International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Long-Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids by Ralf Jäger, Jeffery L. Heileson, Sidney Abou Sawan, Broderick L. Dickerson, Megan Leonard, Richard B. Kreider, Chad M. Kerksick, Stephen M. Cornish, Darren G. Candow, Dean M. Cordingley, Scott C. Forbes, Grant M. Tinsley, Tindaro Bongiovanni, Roberto Cannataro, Bill I. Campbell, Shawn M. Arent, Jeffrey R. Stout, Douglas S. Kalman, Jose Antonio

“…This position stand is intended to provide a scientific foundation for athletes, dietitians, trainers, and other practitioners regarding the effects of supplemental ω-3 PUFA in healthy and athletic populations. …”
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Clinical Commentary: A Criteria-Based Testing Protocol for Return to Sport Post Hip Arthroscopy for Impingement by Gabriella Hugenberg, Jason Stallons, Chad Smith, Kathryn Brockhoff, Matthew Gingras, Darryl Yardley, Olufemi Ayeni, Mahmoud Almasri

“…Overall, 84%-87% of athletes will return to sport following hip arthroscopy; however, some literature suggests that only 57% of athletes return to their preinjury level, and only 16.9% report optimal performance. …”
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Examining the determinant factor of football technical skills by Panuwun Joko Nurcahyo, Kusnandar Kusnandar, Didik Rilastiyo Budi, Arfin Deri Listiandi, Erwin Oliver Estrella, Mohhamad Ashraf Khan, Mohammed Asim Ghazi, Mazuki Mohd Yasim, Mohd Izwan Shahril

“…The motor educability results of football athletes display a score of 30.78 (good categories). …”
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Analyzing Coaches' Skills: A Survey of Table Tennis Coaches in Riau Province and DIY Province, Indonesia by Ali Mandan, Syahriadi, Trisnar Adi Prabowo

“…Therefore, the sample of table tennis athletes involved was 70 athletes (44 boys and 26 girls). …”
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Don’t Peak Too Early: Evidence for an ACL Injury Prevention Mechanism of the 11+ Program by Haraldur B Sigurðsson, Kristín Briem, Karin Grävare Silbernagel, Lynn Snyder-Mackler

“…# Background The 11+ program prevents anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in athletes through unknown mechanisms. # Purpose The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effects of The 11+ intervention program, performed by female soccer players during a single season, on the frequency of Early Peaks during athletic tasks…”
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Characteristics of the Approximate-Optimal Training Indicators of Goalkeepers in Modern Football by Igor Doroshenko, Andrii Svatyev, Valerij Shamardin, Bogdan Khorkavyy, Daria Vaniuk, Eduard Doroshenko

“…Material and methods. 14 athletes who are training at MFC “Metalurg” (Zaporizhzhya), playing the role – of goalkeeper: 3 athletes – MFC “Metalurg” (Zaporizhzhya), 3 athletes – MFC “Metalurg, U-19” (Zaporizhzhya), 2 athletes – MFC “Metalurg, U-17” (Zaporizhzhya), 2 athletes – MFC “Metalurg, U-16” (Zaporizhzhya), 2 athletes – MFC “Metalurg, U-15” (Zaporizhzhya), 2 athletes – MFC “Metalurg, U-14” (Zaporizhzhya). …”
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The fastest nonprofessional age group IRONMAN triathletes in the world originate from Europe by Beat Knechtle, Elias Villiger, Katja Weiss, David Valero, Thomas Rosemann, Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Rodrigo Luiz Vancini, Marilia Santos Andrade, Mabliny Thuany

“…Abstract It is well known that elite athletes of specific ethnicities and/or nationalities dominate certain sports disciplines (e.g., East Africans in marathon running). …”
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Running trends in Switzerland from 1999 to 2019: An exploratory observational study. by Anja Witthöft, Thimo Marcin, Mabliny Thuany, Volker Scheer, Pantelis T Nikolaidis, Matthias Wilhelm, Katja Weiss, Thomas Rosemann, Beat Knechtle

