The control-chaos continuum Using retrospective player chronic running loads (GPS) in conjunction with estimated tissue healing times, we propose a five-phase framework. We give the example of a ...

Background Next to the school environment, the family and community environment are key for young people's behaviour and for promoting physical activity (PA). Methods A review of reviews was conducted ...

Background Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is an important marker of current and future health status. The primary aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of a time-efficient school-based ...

Objective To closely describe the injury inciting events of acute hamstring injuries in professional male football (soccer) using systematic video analysis. Methods Video footage from four seasons ...

Background Hamstring strain injuries (HSIs) are common within the Australian Football League (AFL) with most occurring during high-speed running (HSR). Therefore, this study investigated possible ...

Objectives National dietary guidelines were introduced in 1977 and 1983, by the US and UK governments to reduce coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality by reducing dietary fat intake. Our 2016 ...

Purpose: To compare changes in jump height and running velocity with and without pre-event high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation (HVLA). Methods: A crossover study design with elite healthy ...

State of the evidence A composite score of ≤14 on the FMS is commonly considered the threshold below which an individual is at potential risk of injury. The following paragraphs highlight potential ...

Background A few small studies have reported on the mechanisms of ACL injury in professional male football. Aim To describe the mechanisms, situational patterns and biomechanics (kinematics) of ACL ...

Background Physical exercise is seen as a promising intervention to prevent or delay cognitive decline in individuals aged 50 years and older, yet the evidence from reviews is not conclusive.

Purpose Determine if balance and technique training (BTT) implemented adjunct to normal Australian football (AF) training reduces external knee loading during sidestepping. Additionally, the authors ...

Airway epithelial cells act as a physical barrier against environmental toxins and injury, and modulate inflammation and the immune response. As such, maintenance of their integrity is critical.