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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living | March 2024
Effects of an integrative warm-up method on the range of motion, core stability, and quality of squat performance of young adults
“The effect of the treatment was the occurrence of a transformational processes in almost all measured variables.“
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living | March 2024
Motor flexibility to stabilize the toe position during obstacle crossing in older adults: an investigation using an uncontrolled manifold analysis
“The results showed that older participants had a significantly lower synergy index for the trailing limb before the moment of obstacle crossing than younger participants, suggesting reduced flexibility in part.“
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living | March 2024
Effects of bi-hemispheric anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on soccer player performance: a triple-blinded, controlled, and randomized study
“The search for increased performance and physical performance are linked to the use of ergogenic resources.“
Sports Medicine | March 2024
Exercise-Regulated Mitochondrial and Nuclear Signalling Networks in Skeletal Muscle
“This review provides an overview of recent advances in our understanding of the molecular events associated with acute endurance exercise-regulated signaling pathways and kinases in skeletal muscle with a focus on phosphorylation.“
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport | March 2024
Revealing the true nature of a parachute mitral valve during an ultra trail race
“In competitive athletes, the detection of rare valvulopathy should prompt a comprehensive cardiac evaluation aimed at assessing the potential for dynamic valvular dysfunction.“
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Research Articles
Suggested articles for further readingBODY 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.
Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail, 31 Dec. 2014. Web. 13 Apr. 2015. Article
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