{"title":"40-min nap opportunity attenuates heart rate and perceived exertion and improves physical specific abilities in elite basketball players.","authors":"Maher Souabni, Omar Hammouda, Mehdi J Souabni, Mohamed Romdhani, Tarak Driss","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2022.2064221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2022.2064221","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The effect of a 40-min nap opportunity on physiological responses and specific abilities was investigated. Twelve high-level professional basketball players (26.33±5.2 years; 193.17±7.1 m; 87.48±11.2 kg) undertook randomly 40-min nap opportunity (NAP) and control condition (CON). Wellness (Hooper Index) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) were measured before and after both conditions. Defensive (DA) and offensive (OA) agility and upper body power (UBP) were assessed after both conditions. Shooting skill (SST) performance was evaluated prior and after a fatiguing task (FT). Heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were recorded during SST-test, FT and SST-retest. ESS, Hooper's stress and fatigue score were significantly lower after nap compared to those before nap (0.009 ≤ p ≤ 0.03). Better performance was obtained in NAP compared to CON condition for DA, OA and UBP (0.0005 ≤ p ≤ 0.02). SST performance was significantly higher in NAP compared to CON in the retest session (p = 0.003, Δ = 20.2%). The improved performance was associated with significant lower HR<sub>peak</sub> (p = 0.01, Δ = 5.25%) and RPE (p = 0.003, Δ = 15.12%). In conclusion, NAP reduced sleepiness and stress and fatigue and enhances physical outcomes of specific skills in elite basketball players.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 6","pages":"859-872"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49692195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joanna Wakefield-Scurr, Amy Sanchez, Melissa Jones
{"title":"A multi-stage intervention assessing, advising and customising sports bras for elite female British athletes.","authors":"Joanna Wakefield-Scurr, Amy Sanchez, Melissa Jones","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2022.2038162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2022.2038162","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Appropriate breast support is recommended in sport; however, what constitutes appropriate support is complex, individual and often sports specific, particularly in elite sport given the wear duration. This intervention educated, assessed and advised elite British female athletes on breasts and bras; those with unresolved issues engaged in bespoke bra interventions. Following educational workshops (n = 80), breast/bra surveys (n = 60), individual bra assessments (n = 37); a rower, shooter, and hockey player participated in the bespoke bra intervention. Eighty-three per cent of athletes rated their breast/bra knowledge as ≤average. Fifty-one per cent experienced breast pain, affecting performance for 29%; seven used medication and one surgery to relieve symptoms. In individual bra assessments most wore ill-fitting, unsupportive bras and wanted bra advice. Bespoke bra interventions eliminated breast pain: for the rower, improved breast position and spine rotation; for the shooter, repositioned tissue and improved performance; and for the hockey player, accommodated smart devices. Whilst bespoke bra development is challenging, most elite athlete breast/bra issues are resolved via education, advice and fitting.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 5","pages":"703-718"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10416650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Artur Avelino Birk Preissler, Thaís Reichert, Pedro Schons, Rochelle Rocha Costa, Rodrigo Sudatti Delevatti, Benedito Sérgio Denadai, Luiz Fernando Martins Kruel
{"title":"External Loads of Elite Soccer Referees: A Systematic Review with meta-analysis.","authors":"Artur Avelino Birk Preissler, Thaís Reichert, Pedro Schons, Rochelle Rocha Costa, Rodrigo Sudatti Delevatti, Benedito Sérgio Denadai, Luiz Fernando Martins Kruel","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2021.1988948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2021.1988948","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of the present study was to describe the total and fragmented external loads, at different intensities, of soccer referees in European and South American competitions during official matches through a systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies. A systematic review was conducted in April, 2020. In all, 32 studies were included, incorporating 578 referees evaluated in 3170 games through video analysis or a global positioning system. Regarding external loads, it was observed that the total average distance covered by the referees was 10,461.74 m, with running speeds predominantly below 13 km.h<sup>-1</sup>. The total distance covered by the referees in the European competitions was higher and more intense than that of the referees in the South American tournaments, being 11,187.02 m and 9319.61 m, respectively. We suggest that referees' training can be organized according to the distances found at different intensities, in which low-intensity races can be performed below 13 km.h-<sup>1</sup> with distances of approximately 4500 m, while high-intensity training can be developed with speeds from 18 to 24 km.h-<sup>1</sup> for approximately 800 m. In addition, planning must consider the competition characteristics.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 4","pages":"342-356"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9684362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rafael L Kons, Jonathan Ache-Dias, Rodrigo G Gheller, Chris Bishop, Daniele Detanico
