Original Research Article
A 12-week multi-team sport programme was provided to employees of a large services organisation and conducted in workplaces. This programme was used to investigate the short-term effect of regular sports team ...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:30
Published on: 23 August 2017
Original Research Article
Many professional sports have introduced sideline video review to help recognise concussions. The reliability and validity of identifying clinical and observable signs of concussion using video analysis has no...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:29
Published on: 22 August 2017
Original Research Article
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a leading cause of infectious diseases in sports teams. In recent decades, community-associated SA (CA-SA) strains have emerged worldwide and have been re...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:28
Published on: 16 August 2017
Original Research Article
There is a large amount of information regarding risk factors for fifth metatarsal stress fractures; however, there are few studies involving large numbers of subjects.
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:27
Published on: 7 August 2017
Original Research Article
Several professional contact and collision sports have recently introduced the use of sideline video review for club medical staff to help identify and manage concussions. As such, reviewing video footage on t...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:26
Published on: 14 July 2017
Original Research Article
The efficacy of wearing [a] compression garment (CG) between repeated bouts of exercise within a same day has not been fully understood. The present study determined the effect of wearing a CG after strenuous ...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:25
Published on: 3 July 2017
Short communication
A foodborne illness outbreak involving an elite sports team was investigated by a public health unit in Sydney, Australia. An epidemiological association was established between gastrointestinal illness and th...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:24
Published on: 24 June 2017
Systematic Review
Researchers and practitioners working in sports medicine and science require valid tests to determine the effectiveness of interventions and enhance understanding of mechanisms underpinning adaptation. Such de...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:23
Published on: 19 June 2017
Original Research Article
Physical therapy and peritendinous hyaluronic acid (HA) injections have both shown promising results in the treatment of shoulder tendinopathies. However, the superiority of treatment combining physical therap...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:22
Published on: 5 June 2017
Original Research Article
The mechanisms underlying the relative age effect in sport events have been investigated for more than two decades. The present study focused on the relationship between the relative age effect and lengths of ...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:21
Published on: 2 June 2017
Systematic Review
Achilles tendinopathy is the most prevalent tendon disorder in people engaged in running and jumping sports. Aetiology of Achilles tendinopathy is complex and requires comprehensive research of contributing ri...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:20
Published on: 18 May 2017
Systematic Review
While the clinical benefits of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation are well established, there is extensive variation in the interventions used within these trials. It is unknown whether variations in indivi...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:19
Published on: 5 May 2017
Original Research Article
Gorkhas, a sub-mountainous population of the Himalayan region, are known for strength and bravery. In the present study when “Gorkha” is used without brackets, we are mentioning Gorkhas of Tibeto-Burman origin...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:17
Published on: 26 April 2017
Current Opinion
Previous research has considered action and adventure sports using a variety of associated terms and definitions which has led to confusing discourse and contradictory research findings. Traditional narratives...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:18
Published on: 26 April 2017
Original Research Article
Susceptible to injury, the neck is subject to scientific investigations, frequently aiming to elucidate possible injury mechanisms via surface electromyography (EMG) by indirectly estimating cervical loads. Ac...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:16
Published on: 14 April 2017
Original Research Article
The main mechanism involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmunity is an uncontrolled inflammatory response against self-antigens. Therefore, anti-inflammatory factors, such as the intake of bioactive compounds a...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:15
Published on: 4 April 2017
Original Research Article
Riboflavin is known to protect tissue from oxidative damage but, to our knowledge, has not been explored as a means to control exercise-related muscle soreness. This study investigated whether acute ingestion ...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:14
Published on: 28 March 2017
Systematic Review
The deleterious effects of dehydration on athletic and cognitive performance have been well documented. As such, dehydrated individuals are advised to consume fluid in volumes equivalent to 1.25 to 1.5 L kg−1 bod...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:13
Published on: 18 March 2017
Review Article
The possible muscular strength, hypertrophy, and muscle power benefits of resistance training under environmental conditions of hypoxia are currently being investigated.
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:12
Published on: 17 March 2017
Review Article
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a recognized condition in the lower limb, with many reports in the literature. However, very few instances include CECS of the upper limb. This article present...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:11
Published on: 17 March 2017
Review Article
Accurately measuring physical activity and energy expenditure in persons with chronic physical disabilities who use wheelchairs is a considerable and ongoing challenge. Quantifying various free-living lifestyl...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:10
Published on: 1 March 2017
Systematic Review
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a grappling combat sport that has intermittency as its core element; in other words, actions of high, moderate and low intensity are interspersed during matches, requiring a high level o...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:9
Published on: 13 February 2017
Systematic Review
Endurance athletes perform periodized training in order to prepare for main competitions and maximize performance. However, the coupling between alterations of total energy expenditure (TEE), energy intake, an...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:8
Published on: 4 February 2017
Original Research Article
Plyometric training has been shown to increase muscle power, running economy, and performance in athletes. Despite its use by rowing coaches, it is unknown whether plyometrics might improve rowing economy or p...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:7
Published on: 1 February 2017
Original Research Article
Mechanical loading during exercise has been shown to promote tissue remodeling. Safe and accessible exercise may be beneficial to populations at risk of diminished bone and joint health. We examined the effect...
Sports Medicine - Open 2017 3:6
Published on: 18 January 2017
