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View article: Performance Health for Saxophonists: Saxophonists Perspectives and Experiences with Playing-Related Health, Wellbeing, Injuries and Education (Cohort Study)
Performance Health for Saxophonists: Saxophonists Perspectives and Experiences with Playing-Related Health, Wellbeing, Injuries and Education (Cohort Study) Open
Saxophonists experience a high rate of performance-related injuries and wellbeing concerns, with limited research on player perspectives and lived experience to inform preventive or interventional methods. To address this gap, a cohort stu…
View article: Developing an Inclusive Dance Guide for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Co‐Design Process and Initial Feasibility Study
Developing an Inclusive Dance Guide for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Co‐Design Process and Initial Feasibility Study Open
Background Participation in community activities has shown positive outcomes for all children, yet those with cerebral palsy (CP) still experience varying levels of inclusion. This study aimed to address the challenges faced by families of…
View article: Effect of 6-week single leg countermovement jump training on force time metrics in elite female youth footballers
Effect of 6-week single leg countermovement jump training on force time metrics in elite female youth footballers Open
Female football participation has grown exponentially. Unfortunately, females exhibit greater injury risk than male athletes, and experience increased mechanical stress during adolescence. Force plates provide accurate and reliable force-t…
View article: Circus-specific extension of the 6th International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport
Circus-specific extension of the 6th International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport Open
While sport-related concussion (SRC) is a known risk in circus arts, no published guidelines exist to guide post-concussion return to circus, contributing to inadequate management in this population. The Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) pu…
View article: Investigating pre-professional dancer health status and preventative health knowledge
Investigating pre-professional dancer health status and preventative health knowledge Open
Introduction Dance is a highly demanding physical pursuit coupled with pressure to conform to aesthetic ideals. Assessment of health status and preventative health knowledge of pre-professional dancers may help inform educational strategie…
View article: Timing is everything, but does it really matter? Impact of 8‐weeks morning versus evening iron supplementation in ballet and contemporary dancers
Timing is everything, but does it really matter? Impact of 8‐weeks morning versus evening iron supplementation in ballet and contemporary dancers Open
The effectiveness of a morning versus evening oral iron supplement strategy to increase iron stores was explored. Ballet and contemporary dancers with serum ferritin (sFer) < 50μg/L (n = 14), were supplemented daily with 105 mg elemental o…
View article: Exploring the psychological and physiological outcomes of recreational pole dancing: a non-randomised pilot study
Exploring the psychological and physiological outcomes of recreational pole dancing: a non-randomised pilot study Open
In qualitative and cross-sectional studies, participation in recreational pole dancing classes has been shown to align with improvements in body image, physical fitness, satisfaction of basic psychological needs and group identity. The pur…
View article: Circus-specific extension of the International Olympic Committee 2020 consensus statement: methods for recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in sport
Circus-specific extension of the International Olympic Committee 2020 consensus statement: methods for recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in sport Open
Indepth knowledge of injury and illness epidemiology in circus arts is lacking. Comparing results across studies is difficult due to inconsistent methods and definitions. In 2020, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus group p…
View article: Dietary Iron and the Elite Dancer
Dietary Iron and the Elite Dancer Open
Dancers are an athlete population at high risk of developing iron deficiency (ID). The aesthetic nature of the discipline means dancers potentially utilise dietary restriction to meet physique goals. In combination with high training deman…
View article: Development and feasibility of a mobile phone application designed to support physically inactive employees to increase walking
Development and feasibility of a mobile phone application designed to support physically inactive employees to increase walking Open
Background Physical inactivity is a global health concern. mHealth interventions have become increasingly popular, but to date, principles of effective communication from Self-Determination Theory have not been integrated with behavior cha…
View article: ‘They deserve a treat’: the nature and antecedents of parental licensing surrounding children’s physical activity
‘They deserve a treat’: the nature and antecedents of parental licensing surrounding children’s physical activity Open
Objective: Little is known about parents’ compensatory health beliefs (CHB) surrounding their children’s engagement in physical activity (PA). Our aim was to provide evidence regarding the nature of, and factors underpinning, parents’ PA-r…
View article: Development and evaluation of a mobile phone application designed to support physically inactive employees to increase walking (Preprint)
Development and evaluation of a mobile phone application designed to support physically inactive employees to increase walking (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Physical inactivity is a global health concern. mHealth interventions have become increasingly popular, but to date, principles of effective communication from Self-Determination Theory have not been integrated with behavior ch…