Background and objective Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) face elevated cardiovascular risk, partly due to reduced ...

Objectives Spondylolysis is a common source of low back pain (LBP) among adolescent athletes. We aimed to investigate the ...

Objectives To describe the prevalence and characteristics of injuries among tennis coaches in the Netherlands and examine ...

Background Low energy availability (LEA) occurs when athletes’ energy intake fails to match the energy expended during exercise, resulting in insufficient energy to support essential functions for ...

Background Susceptibility to exertional heat illness (EHI) is considered multifactorial in nature. The aims of this study were to (1) review traditional susceptibility factors identified in cases of ...

Objectives To examine the propensity of tackle height and the number of tacklers that result in head acceleration events (HAEs) in elite-level male and female rugby tackles. Methods Instrumented ...

Objective Aim of this systematic review was to summarise training interventions designed to reduce biomechanical risk factors associated with increased risk of lower extremity landing injuries and to ...

Stroke is one of the most common causes of disability and death worldwide. With the rapidly growing stroke survivor population, it is crucial to identify an effective method for their healthcare.

Objective Handgrip strength (HGS) is a simple, non-invasive measure associated with disability, frailty and disease activity in chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, ...

Sports participation confers many health benefits yet greatly increases injury risk. Long-term health outcomes in former athletes and transition to life after competitive sports are understudied.

This scoping review examined the prevalence and characteristics of musculoskeletal injuries in rock climbing and identified existing knowledge and methodology gaps. The methodological guidance of the ...

Physical activity and exercise in pregnancy are generally beneficial and enhance the physical and mental health of women. These benefits also prevent excessive weight gain and reduce risks of obesity ...