During full tethered swimming no hydrodynamic resistance is generated (since v = 0) and all the swimmer’s propulsive force (FP) is utilized to exert force on the tether (FT = FP). During semi-tethered swimming FP can be made useful to one of two ends: exerting force on the tether (FST) or overcoming drag in the
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Newswise — As competitive esports continues to grow in popularity, blood clots formed in the legs, or deep vein thromboses (DVT), are being increasingly reported in gamers, the majority of whom play between three and 10 hours per day. In fact, given the number of continuous hours spent being sedentary, gamers have nearly double the
This study compared the effects of a 6-week short sprint interval training (sSIT) on male and female basketball players’ bio-motor abilities, aerobic fitness, and anaerobic power. Using a randomized controlled trial design, 40 basketball players of similar training backgrounds were randomly assigned to two training groups of females (n = 10) and males (n =
BYLINE: Macie Jepson Newswise — (Cleveland, OH – March 1, 2024) – James Voos, MD, Head Team Physician for the Cleveland Browns and the Jack & Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at University Hospitals (UH), was unanimously elected President of the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) at the group’s annual meeting Thursday.
This study analysed critical movement demands of tennis match-play to better inform contemporary approaches to athlete preparation and training. HawkEye data from matches during the 2021 and 2022 Australian Open were utilised. Distance was aggregated for movement cycles, points, games, sets, and matches, alongside total shots played. Data was collated for males (best-of-five sets) and
Newswise — In the pressure cooker that is March Madness, some teams collapse and others thrive. Players and coaches who compete every year for that one shining moment strive to understand what makes that important difference. The first round of the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments begin later this month. Florida State University faculty
Physical exercise and dieting are well-known and effective methods for fat loss and improving cardiovascular health. However, different individuals often react differently to the same exercise regimen or dietary plan. While specific individuals may undergo substantial fat loss, others may observe only limited effects. A wide range of inter-individual variability in weight gain and changes
This meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of plyometric training on physical fitness attributes in handball players. A systematic literature search across PubMed, SCOPUS, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science identified 20 studies with 563 players. Plyometric training showed significant medium-to-large effects on various attributes: countermovement jump with arms (ES = 1.84), countermovement jump (ES =
The primary objective of this systematic review with meta-analysis is to methodically discern and compare the impact of diverse warm-up strategies, including both static and dynamic stretching, as well as post-activation potentiation techniques, on the immediate performance of gymnasts. Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, this paper evaluated
The Pro Volleyball Federation’s Atlanta Vibe has announced a multi-year partnership with Emory Healthcare, made official by both organizations today. The partnership makes Emory Healthcare the official team healthcare provider of the Atlanta Vibe and the first-ever jersey patch sponsor for the city’s newest professional sports team. “When we began building a professional sports team
Written By: Trenton Voss, UH Dietetic Intern, Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute Edited By: Meredith Parmley, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute Introduction Athletes are constantly pushing the limits of their body. They strive to reach peak athletic performance and seek out every advantage of recovery. Among the many factors
Stefan Wagnsson, docent in sports science at Karlstad University took a walk with his good friend and colleague Leslie Podlog, professor of sports science at Université de Montreal. Pleasant company and fresh winter air resulted in a brand-new paper in Sport in Society on how parents experience and are affected by their children’s sports injuries.
The NFL Settlement and Football Players with Dementia GW Neuroscientist and Former Pro Ball Player Available for Comment on this Issue as Well as other Topics Related to Black Men’s Brain Health WASHINGTON (Jan. 31, 2024)–A Washington Post investigation has found that the NFL concussion settlement relies on a strict standard for a diagnosis of
Newswise — It’s one of the most common new year’s resolutions, a recent study found 48% of Americans who make new year’s resolutions, resolve to begin a fitness routine. But the researchers found only 9% of Americans who make resolutions complete them, 23% quit their resolutions by the end of the first week, 43% quit
The usefulness of Foam Roller (FR) even without a rolling stimulus (e.g., static compression with or without dynamic joint movements) has been recently demonstrated; however, the different effects of these methods remain unclear. Thus, this study aimed to compare and investigate the effects of such FR intervention methods on knee extensors. The dominant knee extensors
This research aimed to determine the quantitative and qualitative structure of winning systems of the world’s leading male table tennis players between 1970 and 2021. The study used the Wu game analysis method, modified by the authors, which consists of observing the game from playback, identifying the winning actions of a given player, and sorting
Wearables are lightweight, portable technology devices that are traditionally used to monitor physical activity and workload as well as basic physiological parameters such as heart rate. However recent advances in monitors have enabled better algorithms for estimation of caloric expenditure from heart rate for use in weight loss as well as sport performance. can be
Newswise — Benjamin Ma, MD, a highly regarded orthopaedic surgeon and advanced imaging researcher, has been appointed as chair of the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Ma will assume his new role on January 1, 2024. Ma specializes in diagnosing and caring for patients with sports medicine injuries, including arthroscopic shoulder surgeries to repair rotator cuff
Soccer is a complex sport, and balance appears to play a crucial role in the quality execution of technical skills, which are mostly performed while standing on one foot. Nevertheless, in younger ages, when learning still affects soccer performance, the effect of a balance-training program on the player’s balance and technical skills remains unexplored. This
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