External Focus

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Aghakeshizadeh, F., et al. (2021). "Internal and external focus show similar effect on the gait kinematics in patients with patellofemoral pain: A randomised controlled trial." Gait Posture 84: 155-161.

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Gokeler, A., et al. (2019). "Principles of Motor Learning to Support Neuroplasticity After ACL Injury: Implications for Optimizing Performance and Reducing Risk of Second ACL Injury." Sports Med 49(6): 853-865.

Grgic, J. and P. Mikulic (2021). "Effects of Attentional Focus on Muscular Endurance: A Meta-Analysis." Int J Environ Res Public Health 19(1).

Hunt, C., et al. (2017). "THE IMPACT OF ATTENTIONAL FOCUS ON THE TREATMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS." Int J Sports Phys Ther 12(6): 901-907.

Kershner, A. L., et al. (2019). "Effect of Internal vs. External Focus of Attention Instructions on Countermovement Jump Variables in NCAA Division I Student-Athletes." J Strength Cond Res 33(6): 1467-1473.

Leonard, K. A., et al. (2021). "The Immediate Effects of Expert and Dyad External Focus Feedback on Drop Landing Biomechanics in Female Athletes: An Instrumented Field Study." Int J Sports Phys Ther 16(1): 96-105.

McNicholas, K. and T. M. Comyns (2020). "Attentional Focus and the Effect on Change-of-Direction and Acceleration Performance." J Strength Cond Res 34(7): 1860-1866.

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Porter, J. M., et al. (2010). "Directing attention externally enhances agility performance: a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the efficacy of using verbal instructions to focus attention." Front Psychol 1: 216.

Singh, H., et al. (2021). "Effective Attentional Focus Strategies after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Commentary." Int J Sports Phys Ther 16(6): 1575-1585.

Suzuki, L. Y. and S. K. Meehan (2020). "Attention focus modulates afferent input to motor cortex during skilled action." Hum Mov Sci 74: 102716.

Wu, W. F., et al. (2012). "Effect of attentional focus strategies on peak force and performance in the standing long jump." J Strength Cond Res 26(5): 1226-1231.

Wulf, G. (2013). "Attentional focus and motor learning: a review of 15 years." International Review of Sport & Exercise Psychology 6(1): 77-104.

Yamada, M. and L. D. Raisbeck (2020). "The Effects of Attentional Focus Instructions Specific to Body Movements on Movement Quality and Performance." J Sport Rehabil 30(3): 422-429.

Zamani, H., et al. (2022). "Effects of External Focus and Motor Control Training in Comparison with Motor Control Training Alone on Pain, Thickness of Trunk Muscles and Function of Patients with Recurrent Low Back Pain: A Single Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial." Arch Bone Jt Surg 10(9): 766-774.