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Filter by:Despite a rise in the number of women participating in competitive sports, there remains a gender gap within sport and exercise science literature. Studying females involves potential "noise" through the change in hormone concentrations during the different phases of the female menstrual cycle (MC) which can potentially affect physiological parameters, thereby making study design and interpretation of findings difficult. Longitudinal data on the acute and chronic combined effects of training load and MC phases on circulating female hormones in elite and non-elite female athletes is lacking. The investigators aim to characterize and track the potential effects of training load and MC phases on performance, anthropometric measures, sport emotions, intestinal microbiome, serum metabolites and injury prevalence in elite and non-elite female athletes. 200 competitive premenopausal female athletes will be recruited. In a longitudinal observational design, each participant will be followed for 1 year, and tested at three time points. At each point, data will be collected on two occasions reflecting distinct phases of the MC. Finding the possible relationship between the MC phases, training load and performance or specific bio-markers for training load are of utmost importance and can assist professionals to identify periods of high load and over-training, thus preventing injuries and training adjustment.
"Investigating the Development, Validity, and Reliability of the Avoidance of Sports Activities Photo Scale" is crucial in determining the specific functional status of the shoulder joint, especially for overhead athletes experiencing shoulder pain, to identify which sporting activities restrict them the most and to fill the gap in the literature. Additionally, visually indicating activities through photographs will provide visual feedback, making it easier to assess functional status. Our study aims to develop a specific functional survey for the shoulder joint in overhead athletes, examine the validity and reliability of this scale, and contribute to the literature.
Creatine is an effective, inexpensive, and safe dietary supplement, which has been largely used in sports and clinical populations. However, creatine is much less studied in female athletes, with long-term data being particularly scant. This study aims to expand our knowledge on the effects of creatine supplementation in young (Under-20) and elite female football players. This study will comprise two experiments. The first one will be a randomized, controlled trial in which young athletes will be assigned into either creatine or placebo (n = 20). Before and 7 days after supplementation or placebo (4 x 5 g/d of Creapure or dextrose at same dose), athletes will perform a battery of performance tests. Blood and urinary biochemical parameters for assessing the safety of supplementation will be analyzed (creatinine, albuminuria, urea, sodium, potassium, liver enzymes, creatine kinase, hematology). Food intake will be assessed by means of 3-d 24-h dietary recalls. The second experiment will have a quasi-experimental design (i.e., pre-to-post), in which both young and elite football players (n = 70) will be supplemented with creatine (4 x 5 g/d for 7 days and then 5 days during the follow-up) and will be assessed for safety using the above-mentioned markers during the regular football season (~12 months). Assessments will be carried out at baseline, in the mid-season and after the season.
The hamstring muscle is one of the key elements in rehabilitation programs and sports activities that enable the restoration of optimal muscle length. Decreased flexibility in the hamstring muscle may disrupt the biomechanics of the waist and pelvis, leading to low back pain or musculoskeletal disorders. This study aims to investigate the acute effects of foam rolling and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching during warm-up on muscle flexibility, strength, and pain threshold in amateur athletes. According to our research, there is no study in this field in the literature. H1: There is a difference between the acute effects of foam rolling exercise and PNF stretching exercise on muscle flexibility during warm-up in amateur athletes. H2: There is a difference between the effects of foam rolling and PNF stretching exercises used as warm-up exercises on muscle strength. H3: Foam rolling and PNF stretching exercises applied to the Hamstring muscle as a warm-up exercise make a difference in the pain threshold of the lumbar region and Hamstring muscle.
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the relation between grip position and maximal strength and power in wheelchair rugby and basketball athletes. The main question is to investigate the relationship between maximal isometric force, acceleration, and sprint time. Participants will - pull in their sport wheelchair against a force transducer - push in their sport wheelchair from a force transducer - accelerate as fast as possible with one push - accelerate as fast as possible over a distance of 20m Researchers will compare the wheelchair basketball against wheelchair rugby players to see if there is a difference in the parameters.
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A & B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Core Strengthening exercises. Group B will receive Pilates exercises.
The goal of this randomized crossover trial is to compare the results of a stationary and a mobile ergospirometry system in 20 healthy endurance trained participants. The main question it aims to answer is to investigate the differences in VO2-measurements between the mobile K5 and the stationary Quark ergospirometry system. Participants will do a maximal ramp test followed by a sub maximal step test with 6 stages on two different days.
The goal of this study is to compare the result of shoulder ranges of motion and isometric strength before and after a single badminton match in young elite badminton players of Rawalpindi. This is an observational study. The main questions it aims to answer is; Does the shoulder ranges of motion and isometric strength increases or decreases before and after a single badminton match. ROM and Isometric strength will be performed on the participants.
Sports that require overhead activities (volleyball, tennis, basketball) include components such as rapid displacement, strength and movement control.Volleyball is also called as an overhead sport in terms of the way it is played. In the realization of these sports; Sub-parameters such as proprioceptive sense, strength, throwing rate, flexibility play a role. During these activities, the shoulder and elbow joints are overloaded. To meet this load, the joint must provide the necessary mobility and stability. Proprioceptive sense in increasing the quality and width of movement as well as providing dynamic joint stability in overhead sports; Increasing the range of motion of the joint, reducing muscle stiffness and thus increasing flexibility are effective in providing mobility. That's why it's important to develop them. Likewise, muscle strength should be increased in order to maintain movement performance and prevent injuries. The use of myofascial release techniques as an exercise method has increased in recent years. Application; The effects on parameters such as strength, performance and flexibility were investigated. Studies have focused more on the lower extremities and acute effects. There is no study on the subject examining proprioceptive sensation in volleyball players in the upper extremity. Therefore, our aim is to examine the chronic effects of the application on shoulder and elbow joint mobility, sensorimotor function and performance.
The main goal of this project is to study and define a rehabilitative flow-chart for athletes' rehabilitation and return to sport made by a set of objective shoulder evaluation indicators that are easy to use in clinical context. Enrolled patients will undergo supervised rehabilitation treatment for rotator cuff repair according to a standardized protocol (5 days/week) and will undergo four evaluation at different times. Healthy subjects will undergo evaluations with the same timing as patients.