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When to Pull the Trigger: Conceptual Considerations for Approximating Head Acceleration Events Using Instrumented Mouthguards Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 James Tooby, Kevin Till, Andrew Gardner, Keith Stokes, Gregory Tierney, Daniel Weaving, Steve Rowson, Mazdak Ghajari, Carolyn Emery, Melanie Dawn Bussey, Ben Jones
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What We Do Not Know About Stretching in Healthy Athletes: A Scoping Review with Evidence Gap Map from 300 Trials Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 José Afonso, Renato Andrade, Sílvia Rocha-Rodrigues, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, Hugo Sarmento, Sandro R. Freitas, Ana Filipa Silva, Lorenzo Laporta, Maryam Abarghoueinejad, Zeki Akyildiz, Rongzhi Chen, Andreia Pizarro, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Filipe Manuel Clemente
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The Relationship Between Running Biomechanics and Running Economy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-06
Abstract Background Running biomechanics is considered an important determinant of running economy (RE). However, studies examining associations between running biomechanics and RE report inconsistent findings. Objective The aim of this systematic review was to determine associations between running biomechanics and RE and explore potential causes of inconsistency. Methods Three databases were searched
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Associations Between Physical Characteristics and Golf Clubhead Speed: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Alex Brennan, Andrew Murray, Margo Mountjoy, John Hellstrom, Dan Coughlan, Jack Wells, Simon Brearley, Alex Ehlert, Paul Jarvis, Anthony Turner, Chris Bishop
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Response to Comment on “The Effectiveness of Resisted Sled Training (RST) for Sprint Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis” Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Pedro E. Alcaraz, Jorge Carlos-Vivas, Bruno O. Oponjuru, Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez
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Understanding and Improving Athlete Mental Health: A Social Identity Approach Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Mark Stevens, Tegan Cruwys, Lisa Olive, Simon Rice
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Factors Influencing Time to Return to Learn Among NCAA Student-Athletes Enrolled in the Concussion Assessment, Research, and Education (CARE) Study Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Allyssa K. Memmini, Traci R. Snedden, Adrian J. Boltz, Benjamin A. Benson, Eric Margolin, Paul F. Pasquina, Thomas W. McAllister, Michael A. McCrea, Steven P. Broglio
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The Fallacy of Single Trials: The Need for Multiple Trials in Assessing Running Economy Responses in Advanced Footwear Technology Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Zach B. Barrons, Victor Rodrigo-Carranza, Montgomery Bertschy, Wouter Hoogkamer
In the quest to uncover the underlying mechanisms responsible for the performance-enhancing benefits imparted by advanced footwear technology (AFT), footwear researchers are employing an individual-level approach. In doing so, they hope to unveil individual-specific responses to AFT otherwise masked by a group-level approach. Classifying an individual’s response on the basis of running economy (RE)
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Effects of Oral Iron Supplementation on Blood Iron Status in Athletes: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression of Randomized Controlled Trials Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Anja Neža Šmid, Petra Golja, Vedran Hadžić, Ensar Abazović, Kristina Drole, Armin H. Paravlic
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Mental Health in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review of Suicidal Behaviour as Compared to the General Population Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26
Abstract Background and Objective Previous systematic reviews on mental health in athletes have found athletes to be at a potentially increased risk for mental health diagnoses compared to the public. Multiple cross-sectional studies have examined suicide behaviour within different athlete populations, but there is a need for a comprehensive review to synthesize and identify risk factors and epidemiology
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Correction to: Effects of Combined Uphill–Downhill Sprinting Versus Resisted Sprinting Methods on Sprint Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Maziar J. Hamad, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Eduardo Sáez de Villarreal
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Muscle Oximetry in Sports Science: An Updated Systematic Review Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Stephane Perrey, Valentina Quaresima, Marco Ferrari
