Exploring the Role of Sprint Biomechanics in Hamstring Strain Injuries: A Current Opinion on Existing Concepts and Evidence
This article aims to explore the theoretical mechanistic link between sprint running mechanics and hamstring strain injury, along with the available supporting evidence. In doing so, it hopes to provide practitioners with an understanding of mechanical parameters that may influence hamstring strain injury whilst also identifying areas for further research exploration. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - September 19, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Response to Comment on: “Power Training Prescription in Older Individuals: Is It Safe and Effective to Promote Neuromuscular Functional Improvements?”
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Source: Sports Medicine - September 14, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Comment on: “Power Training Prescription in Older Individuals: Is it Safe and Effective to Promote Neuromuscular Functional Improvements?”
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Source: Sports Medicine - September 14, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
The Role of Multi-Sensor Measurement in the Assessment of Movement Quality: A Systematic Review
ConclusionsThis systematic review highlights the differences between the applications and processing methods associated with the use of unimodal and multi-sensor wearable devices when assessing movement quality. Further, the use of multiple devices appears to increase the feasibility of effectively assessing holistic movements, while multi-sensor devices offer the ability to obtain more output metrics. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - September 12, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
The Impact of Daytime Napping Following Normal Night-Time Sleep on Physical Performance: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis and Meta-regression
ConclusionFollowing normal sleep, napping is beneficial for the performance of the 5MSRT, with no significant effect on muscle force. No firm conclusions can be drawn regarding other physical performance measures due to the limited number of studies. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - September 12, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Exercise in the Management of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) in Adults: A Position Statement from Exercise and Sport Science Australia
AbstractMetabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting 25% of people globally and up to 80% of people with obesity. MAFLD is characterised by fat accumulation in the liver (hepatic steatosis) with varying degrees of inflammation and fibrosis. MAFLD is strongly linked with cardiometabolic disease and lifestyle-related cancers, in addition to heightened liver-related morbidity and mortality. This position statement examines evidence for exercise in the management of MAFLD and describes the role of the exercise professional in the context of the multi-discipli...
Source: Sports Medicine - September 11, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Retraction Note: The Effect of Preterm Birth on Maximal Aerobic Exercise Capacity and Lung Function in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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Source: Sports Medicine - September 9, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Assessing the Evidential Value of Mental Fatigue and Exercise Research
AbstractIt has often been reported that mental exertion, presumably leading to mental fatigue, can negatively affect exercise performance; however, recent findings have questioned the strength of the effect. To further complicate this issue, an overlooked problem might be the presence of publication bias in studies using underpowered designs, which is known to inflate false positive report probability and effect size estimates. Altogether, the presence of bias is likely to reduce the evidential value of the published literature on this topic, although it is unknown to what extent. The purpose of the current work was to ass...
Source: Sports Medicine - September 8, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
The Perils of Misinterpreting and Misusing “Publication Bias” in Meta-analyses: An Education Review on Funnel Plot-Based Methods
AbstractPublication bias refers to a systematic deviation from the truth in the results of a meta-analysis due to the higher likelihood for published studies to be included in meta-analyses than unpublished studies. Publication bias can lead to misleading recommendations for decision and policy making. In this education review, we introduce, explain, and provide solutions to the pervasive misuses and misinterpretations of publication bias that afflict evidence syntheses in sport and exercise medicine, with a focus on the commonly used funnel-plot based methods. Publication bias is more routinely assessed by visually inspec...
Source: Sports Medicine - September 8, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
The Effect of Sitting Duration on Peripheral Blood Pressure Responses to Prolonged Sitting, With and Without Interruption: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ConclusionsIncreased uninterrupted sitting duration results in greater increases in BP; however, regularly interrupting sitting may offset negative effects. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - September 8, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Response to Comment on: “Low Cardiorespiratory Fitness Post-COVID-19: A Narrative Review”
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Source: Sports Medicine - September 8, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Comment on: “Low Cardiorespiratory Fitness Post‐COVID‐19: A Narrative Review”
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Source: Sports Medicine - September 8, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Performance Adaptations to High-Intensity Interval Training: Are There Differences Between Men and Women? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses
ConclusionsFindings indicated no sex-specific differences for any fitness or performance outcomes. Baseline training status and intervention length accounted for most variability in outcomes. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021272615. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - September 7, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Head Acceleration Events in Male Community Rugby Players: An Observational Cohort Study across Four Playing Grades, from Under-13 to Senior Men
ConclusionsThis study provides novel data on head accelerations during rugby matches and training. The findings have important implications for identifying populations at greatest risk of high cumulative and acute head acceleration. Findings may guide training load management and teaching of skill execution in high-risk activities, particularly for younger players who may be exposed to proportionally more contact during training and for older players during matches. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - September 7, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Quantifying the Extent to Which Junior Performance Predicts Senior Performance in Olympic Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
DiscussionThe results suggest that junior performance has very little, if any, predictive value for senior performance. The findings run counter to claims from traditional theories of both giftedness and expertise. From an applied perspective, talent selection typically begins around puberty or younger —age ranges where youth performance is uncorrelated or negatively correlated with later senior performance. The evidence presented here raises serious questions about the use of junior performance for talent selection purposes.A PRISMA-P protocol was registered athttps://osf.io/gck4a/. (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - September 7, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
