Aleksandar Joksimovic

Dr. Aleksandar Joksimovic

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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2 January 2025 in Healthcare
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LPLazar Pajovic
Lazar Pajovic
LTLazar Toskić
Lazar Toskić
AJAleksandar Joksimovic
Aleksandar Joksimovic
APAdem Preljević
Adem Preljević
DJDina Joksimovic
Dina Joksimovic
BCBorislav Cicović
Borislav Cicović
Background/Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine whether different playing positions in football influence muscle asymmetry, which is a common cause of injuries in football. This study aimed to determine the difference in the functional and lateral asymmetry of the knee joint muscles measured using tensiomyography (TMG) between football players of different playing positions. Methods: This study included 52 professional football players (25.1 ± 4.7 years) divided into three groups according to their playing position: defenders—DF (N = 18), midfielders—MF (N = 15), and forwards—FW (N = 19). Functional and lateral symmetry were investigated by applying TMG on the knee joint muscles Rectus femoris, Vastus medialis, Vastus lateralis, Biceps femoris, and Semitendinosus of the right and left leg, and using the algorithm proposed by the manufacturer and previous studies. Results: The results of one and two-way ANOVA revealed no significant differences in functional (F = 0.596, p = 0.555, on average) and lateral asymmetry (F = 0.888, p = 0.497, on average) from the aspect of muscle contraction velocity and muscle stiffness between football players of different playing positions. Conclusions: The study results show that the specificity of the playing position in football does not influence the functional and lateral asymmetry of the knee joint muscles. However, it has been shown that there is a high percentage of players with lateral (n = 14.5, 39.6%, on average) and specifically functional asymmetry (n = 27, 51.9%, on average).

3 August 2025 in Life
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Armin ZećirovićArmin Zećirović
Armin Zećirović
DCDejan Ceremidzic
Dejan Ceremidzic
AJAleksandar Joksimovic
Aleksandar Joksimovic
TCTatjana Ceremidzic
Tatjana Ceremidzic
DJDina Joksimovic
Dina Joksimovic
LDLucian Daniel Dobreci
Lucian Daniel Dobreci
(1) Background: Physical inactivity is a major public health concern in modern society. Group fitness programs are widely used to promote physical activity, combining choreographed movements with various dance steps and music. This study aimed to examine the effects of Zumba and MoFit group fitness programs on body composition parameters in women. (2) Methods: The study included 98 female participants (Mean age = 27.8 ± 2.9 years), divided into three groups: E1 (n = 33), which followed the experimental Zumba program; E2 (n = 31), which followed the experimental MoFit program; and a control group (n = 34), which continued with their usual daily activities for 10 weeks. Body composition was assessed using 14 variables measured with the InBody 270 analyser. Statistical analyses included paired t-tests, MANCOVA, and ANCOVA. (3) Results: The findings confirmed the positive effects of both group fitness programs on most body composition parameters in women (p < 0.001). However, Bonferroni post hoc test results indicated that the Zumba program led to significantly greater improvements in most body composition variables compared to the MoFit program. (4) Conclusions: Both Zumba and MoFit programs were effective in reducing body fat, increasing muscle mass, total body water, and mineral content, whereas the control group did not achieve positive changes.