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PLOS ONE, Aug 10, 2023

An ecologically valid, reliable and sensitive method of quantifying punch force variables would b... more An ecologically valid, reliable and sensitive method of quantifying punch force variables would be useful for coaches and practitioners monitoring combat-specific performance. The present study utilised a vertically mounted force plate to quantify the peak punch force and rate of force development (RFD) of amateur boxers. Ten male senior elite amateur boxers performed maximal jab, cross, and hook punches across two separate days. The force plate showed excellent within-day and good-to-excellent between-day reliability for peak punch impact force and RFD (ICC 0.89-0.99). The CV% for all punch force variables were similar on day 1 (3-9%) and day 2 (4-10%). Standard error of measurement (SEM) and smallest worthwhile changes (SWC) revealed the force plate can detect small-to-moderate changes in punch performance. The greatest impact forces and RFD were found in the rear hook (2624

Revista de Entrenamiento Deportivo, 2013

PubliCE Standard, Feb 9, 2012

Human Movement Science, Apr 1, 2017

The attentional focus emphasised in verbal instruction influences movement and muscle recruitment... more The attentional focus emphasised in verbal instruction influences movement and muscle recruitment characteristics, with an external focus (onto movement effects) typically benefiting performance. However, contrasting findings suggest either a selective isolation or spreading activation effect on associated muscles as a result of internally focused instruction (movement characteristics). In the present experiment, participants completed maximal isokinetic concentric leg extension exercise using internally (muscle specific: vastus medialis oblique) or externally (outcome specific) focused instructions. Integrated Electromyography (iEMG) of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis oblique and rectus femoris muscles was obtained in addition to knee extensor torque. There were no differences in torque production between conditions. Externally focused instruction produced significantly lower iEMG magnitude across muscles, whereas an internal focus produced the greatest activity but with no evidence of a selective isolation effect of the vastus medialis oblique. The muscle-specific internal focus of attention resulted in a spreading activation effect, such that activity is elevated in muscles not within the focus of attention. Whilst an external focus did not improve performance, force was produced with lower muscular activity reflecting increased efficiency. The resultant noise in the motor system associated with an internal focus inhibits movement economy and attempts at selective activation.

Gait & Posture, 2021

BACKGROUND The conventional gait model (CGM) is commonly utilised within clinical motion analysis... more BACKGROUND The conventional gait model (CGM) is commonly utilised within clinical motion analysis but has a number of inherent limitations. To overcome some of these limitations modifications have been made to the CGM and six-degrees of freedom models (6DoF) have been developed. RESEARCH QUESTION How comparable are lower limb kinematics calculated using modified CGM and 6DoF models and what is the error associated with the output of each model during walking? METHODS Ten healthy males attended two gait analysis sessions, in which they walked at a self-selected pace, while a 10-camera motion capture system recorded lower limb kinematics. Hip, knee and ankle joint kinematics in all three anatomical planes were calculated using a modified CGM, with medial anatomical markers and a three-dimensional foot added, and 6DoF. Mean absolute differences were calculated on a point-by-point basis over the walking gait cycle and interpreted relative to a 5° threshold to explore the comparability of model outputs. The standard error of the measurement (SEM) was also calculated on a point-by-point basis over the walking gait cycle for each model. RESULTS Mean absolute differences above 5° were reported between the two model outputs in 58-86% of the walking gait cycle at the knee in the frontal plane, and over the entire walking gait cycle at the hip and knee in the transverse plane. SEM was typically larger for the modified CGM compared to the 6DoF, with the highest SEM values reported at the knee in the frontal plane, and the hip and the knee in the transverse plane. SIGNIFICANCE Caution should be taken when looking to compare findings between studies utilising modified CGM and 6DoF outside of the sagittal plane, especially at the hip and knee. The reduced SEM associated with the 6DoF suggests this modelling approach may be preferable.

