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Applied Sports Science Weekly Digest #316

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Email ImageFrontiers in Sports and Active Living | September 2023Magnitude and direction of elbow torque asymmetries in manual wheelchair users“From the results of the present study, it can be concluded that elbow PT asymmetries are highly variable between wheelchair users in terms of magnitude and direction.”Learn More

open_withsettingscopydeletesaveEmail ImageFrontiers in Sports and Active Living | September 2023The effects of backward vs. forward running training on measures of physical fitness in young female handball players“Both forward and BR training can be used, in combination with the handball training routine, to improve backward and forward sprinting, CoD, horizontal jumping, and RSA in young highly-trained female handball players.”Learn More

open_withsettingscopydeletesaveEmail ImageFrontiers in Sports and Active Living | September 2023Variability of time series barbell kinematics in elite male weightlifters“SEM of time series data showed that variability increased in the snatch and the clean and jerk from the 1st pull/dip to the catch position irrespectively of the barbell load.”Learn More
Email ImageFrontiers in Sports and Active Living | September 2023Motor adaptation and immediate retention to overground gait-slip perturbation training in people with chronic stroke: an experimental trial with a comparison group“Such reactive adaptations were better acquired and retained post-training in PwCS especially on the non-paretic slips than paretic slips, suggesting a need for higher dosage for paretic slips.”Learn More

open_withsettingsmore_vertEmail Imagesouth_eastFrontiers in Sports and Active Living | September 2023Comparison of echocardiographic methods for calculating left ventricular mass in elite rugby football league athletes and the impact on chamber geometry“The linear and A-L method for calculation of LV mass in RFL athletes are not interchangeable with significantly higher values obtained using A-L method impacting on geometry classification. More athletes present with eccentric hypertrophy using 2TC and eccentric dilated/non-dilated using 4TC.”Learn More

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Applied Sports Science Weekly Digest #314

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living | August 2023Heart rate variability of elite female rowers in preparation for and during the national selection regattas: a pilot study on the relation to on water performance"HRV was not associated with on-water rowing...

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Applied Sports Science Weekly Digest #313

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living | August 2023The effects of a group-based intervention through physical activities and dietary changes in young patients with severe psychiatric disorders: a pilot study"Despite its limitations and the small sample size, this...

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Applied Sports Science Weekly Digest #312

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living | August 2023Validation of skinfold equations and alternative methods for the determination of fat-free mass in young athletes"Results from the current study indicate the Evans 7-site and 3-site SKF equations performed best...

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Research Articles

Suggested articles for further reading

BODY COMPOSITION

Jackson, A and Pollock, M. Generalized equations for predicting body density of men. British Journal of Nutrition. 1978;40:497-504.  Abstract

Siri, W.  Body composition from fluid space and density.  Brozek & A. Hanschel (Eds.), Techniques for measuring body composition. 1961;223-244.  Abstract

Brozek, J, Grande, F, Anderson, J, and Keys, A. Densitometric analysis of body composition: Revision of some quantitative assumptions. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1963;110:113-140.  Abstract

INJURY PREVENTION IN YOUTH ATHLETES

Chu, D., A. Faigenbaum, and J. Falkel. Progressive Polymetrics for Kids. Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning. 2006

Hewett, T. G. Myer, and K. Ford. Reducing knee and anterior cruciate ligament injuries among female athletes. J Knee Surg 18:82-88. 2005.

Micheli, L. Preventing injuries in sports: What the team physician needs to know. In: F.I.M.S. Team Physician Manual, 2nd ed., K. Chan, L. Micheli, A. Smith, C. Rolf, N. Bachl, W. Frontera, and T. Alenabi, eds. Hong Kong: CD Concept. 2006. pp. 555-572.

RPE (RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION)

Pandolf, K, Billings, D, Drolet, L, Pimental, N, and Sawka, M. Differentiated ratings of perceived exertion and various physiological responses during prolonged upper and lower body exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology. 1984;53:5-11.  Abstract

Baden, D, McLean, T, Tucker, R, Noakes, T, and St Clair Gibson, A. Effect of anticipation during unknown or unexpected exercise duration on rating of perceived exertion, affect, and physiological function. J Sports Med. 2005;39:742-746.  Abstract

SLEEP

For a more thorough list about sleep, check out Fatigue Science’s extensive research page.

Russel, C., PhD, J.A., PhD, Arand, D., PhD, Myers, L.J., PhD, Wubbels, P., BS, and Downs, H., PhD. Validation of the Fatigue Science Readiband™ Actigraph and Associated Sleep/Wake Classification Algorithms. Archinoetics, LLC.

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Mah CD; Mah KE; Kezirian EJ; Dement WC. The effects of sleep extension on the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players. SLEEP 2011;34(7):943-950.

GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Varley M, Fairweather I and Aughey R. Validity and reliability of GPS for measuring instantaneous velocity during acceleration, deceleration and constant motion. Journal of Sports Sciences. 2012;30(2):121-127.  Abstract

Boyd L, Ball K and Aughey R. Quantifying external load in Australian football matches and training using accelerometers. I J Sports Phys and Perf. 2013;8(1):44-51.  Abstract

Gabbett T. Quantifying the physical demands of collision sports; does microsensor technology measure what it claims to measure? J Strength and Conditioning Research. 2013;27(8):2319-2322.  Abstract

HYDRATION

For a thorough list of publications about hydration, visit the Gatorade Sports Science Institute Publications page.

Osterberg, K, Horswill, C, and Baker, L. Pregame urine specific gravity and fluid intake by National Basketball Association players during competition. Journal of Athletic Training – J ATHL TRAINING. 2009 01-02;44(1):53-7. Abstract

Godek, S, Peduzzi, C, Burkholder, R, Condon, S, Dorshimer, G, and Bartolozzi, A. Sweat rates, sweat sodium concentrations, and sodium losses in 3 groups of professional football players. Journal of Athletic Training. 2010 Jul-Aug; 45(4): 364–371. Abstract

WELLNESS QUESTIONNAIRE

Hooper, S, Mackinnon, L. Monitoring overtraining in athletes: recommendations. Sports Med. 1995;20(5):321–327.

McLean, B, Coutts, A, Kelly, V, McGuigan, M, and Cormack, S. Neuromuscular, endocrine, and perceptual fatigue responses during different length between-match microcycles in professional rugby league players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2010;5:367-383.  Abstract

HRV (HEART RATE VARIABILITY)

Holman, A and Ng, E. Heart rate variability predicts anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy response for inflammatory arthritis. Auton Neurosci. 2008;143:58-67.  Abstract

Fomin, R and Nasedkin, V. Effective management of athlete preparation: a comprehensive approach to monitoring of athlete’s individual readiness. White paper, Omegawave, ePub. 2013. 

FORCE PLATE

Linthorne, N. Analysis of standing vertical jumps using a force platform. American Journal of Physics. 2001.  Abstract

Guillaume L, Wagner P, and Tombleson T. Countermovement jump height: gender and sport-specific differences in the force-time variables. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2013.  Abstract

ithlete. Guide to training with heart rate variability (HRV). HRV Fit Ltd. 2012.  Download