Damjana V Cabarkapa
Biographic Data
| ID | 1751739 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Damjana V Cabarkapa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Damjana V |
| FAMILY NAME | Cabarkapa |
| SIGNATURE | CABARKAPA D V |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Kansas |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4680-0313 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 27 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Relationship between ankle mobility and vertical jump performance across playing positions in professional female volleyball players
The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between ankle range of motion (ROM), inter-limb ROM asymmetry (ASYM), and countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) force-time metrics across five playing positions in professional female volleyball players ( n = 124). Following a standardized warm-up protocol, ankle ROM was assessed bilaterally during a weight-bearing front lunge using a digital goniometer. Then, each athlete performed three CM…
Selecting force plate tests and metrics to complement physical preparation strategies prior to commencing strenuous military training courses
Background The aim of this study was to seek opinion (via an online survey) and gain consensus of which force plate tests and metrics may be considered by military operating/training staff to better screen physical performance characteristics prior to military personnel attending a physically arduous military training course. Methods Ten responders with known experience and/or expertise in using force plate technology for the measurement of force…
Force-time metric responses to training in an Olympic 400m sprinter across a two-week microcycle: A case study
Given the underrepresentation of female athletes in the scientific literature, this study investigated changes in neuromuscular performance across a two-week training microcycle in a world-class 400 m sprinter. The microcycle included resistance training, sprint speed, speed endurance, pace endurance, and resisted sprinting. Neuromuscular performance was assessed pre-post-practice using a countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) performed on a portabl…
Biomechanical determinants of proficient 3-point shooters: Markerless motion capture analysis
Despite the growing recognition of 3-point proficiency as a defining element of modern basketball success, relatively few studies using markerless motion capture technology have examined the biomechanical characteristics that influence long-distance shooting effectiveness. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to investigate differences in biomechanical characteristics between proficient and non-proficient 3-point shooters during both the pr…
Drop jump performance differences between ACL-injured and healthy semi-professional male soccer players
The purpose of this study was to examine differences in lower-body neuromuscular performance characteristics between ACL-injured athletes and their healthy counterparts, including peak take-off and landing force asymmetries. Forty-four semi-professional male soccer players volunteered to participate in the present investigation, from which 16 had previously undergone ACL reconstruction procedures and 28 were healthy controls. Following the warm-u…
Comparison of lower-body neuromuscular performance profiles between 100 m and 400 m Olympic sprinters
The purpose of the present study was to examine and compare the lower-body neuromuscular performance characteristics of Olympic-level 100 m and 400 m sprinters. Following a standardized warm-up procedure, fourteen professional female athletes completed three countermovement vertical jumps with no arm swing, while standing on a uni-axial force plate system sampling at 1,000 Hz. Force-time metrics, expressed both in absolute (A) and relative (R) te…
Relationship between vertical jump performance and playing time and efficiency in professional male basketball players
With innovative force plate technology being available to many sports organizations worldwide that allow for time-efficient in-depth neuromuscular performance assessment, the purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between some of the most commonly analyzed countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) force-time metrics and basketball playing time and efficiency. Twenty-four professional male basketball players volunteered to particip…
Does the short-term learning effect impact vertical jump performance assessment on a portable force plate system
One of the reoccurring questions that arises during the countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) assessment is whether the learning effect has an impact on the accuracy of the results obtained. Thus, the purpose of the present investigation was to examine the impact of the short-term learning effect on the assessment of lower-body neuromuscular performance characteristics when performed on a portable one-dimensional force plate system. Sixteen recreat…
Relationship between sleep quality and quantity and lower-body neuromuscular performance characteristics in semi-professional male basketball players
Sleep has been recognized as one of the most essential recovery methods necessary for achieving optimal performance. However, there is still a lack of scientific literature focused on examining its impact on one of the most prevalent skills in the game of basketball, the countermovement vertical jump (CVJ). Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between sleep quality and quantity, and lower-body neuromuscular …
