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Mashup Score: 6
Patient-reported outcome measurements (PROMs) are important to evaluate the impact of clinical practice in athletes with Achilles tendinopathy (AT). The TENDINopathy Severity assessment-Achilles (TENDINS-A) is a PROM that measures the pain, symptoms and physical function associated with AT. This study aims to translate, cross-culturally adapt and measure the properties of the Persian language version of the TENDINS-A (Persian-TENDINS-A) in athletes with AT.According to the COnsensus-based Standards for selecting health Measurement INstruments guidelines, 100 athletes with AT will be required for test-retest reliability, construct validity and internal consistency. Analyses will include confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, construct validity, SE of measurement, agreement, smallest detectable change, and floor and ceiling effects. Test-retest reliability of the Persian-TENDINS-A will be evaluated within 2–3 days for the Persian-TENDINS-A. Hypothesis testing of the Persian-
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Mashup Score: 1Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of football injuries among academy players in Ghana - 5 day(s) ago
Objective To determine the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of match and training injuries among football players at an academy in Ghana.Methods In this prospective observational study, we followed 80 youth and adult football players at a Ghanaian academy over a season of 39 weeks. Medical attention and time-loss injuries, as well as exposure times of players, were recorded by resident physiotherapists using a standardised injury surveillance form. The average weekly injury prevalence was calculated. Injury incidence rates were calculated per 1000 exposure hours, with significance indicated as 95% CIs.Results 126 injuries were recorded during the season, with an average weekly injury prevalence of 4.1%. The overall injury incidence was 4.5 (95% CI 3.8 to 5.4) injuries per 1000 hours with under 14 (5.8 (3.3 to 10.2)/1000 hours) and under 18 players (5.7 (4.4 to 7.4)/1000 hours) recording a higher incidence than under 16 (5.1 (3.5 to 7.4)/1000 hours) and senior players (2.7 (1.9
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🚨#NEW #OriginalResearch #Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of #football #injuries among #academy players in #Ghana 🇬🇭 ⚽ By @di_gers and colleagues. OA ARTICLE 👉🏼 https://t.co/dy2022W69x #UnderTheSpotlight #WeAreBOSEM https://t.co/qGWsF7geV8
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Mashup Score: 4
Low energy availability (LEA) is a core feature of the female athlete triad and relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs). LEA underpins multiple adverse health and performance outcomes in various athletic populations, including weight category, endurance and aesthetic sports. Recent reports suggest LEA is highly prevalent in female football, volleyball and netball, with little known on male team-sport athletes. Therefore, the study aims to identify the prevalence of LEA among male academy football players (16–23 years), using surrogate markers that align with the International Olympic Committee REDs Clinical Assessment Tool-Version 2. A cross-sectional study design will be used with physiological and perceptual markers of LEA measured. The study will seek to recruit 355 players to complete several online questionnaires believed to be associated with LEA, measured using a 24-hour food and activity diary. Of the 355 players, a subsample (n=110) will complete an additional 3-day food an
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#Protocol ⚽️ Investigating low energy availability (LEA) in male academy footballers! This cross-sectional study will assess physiological and perceptual markers of LEA and its impact on health and performance. https://t.co/wIBGLsGA82 #Football #SportsScience https://t.co/RylbHqqc9D
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Mashup Score: 2Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial - 27 day(s) ago
Objective The objective of this study was to compare the effects of novel, time-efficient, low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training (C-HIIT), and current exercise guidelines (210 min/week of combined moderate-intensity continuous training (C-MICT)), with waitlist control (CON) on glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).Methods Sixty-nine low-active people with T2D were randomised to 8 weeks of supervised C-HIIT (78 min/week), supervised C-MICT (210 min/week), or waitlist CON. Those in waitlist CON were re-randomised to supervised C-HIIT/C-MICT at week 8. Following 8 weeks of supervised training, participants completed 10 months of self-directed exercise. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, week 8 and month 12. Participants in waitlist CON were only included in the exercise groups for the month 12 analysis. Analyses were completed using intention-to-treat analysis of covariance (n=69; week 8) and linear mixed modelling (n=63; mo