Research in Sports Medicine, 2018

Research in Sports Medicine

To investigate the influence of task, limb dominance and previous injury on single leg hop task p... more To investigate the influence of task, limb dominance and previous injury on single leg hop task performance and loading response, 25 professional male soccer players completed anterior, medial and lateral hop tests with an accelerometer at mid-calf. Performance outcome was defined as hop distance with loading response defined as the magnitude of, and time to peak instantaneous planar PlayerLoad. The performance was sensitive to task and previous injury (P < 0.001) but not limb dominance, with no evidence of bilateral asymmetry (P = 0.668). Despite impaired performance, previously injured players did not exhibit lower peak instantaneous PlayerLoad after impact in any plane (P ≥ 0.110). There was however a significantly (P = 0.001) longer time to peak medio-lateral loading after impact in previously injured players' affected limb. This observation was exacerbated when the injury was to the non-dominant limb (P = 0.041). Lower-limb accelerometry enhances understanding of movement strategy beyond task outcome, with practical implications in player screening and objective rehabilitation.

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 1, 2014

Yerba mate tea (Ilex Paraguariensis) is an herbal tea beverage consumed mainly in South America t... more Yerba mate tea (Ilex Paraguariensis) is an herbal tea beverage consumed mainly in South America that presents components with antioxidant, antinflammatory, and possible ergogenic proprieties. It is known that exercise increases oxidative stress and muscle damage, and then mate tea intake could show beneficial effects. PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of acute intake of yerba mate on blood markers of oxidative stress and muscle damage in female soccer players exposed to exhaustive exercise. METHODS: 15 female soccer players (22.1±4.2 years old) were studied randomized with either 5g of soluble yerba mate (400ml) or 400 ml of water cross-overly with 7 days of washout. Both liquids were given after an overnight fasting and before 60 minutes of a treadmill incremental test up to exhaustion. All subjects were fed with 30g of maltodextrin 30 minutes before the beginning of the test. From the treadmill performance of the drinking-water players it was created the sub groups of Higher Run Time (HRT, n=8) and the others (WRT, n=7). Blood samples were collected before and immediately post-exercise and assayed for markers of tissue integrity (enzymes CK, AST and ALT), antioxidants (TAP and uric acid), oxidants (MDA) and anaerobiosis (lactate). It was used t-test independent to compare the delta (final-initial) values (∆) and time of treadmill run between groups, for p<0.05. RESULTS: The yerba mate tea group showed longer treadmill run (632 ± 29.2 vs 610 ± 24.9 seconds, p<0.05), along with higher increase of ∆ lactate (10.6 ± 2.5 vs 8.8 ± 2.7 mmol/L, p<0.05), ∆ CK (45 ± 30.8 vs 32.6 ± 21.9 U/L, p<0.05) and ∆ uric acid (0.25 ± 0.11 vs 0.19 ± 0.11 mg/dL, p<0.05) than the water group. However, these differences occurred significantly only in the WRT sub group. CONCLUSIONS: Yerba mate intake by female soccer players increased tolerance to exhaustive exercise only in those presenting low-fitness condition, furthermore increased muscle damage (CK), but also antioxidant protection (UA).

Appropriate verbal instruction is critical to effective guidance of movements. Internal (movement... more Appropriate verbal instruction is critical to effective guidance of movements. Internal (movement focus) and external (outcome focus) attentional focusing instructions have been shown to influence movement kinetics and muscular activity; this study investigated their effects during a force production task. Twenty-five participants (mean age of 22.72 6 1.88 years) completed 10 repetitions of single-arm elbow flexions on an isokinetic dynamometer while electromyographical activity of the biceps brachii and net joint elbow flexor torque were measured. Three trials were completed: a control trial to attain maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) data, followed by counterbalanced trials internal and external attentional focus conditions. The external focus exhibited a significantly (p , 0.05) higher peak net joint torque (102.10 6 2.42%MVC) than the internal condition (95.33 6 2.08%MVC) and also a greater integral of the torque-time curve (99.90 6 2.91%MVC) than the internal condition (93.80 6 2.71%MVC). In addition, the external focus resulted in lower peak electromyography (134.43 6 16.83%MVC) response when compared with the internal focus condition (155.23 6 22.54%MVC) as well as lower mean integrated electromyography (127.55 6 12.24%MVC) than the internal condition (154.99 6 19.44%MVC). Results indicate that an external attentional focus results in significantly greater force production and lower muscular activity during isokinetic elbow flexions when compared with an internal focus. When instructing clients during maximal force production tasks, practitioners should tailor their instructions to emphasize an external focus of attention. Specifically, attention should be directed onto the movement of the object being moved and away from the specific bodily movements involved in the action.

