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View article: Real‐Time Monitoring of Biometric Responses During a 200‐km Ultra‐Endurance Race Across the Desert
Real‐Time Monitoring of Biometric Responses During a 200‐km Ultra‐Endurance Race Across the Desert Open
Ultra‐endurance sports challenge athlete health, with these risks exacerbated by environmental extremes and/or remoteness of competition. Therefore, this study aimed to use real‐time monitoring technology to characterise and monitor physio…
View article: Lessons Learned from Implementing Injury and Illness Surveillance in Professional Football: Introducing a New Implementation Framework
Lessons Learned from Implementing Injury and Illness Surveillance in Professional Football: Introducing a New Implementation Framework Open
View article: The Prevalence, Size, and Anatomic Location of Cartilage and Osteochondral Lesions in Athletes With an Acute Ligamentous Ankle Injury
The Prevalence, Size, and Anatomic Location of Cartilage and Osteochondral Lesions in Athletes With an Acute Ligamentous Ankle Injury Open
Background: In athletes with an acute ligamentous ankle injury, cartilage and osteochondral lesions ([O]CLs) have been reported in 8% using 1.5-T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Visualization of cartilage injuries improves with the use o…
View article: Muscle regeneration is improved by hot water immersion but unchanged by cold following a simulated musculoskeletal injury in humans
Muscle regeneration is improved by hot water immersion but unchanged by cold following a simulated musculoskeletal injury in humans Open
Cryotherapy is a popular strategy for the treatment of skeletal muscle injuries. However, its effect on post‐injury human muscle regeneration remains unclear. In contrast, promising results recently emerged using heat therapy to facilitate…
View article: Performance pathways in elite middle- and long-distance track and field athletes: The influence of a successful youth
Performance pathways in elite middle- and long-distance track and field athletes: The influence of a successful youth Open
Few top U18 athletes maintained top world ranking status during their senior careers. Still, they are more likely to become top senior athletes than those who did not perform at the top level in U18. The association between youth and senio…
View article: Baseline clinical and MRI risk factors for hamstring reinjury showing the value of performing baseline MRI and delaying return to play: a multicentre, prospective cohort of 330 acute hamstring injuries
Baseline clinical and MRI risk factors for hamstring reinjury showing the value of performing baseline MRI and delaying return to play: a multicentre, prospective cohort of 330 acute hamstring injuries Open
Objectives Studies identifying clinical and MRI reinjury risk factors are limited by relatively small sample sizes. This study aimed to examine the association between baseline clinical and MRI findings with the incidence of hamstring rein…
View article: The effects of the first wave of COVID-19 restrictions on physical activity: a longitudinal study from “step into health” program in Qatar
The effects of the first wave of COVID-19 restrictions on physical activity: a longitudinal study from “step into health” program in Qatar Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic led to restrictions that prevented physical activity in public places. This study sought to conduct a comprehensive longitudinal analysis of how lockdown policies in an Arabian Gulf country influenced the…
View article: Management of radiology services during the 2022 FIFA football (soccer) World Cup
Management of radiology services during the 2022 FIFA football (soccer) World Cup Open
View article: Medical services at the FIFA world cup Qatar 2022
Medical services at the FIFA world cup Qatar 2022 Open
Objective The Football World Cup is among the biggest sporting events in the world, but data to inform the requirements of medical care for such tournaments are limited. This study describes the athlete and team medical services at the FIF…
View article: Imaging-detected sports injuries and imaging-guided interventions in athletes during the 2022 FIFA football (soccer) World Cup
Imaging-detected sports injuries and imaging-guided interventions in athletes during the 2022 FIFA football (soccer) World Cup Open
View article: Junior to senior transition pathway in Italian Football: The rocky road to the top is not determined by youth national team’s selections
Junior to senior transition pathway in Italian Football: The rocky road to the top is not determined by youth national team’s selections Open
Football is a popular sport, but little is known about the youth-to-senior transition rates in elite players, particularly in large and successful countries. This study aims to investigate the youth-to-senior transition rate in the Italian…