Vertical jump neuromuscular performance of professional female handball players-starters vs. non-starters comparison
Given the complex nature of the handball as a game, players are required to possess a distinct set of physical and physiological attributes to attain peak performance. With the countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) being widely implemented as a non-invasive and time-efficient testing modality in sports settings, the purpose of the present study was twofold: (a) to establish a CVJ profile of professional female handball players and (b) to examine di…
Differences in anthropometric and vertical jump force-time characteristics between U16 and U18 female basketball players
Considering the importance of body composition and lower-body strength and power for basketball players' on-court performance, as well as a lack of sports science research focused on female athletes, the purpose of the present investigation was to record the anthropometric and countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) characteristics of top-tier U16 and U18 female basketball players and examine between-group differences in the aforementioned tests. Thi…
Comparison of vertical jump and sprint performances between 3 × 3 and 5 × 5 elite professional male basketball players
Given its fast-growing popularity and unique on-court competitive demands, 3 × 3 basketball has captured a considerable amount of attention over recent years. However, unlike research focused on studying 5 × 5 basketball players, there is a lack of scientific literature focused on examining countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) and sprint performance characteristics of 3 × 3 athletes. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to compare force-time…
Starters vs. non-starters differences in vertical jump force-time metrics in female professional volleyball players
As one of the fundamental volleyball skills, countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) has been commonly implemented in the applied sports setting as a non-invasive and time-efficient assessment of athletes' lower-body neuromuscular function. The purpose of the present study was to examine the differences in CMJ characteristics between starters and non-starters within a cohort of professional female volleyball players. Nineteen athletes competing in on…
Game-related statistics that discriminate winning from losing in NCAA Division-I men's basketball
The purpose of the present study was to examine differences in game-related statistics between winning and losing game outcomes and determine which performance parameters have the greatest impact in classifying winning from losing game outcomes at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division-I men's basketball level of competition. The data scraping technique was used to obtain publicly available data over a 2018-2019 season span.…
Biomechanical characteristics of proficient free-throw shooters-markerless motion capture analysis
The winning game outcome in basketball is partially contingent on the team's ability to secure and make more free-throw shooting attempts, especially close to the end of the game. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to perform a comprehensive biomechanical analysis of the free-throw shooting motion to examine differences between (a) proficient (≥70%) and non-proficient shooters (<70%) and (b) made and missed free-throw shoots within the pr…
Acute influence of resistance exercise on basketball shooting mechanics and accuracy
The purpose of the present study was to examine the acute impact of resistance exercise on basketball shooting mechanics and accuracy. Ten resistance-trained recreationally active men with previous basketball playing experience (x̄ ± SD; height = 182.6 ± 9.7 cm; body mass = 79.2 ± 13.9 kg; age = 25.6 ± 5.5 years) performed control, upper-body, and lower-body training sessions in randomized order followed by 5 sets of stationary free-throw (4.57 m…
Differences in countermovement vertical jump force-time metrics between starting and non-starting professional male basketball players
With force plates being widely implemented for neuromuscular performance assessment in sport-specific settings and various force-time metrics being able to differentiate athletes based on their performance capabilities, the purpose of the present study was to examine the differences in countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) characteristics between starting and non-starting professional male basketball players (e.g., ABA League). Twenty-three athlete…
Position-specific differences in countermovement vertical jump force-time metrics in professional male basketball players
The countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) is one of the most commonly implemented non-invasive and time-efficient testing modalities for lower-body neuromuscular performance assessment. With more practitioners having access to portable force plates, the purpose of this study was to examine position-specific differences in CVJ force-time metrics within a cohort of elite professional male basketball athletes. Twenty-eight athletes competing in top-ti…
Relationship between Health-Related Physical Fitness Parameters and Functional Movement Screening Scores Acquired from a Three-Dimensional Markerless Motion Capture System
The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between five algorithm-derived functional movement screening scores (i.e., readiness, explosiveness, functionality, dysfunction, and vulnerability) obtained from an innovative three-dimensional markerless motion capture system (3D-MCS) and some of the key health-related physical fitness parameters such as maximal aerobic capacity (VO 2 max), body mass index (BMI), body fat percentag…
