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Predictive biomarkers of performance under stress: a two-phase study protocol to develop a wearable monitoring system
Understanding and predicting individual responses to common stressors is essential for optimising performance in high-stress ...
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Perspectives on usability and adoption of a new ACL injury prevention programme for female handball players: a mixed methods approach
Effective injury prevention programmes (IPPs) hold promise for mitigating ACL injuries in female handball players, yet ...
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High tackle headache: implications of referee agreement for tackle height law change
Objectives Rugby Union has a relatively high risk of injury. Early evidence suggests a benefit of lowering tackle height to ...
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Sports behaviour and adherence to sports and exercise recommendations in patients with myocarditis
Aim In the clinical setting of acute myocarditis, existing guidelines recommend refraining from moderate-intensity to ...
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24 All-cause mortality between national hockey league players and the general population: a retrospective cohort study
Introduction The impact of professional ice hockey experience, a sport with neurotrauma (i.e., concussions, head impacts) on lifespan is unknown. This study compared all-cause mortality in National ...
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6 Does leg dominance matter on the modified balance error scoring system? An investigation in secondary school and university athletes
Introduction The Modified Balance Error Scoring System (mBESS) remains the consensus balance examination tool for the evaluation of a sport-related concussion ...
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11 Achilles tendon shear wave velocity within 1-year after non-operatively treated rupture
Introduction Our aim was to investigate changes in Achilles tendon (AT) shear wave velocity (SWV) during the first year after rupture. Additionally, we explored associations between AT SWV and ...
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27 An athlete pain assessment toolkit for sports physiotherapists - development and prototype
Introduction Athlete Pain is underreported and has a significant impact on performance and quality of life. A biopsychosocial model with 5 domains has been proposed for athlete pain assessment; ...
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3 People’s perceptions about their anterior cruciate ligament injury and its care - a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis
Introduction Understanding how people cope with the short- and long-term impacts of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and what influences their choice of management (operative vs non-operative) ...
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46 Prevalence of asymptomatic shoulder findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): a scoping review
Background Shoulder MRI for diagnostic purposes carries an inherent risk of finding asymptomatic changes not causing problems. This can lead to overdiagnosis and ultimately, overtreatment. To mitigate ...
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4 Investigating missed days from school among high school athletes following sport-related concussion
Introduction Sport-related concussions [SRC] can significantly impact students’ attendance and academic performance, underscoring the need for gradual return-to-learn protocols. Understanding the ...
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25 Full-season injury epidemiology in TeamGym – a prospective cohort study including 474 gymnasts
Introduction Team gymnastics (TeamGym), has rapidly gained popularity among adolescents. Despite a very high pain prevalence among its gymnasts, comprehensive epidemiological studies on injuries are ...