Effects of proprioceptive insoles and specific core training on postural stability for preventing injuries in tennis - Messina G, Francavilla VC, Lima F, Padua E, Secolo G, Secolo I, Iovane A, Parisi MC, Di Corrado D.
Tennis is a complex sport based on unpredictability that requires adequate physical and psychological preparation to prevent injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 8-week specific core stability training on postural stability in ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Epidemiology of injuries in elite female rink hockey players: a two season observational study - Quintana-Cepedal M, Roces-Vila I, Del Valle M, Olmedillas H.
OBJECTIVES: To record the time-loss injuries of female rink hockey players and describe the affected region, tissue, and onset of injury. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey study. SETTING: First (Ok Liga) and Second (Plata) division clubs. PARTICIPANTS... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
How far are e-scooters healthy transport? [editorial] - Teke ş B, Musselwhite C.
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Language: en... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Inequalities within mobility inequalities: a case study of mode specific problems faced by movement challenged persons of Dhaka, Bangladesh - Bhuiya MMR, Hasan MMU, Mohiuddin H, Anni AH, Chen Z, Jones S.
This study explores mode-specific problems faced by movement-challenged persons (MCPs) in making trips by different travel modes in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 400 MCPs were asked to rank the extent of mobility challenges of four modes on a scale of one to five thr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Low-grade parental gonosomal mosaicism in CHD2 siblings with Smith-Magenis-like syndrome - Cogliati F, Straniero L, Rimoldi V, Masciadri M, Perego S, Rinaldi B, Milani D, Gentilini D, Larizza L, Asselta R, Russo S, Bedeschi MF.
Loss-of-function CHD2 (chromodomain helicase DNA-binding protein 2) mutations are associated with a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders often including early-onset generalized seizures, photosensitivity, and epileptic encephalopathies. Patients show p... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Physiological perturbations in combat sports: weight cycling and metabolic function-a narrative review - Lebron MA, Stout JR, Fukuda DH.
Combat sports athletes seeking a competitive edge often engage in weight management practices to become larger than their opponents, which ultimately includes periods of gradual weight loss, rapid weight loss, and weight regain. This pattern of weight loss... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Relationships between physical fitness characteristics, technical skill attributes, and sports injury in female Australian football players - Farley JB, O'Hara M, Keogh JWL, Woods CT, Rathbone E, Milne N.
This study uses a subset of data fr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Role of the menstrual cycle on performance and injury risk: a survey of female professional rugby players in the United Kingdom - Hayward E, Akam L, Hunter D, Mastana S.
BACKGROUND: Female athletic performance and injury risk is impacted by variations in the menstrual cycle (MC), but the understanding of the impacts and mechanisms influenced by the menstrual cycle on exercise performance are not fully delineated. A... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Suicide attempt in a dopamine agonist withdrawal syndrome in Parkinson's disease - Espindola M, Rojas NG, Vaisentein G, Da Prat G, Cesarini M, Etcheverry JL, Gatto EM.
Dopamine agonist withdrawal syndrome (DAWS) results from the reduction or suspension of dopamine agonist medications; it encompasses mainly psychiatric symptoms, including suicidal behaviors. In patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), the impact of DAWS ca... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Treatment status of psychiatric disorders and falls in the workplace among Japanese workers: a nationwide cross-sectional study - Yama A, Nagata T, Odagami K, Adi NP, Nagata M, Mori K, W S-Ohpm Study FT.
OBJECTIVES: In Japan, the most common injury requiring sick leave is a fall in the workplace; therefore, it is very important to prevent falls. Most measures to prevent falls involve aspects of the workplace environment and safety. However, few measures co... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Work ability trends 2000-2020 and birth-cohort projections until 2040 in Finland - Lahti J, Reinikainen J, Kontto J, Zhou Z, Koskinen S, Laaksonen M, Partonen T, Elonheimo H, Lundqvist A, Tolonen H.
Aims: To examine age-group and birth-cohort trends in perceived work ability in Finland in 2000-2020 and make projections of perceived work ability up to 2040 based on the observed birth-cohort development. METHODS: Ten population-representative cr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Yes, size does matter (for cycling safety)! comparing behavioral and safety outcomes in S, M, L, and XL cities from 18 countries - Useche SA, Alonso F, Boyko A, Buyvol P, Casta ñeda ID, Cendales B, Cervantes A, Echiburú T, Faus M, Gene-Morales J, Gnap J, Gonzalez V, Ibrahim MKA, Janstrup KH, Makarova I, Mikusova M, Møller M, O'Hern S, Orozco-Fontalvo M, Shubenkova K, Siebert FW, Soto JJ, Stephens AN, Wang Y, Willberg ES, Wintersberger P, Zeuwts L, Zulkipli ZH, McIlroy R C.
Although most actions aimed at promoting the use of active transport means have been conducted in 'large' cities, recent studies suggest that their cycling dynamics could hinder the efforts put into infrastructural, modal share, and cycling culture improve... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Acute hand injury in surfing: a case report - Yoshimura R, Kamble R, Dunlop R, Wormald J.
We report a case of a surfing hand injury sustained abroad, which was tre... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Post-stroke depression and suicidal ideations: relationship with gender and marital status: a cross sectional study - Gloria MU, Jonah OE, Olusanjo AC, Chiebuka OE, Nene JJ, Nwakego AU, Chinyere AC.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence and contributing factors of depression and suicidal ideations among stroke survivors in Nigeria. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study comprising 75 consenting stroke survivors who were purposively recrui... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
'Considering the reality, I am very lucky': how professional players and staff perceive injury prevention and performance protection in women's football - Bolling C, Tom ás R, Verhagen E.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the beliefs and perceptions of professional female footballers and staff regarding injury prevention and performance protection in professional women's football [soccer]. METHODS: This qualitative study applied semistructured ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
