Applied Sports Science Weekly Digest #326

Validation of an instrumented mouthguard in rugby union—a pilot study comparing impact sensor technology to video analysis

“This pilot validation study demonstrates that this IMG provides a highly accurate measurement device that could be used to complement video verification in the recognition of on-field direct head impacts.“

Free-living competitive racewalkers and runners with energy availability estimates of <35 kcal·kg fat-free mass⁻¹·day⁻¹ exhibit peak serum progesterone concentrations indicative of ovulatory disturbances: a pilot study

“The result from the linear regression analysis suggests that an EA ≥ 36 kcal·kg FFM⁻¹·day⁻¹ is required to achieve “normal ovulation.”“

Exploring exercise adherence and quality of life among veteran, novice, and dropout trainees

“The results indicate that there are central and important factors that may affect adherence to physical activity, and that all these aspects must be taken into account when planning a training program or when there is a desire to maintain or increase adherence to physical activity.“

The Influence of Motor Competence on Broader Aspects of Health: A Systematic Review of the Longitudinal Associations Between Motor Competence and Cognitive and Social-Emotional Outcomes

“Between-study heterogeneity means it was not possible to identify definitive domain- and construct-specific relationships between motor competence and cognitive and social-emotional outcomes.”

Comparative efficacy of physical activity types on executive functions in children and adolescents: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

“There is moderate evidence that favours the prognosis of BAMIC ‘b’ injuries, with fewer days RTP than for intratendinous ‘c’ injuries.”