A Systematic Review of the Different Calculation Methods for Measuring Jump Height During the Countermovement and Drop Jump Tests
ConclusionsOur findings indicate that using the impulse-momentum method via a force platform is the most appropriate way for the jump height from the instant of take-off to the apex of jumping to be measured. Alternatively, the double integration method via a force platform is preferred to quantify the jump height from the initial flat foot standing to the apex of jumping. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - March 20, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Premorbid Risk Factors and Acute Injury Characteristics of Sport-Related Concussion Across the National Collegiate Athletic Association: Findings from the Concussion Assessment, Research, and Education (CARE) Consortium
ConclusionsThe present study provides contemporary pre- and post-sport-related concussion injury characteristics using a considerably sized cohort of collegiate student athletes. These findings support previous work suggesting sport-related concussion results in complex individualized clinical presentations, which may influence management strategies. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - March 16, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training Protocols on Blood Lactate Levels and Cognition in Healthy Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Regression
ConclusionsA HIIT protocol that uses the above parameters (e.g., 8 × 30-s maximal intensity with 90-s recovery) can elicit peak lactate, a molecule that is known to benefit the central nervous system and be involved in exercise training adaptations. This review reports the state of the science in regard to the lactate response following HIIT, which is relevan t to those in the sports medicine field designing HIIT training programs.Trial RegistryClinical Trial Registration: PROSPERO (CRD42020204400). (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - March 14, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of Plyometric Jump Training on the Reactive Strength Index in Healthy Individuals Across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe effects of PJT on the RSI were greater compared with active/specific-active controls, including traditional sport-specific training as well as alternative training interventions (e.g., high-load slow-speed resistance training). This conclusion is derived from 61 articles with low risk of bias (good methodological quality), low heterogeneity, and moderate certainty of evidence, comprising 2576 participants. PJT-related improvements on RSI were greater for adults versus youths, after > 7 training weeks versus ≤ 7 weeks, with > 14 total PJT versus ≤ 14 sessions, and with three vers...
Source: Sports Medicine - March 11, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
The Effect of Different Strength Training Modalities on Sprint Performance in Female Team-Sport Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ConclusionThis systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated that, when compared with a control group (i.e., technical and tactical training), the different strength training modalities exhibited small to moderate improvements in sprint performance in female team-sport athletes. The results of a moderator analysis demonstrated that youth athletes (< 18 years) yielded a greater improvement in sprint performance compared with adults (≥ 18 years). This analysis also supports the use of a longer programme duration (> 8 weeks) with a higher total number of training sessions (> 12 sessions) to improv...
Source: Sports Medicine - March 6, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of Creatine Monohydrate on Endurance Performance in a Trained Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
ConclusionsCreatine monohydrate supplementation was shown to be ineffective on endurance performance in a trained population.Clinical Trial RegistrationThe study protocol was registered in the Prospective Register of Systematic Review (PROSPERO) with the following registration number: CRD42022327368. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - March 6, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Variability in Running Economy of Kenyan World-Class and European Amateur Male Runners with Advanced Footwear Running Technology: Experimental and Meta-analysis Results
ConclusionsVariability of advanced footwear technology performance appears in both world-class and amateur runners, suggesting further testing should examine such variability to ensure validity of results and explain the cause as a more personalized approach to shoe selection might be necessary for optimal benefit. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - March 2, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Estimating the Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training on Novel Lipid Biomarkers: A Systematic Review and Multivariate Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
ConclusionAerobic exercise training positively impacts atherogenic lipid and apolipoprotein ratios, alipoproteins, and lipoprotein sub-fractions; and antiatherogenic apolipoproteins and lipoprotein sub-fractions. Cardiovascular disease risk predicted by these biomarkers may be lowered when AET is prescribed as treatment or prevention.PROSPERO IDCRD42020151925. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - March 2, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Pre-sleep Protein Ingestion Increases Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis Rates During Overnight Recovery from Endurance Exercise: A Randomized Controlled Trial
ConclusionsProtein ingestion prior to sleep increases both mitochondrial and myofibrillar protein synthesis rates during overnight recovery from exercise. The overnight muscle protein synthetic response to whey and casein protein does not differ.Clinical Trial RegistrationNTR7251. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - March 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Mpox and Monkeypox Virus: Special Considerations for Athletes in Contact Sports
AbstractMonkeypox virus infections (mpox) in humans have become increasingly common since the virus was first identified in 1970. Coverage of the ongoing mpox outbreak has emphasized the role of skin-to-skin contact in monkeypox virus transmission and has focused on the community of men who have sex with men. While close contact from sexual activity is currently the main mechanism of monkeypox virus transmission, the potential for contact sports to exacerbate the 2022 outbreak has largely been overlooked. Infectious diseases rapidly spread in sports with significant skin-to-skin contact (i.e., wrestling and other combat sp...
Source: Sports Medicine - February 27, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Short High-Intensity Interval Exercise for Workplace-Based Physical Activity Interventions: A Systematic Review on Feasibility and Effectiveness
ConclusionsHIT interventions in the workplace showed limited effectiveness in improving health-related outcomes, while promising results regarding feasibility were reported, mainly due to the time-efficiency and the positive post-exercise psychosocial responses. However, further high-quality studies involving more participants are still needed to make firm conclusions on HIT effectiveness and feasibility compared to other types of exercise in this context. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - February 25, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Should We be Concerned with Nicotine in Sport? Analysis from 60,802 Doping Control Tests in Italy
ConclusionsThe current data demonstrates that one in five samples from a range of 90 sports test positive for nicotine in-competition. There is a lower positivity rate in endurance versus power/strength athletes and higher positivity rate in team versus individual sports, probably accounted for by differences in physiological and psychological demands and the desire for socialisation. WADA, international and national sports federations should consider these findings with concern, proactively investigate this phenomenon and act in order to protect the health and welfare of its athletes. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - February 24, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Running Endurance in Women Compared to Men: Retrospective Analysis of Matched Real-World Big Data
ConclusionsThis study shows for the first time that the gap between men and women shrinks when trail running distance increases, which demonstrates that endurance is greater in women. Although women narrow the performance gap with men as race distance increases, top male performers still outperform the top women. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - February 21, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Correction to: The Psychology of Athletic Tapering in Sport: A Scoping Review
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Source: Sports Medicine - February 18, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Plate Footwear
This article is intended (1) to raise awareness on possible health concerns around the use of carbon fiber plate footwear, (2) to suggest a slow gradual transition from habitual to carbon fiber plate footwear, and (3) to foster medical research related to carbon fiber plate technology and injuries. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - February 13, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