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#OriginalResearch Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance HIIT vs. moderate-intensity training in type 2 diabetes: both improve glycemic control short-term, but long-term adherence is a challenge. Time-efficient C-HIIT shows promise! 🏃♂️ https://t.co/cRsGVjJfBC #HIIT… https://t.co/87yHLqNjqs https://t.co/bPyHBSysKI
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Mashup Score: 7Periodic health evaluation in Para athletes: a position statement based on expert consensus - 29 day(s) ago
Para athletes present a broad range of sports-related injuries and illnesses, frequently encountering barriers when accessing healthcare services. The periodic health evaluation (PHE) is a valuable tool for continuously monitoring athletes’ health, screening for health conditions, assisting in the surveillance of health problems by establishing baseline information and identifying barriers to athlete’s performance. This position statement aims to guide sports healthcare providers in the PHE for Para athletes across key impairment categories: intellectual, musculoskeletal, neurological and vision. A panel of 15 international experts, including epidemiologists, physiotherapists, optometrists and physicians with expertise in Para athlete health, convened via videoconferences to discuss the position statement’s purpose, methods and themes. They formed working groups to address clinical, cardiorespiratory, neuromusculoskeletal, nutritional status, mental and sleep health, concussion and fem
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#OriginalResearch A consensus statement on periodic health evaluations for Para athletes! Aimed at improving health monitoring and athlete performance, this expert panel outlines tailored recommendations for impairment types. 🏅 https://t.co/3MHH5V4GRk #ParaSports… https://t.co/HoEUhgxpke https://t.co/v7YPTulF20
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Mashup Score: 2Balancing benefits and risks of exercise in pregnancy: a qualitative analysis of social media discussion - 29 day(s) ago
Exercise improves pregnancy outcomes, but few pregnant individuals meet physical activity guidelines. The main objective of this study was to explore the perception of exercise during pregnancy using posts and comments on Reddit, a large social media platform. Relevant user-generated posts and comments were identified on Reddit by searching systematically for a combination of keywords related to pregnancy and exercise. A dataset of 120 posts and 2892 comments was randomly selected for reflexive thematic analysis. Three themes relating to perceptions of benefits and risks to exercise in pregnancy and how they influence decision-making were generated: (1) perceived benefits of exercise: ‘We all know that exercise is good for us’; (2) perceived risks of exercise: Exercise as ‘off limits’; and (3) information seeking and decision-making: ‘I’m kinda stumped on exercise’. While the benefits of exercise during pregnancy are well recognised among Reddit users, perceived risks significantly inf
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#OriginalResearch 🤰 Balancing exercise during pregnancy: A qualitative analysis of social media discussions reveals perceived risks and benefits. Clear guidance from healthcare providers is critical. #ExerciseInPregnancy #MaternalHealth #WomenHealth https://t.co/yX0knVb6EA https://t.co/1LeJcjSK0Z
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Mashup Score: 1Finding a way in and making it stick: an exploration of chiropractor experiences working in team-oriented elite sport practice settings - 1 month(s) ago
Interprofessional healthcare teams have become the benchmark for optimising athlete health and performance in high-stakes sports. Despite a history of utility as provider partners, chiropractors are currently a relatively underutilised human resource in this rapidly developing and challenging field. Consequently, our study explored the global experiences and distinct perspectives of elite-level career sports chiropractors.Through a qualitative explorative single case study, we purposively sampled and interviewed 15 chiropractors active in elite-level athletic contexts.‘Professional characteristics and competencies’, ‘Running the gamut of professional career development’ and ‘Navigating team development in a small organisational structure’ emerged as the three key themes from the data.Our data indicate that chiropractors gain provider as members of the elite athletic health and performance management team as multirole manual medicine practitioners. However, thriving in a team-oriented p
