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The rate of force development scaling factor: a review of underlying factors, assessment methods and potential for practical applications by Kozinc, Žiga, Smajla, Darjan, Šarabon, Nejc

“…When humans perform isometric ballistic contractions of different intensities, a strong linear relationship is observed between peak force and peak rate of…”
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Relationship between ankle strength and range of motion and postural stability during single-leg quiet stance in trained athletes by Trajković, Nebojša, Kozinc, Žiga, Smajla, Darjan, Šarabon, Nejc

“…The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between strength of ankle plantar and dorsal flexors and range of motion (RoM), and body sway variables…”
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The relationship between lower limb maximal and explosive strength and change of direction ability: Comparison of basketball and tennis players, and long-distance runners by Kozinc, Žiga, Smajla, Darjan, Šarabon, Nejc

“…Change-of-direction (CoD) ability is an important determinant of athletic performance. Muscle strength is among the most important determinants of CoD ability…”
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Intra-session reliability of electromyographic measurements in flywheel squats by Spudić, Darjan, Smajla, Darjan, Šarabon, Nejc

“…Although the popularity of flywheel (FW) devices in sports research is increasing, to date, no study has been designed to test the reliability of…”
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The association between reactive strength index and reactive strength index modified with approach jump performance by Pleša, Jernej, Kozinc, Žiga, Smajla, Darjan, Šarabon, Nejc

“…Jumping performance is one of the key components of volleyball game, thus evaluating jumping ability through different biomechanical variables offers…”
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Advancements in the Protocol for Rate of Force Development/Relaxation Scaling Factor Evaluation by Smajla, Darjan, Žitnik, Jure, Šarabon, Nejc

“…Brief submaximal actions are important for wide range of functional movements. Until now, rate of force development and relaxation scaling factor (RFD-SF and…”
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Quantification of Inter-Limb Symmetries With Rate of Force Development and Relaxation Scaling Factor by Smajla, Darjan, Žitnik, Jure, Šarabon, Nejc

“…The inter-limb (a)symmetries have been most often assessed with the tests that quantify the maximal muscle capacity. However, the rapid force production and…”
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Exploring the relationship between lower limb strength, strength asymmetries, and curvilinear sprint performance: Findings from a pilot study by Sašek, Matic, Šarabon, Nejc, Smajla, Darjan

“…Team sports involve various sprinting actions, including curvilinear sprints, yet their neuromuscular factors have been understudied. The aim of this…”
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The difference between squat jump and countermovement jump in 770 male and female participants from different sports by Kozinc, Žiga, Žitnik, Jure, Smajla, Darjan, Šarabon, Nejc

“…Traditionally, a larger difference between countermovement (CMJ) and squat jump (SJ) was seen as beneficial, as it reflects the ability to utilize the…”
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Is larger eccentric utilization ratio associated with poorer rate of force development in squat jump? An exploratory study by Kozinc, Žiga, Smajla, Darjan, Šarabon, Nejc

“…This exploratory study examines the relationship between the eccentric utilization ratio (EUR) and the rate of force development (RFD) in squat jumps (SJ)…”
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Effect of a High-Intensity Handball-Specific Fatigue Protocol Focused on the Leg Contralateral to the Throwing Arm on Interlimb Asymmetries by Janicijevic, Danica, Pérez-Castilla, Alejandro, Miras-Moreno, Sergio, Ortega-Becerra, Manuel, Morenas-Aguilar, Maria Dolores, Smajla, Darjan, Sarabon, Nejc, García-Ramos, Amador

“…Janicijevic, D, Pérez-Castilla, A, Miras-Moreno, S, Ortega-Becerra, M, Morenas-Aguilar, MD, Smajla, D, Sarabon, N, and García-Ramos, A. Effect of a…”
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Associations between lower limb eccentric muscle capability and change of direction speed in basketball and tennis players by Smajla, Darjan, Kozinc, Žiga, Šarabon, Nejc

“…The ability to perform a quick and rapid change of direction (CoD) is an important determinant of success in a variety of sports. Previous studies have already…”
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The Effect of Fatigue on Single-Leg Postural Sway and Its Transient Characteristics in Healthy Young Adults by Kozinc, Žiga, Trajković, Nebojša, Smajla, Darjan, Šarabon, Nejc

“…Neuromuscular fatigue is known to impair balance ability, which is reflected in increased postural sway during quiet standing tasks. Recently, quantifying…”
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Differences in Force-Velocity Profiles During Countermovement Jump and Flywheel Squats and Associations With a Different Change of Direction Tests in Elite Karatekas by Smajla, Darjan, Spudić, Darjan, Kozinc, Žiga, Šarabon, Nejc

“…The force-velocity (F-v) relationship has been proposed as a biomechanical characteristic to comprehensively evaluate neuromuscular capabilities within…”
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Selective effect of static stretching, concentric contractions, and a balance task on ankle force sense by Smajla, Darjan, García-Ramos, Amador, Tomažin, Katja, Strojnik, Vojko

“…Proper ankle motor control is critical for balance in the human body during functional activities such as standing, walking, and running. Different exercise…”
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Strength, Jumping and Change of Direction Speed Asymmetries in Soccer, Basketball and Tennis Players by Šarabon, Nejc, Smajla, Darjan, Maffiuletti, Nicola A., Bishop, Chris

“…Despite growing research in the field of inter-limb asymmetries (ILAs), little is known about the variation of ILAs in different populations of athletes. The…”
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Influence of Load and Phase of Contraction on Lateral Symmetries in Flywheel Squats by Smajla, Darjan, Spudić, Darjan, Šarabon, Nejc

“…Assessment of lateral symmetries (LS) of lower limbs has been widely investigated. However, there are no studies about LS during exposure to high eccentric and…”
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Selective effect of static stretching, concentric contractions, and a one-leg balance task on ankle motion sense in young and older adults by Smajla, Darjan, García-Ramos, Amador, Tomazin, Katja, Strojnik, Vojko

“…•Older participants are less capable of sensing joint motion than young adults.•Static stretching had a negative effect on ankle motion sense in both…”
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Isometric single-joint rate of force development shows trivial to small associations with jumping rate of force development, jump height, and propulsive duration by Van Hooren, Bas, Žiga Kozinc, Smajla, Darjan, Šarabon, Nejc

“…The association between single-joint isometric rate of force development (RFDISO) and jumping outcomes remain largely unexplored. Further, the importance of…”
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Elbow Extensors and Volar Flexors Strength Capacity and Its Relation to Shooting Performance in Basketball Players—A Pilot Study by Smajla, Darjan, Kozinc, Ziga, Sarabon, Nejc

“…Rate of force/torque development scaling factor (RFD-SF/RTD-SF) has been used as a tool for assessing neuromuscular quickness. The aim was to investigate…”
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