{"title":"Bilateral deficit in the countermovement jump and its associations with judo-specific performance.","authors":"Rafael L Kons, Jonathan Ache-Dias, Rodrigo G Gheller, Chris Bishop, Daniele Detanico","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2021.2024542","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2021.2024542","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to describe the bilateral deficit (BLD) during the countermovement jump (CMJ) in judo athletes and determine the relationship between the BLD and judo-specific performance. Fourteen male judo athletes participated. Athletes performed three specific judo tests, Maximal Sprint Speed Judo Test, Maximal Aerobic Speed Judo Test and Special Judo Fitness Test (SJFT), and double- and single-leg CMJ. The following CMJ variables were used: jump height (JH), mean (MPO) and peak (PPO) power output, peak force (PF), peak velocity (PV) and impulse (IMP). The Pearson's or Spearman's test were used (p < 0.05). The results show that the BLD is found in all CMJ parameters (20 to 31%). Negative correlations between first set of SJFT<sub>TT</sub> (total throws) and BLD in PF (r = -0.60; p= 0.022) and between the second set of SJFT<sub>TT</sub> and BLD in MPO (r= -0.74;p = 0.002), PV (r =-0.59;p = 0.025) and IMP (r =-0.55; p = 0.040) were found. Also, negative correlations between SJFT<sub>TT</sub> and the BLD in all CMJ parameters (r= -0.53 to -0.85; p < 0.05) were found. Higher values of BLD are related to poor SJFT<sub>TT</sub> performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 5","pages":"638-649"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10039385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stanley Sai-Chuen Hui, Jinde Liu, Yi-Jian Yang, James Ho-Pong Wan, Bonhomme Kwai-Ping Suen
{"title":"Yi Jin Bang exercise versus usual exercise therapy to treat subacromial pain syndrome: a pilot randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Stanley Sai-Chuen Hui, Jinde Liu, Yi-Jian Yang, James Ho-Pong Wan, Bonhomme Kwai-Ping Suen","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2022.2052070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2022.2052070","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To evaluate the effect of Yi Jin Bang (YJB) exercise on pain, disability, flexibility, and muscular endurance in individuals with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS). Fifty-four adults with SAPS were randomly allocated into either a YJB (n = 18), a usual exercise therapy (UET; n = 18), or a control group (n = 18). YJB and UET interventions involved 10 weeks of home-based exercise training, with four sessions per week. The control group received no treatment. Outcome measures included Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), pain at rest and during activity, flexion and abduction range of motion (ROM), back scratch test, and shoulder abduction endurance test. These measures were assessed at baseline, immediately after a single face-to-face session (acute effects), and after 10 weeks of intervention (chronic effects). For acute effects, significant group-by-time interactions were observed for flexion ROM, abduction ROM, and the back scratch test (all <i>p</i> < 0.05). For chronic effects, significant group-by-time interactions were found for pain during activity, the SPADI score, and the back scratch test (all <i>p</i> < 0.05). Home-based YJB exercise is comparable to home-based UET in reducing pain and disability and improving flexibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 6","pages":"846-858"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49692201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Predicting Multiple Injuries to Major League Baseball Pitchers: A Logistic Regression Analysis over the 2009 - 2019 Regular Seasons.","authors":"Austin R Brown, Ann Marie Do","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2022.2052067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2022.2052067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Major League Baseball (MLB), player injuries requiring injured list (IL) stints are common occurrences during the regular season. Injuries to pitchers may be of specific interest to prevent and detect as they may have a detrimental effect on team performance. In the present study, the effect between team wins and frequency of pitcher injuries is assessed over the 2009-2019 regular seasons (a total of n = 2,584 pitcher injuries were analysed). The study further aimed to determine if changes in pitcher performance, as quantified by changes in common pitching statistics, including strikeout and walk percentage, can predict whether a pitcher, who has already incurred an IL stint, will require a second IL stint over the same time period. Results suggest that while only a weak relationship exists between team wins and frequency of pitcher injuries, that a decrease in strikeout percentage for a pitcher returning from the IL is associated with an increased likelihood of a second IL stint. Future research should take into consideration a player's value or contribution to their team's success when assessing the effect injuries have on team performance as well as the type of injury sustained.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 6","pages":"811-817"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49692199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
José M Oliva-Lozano, José M Muyor, Daniel Puche Ortuño, Markel Rico-González, José Pino-Ortega
{"title":"Analysis of key external and internal load variables in professional female futsal players: a longitudinal study.","authors":"José M Oliva-Lozano, José M Muyor, Daniel Puche Ortuño, Markel Rico-González, José Pino-Ortega","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2021.1963728","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2021.1963728","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aims of this study were to identify the key external and internal load variables in professional futsal through principal components analysis (PCA), and analyse the physical performance required by the players in official matches. Data were collected from 14 female players during 10 matches using WIMU PRO<sup>TM</sup>. The PCA selected a total of 22 variables as key indicators of players' load. Specifically, these variables were represented by five principal components. However, a novel finding was that different components were extracted when the analysis was carried out by full match (68.83% of total variance), first half (69.81% of total variance), or second half (65.96% of total variance). Also, this study found that the players decreased their physical performance during the second half. Based on these results, this study may help optimize performance and reduce the injury risk. Performance should not be only analysed considering the full match external/internal load but also specifying by match halves. This is explained by the fact that there were variables that made up the principal components in the first half, but not in the second half or full match. Finally, coaches should adopt training strategies which deal with the decrease in physical performance during the second half.