Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rui Yuan, He Sun, Kim Geok Soh, Alireza Mohammadi, Zakaria Toumi, Zhendong Zhang
Summary: Mental fatigue has a negative impact on sport-specific motor performance in team sports, especially on physical and technical performance. Physical performance is significantly affected, while technical performance shows a significant decline. Future research should focus on the effects of mental fatigue on attention resources.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Ryan W. W. Paul, John Hayden Sonnier, Emma E. E. Johnson, Anya T. T. Hall, Alim Osman, Gregory M. M. Connors, Kevin B. B. Freedman, Meghan E. E. Bishop
Summary: This study compared the number of published studies evaluating male and female athletes in different sports and identified the underrepresentation of female athletes in co-ed sports in the sports medicine literature. The findings showed that male athletes were favored in most sports, including co-ed sports such as baseball/softball, rugby, soccer, and basketball. Potential reasons for this inequality include data availability, financial incentives, gender distribution of sports medicine clinicians and researchers, and biases in sports.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
S. P. Fenemor, M. W. Driller, N. D. Gill, B. Mills, J. R. Casadio, C. M. Beaven
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness and retention of heat acclimation in an elite rugby sevens team training program. The results showed that during the heat acclimation period, athletes had lower core temperatures, increased sweat rates, and improvements in heart rate and performance. These adaptations persisted during 16 days of normal training without additional heat stimulus.
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Benjamin H. Nam, Racheal C. Marshall
Summary: This study investigates the high dropout rate among South Korean college student-athletes and explores the challenges they face during their career transition. The findings reveal factors such as injury, rehabilitation failure, bullying, exclusion, and lack of mentors hindering their athletic careers and post-retirement career advancement. The study emphasizes the importance of researchers, counselors, and administrators advocating for policy and practice changes to better support this population.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Sean Scantlebury, Kevin Till, Thomas Sawczuk, Nicholas Dalton-Barron, Padraic Phibbs, Ben Jones
Summary: The study found that representative athletes participated in significantly more activities in certain months compared to non-representative athletes, highlighting the importance of club and school coaches coordinating and flexibly planning training schedules.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Madeleine Gratwicke, Kathleen H. Miles, David B. Pyne, Kate L. Pumpa, Brad Clark
Summary: Athletes often struggle with sleep disturbances and poor quality sleep due to factors such as travel, training times, and muscle soreness. Nutrition is important in sports performance and recovery, with various foods, beverages, and supplements believed to have the ability to enhance sleep. Studies have shown that certain interventions, such as tart cherry juice for quantity and herbal supplements for quality, can improve sleep for athletes. More research is needed to determine optimal dosages and timing in relation to training and competition.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Monica Castillo, Mar Lozano-Casanova, Isabel Sospedra, Aurora Norte, Ana Gutierrez-Hervas, Jose Miguel Martinez-Sanz
Summary: Indoor team sports athletes have inadequate dietary intake and fail to meet nutritional recommendations in terms of energy, carbohydrates, and fats. Only 28.6% of studies found that athletes met the recommendations for protein intake. Adapted recommendations are needed to accurately assess athletes' dietary intake.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Leonardo de Sousa Fortes, Bruno T. T. Barbosa, Arnaldo l. L. Mortatti, Alexandre Moreira, Maria E. C. Ferreira
Summary: The objective of this study was to examine the impact of mental fatigue caused by playing videogames before matches on decision-making performance in professional soccer players during a congested match schedule. Sixteen players participated in this study and performed four simulated soccer matches with 24-hour intervals. The results showed that playing videogames prior to matches impaired decision-making response time, but did not significantly affect decision-making accuracy.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Mima Stankovic, Dusan Djordjevic, Nebojsa Trajkovic, Zoran Milanovic
Summary: This systematic review summarizes the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on physical performance in female team sports athletes. The results indicate that HIIT has significant improvements on maximal oxygen uptake, repeated sprint ability, change of direction speed, speed, and explosive strength in female team sports athletes.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Allyne Baia Leite, Hernando Nascimento Lima, Caleb de Oliveira Flores, Caroline Assuncao Oliveira, Larissa Esterfanne Cavalcante Cunha, Jonas Luz Neves, Thiago Macedo Lopes Correia, Fabricio Freire de Melo, Marcio Vasconcelos Oliveira, Amelia Cristina Mendes de Magalhaes, Telma de Jesus Soares, Liliany Souza de Brito Amaral
Summary: This study compared the effects of preconditioning with high-intensity interval training and continuous training of different intensities on innate immunity markers in female rats with cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury. The results showed that all training protocols promoted renal protection, but high-intensity interval training was more effective in mitigating acute kidney injury induced by cisplatin.
