Objectives Para athletes may face unique challenges in the anti-doping system, including issues of privacy, implementation, comprehension and accessibility. While previous studies have examined ...

Background/aim Poor frontal plane knee control can manifest as increased dynamic knee valgus during athletic tasks. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between frontal plane ...

Objectives Lower limb isometric tests are used to assess strength and strength asymmetries and monitor reductions in muscle force that may contribute to loss of performance and increase injury risk.

The coach and interdisciplinary sports science and medicine team strive to continually progress the athlete's performance year on year. In structuring training programmes, coaches and scientists plan ...

How does it affect the field, and what other adverse consequences do women in SEM face? Under-representation of female participants, clinicians and researchers in SEM can have detrimental effects for ...

Collecting an account of practitioners’ lived experiences of on-pitch concussion management in football provides real-world insight into areas for improvement, and future research direction. Previous ...

Background A thorough knowledge of the epidemiology and severity of injuries and illness in youth female elite sports is lacking due to the methodological challenges involved in recording them. In ...

Burnout among healthcare workers is a significant global concern that affects their well-being and professional efficacy. Yoga has shown promise in reducing burnout and improving mental health ...

Objective This study describes the incidence, severity and burden of match injuries in schoolboy rugby union in England, across three age groups: under-13 (U13), under-15 (U15) and under-18 (U18).

In 2023, the Saudi Professional League, known as the Roshn Saudi Pro League (RSL), garnered significant global attention due to its successful acquisition of high-calibre football players worldwide.

Background Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is common in athletes and presents with dyspnoea, chest tightness, inspiratory stridor and sometimes panic reactions. The evidence for ...

Communication influences players’ performance and health and is influenced by the leadership style of coaches, internal team communication and the integration of the medical team in the professional ...