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The epidemiology of injuries across the weight-training sports [PDF]
Background: Weight-training sports, including weightlifting, powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman, Highland Games, and CrossFit, are weight-training sports that have separate divisions for males and females of a variety of ages, competitive standards ...
A Eberhardt+65 more
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Elite athletes get pregnant, have healthy babies and return to sport early postpartum
Objectives To enhance knowledge on pregnancy and return to sport in the postpartum period in elite female athletes. Methods 34 Norwegian elite athletes (33.1 years) and 34 active controls (31.5 years) were asked about training and competitive history ...
J. Sundgot-Borgen+4 more
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ABSTRACT Given the growing evidence that soy may exhibit estrogenic effects in males under certain conditions, it was essential to conduct a comprehensive study to elucidate this. This dose–response meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted to investigate the effects of soy and its products on male sex hormones.
Seyede Hamide Rajaie+3 more
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The AGT M235T (RS699, 4072T>C) polymorphism is not associated with elite weightlifting performance [PDF]
It is now well established that genetic background influences an athlete’s ability to excel in different sport disciplines. Previous studies have demonstrated that among power athletes, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the AGT genotype (Thr-Thr ...
Ben-Zaken, Sigal+4 more
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There is growing interest in the area of elite athlete mental health, however brief, valid and reliable screening instruments designed to identify early indictors of athlete-specific distress and potential mental health symptoms are lacking.
S. Rice+9 more
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Abstract Background Fetal life and infancy might be critical periods for brain development leading to increased risks of neurocognitive disorders and psychopathology later in life. We examined the associations of fetal and infant weight growth patterns and birth characteristics with behavior and cognitive outcomes at the age of 13 years.
Romy Gonçalves+7 more
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Stories of success: Cultural narratives and personal stories of elite and professional athletes [PDF]
Using a narrative methodology to explore the stories Olympic and elite athletes tell about success, we identified three alternatives to the dominant conception of success as the achievement of performance outcomes.
Crossley M.L.+17 more
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Objective Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is an underdiagnosed condition that affects young athletes. CECS is caused by increased compartmental pressure in the fascial spaces during exercise. CECS is diagnosed by direct pressure readings (in mmHg), which is a painful and invasive test.
Corinne E. Wessner+8 more
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The potential role of genetic markers in talent identification and athlete assessment in elite sport [PDF]
In elite sporting codes, the identification and promotion of future athletes into specialized talent pathways is heavily reliant upon objective physical, technical, and tactical characteristics, in addition to subjective coach assessments.
Anderton, Ryan S+3 more
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The Variability of Sleep Among Elite Athletes
Practicing sport at the highest level is typically accompanied by several stressors and restrictions on personal life. Elite athletes’ lifestyle delivers a significant challenge to sleep, due to both the physiological and psychological demands, and the ...
M. Nédélec+4 more
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