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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Pain when Running During Pregnancy: A Survey of 3102 Women Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Hannah E. Wyatt, Kelly Sheerin, Patria A. Hume, Kim Hébert-Losier
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Running-Related Injury Incidence: Does It Correlate with Kinematic Sub-groups of Runners? A Scoping Review Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Léa Adamson, Liam Vandamme, Trevor Prior, Stuart Charles Miller
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The Standard Error/Standard Deviation Mix-Up: Potential Impacts on Meta-Analyses in Sports Medicine Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-25
Abstract Background A recent review found that 45% of meta-analyses included statistical errors, of which, the most common was the calculation of effect sizes based on standard error (SE) rather than standard deviation (SD) [the SE/SD mix-up]. Objectives The first aim of this study was to assess the impact of the SE/SD mix-up on the results of one highly cited meta-analysis. Our second aim was to identify
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The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Psychological and Cognitive Health Outcomes Compared with Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-25
Abstract Background Physical activity is known to improve psychological and cognitive outcomes. Learning dance sequences may challenge cognition, partnered or group dance may benefit social interactions, and the artistic aspect may improve psychological wellbeing. Dance is an equally effective form of physical activity compared with other structured physical activities to improve physical health, but
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Injury Profile in Youth Female Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Jake Beech, Ben Jones, Thomas Hughes, Stacey Emmonds
Background An increasing number of epidemiological studies assessing the incidence, prevalence and severity of injury in youth female sport are available. However, no study has sought to synthesise the current evidence base across all youth female sport. As such, a systematic review and meta-analysis of injury in this cohort is necessary to understand the diversity of injury and its associated burden
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Do Exercise-Based Prevention Programs Reduce Injury in Endurance Runners? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Han Wu, Katherine Brooke-Wavell, Daniel T. P. Fong, Max R. Paquette, Richard C. Blagrove
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Extrinsic Risk Factors for Primary Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Adolescents Aged between 14 and 18 years: A Systematic Review Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Matteo Crotti, Theresa Heering, Natalie Lander, Aaron Fox, Lisa M. Barnett, Michael J. Duncan
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The Effect of Sedentary Behaviour on Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Stephanie A. Prince, Paddy C. Dempsey, Jennifer L. Reed, Lukas Rubin, Travis J. Saunders, Josephine Ta, Grant R. Tomkinson, Katherine Merucci, Justin J. Lang
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COVID-19 in Female and Male Athletes: Symptoms, Clinical Findings, Outcome, and Prolonged Exercise Intolerance—A Prospective, Observational, Multicenter Cohort Study (CoSmo-S) Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Manuel Widmann, Roman Gaidai, Isabel Schubert, Maximilian Grummt, Lieselotte Bensen, Arno Kerling, Anne Quermann, Jonas Zacher, Shirin Vollrath, Daniel Alexander Bizjak, Claudia Beckendorf, Florian Egger, Erik Hasler, Klaus-Peter Mellwig, Cornelia Fütterer, Fritz Wimbauer, Azin Vogel, Julia Schoenfeld, Jan C. Wüstenfeld, Tom Kastner, Friedrich Barsch, Birgit Friedmann-Bette, Wilhelm Bloch, Tim Meyer
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Who Reaches the NHL? A 20-Year Retrospective Analysis of Junior and Adult Ice Hockey Success in Relation to Biological Maturation in Male Swedish Players Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-09
Abstract Objectives This study investigated the relationship between biological maturation and success in adolescence and adulthood in male Swedish ice hockey players. Methods Anthropometric records of players in certified ice hockey high schools between 1998 and 2017 were retrieved (n = 4787). The database was complemented with records of Swedish junior national teams (U16, U18, U20) and National
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Exercise Snacks and Other Forms of Intermittent Physical Activity for Improving Health in Adults and Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological, Experimental and Qualitative Studies Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Matthew D. Jones, Briana K. Clifford, Emmanuel Stamatakis, Mitchell T. Gibbs