Review
Sport Sciences
Joel Mason, Christoph Kniewasser, Karsten Hollander, Astrid Zech
Summary: This meta-analysis provides novel evidence for different risk factor profiles for ankle sprain injuries between female and male athletes. Further studies, particularly in female athletes, are needed to strengthen the evidence.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Nicki Winfield Almquist, Joar Hansen, Bent R. Ronnestad
Summary: This study investigated the development of power profiles and performance-related measures in Norwegian national team cyclists from junior to senior level. The results showed that females and males had similar developments in most measures, except for maximal oxygen uptake, which increased in females from junior to senior level. Overall, performance improved with age, particularly for longer durations. Performance-related measures improved with age in the fresh state, and performance in the semifatigued state also improved despite higher energy expenditure before the test.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Kathleen H. Miles, Brad Clark, Jocelyn K. Mara, Peter M. Fowler, Joanna Miller, Kate L. Pumpa
Summary: Female basketball athletes have longer habitual sleep durations compared to soccer athletes and nonathletic controls. During competition, basketball athletes have earlier bed and wake times following away games compared to soccer athletes, highlighting the importance of individualized sleep strategies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Suzanna Russell, David G. Jenkins, Shona L. Halson, Laura E. Juliff, Vincent G. Kelly
Summary: The study shows that mental fatigue negatively influences physical, technical, and tactical aspects of sporting performance. International netballers experience varying levels of mental fatigue across training and competition periods, suggesting the need to monitor and manage mental fatigue during training and competition preparation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Dominique Condo, Michele Lastella, Brad Aisbett, Alysha Stevens, Spencer Roberts
Summary: This study examined the relationship between energy, macro-nutrient and micronutrient intakes, and sleep in elite female Australian footballers. The results showed that carbohydrate intake was positively associated with wake time after sleep onset and negatively associated with sleep efficiency. Saturated fat intake was negatively associated with sleep onset latency. Iron intake was positively associated with sleep duration, while zinc and vitamin B12 intake were positively associated with sleep efficiency. This suggests that nutrient intake is related to sleep in female athletes.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Philipp Bohm, Tim Meyer, Kumar Narayanan, Matthias Schindler, Orianne Weizman, Frankie Beganton, Christian Schmied, Wulfran Bougouin, Sergio Barra, Florence Dumas, Olivier Varenne, Alain Cariou, Nicole Karam, Xavier Jouven, Eloi Marijon
Summary: Data on sports-related sudden cardiac arrest (SrSCA) among young adults are limited. This study aimed to determine the overall incidence, characteristics, and outcomes of SrSCA in young adults. Among the cases identified, most occurred in recreational male sports participants and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) by bystanders was disappointingly low. However, survival rates were significantly higher among those who received bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early AED use. Coronary artery disease was found to be the most prevalent cause of SrSCA in young adults.
