Objectives Chondral defects of the knee can impair function, reduce quality of life and accelerate progression to osteoarthritis. Treatment aims to delay further cartilage damage and reduce the risk ...

Background/ Aim In professional soccer, comprehensive musculoskeletal assessments are performed prior to player transfers to ...

Competitive athletes consistently demonstrate high rates of oral disease. This mixed-methods study investigated and compared ...

Adolescent athletes have specific developmental risks for sports injury and the onset of mental health problems. Research has ...

Objectives To study the associations between daily self-reported stress, sleep quality, muscle soreness and fatigue in the ...

Purpose Exposure to repetitive head impacts sustained during routine sports participation may result in elevated levels of ...

Sedentary behaviour is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in people with ...

Background The prevalence of obesity has tripled over the past 35 years. Although caloric restriction reduces body fat, lean tissue is also lost. Resistance exercise may mitigate these effects. This ...

Introduction The Union Cycliste Internationale, the world cycling governing body, has highlighted its mission to promote and support research in cycling epidemiology and medicine, especially for the ...

Physical activity is known to have multiple health benefits for youth with developmental disabilities (DDs). Individuals with DDs are at risk for adverse health-related outcomes. Limited research has ...

Climbing has grown into a grassroots participation sport and Olympic discipline. The high loads expressed through the upper limb may increase the risk of injury in this population. This may also ...

Objectives To describe the prevalence, incidence and burden of injuries and illnesses, including their patterns (mechanisms, affected body parts/organ systems) across playing positions (wing, back, ...