Knee pain and postural stability in women with gonarthrosis before and six months after unilateral total knee replacement [PDF]
, 2012 The aim of this study was to investigate knee pain and postural stability in women with knee osteoarthritis (OA), who used postoperative home exercise program (HEP) with balance exercises.
Aibast, Herje +7 more
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Estonian and Finnish graduating seniors' opinions and motivation about physical education [PDF]
, 2012 This study investigated the general feelings and opinions about their health, school, leisure time physical activity and physical education among senior graduating students in Estonia and Finnish.
Ahlbäck, Kenneth +2 more
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Frequency of the IGF A/G rs7136446 polymorphism and athletic performance [PDF]
, 2016 Previous studies have shown that carrying the minor T allele of the IGF C-1245T polymorphism was associated with higher circulating IGF-I levels, greater muscle mass and improved power athletic performance.
Ben-Saken, Sigal +4 more
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Interpretation of peak oxygen consumption in 10–12-year-old soccer players: effect of biological maturation and body size [PDF]
, 2013 The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of biological maturation and body size on aerobic capacity using appropriate scaling procedures in 10–12-year-old soccer players divided into late, average and early maturing boys.
Jürimäe, Jaak +6 more
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Practical uses of genetic profile assessment in athletic training – an illustrative case study [PDF]
, 2014 Recent studies suggested that several potential genes may explain athletic success. However, while genetic assessment will probably become part of future talent identification, at present, genetic testing predictive value is poor, mainly because athletic
Ben-Zaken, Sigal +4 more
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Clinical management of immunosuppression in sportsmen-women: recommendations for sports medicine physicians and physiotherapists [PDF]
, 2012 In sportsmen and sportswomen the Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) can be a physically debilitating medical condition that results in these men and women being totally compromised in their capacity to perform and compete athletically.
Hackney, Anthony C.
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The effect of methylphenidate treatment on exercise performance in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder [PDF]
, 2012 The prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the school-age population is 8–10%, with boys having higher prevalence than girls.
Eliakim, Alon, Meckel, Yoav, Nemet, Dan
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Self-reported prevalence of low back pain in Estonian rowers [PDF]
, 2016 The aim of this study was to determine the lifetime prevalence and point prevalence of low back pain (LBP), the related pain intensity and the rowing-related aggravating factors for LBP in Estonian rowers.
Akel, Jaanus +3 more
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Bone mineral density and hormonal status in adolescent athletic girls [PDF]
, 2012 The aim of this study was to determine the relationships of bone mineral density (BMD) and content (BMC) with selected fasting hormones in adolescents with different exercise training patterns. The participants were female athletes of weight-loaded (n=23)
Cicchella, Antonio +6 more
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Range of motion and pain intensity of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in women with hallux valgus deformation after two-month home exercise programme [PDF]
, 2012 Hallux Valgus (HV) (also Hallux abducto valgus) is a common deformity of the foot, which causes pain, inflammation and decreased joint mobility in the big toe. There are no universally accepted protocols for treating advanced phase HV, corrective surgery
Arge, Aire +3 more
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