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Brain Endurance Training Modulates Structure-Function Coupling and Enhances Soccer-Specific Performance: A Multimodal MRI Study.

Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports·May 1, 2026·PMID 42118192

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It provides mechanistic evidence that cognitive training can enhance sport-specific performance through neuroplastic changes, offering a potential adjunctive strategy for athletes seeking performance gains beyond physical training alone.

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