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Current Guidelines for the Implementation of Flywheel Resistance Training Technology in Sports: A Consensus Statement Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Marco Beato, Kevin L. de Keijzer, Alejandro Muñoz-Lopez, Javier Raya-González, Marco Pozzo, Björn A. Alkner, Antonio Dello Iacono, Jordi Vicens-Bordas, Giuseppe Coratella, Sergio Maroto-Izquierdo, Oliver Gonzalo-Skok, Stuart A. McErlain-Naylor, Fernando Martin-Rivera, Jose L. Hernandez-Davo, Luis Suarez Arrones, Rafael Sabido, Moises de Hoyo, Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalo, Lena Norrbrand
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Effect of Strength Training Programs in Middle- and Long-Distance Runners’ Economy at Different Running Speeds: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-02
Abstract Background Running economy is defined as the energy demand at submaximal running speed, a key determinant of overall running performance. Strength training can improve running economy, although the magnitude of its effect may depend on factors such as the strength training method and the speed at which running economy is assessed. Aim To compare the effect of different strength training methods
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Quality Criteria for Studies Assessing the Acute Effects of Heading: Results from a UEFA Expert Panel Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Kerry Peek, Martino Franchi, Koen Lemmink, Paul Balsom, Tim Meyer
There is increasing concern regarding the effects of heading in football on brain health including cognitive, behavioural and neuromotor function, with research suggesting an association between repeated ball-head impacts and neurodegenerative disease. While longitudinal studies to determine the long-term consequences of heading are challenging, there have been short-term ‘acute’ studies conducted
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On a Corresponsive Sport Science Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Carl T. Woods, Duarte Araújo, Keith Davids
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Acute Effects of Ad Libitum Use of Commercially Available Cannabis Products on the Subjective Experience of Aerobic Exercise: A Crossover Study Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Laurel P. Gibson, Gregory R. Giordano, L. Cinnamon Bidwell, Kent E. Hutchison, Angela D. Bryan
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Sex Differences in Recovery Trajectories of Assessments for Sport-Related Concussion Among NCAA Athletes: A CARE Consortium Study Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Jaclyn B. Caccese, Christina L. Master, Thomas A. Buckley, Sara P. D. Chrisman, James R. Clugston, James T. Eckner, Elsa Ermer, Stacey Harcum, Tamerah N. Hunt, Divya Jain, Louise A. Kelly, T. Dianne Langford, Landon B. Lempke, Jane McDevitt, Allyssa K. Memmini, Anne E. Mozel, Susan M. Perkins, Margot Putukian, Patricia R. Roby, Adam Susmarski, Steven P. Broglio, Thomas W. McAllister, Michael McCrea
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Real-World Fatigue Testing in Professional Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-20
Abstract Background Professional rugby union is a high-intensity contact sport with position-specific high training and match volumes across a season that may lead to periods of fatigue if above a typically experienced threshold. This study assesses the influence of match play and/or training on fatigue levels in rugby union players. Objective We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis
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The Impact of Exercise Prescription Variables on Intervention Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Pain: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Nitin Kumar Arora, Lars Donath, Patrick J. Owen, Clint T. Miller, Tobias Saueressig, Felicitas Winter, Marina Hambloch, Christopher Neason, Vera Karner, Daniel L. Belavy
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Recommendations for Women in Mountain Sports and Hypoxia Training/Conditioning Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Johannes Burtscher, Antoine Raberin, Franck Brocherie, Davide Malatesta, Giorgio Manferdelli, Tom Citherlet, Bastien Krumm, Nicolas Bourdillon, Juliana Antero, Letizia Rasica, Martin Burtscher, Grégoire P. Millet
The (patho-)physiological responses to hypoxia are highly heterogeneous between individuals. In this review, we focused on the roles of sex differences, which emerge as important factors in the regulation of the body’s reaction to hypoxia. Several aspects should be considered for future research on hypoxia-related sex differences, particularly altitude training and clinical applications of hypoxia