Position-specific differences in countermovement vertical jump force-time metrics in professional male basketball players
The countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) is one of the most commonly implemented non-invasive and time-efficient testing modalities for lower-body neuromuscular performance assessment. With more practitioners having access to portable force plates, the purpose of this study was to examine position-specific differences in CVJ force-time metrics within a cohort of elite professional male basketball athletes. Twenty-eight athletes competing in top-ti…
Differences in countermovement vertical jump force-time metrics between starting and non-starting professional male basketball players
With force plates being widely implemented for neuromuscular performance assessment in sport-specific settings and various force-time metrics being able to differentiate athletes based on their performance capabilities, the purpose of the present study was to examine the differences in countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) characteristics between starting and non-starting professional male basketball players (e.g., ABA League). Twenty-three athlete…
Biomechanical characteristics of proficient free-throw shooters-markerless motion capture analysis
The winning game outcome in basketball is partially contingent on the team's ability to secure and make more free-throw shooting attempts, especially close to the end of the game. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to perform a comprehensive biomechanical analysis of the free-throw shooting motion to examine differences between (a) proficient (≥70%) and non-proficient shooters (<70%) and (b) made and missed free-throw shoots within the pr…
Differences in anthropometric and vertical jump force-time characteristics between U16 and U18 female basketball players
Considering the importance of body composition and lower-body strength and power for basketball players' on-court performance, as well as a lack of sports science research focused on female athletes, the purpose of the present investigation was to record the anthropometric and countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) characteristics of top-tier U16 and U18 female basketball players and examine between-group differences in the aforementioned tests. Thi…
Acute influence of resistance exercise on basketball shooting mechanics and accuracy
The purpose of the present study was to examine the acute impact of resistance exercise on basketball shooting mechanics and accuracy. Ten resistance-trained recreationally active men with previous basketball playing experience (x̄ ± SD; height = 182.6 ± 9.7 cm; body mass = 79.2 ± 13.9 kg; age = 25.6 ± 5.5 years) performed control, upper-body, and lower-body training sessions in randomized order followed by 5 sets of stationary free-throw (4.57 m…
Relationship between sleep quality and quantity and lower-body neuromuscular performance characteristics in semi-professional male basketball players
Sleep has been recognized as one of the most essential recovery methods necessary for achieving optimal performance. However, there is still a lack of scientific literature focused on examining its impact on one of the most prevalent skills in the game of basketball, the countermovement vertical jump (CVJ). Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between sleep quality and quantity, and lower-body neuromuscular …
Vertical jump neuromuscular performance of professional female handball players-starters vs. non-starters comparison
Given the complex nature of the handball as a game, players are required to possess a distinct set of physical and physiological attributes to attain peak performance. With the countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) being widely implemented as a non-invasive and time-efficient testing modality in sports settings, the purpose of the present study was twofold: (a) to establish a CVJ profile of professional female handball players and (b) to examine di…
Comparison of vertical jump and sprint performances between 3 × 3 and 5 × 5 elite professional male basketball players
Given its fast-growing popularity and unique on-court competitive demands, 3 × 3 basketball has captured a considerable amount of attention over recent years. However, unlike research focused on studying 5 × 5 basketball players, there is a lack of scientific literature focused on examining countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) and sprint performance characteristics of 3 × 3 athletes. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to compare force-time…
Starters vs. non-starters differences in vertical jump force-time metrics in female professional volleyball players
As one of the fundamental volleyball skills, countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) has been commonly implemented in the applied sports setting as a non-invasive and time-efficient assessment of athletes' lower-body neuromuscular function. The purpose of the present study was to examine the differences in CMJ characteristics between starters and non-starters within a cohort of professional female volleyball players. Nineteen athletes competing in on…
Game-related statistics that discriminate winning from losing in NCAA Division-I men's basketball
The purpose of the present study was to examine differences in game-related statistics between winning and losing game outcomes and determine which performance parameters have the greatest impact in classifying winning from losing game outcomes at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division-I men's basketball level of competition. The data scraping technique was used to obtain publicly available data over a 2018-2019 season span.…