Isokinetics and Exercise Science, May 22, 2017

BACKGROUND: Prolonged exercise and joint position sense are considered aetiological risk factors ... more BACKGROUND: Prolonged exercise and joint position sense are considered aetiological risk factors for shoulder injury in overhead sports. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of a neoprene sleeve and kinesiology tape (KT) in mediating the effect of exercise on shoulder joint position sense. METHODS: 25 overhead sports participants (women-10, men-15) completed 30 maximal isokinetic repetitions at 120 • /s of three shoulder exercise protocols: 9090 (seated 90 • shoulder abduction, 90 • elbow flexion, modified neutral (seated 45 • shoulder abduction, 90 • elbow flexion in the scapular plane and diagonal (seated GHJ flexion, abduction, external rotation and extension, adduction and internal rotation. Absolute error in active reproduction of passive positioning was assessed pre-and post-exercise at 10 • /s. This was conducted for end range internal and external rotation, and mid-range. RESULTS: A repeated measures general linear model revealed no significant main effect for gender or exercise in any test position. A main effect for support condition was observed pre-exercise in the KT condition, with JPS significantly (p < 0.01) impaired (5.30 ± 2.16 •) relative to baseline control scores (4.11 ± 2.81 •) in end range external rotation at the 9090 position. CONCLUSION: Results indicated that neither neoprene nor kinesio-tape were more effective in limiting the effects of exercise on joint position sense (JPS). Healthy, uninjured overhead athletes may not need to consider taping or supportive device, indeed KT application was observed to impair JPS in specific movements.

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, Jul 1, 2017

Tri-axial accelerometry differentiates lumbar and cervico-thoracic spine loading during cricket f... more Tri-axial accelerometry differentiates lumbar and cervico-thoracic spine loading during cricket fast bowling

Routledge eBooks, Feb 17, 2015

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 1, 2014

Research in Sports Medicine, Jun 4, 2021

Overuse pathologies are prevalent in ballet injury. Ten amateur ballet dancers (age: 23.20 ± 3.08... more Overuse pathologies are prevalent in ballet injury. Ten amateur ballet dancers (age: 23.20 ± 3.08 years) completed a progressive 5-stage choreographed routine on two consecutive days. Tri-axial accelerometers positioned at C7 and the dominant and nondominant lower-limb were used to calculate accumulated PlayerLoad TM (PL TOTAL) and uni-axial contributions of the anteriorposterior (PL AP), medial-lateral (PL ML), and vertical (PL V) planes. PL TOTAL increased significantly (p = 0.001) as a function of exercise duration within-trial, however there was no significant change between trials (p = 0.18). PL TOTAL at C7 was significantly (p = 0.001) lower than both lower-limbs, with no bilateral asymmetry evident (p = 0.97). Planar contributions to PL TOTAL were significantly greater in PL V than PL AP and PL ML (p = 0.001). PlayerLoad TM demonstrated within-trial sensitivity to the progressive routine, however no residual fatigue effect was observed between trials. The results of this study suggest that accelerometers have efficacy in athlete monitoring and injury screening protocols, however unit placement should be considered for practical interpretation.

Journal of dance medicine & science : official publication of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, Sep 15, 2018

Dance is associated with a high risk of injury and fatigue is often a contributing factor. The St... more Dance is associated with a high risk of injury and fatigue is often a contributing factor. The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) has been used to identify alterations in normal movement that may contribute to injury risk; however, there has been limited investigation of the potential effects of fatigue. The aim of this study was to explore the influence of dance-specific fatigue on SEBT performance, with implications for injury and performance in dance. Thirty-five university dancers completed the modified SEBT in anterior, posterolateral, and posteromedial directions prior to and immediately following the Dance Aerobic Fitness Test (DAFT). The SEBT was completed for dominant and non-dominant legs. Heart rate and rate of perceived exertion were quantified as measures of fatigue. Post-DAFT, the mean SEBT percentage maximized reach distances for dominant and nondominant legs were non-significant compared to pre-DAFT scores. Lack of a main effect for exercise was observed in each of the anterior dominant and non-dominant, posterolateral dominant and non-dominant, and posteromedial dominant and non-dominant scores. It is concluded that the limited changes in the ability of dancers to perform the SEBT suggest that they were able to maintain SEBT performance in both dominant and non-dominant legs following exercise. This resistance to fatigue may demonstrate a dance-specific performance adaptation so that potential alterations in movement performance that may increase injury risk were not observed.

