pacing and Discriminate 400 m Front-Crawl Performance

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