Rethinking the statistical analysis of neuromechanical data

RD Wilkinson, MR Mazzo… - Exercise and sport …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Today's researchers in biomechanics and physiology likely completed a course on statistical
methods that focused on the same methods that were taught 60 yr ago. Moreover, many …

An 8-week injury prevention exercise program combined with change-of-direction technique training limits movement patterns associated with anterior cruciate …

M Mohr, P Federolf, D Heinrich, M Nitschke… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Knee ligament sprains are common during change-of-direction (COD) maneuvers in
multidirectional team sports. This study aimed to compare the effects of an 8-week injury …

A framework for test measurement selection in athlete physical preparation

LP James, JAZ Haycraft, DL Carey… - Frontiers in Sports and …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Preparing athletes for competition requires the diagnosis and monitoring of relevant physical
qualities (eg, strength, power, speed, endurance characteristics). Decisions regarding test …

Season Match Loads of a Portuguese Under-23 Soccer Team: Differences between Different Starting Statuses throughout the Season and Specific Periods within the …

J Barreira, FY Nakamura, R Ferreira, J Pereira… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to quantify the external match loads (EMLs) of a Portuguese u-23 soccer
team, competing at the highest national level for the age group, comparing players with …

Training loads and microcycle periodisation in Italian Serie A youth soccer players

A Franceschi, MA Robinson, DJ Owens… - Journal of Sports …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Microcycles are fundamental structures for training prescription and load management,
helping to optimise training effects and performance. This study quantified external and …

The effect of advanced footwear technology on elite male marathon race speed

JO Langley, B Langley - European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2024 - Springer
Purpose The aim of this study was to explore the ergogenic effect of advanced footwear
technology (AFT) upon world-class male marathon running speed. Method A retrospective …

The impact of sprint, middle-distance, and long-distance orienteering races on perceived mental fatigue in national level orienteers

HKN Lam, J Sproule, AP Turner… - Journal of Sports …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Experiencing mental fatigue (MF) before an orienteering race can lead to a slower
completion time. This study aimed to explore the changes in perceived MF, mood and other …

Effect of Data-Processing Methods on Acceleration Summary Metrics of GNSS Devices in Elite Australian Football

S Ellens, DL Carey, PB Gastin… - Sensors (Basel …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This study aimed to measure the differences in commonly used summary acceleration
metrics during elite Australian football games under three different data processing protocols …

On the relationship between flexibility and jump performance across age and sex: A 15-season retrospective longitudinal study on 229 alpine ski racers

F Bertozzi, D Tenderini, F Camuncoli… - … Journal of Sports …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Alpine skiing performance depends on several qualities, including lower limb strength,
power production and flexibility. However, how these physical skills, as well as their …

A comparison of activity demands between trial matches and in-season matches across multiple teams and seasons in semi-professional, male rugby league players

T Doering, N Elsworthy, D Callaghan, B Jones… - Biology of …, 2023 - termedia.pl
Trial matches are frequently used for team preparation in rugby league competitions, making
it essential to understand the demands experienced to assess their specificity to actual …