PLOS ONE, Aug 10, 2023

An ecologically valid, reliable and sensitive method of quantifying punch force variables would b... more An ecologically valid, reliable and sensitive method of quantifying punch force variables would be useful for coaches and practitioners monitoring combat-specific performance. The present study utilised a vertically mounted force plate to quantify the peak punch force and rate of force development (RFD) of amateur boxers. Ten male senior elite amateur boxers performed maximal jab, cross, and hook punches across two separate days. The force plate showed excellent within-day and good-to-excellent between-day reliability for peak punch impact force and RFD (ICC 0.89-0.99). The CV% for all punch force variables were similar on day 1 (3-9%) and day 2 (4-10%). Standard error of measurement (SEM) and smallest worthwhile changes (SWC) revealed the force plate can detect small-to-moderate changes in punch performance. The greatest impact forces and RFD were found in the rear hook (2624

Revista de Entrenamiento Deportivo, 2013

PubliCE Standard, Feb 9, 2012

Human Movement Science, Apr 1, 2017

The attentional focus emphasised in verbal instruction influences movement and muscle recruitment... more The attentional focus emphasised in verbal instruction influences movement and muscle recruitment characteristics, with an external focus (onto movement effects) typically benefiting performance. However, contrasting findings suggest either a selective isolation or spreading activation effect on associated muscles as a result of internally focused instruction (movement characteristics). In the present experiment, participants completed maximal isokinetic concentric leg extension exercise using internally (muscle specific: vastus medialis oblique) or externally (outcome specific) focused instructions. Integrated Electromyography (iEMG) of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis oblique and rectus femoris muscles was obtained in addition to knee extensor torque. There were no differences in torque production between conditions. Externally focused instruction produced significantly lower iEMG magnitude across muscles, whereas an internal focus produced the greatest activity but with no evidence of a selective isolation effect of the vastus medialis oblique. The muscle-specific internal focus of attention resulted in a spreading activation effect, such that activity is elevated in muscles not within the focus of attention. Whilst an external focus did not improve performance, force was produced with lower muscular activity reflecting increased efficiency. The resultant noise in the motor system associated with an internal focus inhibits movement economy and attempts at selective activation.

Gait & Posture, 2021

BACKGROUND The conventional gait model (CGM) is commonly utilised within clinical motion analysis... more BACKGROUND The conventional gait model (CGM) is commonly utilised within clinical motion analysis but has a number of inherent limitations. To overcome some of these limitations modifications have been made to the CGM and six-degrees of freedom models (6DoF) have been developed. RESEARCH QUESTION How comparable are lower limb kinematics calculated using modified CGM and 6DoF models and what is the error associated with the output of each model during walking? METHODS Ten healthy males attended two gait analysis sessions, in which they walked at a self-selected pace, while a 10-camera motion capture system recorded lower limb kinematics. Hip, knee and ankle joint kinematics in all three anatomical planes were calculated using a modified CGM, with medial anatomical markers and a three-dimensional foot added, and 6DoF. Mean absolute differences were calculated on a point-by-point basis over the walking gait cycle and interpreted relative to a 5° threshold to explore the comparability of model outputs. The standard error of the measurement (SEM) was also calculated on a point-by-point basis over the walking gait cycle for each model. RESULTS Mean absolute differences above 5° were reported between the two model outputs in 58-86% of the walking gait cycle at the knee in the frontal plane, and over the entire walking gait cycle at the hip and knee in the transverse plane. SEM was typically larger for the modified CGM compared to the 6DoF, with the highest SEM values reported at the knee in the frontal plane, and the hip and the knee in the transverse plane. SIGNIFICANCE Caution should be taken when looking to compare findings between studies utilising modified CGM and 6DoF outside of the sagittal plane, especially at the hip and knee. The reduced SEM associated with the 6DoF suggests this modelling approach may be preferable.

