Definition of a thermal comfort rating scale for mountaneering boots by Eleonora Bianca, Francesca Dotti, Ada Ferri

“…This study investigates the thermal insulation and moisture management of three types of mountaneering boots and simulated hiking activities under controlled environmental conditions with two elite athletes. Temperature and humidity were determined with six wireless probes placed on the most exposed parts of the foot (hallux, middle toe, little toe, dorsum, ankle and sole). …”
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Surgical Grafts in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Letter to the Editor by Ebrahim Piri, AmirAli Jafarnezhadgero, Anders Stålman

“…However, in cases of complete rupture, especially in professional athletes or those with high physical demands, surgery is often the preferred treatment option. …”
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Biology and Management of the Bermudagrass Mite, Eriophyes cynodoniensis by Pablo Agustin Boeri, Nicole D. Benda, Joseph Bryan Unruh, Adam G. Dale

“… The bermudagrass mite, Eriophyes cynodoniensis (Sayed) (Arthropoda: Arachnida: Eriophyidae), also known as the couch grass mite, can be a serious pest of bermudagrass in multiple high-maintenance turf systems such as sod production, athletic fields, and golf courses. Mites cause leaf and bud galls, which can lead to severe aesthetic damage and plant decline or death in high-maintenance areas with low tolerance for plant damage. …”
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Adolescent with Rhabdomyolysis due to Undiagnosed Hypothyroidism by Raquel Farias Moeller, Nassim Zecavati, Rosa Sherafat-Kazemzadeh, Shoshana Aleinikoff, Wolfgang Rennert

“…Exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis has been described in military recruits, trained athletes and daily runners. Statin use, quail ingestion, infection by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and hypothyroidism, though rare, are risk factors for the development of rhabdomyolysis. …”
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Management of Humeral and Glenoid Bone Loss in Recurrent Glenohumeral Instability by Randy Mascarenhas, Jamie Rusen, Bryan M. Saltzman, Jeff Leiter, Jaskarndip Chahal, Anthony A. Romeo, Peter MacDonald

“…Recurrent shoulder instability and resultant glenoid and humeral head bone loss are not infrequently encountered in the population today, specifically in young, athletic patients. This review on the management of bone loss in recurrent glenohumeral instability discusses the relevant shoulder anatomy that provides stability to the shoulder joint, relevant history and physical examination findings pertinent to recurrent shoulder instability, and the proper radiological imaging choices in its workup. …”
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Maximal and Explosive Muscle Strength During Hip Adduction Squeeze and Hip Abduction Press Test Using A Handheld Dynamometer: An Intra- and Inter-tester Reliability Study by Lasse Ishøi, Kristian Thorborg, Laura Krohn, Lars Louis Andersen, Asger Møller Nielsen, MIkkel Bek Clausen

“…However, in very strong athletes this is challenging, as external fixation of the dynamometer is needed for reliable measures. …”
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Utilizing Hip Abduction Strength to Body-Weight Ratios in Return to Sport Decision-Making After ACL Reconstruction by Steven Higbie, Jacquelyn Kleihege, Brian Duncan, Walter R. Lowe, Lane Bailey

“…To our knowledge no studies have examined isometric hip abduction strength:BW ratios in athletes attempting to return to sport following ACLR…”
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Maximal strength, sprint and jump performance in elite kumite karatekas by Fahri Safa Cinarli, Onur Aydogdu, Yalcin Aydin, Gürkan Tokgöz, Abdulselam Kahraman, Ayşegül Beykumül, Caner Aygoren, Nurkan Yılmaz, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo

“…Conclusions BLC strength is related to jump and sprint performance in male elite karate athletes. This relationship underscores the importance of including strength training that targets BLC muscle strength in training programs for coaches and athletes.…”
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Psychogenic Polydipsia: The Result, or Cause of, Deteriorating Psychotic Symptoms? A Case Report of the Consequences of Water Intoxication by Melissa Gill, MacDara McCauley

“…Water intoxication is a rare condition characterised by overconsumption of water. It can occur in athletes engaging in endurance sports, users of MDMA (ecstasy), and patients receiving total parenteral nutrition. …”
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Do Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Really Cause Harm? A Comprehensive Examination of Adverse Effects by Paweł Siudziński, Mateusz Łyko, Alicja Skoczylas, Jakub Kurasz, Wojciech Maj, Wiktoria Tomaszewska, Wiktoria Podlasiewicz, Katarzyna Pala, Piotr Dudziak, Anna Nowak, Maria Golińska