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Myocarditis in Athletes: Risk Factors and Relationship with Strenuous Exercise Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Kristin J. Terry, Dusty Narducci, Byron Moran, Patrick Chang, David Orlando, Bradford Bindas, Elizabeth Botto, Austin Retzloff, Daniel Esan, Eric Coris
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Using Powerlifting Athletes to Determine Strength Adaptations Across Ages in Males and Females: A Longitudinal Growth Modelling Approach Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Christopher Latella, Daniel van den Hoek, Milo Wolf, Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis, James P. Fisher, James Steele
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Quantifying Exercise Heat Acclimatisation in Athletes and Military Personnel: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Harry A. Brown, Thomas H. Topham, Brad Clark, Leonidas G. Ioannou, Andreas D. Flouris, James W. Smallcombe, Richard D. Telford, Ollie Jay, Julien D. Périard
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Injury Prevention Programmes Fail to Change Most Lower Limb Kinematics and Kinetics in Female Team Field and Court Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Yuri Lopes Lima, Tyler J. Collings, Michelle Hall, Matthew N. Bourne, Laura E. Diamond
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The Effects of Repeated-Sprint Training on Physical Fitness and Physiological Adaptation in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Fraser Thurlow, Minh Huynh, Andrew Townshend, Shaun J. McLaren, Lachlan P. James, Jonathon M. Taylor, Matthew Weston, Jonathon Weakley
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The Influence of Motor Competence on Broader Aspects of Health: A Systematic Review of the Longitudinal Associations Between Motor Competence and Cognitive and Social-Emotional Outcomes Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Phillip J. Hill, Melitta A. Mcnarry, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Maeve Aine Murray, Caterina Pesce, Nadia C. Valentini, Nancy Getchell, Phillip D. Tomporowski, Leah E. Robinson, Lisa M. Barnett
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Waking Up to the Issue! Research Inattention and Sex-Related Differences Warrant More Sleep Studies in Female Athletes Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Cody J. Power, Jordan L. Fox, Kirsty J. Elliott-Sale, Amy M. Bender, Vincent J. Dalbo, Aaron T. Scanlan
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Ankle and Plantar Flexor Muscle–Tendon Unit Function in Sprinters: A Narrative Review Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Evan D. Crotty, Laura-Anne M. Furlong, Andrew J. Harrison
Maximal sprinting in humans requires the contribution of various muscle–tendon units (MTUs) and joints to maximize performance. The plantar flexor MTU and ankle joint are of particular importance due to their role in applying force to the ground. This narrative review examines the contribution of the ankle joint and plantar flexor MTUs across the phases of sprinting (start, acceleration, and maximum
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Sports Nutrition Ingredients and Governance, Exercise Training, and Sports Technology. Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Lawrence L Spriet
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Gene Expression Alterations in Peripheral Blood Following Sport-Related Concussion in a Prospective Cohort of Collegiate Athletes: A Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium Study Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Edward Simpson, Jill L. Reiter, Jie Ren, Zhiqi Zhang, Kelly N. Nudelman, Larry D. Riggen Jr., Michael D. Menser, Jaroslaw Harezlak, Tatiana M. Foroud, Andrew J. Saykin, Alison Brooks, Kenneth L. Cameron, Stefan M. Duma, Gerald McGinty, Steven Rowson, Steven J. Svoboda, Steven P. Broglio, Michael A. McCrea, Paul F. Pasquina, Thomas W. McAllister, Yunlong Liu
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Perspectives on Concurrent Strength and Endurance Training in Healthy Adult Females: A Systematic Review Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Ritva S. Mikkonen, Johanna K. Ihalainen, Anthony C. Hackney, Keijo Häkkinen
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Comment on: "Where are We Headed? Evidence to Inform Future Football Heading Guidelines." Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Andreas K Demetriades,Patryk Musko,Imran Shah
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Minimalist Training: Is Lower Dosage or Intensity Resistance Training Effective to Improve Physical Fitness? A Narrative Review Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-04 David G. Behm, Urs Granacher, Konstantin Warneke, Jose Carlos Aragão-Santos, Marzo Edir Da Silva-Grigoletto, Andreas Konrad
