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Dergiler / Turkish Journal of Kinesiology / 2025 / Volume: 11 Issue: 6

Associations between muscle microvascularization, strength, and physical performance parameters in sedentary women

Selim Mahmut Günay(Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Health Science Faculty, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University)0000-0002-7550-5244
Uğur Sözlü(Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Health Science Faculty, Gaziosmanpasa University)0000-0001-5171-161X
Sevda Demir Türe(Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University)0000-0003-3901-2589
Naile Bolca Topal(Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University)0000-0002-4821-242X
Nevin A. Güzel(Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Gazi University)0000-0003-0467-7310
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2025-12-30
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SMI-based vascular assessment may serve as a valuable biomarker in both sports training and rehabilitation planning.

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Amaç & Hipotez:This study aimed to investigate the association between muscle microvascularization and various physical performance parameters, including strength, endurance, fatigue, and explosive power, in healthy sedentary women.
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Temel Bulgular & Veri:Forty healthy, sedentary women (aged 20–40) participated in this cross-sectional study.
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Sonuç & Katkı:SMI-based vascular assessment may serve as a valuable biomarker in both sports training and rehabilitation planning.
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⚙️Değişkenler:Endurance · muscle microvascularization · muscle fatigue

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This study aimed to investigate the association between muscle microvascularization and various physical performance parameters, including strength, endurance, fatigue, and explosive power, in healthy sedentary women. Forty healthy, sedentary women (aged 20–40) participated in this cross-sectional study. Microvascular network of the rectus femoris, biceps femoris, and medial/lateral gastrocnemius muscles was assessed using Superb Microvascular Imaging (SMI), yielding the Vascular Index (VI, %). Muscle strength and endurance were evaluated via isometric and isokinetic testing; physical performance was assessed using vertical jump and 60-second heel raise tests. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted to explore associations between VI and performance metrics. Significant positive correlations were found between medial gastrocnemius VI and heel raise repetitions, knee flexor strength, and endurance (p 0.05). Muscle microvascularization appears to be a significant determinant of endurance and fatigue resistance in healthy individuals, though it is not directly related to short-duration, high-intensity power output. SMI-based vascular assessment may serve as a valuable biomarker in both sports training and rehabilitation planning.

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Günay, S. M., Sözlü, U., Türe, S. D., Topal, N. B., Güzel, N. A. (2025). Associations between muscle microvascularization, strength, and physical performance parameters in sedentary women. Turkish Journal of Kinesiology, Volume: 11 Issue: 6. https://doi.org/10.31459/turkjkin.1797282

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