Many studies have supported the positive effects of an active lifestyle on the prevention and treatment of pregnancy-related complications, as well as maintaining fitness and functionality. The ...

Mouthguard use continues to be a hotly debated issue in the domain of contact sports. Regulations from sports governing bodies on wearing mouthguards and attitudes towards their use from athletes vary ...

Objective The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and muscle atrophy in individuals with rotator cuff tears.Methods This study consists of patients ...

Objective To determine the extent to which athletics coaches can identify evidence of an eating disorder in track athletes and what treatment advice they would provide.Methods Vignettes depicting ...

Objective To assess the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention ...

Objective The objective of this scoping review is to investigate the possible links between the practice of video games and physical health. It seeks to answer the following question: What are the ...

Physical activity guidance and support for pregnant and postpartum populations across the island of Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) could be strengthened to better reflect ...

Introduction Heel fat pad syndrome (HFPS) is the second leading cause of plantar heel pain. Clinical practice guidelines recommend conservative treatments for HFPS (activity modification, arch taping, ...

Objectives To evaluate the independent associations of physical activity and physical fitness with self-rated health in adolescents.Methods Data from a 2-year observational study (2013–2015) were used ...

Objectives To explore the association between depressive symptoms and recent head-related trauma (diagnosed concussion, subconcussive impacts) in semiprofessional male Australian Football (AF) players ...

Contact in elite football can result in severe injury such as traumatic fracture. Limited information exists regarding the rehabilitation and return to sport (RTS) of these injuries especially in ...