“…The results are important for athletes, race directors and coaches with regard to training schedules and the trend towards long distance races as well as for the medical attendance especially of older athletes, being more and more interested in endurance running.…”
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Entre censure politique et domination masculine : représentations des sportives olympiques dans les biopics chinois (1981-2022) by Siyao Lin

“…By analyzing eight Chinese biopics focused on Olympic athletes, this article will first demonstrate how these biopics, blending fiction and reality, glorify the achievements of Olympic athletes. …”
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Characteristics of participants in a public rubella antibody testing program conducted at a Japan professional football league venue by Toshinori Nishizawa, Kuniyoshi Hayashi, Noriyuki Amano, Gautam A. Deshpande, Hiroko Arioka

“…Results Free and convenient testing was the biggest behavioral influencer, but the information provided by healthcare professionals and athletes also played a strong motivating role. Men reported more influence from celebrity athletes than women. …”
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Analysis of sports injuries in training and competition for handball players by Banu Kabak, Muharrem Karanfılcı

“…The aim of this study is to determine injury types and injured body parts of handball athletes in competition and  training in our country so that we will be able to find tangible data providing facility to prepare protector program for most injured body parts. …”
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Does Physical Activity Increase Life Expectancy? A Review of the Literature by C. D. Reimers, G. Knapp, A. K. Reimers

“…Eleven case control studies on life expectancy in former athletes revealed consistently greater life expectancy in aerobic endurance athletes but inconsistent results for other athletes. …”
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Comprehensive Approach to Core Training in Sports Physical Therapy: Optimizing Performance and Minimizing Injuries by Lewis G Lupowitz

“…It aims to define the role of core stability in athletic activities and discusses the prevalence and characteristics of core injuries in various sports such as baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer. …”
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Movement Competency Screens Can Be Reliable In Clinical Practice By A Single Rater Using The Composite Score by Kerry J. Mann, Nicholas O'Dwyer, Michaela R. Bruton, Stephen P. Bird, Suzi Edwards

“… # Results Fifty-one pre-elite youth athletes (15.0±1.6 years; *n*=33 athletics, *n*=10 BMX and *n*=8 surfing) were included in the study. …”
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Energizing Performance of Sports Energy Drinks by Vasudeo Zambare

“…Among the various supplements that have gained prominence, sports energy drinks stand out as a powerful tool to fuel athletic performance. As athletes and fitness enthusiasts increasingly turn to these beverages, it’s essential to explore the dynamics behind sports energy drinks, their ingredients, benefits, and the considerations that come with their consumption.   …”
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The Influence of Domestic Players on the Success in National and International Competitions in Football by Michal Varmus, Pavol Boško, Roman Adámik, Dominika Toman, Zakaria Elkhwesky

“…The main goal was to analyse the influence of domestic and foreign athletes playing football in teams in the best national leagues on the success in national and international competitions (UEFA Euro, FIFA World Cup). …”
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Effect of body composition on fitness performance in young male football players by Huseyin Husrev Turnagol, Süleyman Bulut, Ş. Alpan Cinemre, Muhammed Mustafa Atakan, Evrim Unver, Necip Demırcı

“…In conclusion, for football players, changes in body composition are of great importance in athletic performance, especially sprint and agility.…”
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Suggestions and Considerations for Application of Movement Screens to Clinical Practice by Andrew Skibski, James Onate, L. Colby Mangum

“…This has been suggested because dynamic stretching may improve range of motion and athletic performance. However, athletes typically warm up prior to participating in sport. …”
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Women that fight: The female participation in mixed martial arts events by Lisiane Caroline Rodrigues Hermes, Regina Raber, Cassiana Maris Lima Cruz, Janine Fleith de Medeiros

“…In addition, further notes to male dominance in this type of sport, emphasizing gender issues related to compensation of the athletes and their occupation. However, it is clear that athletes even challenged by this scenario, remain convinced of their choices by segment.…”
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The Problem of Recurrent Injuries in Collegiate Track and Field by Chris Hopkins, Samantha Kanny, Catherine Headley

“… # Conclusions Recurrent injuries in T&F athletes account for greater time loss than initial injuries, despite sex or injury diagnosis. …”
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