Research in Sports Medicine, 2018

Research in Sports Medicine

To investigate the influence of task, limb dominance and previous injury on single leg hop task p... more To investigate the influence of task, limb dominance and previous injury on single leg hop task performance and loading response, 25 professional male soccer players completed anterior, medial and lateral hop tests with an accelerometer at mid-calf. Performance outcome was defined as hop distance with loading response defined as the magnitude of, and time to peak instantaneous planar PlayerLoad. The performance was sensitive to task and previous injury (P < 0.001) but not limb dominance, with no evidence of bilateral asymmetry (P = 0.668). Despite impaired performance, previously injured players did not exhibit lower peak instantaneous PlayerLoad after impact in any plane (P ≥ 0.110). There was however a significantly (P = 0.001) longer time to peak medio-lateral loading after impact in previously injured players' affected limb. This observation was exacerbated when the injury was to the non-dominant limb (P = 0.041). Lower-limb accelerometry enhances understanding of movement strategy beyond task outcome, with practical implications in player screening and objective rehabilitation.

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 1, 2014

Yerba mate tea (Ilex Paraguariensis) is an herbal tea beverage consumed mainly in South America t... more Yerba mate tea (Ilex Paraguariensis) is an herbal tea beverage consumed mainly in South America that presents components with antioxidant, antinflammatory, and possible ergogenic proprieties. It is known that exercise increases oxidative stress and muscle damage, and then mate tea intake could show beneficial effects. PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of acute intake of yerba mate on blood markers of oxidative stress and muscle damage in female soccer players exposed to exhaustive exercise. METHODS: 15 female soccer players (22.1±4.2 years old) were studied randomized with either 5g of soluble yerba mate (400ml) or 400 ml of water cross-overly with 7 days of washout. Both liquids were given after an overnight fasting and before 60 minutes of a treadmill incremental test up to exhaustion. All subjects were fed with 30g of maltodextrin 30 minutes before the beginning of the test. From the treadmill performance of the drinking-water players it was created the sub groups of Higher Run Time (HRT, n=8) and the others (WRT, n=7). Blood samples were collected before and immediately post-exercise and assayed for markers of tissue integrity (enzymes CK, AST and ALT), antioxidants (TAP and uric acid), oxidants (MDA) and anaerobiosis (lactate). It was used t-test independent to compare the delta (final-initial) values (∆) and time of treadmill run between groups, for p<0.05. RESULTS: The yerba mate tea group showed longer treadmill run (632 ± 29.2 vs 610 ± 24.9 seconds, p<0.05), along with higher increase of ∆ lactate (10.6 ± 2.5 vs 8.8 ± 2.7 mmol/L, p<0.05), ∆ CK (45 ± 30.8 vs 32.6 ± 21.9 U/L, p<0.05) and ∆ uric acid (0.25 ± 0.11 vs 0.19 ± 0.11 mg/dL, p<0.05) than the water group. However, these differences occurred significantly only in the WRT sub group. CONCLUSIONS: Yerba mate intake by female soccer players increased tolerance to exhaustive exercise only in those presenting low-fitness condition, furthermore increased muscle damage (CK), but also antioxidant protection (UA).

Appropriate verbal instruction is critical to effective guidance of movements. Internal (movement... more Appropriate verbal instruction is critical to effective guidance of movements. Internal (movement focus) and external (outcome focus) attentional focusing instructions have been shown to influence movement kinetics and muscular activity; this study investigated their effects during a force production task. Twenty-five participants (mean age of 22.72 6 1.88 years) completed 10 repetitions of single-arm elbow flexions on an isokinetic dynamometer while electromyographical activity of the biceps brachii and net joint elbow flexor torque were measured. Three trials were completed: a control trial to attain maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) data, followed by counterbalanced trials internal and external attentional focus conditions. The external focus exhibited a significantly (p , 0.05) higher peak net joint torque (102.10 6 2.42%MVC) than the internal condition (95.33 6 2.08%MVC) and also a greater integral of the torque-time curve (99.90 6 2.91%MVC) than the internal condition (93.80 6 2.71%MVC). In addition, the external focus resulted in lower peak electromyography (134.43 6 16.83%MVC) response when compared with the internal focus condition (155.23 6 22.54%MVC) as well as lower mean integrated electromyography (127.55 6 12.24%MVC) than the internal condition (154.99 6 19.44%MVC). Results indicate that an external attentional focus results in significantly greater force production and lower muscular activity during isokinetic elbow flexions when compared with an internal focus. When instructing clients during maximal force production tasks, practitioners should tailor their instructions to emphasize an external focus of attention. Specifically, attention should be directed onto the movement of the object being moved and away from the specific bodily movements involved in the action.