“… Anabolic steroids, synthetic derivatives of testosterone, are frequently employed in clinical settings to address hormonal deficiencies and, controversially, in athletic contexts to augment physical performance. …”
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The Strategic Involvement of Stakeholders in the Efficiency of Non-Profit Sport Organisations: From a Perspective of Survival to Sustainability by Dina Alexandra Marques Miragaia, Joao José de Matos Ferreira, Vanessa Ratten

“…Both the efficient and the non-efficient clubs classify the club managers, members, sponsors, fans and athletes as the most important stakeholders to their efficiency levels. …”
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Addressing the deficit in chronic traumatic encephalopathy research in Africa: a call for urgent attention by Abdulbasit Opeyemi Muili, Kehinde Alare, Oluwapelumi Samuel Solagbade, Piel Panther Kuol

“…Abstract Chronic traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) has been linked to an increase in the mortality of contact sport athletes in the USA, most especially in the early 2000s due to limited information on its existence. …”
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Women's sports injuries: A bibliometric study of research trends and future perspectives by Ayona Eldos, Shamshadali Perumbalath, Vinu W

“…Women's participation in sports has grown significantly, but concerns about sports-related injuries among female athletes persist. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of women's sports injuries literature using data from 910 research articles retrieved from the Scopus database (1962 to July 2024). …”
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Pengembangan alat abadi speed blocking sebagai alat bantu latihan menepis penjaga gawang futsal by Ahmad Abadi, M. Haris Satria

“…The results of the small-scale trial questionnaire showed that score 85% in the very good category, and the results of the large-scale trial showed that score 98,7% in the very good category, can be said to be accepted from the results of large-scale product trials questionnaire conducted by athletes with a score of 98,7% so the product can be sait to be “accepted/eligible” in use.…”
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MSK Ultrasound: A Powerful Tool for Evaluating and Diagnosing Pectoralis Major Injuries in Healthcare Practice by Robert C. Manske, Chris Wolfe, Phil Page, Michael Voight

“…Accurately diagnosing pectoralis major injuries, particularly in athletes, often presents a challenge for healthcare practitioners. …”
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Considering the fate of equestrian sports after the Olympics in Paris 2024 by Małgorzata Lubelska-Sazanów

“…After presenting the legal foundations of equestrian sports, the latest controversies and most important facts connected with the ethics of using horses in equestrian sports, the problem of the position of horses in these sports is presented, trying to place them somewhere between athletes and victims. As the next step, the main negative aspects of equestrian sports are pointed out, combining the social and psychological aspects of sport rivalry and the impact that human emotions – inevitable in any sporting rivalry – may have on the ethics of using horses. …”
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Multivessel Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in an Unlikely Patient by Waqas Jehangir, Tarek Aly, Kebir H. Bedran, Abdalla Yousif, Mark L. Niemiera

“…We present a case of SCAD in an otherwise healthy 26 year-old male who had been experiencing chest pain during and after sports activity. In the young, athletic male with SCAD, the danger of diagnostic error was a reality due to the broad symptomatology and the betraying demographics.…”
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A Narrative Review of the Velocity and Acceleration Profile in Football: The Influence of Playing Position by Charles Cotteret, Ángel González-de-la-Flor, Jaime Prieto Bermejo, Jaime Almazán Polo, Sergio L. Jiménez Saiz

“…To enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury, load quantification has allowed for a better understanding of the individual characteristics of the physical demands on soccer players during training or competition. …”
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Isolated Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmotic Injury: A Case Series and Proposed Mechanism by Sydney Asper, Hailey Allen, Maryam Soltanolkotabi

“…Case Report: A retrospective review was conducted on five patients who presented with lower leg pain following a traumatic athletic injury. MRI examinations revealed isolated tibiofibular IOM injury without associated fractures or distal syndesmotic disruption. …”
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Treatment of Knee Osteochondral Lesions Using a Novel Clot of Autologous Plasma Rich in Growth Factors Mixed with Healthy Hyaline Cartilage Chips and Intra-Articular Injection of P... by Ramón Cugat, Eduard Alentorn-Geli, Gilbert Steinbacher, Pedro Álvarez-Díaz, Xavier Cuscó, Roberto Seijas, David Barastegui, Jordi Navarro, Patricia Laiz, Montserrat García-Balletbó

“…The use of a clot of autologous plasma poor in platelets with healthy hyaline cartilage chips and intra-articular injection of plasma rich in platelets is an effective, easy, and cheap option to treat knee cartilage injuries in young and athletic patients.…”
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