Background Findings from original research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses have demonstrated the effectiveness of resistance training (RT) on markers of performance and health. However, the literature is inconsistent with regards to the dosage effects (frequency, intensity, time, type) of RT to maximize training-induced improvements. This is most likely due to moderating factors such as age
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Effects of Early Talent Promotion on Junior and Senior Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Arne Güllich, Michael Barth
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Sports Heart Monitors as Reliable Diagnostic Tools for Training Control and Detecting Arrhythmias in Professional and Leisure-Time Endurance Athletes: An Expert Consensus Statement Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Robert Gajda, Jacek Gajda, Miłosz Czuba, Beat Knechtle, Wojciech Drygas
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The Effects of Strength, Plyometric and Combined Training on Strength, Power and Speed Characteristics in High-Level, Highly Trained Male Youth Soccer Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-28 Jon L. Oliver, Akhilesh Kumar Ramachandran, Utkarsh Singh, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Rhodri S. Lloyd
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Instrumented Mouthguards in Elite-Level Men’s and Women’s Rugby Union: The Incidence and Propensity of Head Acceleration Events in Matches Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 James Tooby, James Woodward, Ross Tucker, Ben Jones, Éanna Falvey, Danielle Salmon, Melanie Dawn Bussey, Lindsay Starling, Gregory Tierney
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Women at Altitude: Sex-Related Physiological Responses to Exercise in Hypoxia Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Antoine Raberin, Johannes Burtscher, Tom Citherlet, Giorgio Manferdelli, Bastien Krumm, Nicolas Bourdillon, Juliana Antero, Letizia Rasica, Davide Malatesta, Franck Brocherie, Martin Burtscher, Grégoire P. Millet
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Does Resisted Sprint Training Improve the Sprint Performance of Field-Based Invasion Team Sport Players? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-28 Cormac Ward, Ciarán Ó Catháin, Niamh Ní Chéilleachair, Shaun Grassick, David T. Kelly
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The Effects of Exercise-Based Injury Prevention Programmes on Injury Risk in Adult Recreational Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Nathan Liddle, Jonathan M. Taylor, Paul Chesterton, Greg Atkinson
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Use of Buffers in Specific Contexts: Highly Trained Female Athletes, Extreme Environments and Combined Buffering Agents—A Narrative Review Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Amelia J. Carr, Alannah K. A. McKay, Louise M. Burke, Ella S. Smith, Charles S. Urwin, Lilia Convit, William T. Jardine, Monica K. Kelly, Bryan Saunders
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Concurrent Strength and Endurance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Impact of Sex and Training Status Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Raven O. Huiberts, Rob C. I. Wüst, Stephan van der Zwaard
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Effects of Psychological Interventions to Enhance Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Gustaf Reinebo, Sven Alfonsson, Markus Jansson-Fröjmark, Alexander Rozental, Tobias Lundgren
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A Perspective on High-Intensity Interval Training for Performance and Health Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-07 Alexandra M. Coates, Michael J. Joyner, Jonathan P. Little, Andrew M. Jones, Martin J. Gibala
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Performance Benefits of Pre- and Per-cooling on Self-paced Versus Constant Workload Exercise: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Tessa M. van de Kerkhof, Coen C. W. G. Bongers, Julien D. Périard, Thijs M. H. Eijsvogels
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A Behaviourally Informed Approach to Reducing the Risk of Inadvertent Anti-doping Rule Violations from Supplement Use Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Susan H. Backhouse
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Interaction of Medical Conditions and Football Exposures Associated with Premortem Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Diagnosis in Former Professional American Football Players Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Shawn R. Eagle, Rachel Grashow, Heather DiGregorio, Douglas P. Terry, Aaron Baggish, Marc G. Weisskopf, David O. Okonkwo, Ross Zafonte
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Maximal Number of Repetitions at Percentages of the One Repetition Maximum: A Meta-Regression and Moderator Analysis of Sex, Age, Training Status, and Exercise Sports Med. (IF 9.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 James L. Nuzzo, Matheus D. Pinto, Kazunori Nosaka, James Steele