Objective To identify characteristics of tackling, of being tackled and interactions between tackle characteristics that are associated with concussion.Methods A case-control study in male ...

Over the past few decades, we have seen an increase in the popularity of organised sports among youth, especially gymnastics. Along with this increase in the popularity of organised sports, sports ...

Objective This study aimed to describe and compare the epidemiological injury patterns at the World Taekwondo Championships (WTC) in 2017 Muju, 2019 Manchester and 2022 Guadalajara, with consideration ...

Objectives The 20 m shuttle run test (20mSRT) is used to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) through the prediction of peak oxygen uptake ( V˙O2 ), but its validity as a measure of CRF during ...

Resistance training (RT) reduces the cardiovascular risk in patients with hypertension, especially blood pressure (BP). Current guidelines suggest an intensity between 50% and 80% of the load for ...

Objectives Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) symptoms are common among athletes but remain underexplored in youth of both sexes competing in track and field. The primary objective was to assess the ...

Objective This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate subjective and objective deficits of neurocognitive function, balance and vestibulo-ocular performance in athletes with sport-related ...

Objective This study examines the relationship between the risk of exercise addiction and psychological factors like anxiety, depression, self-esteem and sleep quality in athletes.Methods This ...

Background The use of analgesic and anti-inflammatory (AAI) medications is prevalent among athletes, particularly in contact sports like football. Understanding the perceptions and practices of AAI ...

Objectives To identify the correlation between preseason body composition and incidence coupled with injury burden throughout the season in adult male professional football players.Methods A ...

Exercise therapy to improve mobility, active behaviour and quality of life of chronic kidney disease patients with peripheral artery disease: study protocol for the EXACT-CKDPAD multicentre randomised ...

Introduction The Union Cycliste Internationale, the world cycling governing body, has highlighted its mission to promote and support research in cycling epidemiology and medicine, especially for the ...