Relationship between Health-Related Physical Fitness Parameters and Functional Movement Screening Scores Acquired from a Three-Dimensional Markerless Motion Capture System
The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between five algorithm-derived functional movement screening scores (i.e., readiness, explosiveness, functionality, dysfunction, and vulnerability) obtained from an innovative three-dimensional markerless motion capture system (3D-MCS) and some of the key health-related physical fitness parameters such as maximal aerobic capacity (VO 2 max), body mass index (BMI), body fat percentag…
Biomechanical characteristics of proficient free-throw shooters-markerless motion capture analysis
The winning game outcome in basketball is partially contingent on the team's ability to secure and make more free-throw shooting attempts, especially close to the end of the game. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to perform a comprehensive biomechanical analysis of the free-throw shooting motion to examine differences between (a) proficient (≥70%) and non-proficient shooters (<70%) and (b) made and missed free-throw shoots within the pr…
Acute influence of resistance exercise on basketball shooting mechanics and accuracy
The purpose of the present study was to examine the acute impact of resistance exercise on basketball shooting mechanics and accuracy. Ten resistance-trained recreationally active men with previous basketball playing experience (x̄ ± SD; height = 182.6 ± 9.7 cm; body mass = 79.2 ± 13.9 kg; age = 25.6 ± 5.5 years) performed control, upper-body, and lower-body training sessions in randomized order followed by 5 sets of stationary free-throw (4.57 m…
Differences in countermovement vertical jump force-time metrics between starting and non-starting professional male basketball players
With force plates being widely implemented for neuromuscular performance assessment in sport-specific settings and various force-time metrics being able to differentiate athletes based on their performance capabilities, the purpose of the present study was to examine the differences in countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) characteristics between starting and non-starting professional male basketball players (e.g., ABA League). Twenty-three athlete…
Position-specific differences in countermovement vertical jump force-time metrics in professional male basketball players
The countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) is one of the most commonly implemented non-invasive and time-efficient testing modalities for lower-body neuromuscular performance assessment. With more practitioners having access to portable force plates, the purpose of this study was to examine position-specific differences in CVJ force-time metrics within a cohort of elite professional male basketball athletes. Twenty-eight athletes competing in top-ti…
Relationship between vertical jump performance and playing time and efficiency in professional male basketball players
With innovative force plate technology being available to many sports organizations worldwide that allow for time-efficient in-depth neuromuscular performance assessment, the purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between some of the most commonly analyzed countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) force-time metrics and basketball playing time and efficiency. Twenty-four professional male basketball players volunteered to particip…
Does the short-term learning effect impact vertical jump performance assessment on a portable force plate system
One of the reoccurring questions that arises during the countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) assessment is whether the learning effect has an impact on the accuracy of the results obtained. Thus, the purpose of the present investigation was to examine the impact of the short-term learning effect on the assessment of lower-body neuromuscular performance characteristics when performed on a portable one-dimensional force plate system. Sixteen recreat…
Relationship between sleep quality and quantity and lower-body neuromuscular performance characteristics in semi-professional male basketball players
Sleep has been recognized as one of the most essential recovery methods necessary for achieving optimal performance. However, there is still a lack of scientific literature focused on examining its impact on one of the most prevalent skills in the game of basketball, the countermovement vertical jump (CVJ). Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between sleep quality and quantity, and lower-body neuromuscular …
Vertical jump neuromuscular performance of professional female handball players-starters vs. non-starters comparison
Given the complex nature of the handball as a game, players are required to possess a distinct set of physical and physiological attributes to attain peak performance. With the countermovement vertical jump (CVJ) being widely implemented as a non-invasive and time-efficient testing modality in sports settings, the purpose of the present study was twofold: (a) to establish a CVJ profile of professional female handball players and (b) to examine di…
Differences in anthropometric and vertical jump force-time characteristics between U16 and U18 female basketball players