Isokinetics and Exercise Science, May 22, 2017

BACKGROUND: Prolonged exercise and joint position sense are considered aetiological risk factors ... more BACKGROUND: Prolonged exercise and joint position sense are considered aetiological risk factors for shoulder injury in overhead sports. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of a neoprene sleeve and kinesiology tape (KT) in mediating the effect of exercise on shoulder joint position sense. METHODS: 25 overhead sports participants (women-10, men-15) completed 30 maximal isokinetic repetitions at 120 • /s of three shoulder exercise protocols: 9090 (seated 90 • shoulder abduction, 90 • elbow flexion, modified neutral (seated 45 • shoulder abduction, 90 • elbow flexion in the scapular plane and diagonal (seated GHJ flexion, abduction, external rotation and extension, adduction and internal rotation. Absolute error in active reproduction of passive positioning was assessed pre-and post-exercise at 10 • /s. This was conducted for end range internal and external rotation, and mid-range. RESULTS: A repeated measures general linear model revealed no significant main effect for gender or exercise in any test position. A main effect for support condition was observed pre-exercise in the KT condition, with JPS significantly (p < 0.01) impaired (5.30 ± 2.16 •) relative to baseline control scores (4.11 ± 2.81 •) in end range external rotation at the 9090 position. CONCLUSION: Results indicated that neither neoprene nor kinesio-tape were more effective in limiting the effects of exercise on joint position sense (JPS). Healthy, uninjured overhead athletes may not need to consider taping or supportive device, indeed KT application was observed to impair JPS in specific movements.

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, Jul 1, 2017

Tri-axial accelerometry differentiates lumbar and cervico-thoracic spine loading during cricket f... more Tri-axial accelerometry differentiates lumbar and cervico-thoracic spine loading during cricket fast bowling

Routledge eBooks, Feb 17, 2015

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 1, 2014

Research in Sports Medicine, Jun 4, 2021

Overuse pathologies are prevalent in ballet injury. Ten amateur ballet dancers (age: 23.20 ± 3.08... more Overuse pathologies are prevalent in ballet injury. Ten amateur ballet dancers (age: 23.20 ± 3.08 years) completed a progressive 5-stage choreographed routine on two consecutive days. Tri-axial accelerometers positioned at C7 and the dominant and nondominant lower-limb were used to calculate accumulated PlayerLoad TM (PL TOTAL) and uni-axial contributions of the anteriorposterior (PL AP), medial-lateral (PL ML), and vertical (PL V) planes. PL TOTAL increased significantly (p = 0.001) as a function of exercise duration within-trial, however there was no significant change between trials (p = 0.18). PL TOTAL at C7 was significantly (p = 0.001) lower than both lower-limbs, with no bilateral asymmetry evident (p = 0.97). Planar contributions to PL TOTAL were significantly greater in PL V than PL AP and PL ML (p = 0.001). PlayerLoad TM demonstrated within-trial sensitivity to the progressive routine, however no residual fatigue effect was observed between trials. The results of this study suggest that accelerometers have efficacy in athlete monitoring and injury screening protocols, however unit placement should be considered for practical interpretation.

Journal of dance medicine & science : official publication of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, Sep 15, 2018

Dance is associated with a high risk of injury and fatigue is often a contributing factor. The St... more Dance is associated with a high risk of injury and fatigue is often a contributing factor. The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) has been used to identify alterations in normal movement that may contribute to injury risk; however, there has been limited investigation of the potential effects of fatigue. The aim of this study was to explore the influence of dance-specific fatigue on SEBT performance, with implications for injury and performance in dance. Thirty-five university dancers completed the modified SEBT in anterior, posterolateral, and posteromedial directions prior to and immediately following the Dance Aerobic Fitness Test (DAFT). The SEBT was completed for dominant and non-dominant legs. Heart rate and rate of perceived exertion were quantified as measures of fatigue. Post-DAFT, the mean SEBT percentage maximized reach distances for dominant and nondominant legs were non-significant compared to pre-DAFT scores. Lack of a main effect for exercise was observed in each of the anterior dominant and non-dominant, posterolateral dominant and non-dominant, and posteromedial dominant and non-dominant scores. It is concluded that the limited changes in the ability of dancers to perform the SEBT suggest that they were able to maintain SEBT performance in both dominant and non-dominant legs following exercise. This resistance to fatigue may demonstrate a dance-specific performance adaptation so that potential alterations in movement performance that may increase injury risk were not observed.