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 4","pages":"309-318"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9746613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kyeongtak Song, Johanna M Hoch, Carolina Quintana, Nicholas R Heebner, Matthew C Hoch
{"title":"Slower visuomotor reaction time in division-I collegiate athletes with a history of ankle sprain.","authors":"Kyeongtak Song, Johanna M Hoch, Carolina Quintana, Nicholas R Heebner, Matthew C Hoch","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2021.1996361","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2021.1996361","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to compare visuomotor reaction time (VMRT) in collegiate athletes based on ankle sprain history. Participants included athletes with ankle sprain history (n = 18) and athletes with no ankle sprain history (n = 33). Participants completed an upper-extremity VMRT task which was comprised of eight wireless light-emitting diode sensors. The difference between reaction time (sec) and the number of \"Hits\" and \"Misses\" were compared between groups. The ankle sprain history group had significantly slower VMRT compared to the no ankle sprain history group with moderate effect sizes. However, there was no difference in the number of \"Hits\" or \"Misses\" between groups, despite observing moderate effect sizes. This result suggests that VMRT may be a potential target for prevention and rehabilitation strategies in individuals with ankle sprains. However, further research is needed to better understand the role of VMRT on the risk of ankle sprains.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 4","pages":"473-481"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9746622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electromyographic activity of quadriceps muscles during eccentric squat exercises: implications for exercise selection in patellar tendinopathy.","authors":"Sevim Acaröz Candan, Hasan Sözen, Erdal Arı","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2021.2010200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2021.2010200","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the quadriceps muscle activity during eccentric squat exercises (ESE) with different decline angles and arcs of motion regarding the proper exercise selection for patellar tendinopathy management. Electromyographic activity of the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, and vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) muscles was measured during ESE on 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, and 20° decline in 20 recreationally active participants. The eccentric phase was divided into 0-30°, 30-60°, 60-90°, 0-60°, 30-90°, and 0-90° of knee flexion simultaneously via motion-analysis system. The analyses showed that there was a significant decline angle × arc interaction effect on electromyographic activity of all muscles during knee flexion movement. The main effect was found for the arc of motion of knee flexion, and the main effect for the decline angle also was present for each muscle, except for VMO. This study demonstrated that most selective quadriceps eccentric activation occurred during ESE performed on 20° decline throughout 60-90° of knee flexion.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 5","pages":"517-527"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10041327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Omar Boukhris, Khaled Trabelsi, Achraf Ammar, Hsen Hsouna, Raouf Abdessalem, Stefan Altmann, Cain C T Clark, Mouna Turki, Fatma Ayadi, Florian Engel, Hamdi Chtourou
{"title":"Performance, muscle damage, and inflammatory responses to repeated high-intensity exercise following a 40-min nap.","authors":"Omar Boukhris, Khaled Trabelsi, Achraf Ammar, Hsen Hsouna, Raouf Abdessalem, Stefan Altmann, Cain C T Clark, Mouna Turki, Fatma Ayadi, Florian Engel, Hamdi Chtourou","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2021.1988951","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2021.1988951","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a 40-min nap opportunity (N40) on performance during, markers of muscle damage and inflammation, and the perception of fatigue and recovery, in response to a 5-m shuttle run test (5msrt). Fifteen male amateur athletes performed the 5msrt under two conditions: N40 and no-nap condition (NN). Blood biomarkers were collected at rest and after the 5msrt to measure muscle damage (i.e., creatinine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), and alanine aminotransferase (ALAT)) and inflammation (i.e., C-reactive protein (CRP)). RPE was determined immediately after each repetition of the test and PRS and DOMS were determined 5 min, thereafter. Compared to NN, N40 improved the highest distance (p<0.001, Δ=+7.9%) and the total distance (p<0.001, Δ=+7.2%) attained during the 5msrt. Pre and post the 5msrt, participants presented lower muscle damage (i.e., CK, LDH, ASAT and ALAT) and inflammation (i.e., CRP) (p<0.05) values in the N40 compared to NN. Concerning RPE, DOMS, and PRS, there was a positive effect in the N40 vs. NN (p<0.01). N40 represents an effective method for improving repeated high intensity short-term maximal performance, PRS, and associated muscle damage and inflammation, and reducing RPE and DOMS.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 4","pages":"398-415"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9693898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}