Vol. 11 No. 5 (2026)

Published 3 September 2026
ÖSG Congress - Connected in Motion: Sports Science in the Digital Age

Welcome to the Abstract Issue for the 2026 ÖSG Congress - Connected in Motion: Sports Science in the Digital Age.

ÖSG Congress 2026

Matthias Kempe
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Beyond the Buzz: How to implement AI in Sport Science and Practice
Michelle Slunecko, Barbara Wessner, Robert Csapo
002
Is Poor Sleep Associated with Lower Physical Function in Older Adults?
Maria Krymtsova, Björn Pannicke Pannicke, Thomas Finkenzeller, Günter Amesberger, Sabine Würth
003
A Latent Profile Approach to Understanding Training Adaptation to Stress
Jakob Hofer, Andreas Konrad
004
Acute structural, functional, and biochemical responses to a high‑ and low‑volume foam rolling exercise on the hamstring muscles: a randomized controlled trial
Judith Staudner
005
Supporting Athletes’ Various Needs – A Design Study Approach to Menstrual Tracking
Magdalena Teodora Maria Reider, Denis Kaya Heiss, Julian Peiker, Marc Hill, Martin Kopp, Katharina Hüfner, Elena Pocecco, Benedikt Hösl, Johannes Burtscher
006
Bio-psychological outcomes of self-defense courses with varying levels of aerobic training intensity
Mareike Kühne, Peter Federolf, Maurice Mohr
007
Probability-dependent Changes in Movement Preparation During Change-of-direction Movements: Sex Differences and the Influence of Risk-taking
Maya Wollin, Franz Linden, Lorena Jud, Peter Federolf
008
Effects of Visual and Tactile Partner Interaction on Synchronization during Postural Control: A Principal Component Analysis of Paired Balance Tasks
Leon Lobe, Evy Meinders, David J. Saxby, Rod S. Barrett, Laura E. Diamond, Arnold Baca, Hans Kainz, Basílio A.M. Gonçalves
009
Hamstring muscle dynamics during accelerated sprints following repeated sprints
Josef Fischer, Christian Burger, Markus Tilp, Andreas Konrad
010
Wired for Growth: Muscle Excitation as a Predictor of Long-Term Hypertrophy and Strength Adaptations. A Study Protocol of a PhD project
Laura Rathmair, Willi Koller, Clara Egner, Kevin Kitir, Hans Kainz
011
Alterations in Hip and Knee Joint Contact Force Waveforms and Orientation Induced by Gait Modifications: A Case Study
Kevin Kitir, Clara Egner, Laura Rathmair, Willi Koller, Tim Emmenegger, Wolfgang Bogner, Hans Kainz
012
Automated MRI-based assessment of paediatric femoral geometry: establishing objective reference values for femoral neck–shaft and anteversion angles
Jakob Lindlbauer, Helmut Holzer, Gerhard Reiter, Christoph Thorwartl, Hermann Schwameder
013
Comparison of alpine ski boot temperature-dependent flexural behaviour
Rosa Diketmüller
014
Meanings of sport and workplace health promotion for prison officers
Johannes Müller
015
The discrepancy between externally attributed functions and subjective meanings of sport in prison
Maike Niehues, Lea Holz, Wiebke Langer
016
Professional Development for Physical Activity and Sport in All-Day Schools – A Teaching Project
Maike Niehues, Mats Egerer, Christopher Heim, Jeffrey Sallen, Lucas Schole, Jürgen Schwier, Petr Vlček, Melina Walter, Erin Gerlach
017
Blended Learning in Physical Education Teacher Education: Understanding How Learning Environments and Instructional Process Quality Shape Professional Competence
Othmar Moser
019
Digital Solutions in Exercise Therapy for Diabetes & Obesity: Using Smart Technology to Get People Moving
Jonas Bischofberger, Runqing Ma, Arnold Baca
020
Evaluating the “Players First” Game Model Using Large-Scale Tracking Data
Maximilian Zechner, Gerit Plöschberger, Christian Burger, Andreas Konrad
021
Effects of Chronic Stretching and Resistance Training on Running Economy in Recreational Runners – A Pilot Study
Christian Burger, Josef Fischer, Markus Tilp, Andreas Konrad
022
Feasibility of a Six-Week Supramaximal Accentuated Eccentric Loading Squat Resistance Training Intervention – A Pilot Study
Gerit Plöschberger, Andreas Konrad, Konstantin Warneke
023
Pre-Measurement Physical Activity Influences Muscle Thickness and Stiffness Assessments: A Randomized Controlled Cross-Over Study
Josefina Manieu Seguel, Florian Kurt Paternoster, Gudrun Schappacher-Tilp, Andreas Konrad, Markus Tilp
024
Tendon Adaptations to Eccentric and Heavy-Slow Resistance training in Patellar andAchilles Tendinopathy: A Scoping Review
Stephan Schabl, Andreas Konrad
025
Effects of a 12-Week Combined Circuit Training Intervention in Physical Education on Motor Performance in Adolescents: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
Thomas Finkenzeller, Björn Pannicke, Andreas Hofer, Simon Haller, Jannic Wälde
026
Expertise in Flag Football: Task Difficulty and Decision-Timing Consistency in a Computer-Based Read-and-React Task
Lars Hubertus Lohmann, Konstantin Warneke
027
Knowledge gaps in resistance training: An international survey on common beliefs
Lea Fenske, Marija Terzic, Stephan Schiermann, Konstantin Warneke
028
Reliability and objectivity of deep fascia thickness measurements in M. Gastrocnemius Medialis.
Konstantin Warneke, Lars Hubertus Lohmann
029
