The dominance of East African distance runners and sprinters of West African origin invites discussion around the contribution of genetic and lifestyle factors to performance. In this review, we focus ...

Life-threatening medical emergencies are an infrequent but regular occurrence on the football field. Proper prevention strategies, emergency medical planning and timely access to emergency equipment ...

Mental health and well-being among elite athletes are accepted as central to athletic performance. Maximising health, and ...

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a well-recognised condition in sports and rehabilitation, particularly after ...

Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with a single injection of autologous micro-fragmented adipose tissue is not superior to a placebo saline injection: a blinded randomised controlled trial with 2-year ...

Debunking the myths about training load, injury and performance: empirical evidence, hot topics and recommendations for practitioners ...

Objectives: To examine the effect of six weeks of strength and proprioception training on eversion to inversion isokinetic strength ratios (E/I ratios) in subjects with unilateral functional ankle ...

New guidelines for exercise in pregnancy and postpartum have been published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists In January 2002 the American College of Obstetricians and ...

Objective To synthesise reviews investigating physical activity and depression, anxiety, self-esteem and cognitive functioning in children and adolescents and to assess the association between ...

Clear, concise, and consistent. These qualities (the 3Cs) are critical for effective scientific communication. Plain language enables easy comparisons between study findings, ensures construct ...

The importance of physical activity to health and wellness has been established incontrovertibly. There is a linear relationship between physical activity and health—those who maintain an active and ...

Objective The evidence regarding the effectiveness of promoting physical activity (PA) in primary care is varied. The present study systematically reviews the literature pertaining to primary care ...