Considering the importance of body composition and lower-body strength and power for basketball players' on-court performance, as well as a lack of sports science research focused on female athletes, the purpose of the present investigation was to record the anthropometric and countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) characteristics of top-tier U16 and U18 female basketball players and examine between-group differences in the aforementioned tests. Thi…
Comparison of vertical jump and sprint performances between 3 × 3 and 5 × 5 elite professional male basketball players
Given its fast-growing popularity and unique on-court competitive demands, 3 × 3 basketball has captured a considerable amount of attention over recent years. However, unlike research focused on studying 5 × 5 basketball players, there is a lack of scientific literature focused on examining countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) and sprint performance characteristics of 3 × 3 athletes. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to compare force-time…
Starters vs. non-starters differences in vertical jump force-time metrics in female professional volleyball players
As one of the fundamental volleyball skills, countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) has been commonly implemented in the applied sports setting as a non-invasive and time-efficient assessment of athletes' lower-body neuromuscular function. The purpose of the present study was to examine the differences in CMJ characteristics between starters and non-starters within a cohort of professional female volleyball players. Nineteen athletes competing in on…
Game-related statistics that discriminate winning from losing in NCAA Division-I men's basketball
The purpose of the present study was to examine differences in game-related statistics between winning and losing game outcomes and determine which performance parameters have the greatest impact in classifying winning from losing game outcomes at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division-I men's basketball level of competition. The data scraping technique was used to obtain publicly available data over a 2018-2019 season span.…
Drop jump performance differences between ACL-injured and healthy semi-professional male soccer players
The purpose of this study was to examine differences in lower-body neuromuscular performance characteristics between ACL-injured athletes and their healthy counterparts, including peak take-off and landing force asymmetries. Forty-four semi-professional male soccer players volunteered to participate in the present investigation, from which 16 had previously undergone ACL reconstruction procedures and 28 were healthy controls. Following the warm-u…
Comparison of lower-body neuromuscular performance profiles between 100 m and 400 m Olympic sprinters
The purpose of the present study was to examine and compare the lower-body neuromuscular performance characteristics of Olympic-level 100 m and 400 m sprinters. Following a standardized warm-up procedure, fourteen professional female athletes completed three countermovement vertical jumps with no arm swing, while standing on a uni-axial force plate system sampling at 1,000 Hz. Force-time metrics, expressed both in absolute (A) and relative (R) te…
Relationship between ankle mobility and vertical jump performance across playing positions in professional female volleyball players
The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between ankle range of motion (ROM), inter-limb ROM asymmetry (ASYM), and countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) force-time metrics across five playing positions in professional female volleyball players ( n = 124). Following a standardized warm-up protocol, ankle ROM was assessed bilaterally during a weight-bearing front lunge using a digital goniometer. Then, each athlete performed three CM…
Selecting force plate tests and metrics to complement physical preparation strategies prior to commencing strenuous military training courses
Background The aim of this study was to seek opinion (via an online survey) and gain consensus of which force plate tests and metrics may be considered by military operating/training staff to better screen physical performance characteristics prior to military personnel attending a physically arduous military training course. Methods Ten responders with known experience and/or expertise in using force plate technology for the measurement of force…
Force-time metric responses to training in an Olympic 400m sprinter across a two-week microcycle: A case study
Given the underrepresentation of female athletes in the scientific literature, this study investigated changes in neuromuscular performance across a two-week training microcycle in a world-class 400 m sprinter. The microcycle included resistance training, sprint speed, speed endurance, pace endurance, and resisted sprinting. Neuromuscular performance was assessed pre-post-practice using a countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) performed on a portabl…
Biomechanical determinants of proficient 3-point shooters: Markerless motion capture analysis
Despite the growing recognition of 3-point proficiency as a defining element of modern basketball success, relatively few studies using markerless motion capture technology have examined the biomechanical characteristics that influence long-distance shooting effectiveness. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to investigate differences in biomechanical characteristics between proficient and non-proficient 3-point shooters during both the pr…
Sports Performance and Training (16 works) · Medicine (14 works) · Sports injuries and prevention (14 works) · Mathematics (13 works) · Physical medicine and rehabilitation (13 works) · Jump (12 works) · Physics (12 works) · Vertical jump (11 works) · Basketball (10 works) · Concentric (10 works)