Do we need to stretch? Active alternatives and contrasting perspectives on current stretch-recommendations – A literature review
Jonas Drabow, Lukas Guschel, Alyssa Bargende, Konstantin Warneke
030
Which Position is preferable? - A Measurement Error Analysis for testing maximal strength in the VALD Force Frame
Niklas Lebelt, Lea Fenske, Stephan Schiemann, Konstantin Warneke
031
Experimental manipulation of ankle dorsiflexion ROM using foot wedges and its influence on anterior Y-Balance Test performance
Sebastian Klein, Brian Horsak, Matthias Kempe
032
How well does virtual reality replicate real-world side-step cutting in football? A Study Protocol
Simon Weger, Patrick Fuchshofer, Arnulf Pascher, Michael Wild, Irmin Pascher, Markus Tilp
033
Acute Mechanical and Functional Effects of Lumbar Mechanical Traction in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Justyna Niestrawska, Andreas Konrad, Alina Salem, Markus Tilp
034
Menstrual Cycle–Related Variations in Range of Motion, Muscle–Tendon Stiffness, and Morphology: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Sonia Rosca
035
Sleep Debt, Training Load, and Recovery in Athletes: An Investigation of Individualized Sleep Need and Physiological Recovery
Tjorven Schnack, Michelle Slunecko, David Nader, Juliana Exel, Arnold Baca
036
Comparing Heart Rate Models for Characterization of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Incremental Cycling Exercise: A Preliminary Study
Gunnar Treff, Bahareh Alimoradinasrabadi, Valentin Nusser, Jürgen Steinacker, Karsten Köhler, Kay Winkert
037
Not all low-intensity rowing is the same: Self-paced intensity exceeds formula-based heart-rate–guided low-intensity on-water rowing in elite rowers.
Valentina Powolny, Christoph Triska, Vanessa Sebestyen-Schreitl, Thomas Pekar, Alfred Nimmerichter
038
The intake of sodium bicarbonate has no effect on end power and work above end power using the 3-min all-out test
Lean Gruber, Viktoria Holzheu, Karin Ortmayr, Thorsten Kollenberger, Karl-Heinz Wagner, Barbara Wessner
039
Plasma erythritol levels, cardiovascular risk and overall muscular strength in young male adults – a cluster-based cross-sectional analysis
Pedro Valadão, Andreas Konrad, Markus Tilp
041
Objective monitoring of home-based flexibility and strength training using wearable inertial sensors: validity, reliability, inter-device agreement and feasibility – a study protocol
Elias Wallnöfer, Şiva Canbazoğlu, Kardelen Akar, Atay Vural
042
Case Study: Learning Through Collaboration with a Choreographer - Reflections on Cross-Disciplinary Work in Movement Research
Norbert Schrapf, Andreas Konrad, Markus Tilp
043
Muscular Profiling and Joint Asymmetries in Elite Volleyball Players: An Analysis of Strength, Mobility, and Muscle Stiffness
Ruben Ruchti, Markus Tilp
044
Comparison of manual and semi-automated methods for measuring fascicle contraction velocity following neuromuscular electrical stimulation from ultrafast ultrasound
David Nader, Sebastian Gretz, Melvin Mileder, Gunnar Treff, Jürgen Scharhag
045
Breaking Down the Beach Sprint: Reliability of Race-Segment Analysis with a Two-Camera System
Markus Astl, Willi Koller, Laura Rathmair, Hans Kainz
046
Sensitivity of calibrated muscle–tendon parameters to methodological choices in children with cerebral palsy
Clara Egner, Willi Koller, Laura Rathmair, Kevin Kitir, Hans Kainz
047
Musculoskeletal Models from Sparse Medical Images – Towards Personalized Load Management in Sports and Medicine
Jana Holder, Lisa Dengg, Marc Maier, Isabella Fessl, Markus Huthöfer, Hermann Schwameder
048
Strain Smart: Ranking Single-Leg ACL Loads
Ahmad Zandi, Peter Federolf
049
Sensorimotor Adaptation during Treadmill Walking under Tray Stabilization Demands: Selective Reorganization of Task-Related Movement Components
Tarik Orliczek
050
The Recognition of Physical Education as an Academic Subject at the University of Graz in 1926
Peter Gröpel, Wolfgang Altermann
051
Promoting orienteering in physical education: An evaluation of school-based orienteering activities
Thomas Wicho, Martin Schnitzer
052
How do Austrian sport clubs sustain organizational capacity: challenges and responses
Johannes Burtscher, Katharina Hüfner
053
Moving for Mental Health: Role of Exercise Types
Silvio Kendlbacher, Fabio Nagele, Margrit Freller-Töglhofer
054
Digital competence-oriented movement tasks to support concentration and emotion regulation in all-day school classroomsDigital competence-oriented movement tasks to support concentration and emotion regulation in all-day school classrooms
Clara Scheer, Joshua Bergamin, Anja-Xiaoxing Cui, Peter Raidl, Christoph Reuter
055
Physiological Synchrony in Performance Related Social Interactions
Maximilian Meisel, Wälde Jannic, Thomas Finkenzeller
056
Peripheral Visual Perception and Flag Football Experience in Quarterbacks and Their Associations with Decision-Making in a Computer-Based Read-and-React Task
Christoph Kreinbucher-Bekerle, Sophie Tatzer
057
Opportunities and challenges associated with the participation and involvement of people with disabilities in sport events