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Impact of training volume settings between unilateral training and bilateral training on athletic performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
Background: The unilateral/bilateral dimension refers to whether an action is performed by one side of the body alone or involves both sides simultaneously.
Meiling Tao, George P. Nassis, Yuou Song, Mingyue Yin, Chenwen Zhu, Mengde Lyu, Zhili Chen, Yuming Zhong, Chris Bishop, Yongming Li   +9 more
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Effects of intermittent exposure to hypobaria and cold on the microarchitecture and morphofunctional profile of rat gastrocnemius muscle

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Intermittent hypobaric hypoxia (IHH) enhances oxygen transport, muscle metabolism, and cardiovascular health; however, the combined effects of hypobaria and cold are less well understood. Exposure to these stressful environmental factors, even intermittently, can affect skeletal muscle due to its plasticity, thereby altering its metabolic and ...
Garoa Santocildes, Teresa Pagès, Ginés Viscor, Joan Ramon Torrella   +3 more
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Sports foods and dietary supplements for optimal function and performance enhancement in track and field athletes [PDF]

, 2009
Numerous nutritional products are marketed with claims of optimizing athlete health and function and/or enhancing performance. Products that fall under the banner of “Sports Foods” or “Dietary Supplements,” may be used to support performance during ...
Peeling, Peter, Castell, Linda M., Derave, Wim, de Hon, Olivier, Burke, Louise M.   +4 more
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Injury Risk Estimation Expertise: Interdisciplinary Differences in Performance on the ACL Injury Risk Estimation Quiz [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Simple observational assessment of movement is a potentially low-cost method for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury screening and prevention.
Cokely, Edward T., Myer, Gregory D., Petushek, Erich J., Ward, Paul   +3 more
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Smaller Lateral‐to‐Medial Tibial Plateau Ratios Are Strongly Correlative With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears and Reconstruction Failures

Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Purpose To compare the anterior–posterior distance ratio of the lateral‐to‐medial tibial plateau (LTP/MTP) among 3 patient groups: those with intact anterior cruciate ligaments (ACLi), primary ACL tears (ACLp), and failed ACL reconstructions (ACLf).
Hansel E. Ihn, Collin D. R. Hunter, Alexander J. Mortensen, Benjamin T. Johnson, Devin Eddington, Stephen K. Aoki, Justin J. Ernat   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Load-velocity profiles in machine-based exercises: comparing trained college students with recreationally active and sedentary middle-aged and older adults

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Objective This study aimed to examine the reliability, validity and efficacy of using group or individualized load-velocity profiles (LVPs) in four machine-based exercises, involving trained college students and middle-aged and older adults ...
Meiling Tao, Kaifang Liao, Yuou Song, Zhili Chen, Chenwen Zhu, Mingyue Yin, Mengde Lyu, Yunqing Liu, Boyi Dai, Harry Banyard, Yongming Li   +10 more
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Editorial Commentary: Beyond the Number: Why Return to Sport After Hip Arthroscopy Can't Be One Size Fits All

Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract This editorial commentary reflects on the evolving field of hip arthroscopy in the elite athlete and the growing recognition that return‐to‐sport outcomes cannot be captured by a “one‐size‐fits‐all” percentage. The heterogeneity we see in return‐to‐sport rates is not a flaw, but an authentic reflection of the athletes who we treat.
Haley E. Smith
wiley   +1 more source

Relationship between visual ability assessment and punch performance in competition in male amateur boxers

Frontiers in Physiology
Sport visual ability plays an important role in the performance of elite athletes in competition. However, its relationship with boxers’ performance has not been fully understood.
Rui Wu, Rui Wu, Qingyuan Yang, Weijia Cui, Dongxu Gao, Yifei Luo, Dexin Wang, Dexin Wang   +7 more
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Characteristics of drug and dietary supplement inquiries by college athletes. [PDF]

, 2010
BackgroundIn the United States, the National Center for Drug Free Sport manages the drug-testing programs for athletes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Ambrose, Peter J, Olander, Rachel, Tsourounis, Candy, Uryasz, Frank   +3 more
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“Oxygenated” water and athletic performance [PDF]

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2006
Ergogenic claims for oxygenated water cannot be taken seriously A decade or so ago, the idea arose that athletes might gain a competitive edge by drinking water that contained extra dissolved oxygen (O2). The notion stems from observations that O2 breathing during exercise enhances athletic performance,1,2 but the connection of O2 breathing during ...
openaire   +2 more sources