View article: Thermoregulatory responses during road races in hot-humid conditions at the 2019 Athletics World Championships
Thermoregulatory responses during road races in hot-humid conditions at the 2019 Athletics World Championships Open
This paper provides a kinetic observation of both core and skin temperatures in 108 elite athletes, during various outdoor competition events, adding to the very limited data so far available in the literature taken during elite competitio…
View article: Association between thermal responses, medical events, performance, heat acclimation and health status in male and female elite athletes during the 2019 Doha World Athletics Championships
Association between thermal responses, medical events, performance, heat acclimation and health status in male and female elite athletes during the 2019 Doha World Athletics Championships Open
Purpose To determine associations between thermal responses, medical events, performance, heat acclimation and health status during a World Athletics Championships in hot-humid conditions. Methods From 305 marathon and race-walk starters, …
View article: Qatar 2021 National Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour: A descriptive review
Qatar 2021 National Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour: A descriptive review Open
Background : Regular physical activity (PA) is an effective preventative measure for diverse health risks among all age groups . Global PA guidelines provide recommendations on the required levels for active lifestyle based on evidence-bas…
View article: Development in Adolescent Middle-Distance Athletes: A Study of Training Loadings, Physical Qualities, and Competition Performance.
Development in Adolescent Middle-Distance Athletes: A Study of Training Loadings, Physical Qualities, and Competition Performance. Open
Jones, TW, Shillabeer, BC, Ryu, JH, and Cardinale, M. Development in adolescent middle-distance athletes: a study of training loadings, physical qualities, and competition performance. J Strength Cond Res 35(12S): S103-S110, 2021-The purpo…
View article: 004 Increased injury risk in youth athletics when growth rates are high and skeletal maturation is low
004 Increased injury risk in youth athletics when growth rates are high and skeletal maturation is low Open
Background Studies addressing risk factors for injuries in youth athletics are scarce and although growth and maturation represent potential risk factors for adolescent athletes, the available literature is inconclusive. Objective The aim …
View article: Being a top swimmer during the early career is not a prerequisite for success: A study on sprinter strokes
Being a top swimmer during the early career is not a prerequisite for success: A study on sprinter strokes Open
View article: Hydration and cooling in elite athletes: relationship with performance, body mass loss and body temperatures during the Doha 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships
Hydration and cooling in elite athletes: relationship with performance, body mass loss and body temperatures during the Doha 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships Open
Purpose To characterise hydration, cooling, body mass loss, and core (T core ) and skin (T sk ) temperatures during World Athletics Championships in hot-humid conditions. Methods Marathon and race-walk (20 km and 50 km) athletes (n=83, 36 …
View article: World-Class Sprinters’ Careers: Early Success Does Not Guarantee Success at Adult Age
World-Class Sprinters’ Careers: Early Success Does Not Guarantee Success at Adult Age Open
Purpose : To quantify how many of the top 50 under-18 (U18) sprinters in the world managed to become top 50 ranked as adult competitors. The authors also described the career trajectory of athletes ranked in the top 50 during either U18 or…
View article: Performance progression of elite jumpers: Early performances do not predict later success
Performance progression of elite jumpers: Early performances do not predict later success Open
This study aimed (a) to estimate the transition rate for top 50 ranked track and field jumpers, (b) to compare the performance progression of top 50 ranked senior jumpers ( top50 senior ) to those who failed to be top 50 ranked in the seni…
View article: Validation of Fabric-Based Thigh-Wearable EMG Sensors and Oximetry for Monitoring Quadriceps Activity during Strength and Endurance Exercises
Validation of Fabric-Based Thigh-Wearable EMG Sensors and Oximetry for Monitoring Quadriceps Activity during Strength and Endurance Exercises Open
Muscle oximetry based on near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and electromyography (EMG) techniques in adherent clothing might be used to monitor the muscular activity of selected muscle groups while exercising. The fusion of these wearable t…