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#OriginalResearch Chiropractors in elite sport: Exploring how they gain and maintain their role in team-based healthcare. Insights into the multidisciplinary landscape of athlete care. #SportsMedicine #Chiropractic #EliteSports https://t.co/u3ST6GANAv https://t.co/DPKnLWwkZ4
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Mashup Score: 2
Concussions in contact sports are challenging for athletes, health professionals and sporting bodies to prevent, detect and manage. Design of interventions for primary prevention, early recognition of concussion and continuing to improve postconcussion management are essential for protecting athletes and promoting brain health. Over the last decade, there have been advancements in video technology for analysing head impact events and improvements in the clinical management of concussions. This study protocol describes how researchers, clinicians and staff from the Australasian National Rugby League (NRL) have brought these advancements together and developed a database of videos with head impact events and clinical outcomes. The intended outputs from this work will enhance the understanding of head impact events in NRL, from biomechanical and gameplay factors to concussion and return to play outcomes. Publishing this protocol increases the transparency of this large-scale effort to bet
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#Protocol Studying contact replays in rugby and investigating head impacts and concussion outcomes in the Australasian National Rugby League. This database will enhance player safety and inform concussion management https://t.co/ykFRmGMVV6 https://t.co/FpDQe1K1yQ
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Mashup Score: 6Implementation of a mixed-methods heat acclimation programme in a professional soccer referee before the 2022 FIFA world cup in Qatar: a case study - 1 month(s) ago
Objectives This case study reports the real-world practicalities of implementing a mixed-methods heat acclimation (HA) programme before the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Methods One male English soccer referee (age: 44 years; height: 1.82 m; body mass: 76.0 kg) who had officiated professionally for over 17 years and had over 10 years’ experience officiating in European and international matches undertook an 11-session HA programme over 22 days. On days 1 and 22, a 30 min fixed-intensity heat tolerance test (9 km.h -1, 2% gradient, 40°C, 40% relative humidity) was performed, and physiological and perceptual responses were measured. A mixed-methods HA approach was used, including environmental chamber isothermic training, post-temperate training saunas and hot water immersion.Results Compared with the pre-test, peak core temperature reduced by 0.40°C (38.4 vs 38.0°C; minimal detectable change (MDC) = 0.34°C), peak skin temperature reduced by 0.5°C (36.7 vs 36.2°C; MDC=0.28°C) and peak heart rate r
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#OriginalResearch Heat acclimation in a soccer referee before the 2022 FIFA World Cup: Physiological adaptations observed but perceptual responses unchanged 🏃♂️🔥 https://t.co/G3CafZmj8W https://t.co/o72YiSTniI
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Mashup Score: 3
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a high burden for the society and affected individuals. Conservative non-pharmacological interventions play a first-line role in the treatment and management of most NCDs. Systematic reviews (SRs) provide the highest level of evidence and significantly influence clinical decision-making. The primary aim of this study is to provide an overview of the evidence on the effectiveness of recommended conservative non-pharmacological interventions for highly burdensome NCDs. The secondary aim is to provide an overview of the evidence for guideline implementation. A literature search was performed in Medline (PubMed), EMBASE and Cochrane CENTRAL. Six reviewers will, in duplicate, independently screen and select studies following eligibility criteria. The population will include individuals with NCDs from disease categories chosen based on WHO burden of disease data and the importance of conservative rehabilitation for their management. Eligible interve
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#Protocol Addressing evidence gaps in non-pharmacological interventions for non-communicable diseases 🏥 This protocol outlines an overview of reviews to inform better clinical decisions. Stay tuned for the results! https://t.co/9ciIVYQ3FP https://t.co/2XQJ0w9wvj
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🆕 #Protocol #TENDINopathy Severity Assessment-Achilles: translatation, cross-culturally adaptation and measurement of the properties of the Persian language version of the #TENDINS-A 📝 By @SheikhiBahram and colleagues. OA ARTICLE 👉🏼 https://t.co/pXLqOBo7vU… https://t.co/snWYeqysFi https://t.co/sPoYI94y4E