Article
Sport Sciences
Sabrina Skorski, Werner Pitsch, Vanessa Barth, Max Walter, Mark Pfeiffer, Alexander Ferrauti, Michael Kellmann, Anne Hecksteden, Tim Meyer
Summary: This study evaluated the applicability and benefits of an individualisation algorithm for assessing muscle recovery in professional German soccer players and found that it offers higher diagnostic accuracy compared to population-based and group-based approaches.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Jan Schimpchen, Paulo Freitas Correia, Tim Meyer
Summary: This systematic review summarizes research on submaximal protocols for monitoring changes in cardiocirculatory fitness in running-based sports. Most studies found associations between submaximal running speeds and changes in aerobic fitness, although some did not establish a relationship. The intensity of the submaximal protocols appears to be relevant, and post-exercise heart rate variability is more strongly associated with changes in aerobic fitness when the test intensity is lower. Research on post-exercise heart rate recovery has inconclusive results, while the rate of heart rate increase may be a promising metric for athlete monitoring.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Ludwig Ruf, Stefan Altmann, Sascha Haertel, Sabrina Skorski, Barry Drust, Tim Meyer
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine the responsiveness of commonly used measurement instruments to a short training camp in high-level youth soccer players. The results showed that the SRSS and submaximal runs can be used to monitor acute psychophysiological responses to load, while the CMJ may provide little insight during periods of intensified training load.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Tim Meyer
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Tim Meyer
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Tim Meyer, Ollie Jay, Teatske Altenburg, Fiona Wilson, Jason Siegler, Toomas Timpka
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Tim Meyer, Jessica Orchard
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Markus Gerber, Sarah Jakowski, Michael Kellmann, Robyn Cody, Basil Gygax, Sebastian Ludyga, Caspar Mueller, Sven Ramseyer, Johanna Beckmann
Summary: This study investigated 97 adolescent elite athletes from three Swiss Olympic Partner Schools and found a negative association between higher protein consumption and severity of depressive symptoms. The study also highlighted deviations from recommended nutritional standards in elite athletes. Therefore, further research is needed to better understand the impact of dietary behavior on the mental health of athletes.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Rilind Obertinca, Ilir Hoxha, Rina Meha, Arber Lama, Altina Bimbashi, Dorentina Kuqi, Bujar Shabani, Tim Meyer, Karen Aus der Fuenten
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the efficacy of multi-component exercise-based injury prevention programs for football players of all ages. The results show uncertain and inconclusive treatment effects, with the majority of evidence being of low quality. More high-quality trials are needed to provide reliable evidence.
Review
Sport Sciences
Kerry Peek, Rob Duffield, Ross Cairns, Mark Jones, Tim Meyer, Alan McCall, Vincent Oxenham
Summary: Given the concern about the impact of heading on brain health, it is justified to develop guidelines that reduce the burden of heading in young and beginner players. This review explores evidence-based strategies for future heading guidelines, including game and team development, player skill development, and equipment. Possible strategies include using small-sided games, implementing technical proficiency coach frameworks, and incorporating neck exercises into injury reduction programs.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mille Greve Hansen, Andrew George Ross, Tim Meyer, Christian Knold, Ian Meyers, Kerry Peek
Summary: This descriptive epidemiological study aimed to quantify the incidence, characteristics, and costs of head, neck, and dental injuries in non-professional football players. The study found that dental injuries accounted for the highest number of primary and secondary injuries and the highest mean direct cost per injury. Given the frequency and cost of dental injuries, further investigation and injury prevention initiatives are warranted.
DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Radha Fiedler, Jahan Heidari, Tim Birnkraut, Michael Kellmann
Summary: This study with 591 German adolescent athletes aged 12-19 years from 42 different sports found that longer daily social media usage was associated with increased negative affect and dysfunctional eating patterns. Similar results were found for cognitive-behavioral symptoms of excessive media usage and mental health. Structural equation modeling revealed the mediating role of social comparison and quality of sleep in these relationships. Higher athletic performance level was related to increased social comparison, but not to quality of sleep, negative affect, and dysfunctional eating. The negative relationship between excessive media usage and sleep was stronger in competitive and elite athletes compared to recreational athletes. These findings highlight the importance of considering digital media and targeting social comparison and sleep in interventions to improve mental health in athletes.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Karen aus der Fuenten, Tobias Troess, Abed Hadji, Florian Beaudouin, Ida Bo Steendahl, Tim Meyer
Summary: This study implemented a standardized injury database for the Bundesliga, the 1st male German football league, using publicly available media data. The study covered 7 consecutive seasons and used various media sources as the data collection method. The injury data revealed similar distributions to previous studies but with lower incidence rates compared to injury reports from medical staff.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2023)