View article: Skin Temperature, Training Load, and Subjective Muscle Soreness in Junior Endurance Athletes: A Case Study
Skin Temperature, Training Load, and Subjective Muscle Soreness in Junior Endurance Athletes: A Case Study Open
Context : The application of infrared thermography to assess the effects of athletic training is increasing. It is not known if changes in skin temperature (Tsk) as assessed by infrared thermography are affected by the training load or the…
View article: Fatiguing effects of indirect vibration stimulation in upper limb muscles: pre, post and during isometric contractions superimposed on upper limb vibration
Fatiguing effects of indirect vibration stimulation in upper limb muscles: pre, post and during isometric contractions superimposed on upper limb vibration Open
Whole-body vibration and upper limb vibration (ULV) continue to gain popularity as exercise intervention for rehabilitation and sports applications. However, the fatiguing effects of indirect vibration stimulation are not yet fully underst…
View article: Training Load and Injury Incidence Over One Season in Adolescent Arab Table Tennis Players: A Pilot Study
Training Load and Injury Incidence Over One Season in Adolescent Arab Table Tennis Players: A Pilot Study Open
Background: It has been established that injury incidence data and training load in table tennis is somewhat limited.\nObjectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze and report training load and injury incidence. This was established…
View article: Recommendations for Measurement and Management of an Elite Athlete
Recommendations for Measurement and Management of an Elite Athlete Open
Athletes who merit the title ‘elite’ are rare and differ both quantitatively and qualitatively from athletes of lower qualifications. Serving and studying elite athletes may demand non-traditional approaches. Research involving elite athle…
View article: Seasonal Changes in Performance Related Characteristics and Biochemical Marker Variability of Adolescent Table Tennis Players
Seasonal Changes in Performance Related Characteristics and Biochemical Marker Variability of Adolescent Table Tennis Players Open
Background: There is a shortage of longitudinal surveys in highly trained adolescent table tennis athletes reporting typical changes in performance related, hematological, and biochemical parameters. Objectives: The purpose of the study wa…
View article: Effects of different vibration frequencies, amplitudes and contraction levels on lower limb muscles during graded isometric contractions superimposed on whole body vibration stimulation
Effects of different vibration frequencies, amplitudes and contraction levels on lower limb muscles during graded isometric contractions superimposed on whole body vibration stimulation Open
Background Indirect vibration stimulation, i.e., whole body vibration or upper limb vibration, has been investigated increasingly as an exercise intervention for rehabilitation applications. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding t…
View article: Supplementary material from "Fatiguing effects of indirect vibration stimulation in upper limb muscles: pre, post and during isometric contractions superimposed on upper limb vibration"
Supplementary material from "Fatiguing effects of indirect vibration stimulation in upper limb muscles: pre, post and during isometric contractions superimposed on upper limb vibration" Open
Whole-body vibration and upper limb vibration (ULV) continue to gain popularity as exercise intervention for rehabilitation and sports applications. However, the fatiguing effects of indirect vibration stimulation are not yet fully underst…
View article: Exploring possible relationships between 25(OH)D deficiencyand variables related to inflammation, endothelial function,and enzymatic antioxidants in adolescent athletes:a prospective study
Exploring possible relationships between 25(OH)D deficiencyand variables related to inflammation, endothelial function,and enzymatic antioxidants in adolescent athletes:a prospective study Open
Although the role of vitamin D in calcium and bone metabolism is well documented, there is little clarity regarding the implications of low vitamin D status for inflammation, endothelial function, and antioxidant status in adolescent athle…
View article: Fatiguing Effects of Indirect Vibration Stimulation in Upper Limb Muscles- pre, post and during Isometric Contractions Superimposed on Upper Limb Vibration
Fatiguing Effects of Indirect Vibration Stimulation in Upper Limb Muscles- pre, post and during Isometric Contractions Superimposed on Upper Limb Vibration Open
Background Indirect vibration stimulation i.e. whole body vibration and upper limb vibration (ULV), are gaining popularity as exercise intervention for sports and rehabilitation applications. However, the fatiguing effects of indirect vibr…