The present study aimed to investigate the changes in physical profile of England women's cricket team over a 13-year period. Physical profiles 45 female players were retrospectively analysed from 2010 2022. Mixed linear modelling was employed examine various parameters including 10 m and 20 sprints, countermovement jump (CMJ) height, aerobic fitness (measured through Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1, Yo-Yo-IR1), push pull strength endurance across time. There significant increase...

Introduction: Evaluating and training strength qualities is crucial for the physical development of ballet dancers. Whilst data available as to sensitivity tests detecting changes in athlete populations, between-session reliability adolescent dancers yet be determined. This study aimed determine performance elite Methods: Depending on test, a cohort 25 54 pre-professional (9 -30 males, 14-29 females) participated series 6 across 12 sessions. Each testing session involved performing 1 with...

This study investigated the effects of acute branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation on recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage among experienced resistance-trained athletes. In a double-blind matched-pairs design, 16 participants, routinely performing hypertrophy training, were randomly assigned to BCAA (n = 8) or placebo group. The BCAAs administered at dosage 0.087 g/kg body mass, with 2:1:1 ratio leucine, isoleucine, and valine. participants performed 6 sets 10 full-squats...

The primary aim of this study was to present the physical profile female cricketers. Secondary, assess any differences between playing standard (professional vs. non-professional) and position (seam bowler non-seam bowler). Fifty-four cricketers seam [n = 16]; professional 17]; non-professional 10]; 11]) undertook a battery anthropometric assessments during off-season period. Participant's assessed via broad jump, countermovement isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), 20 m sprint, run-2 cricket...

Strength training activities have consistently been shown to improve running economy (RE) and neuromuscular characteristics, such as force-producing ability maximal speed, in adult distance runners. However, the effects on adolescent (<18 yr) runners remains elusive. This randomized control trial aimed examine effect of strength several important physiological qualities associated with performance.Participants (n = 25, 13 female, 17.2 ± 1.2 were paired according their sex RE randomly...

The nurturing of young players in youth academies is seen as an important step on the way to becoming a full professional sport soccer. This longitudinal multi-study investigation, spanning 2009 2021, analysed career paths Spanish academy soccer players. It consisted three studies investigating players’ transition from status and identification technical skills psychological traits which could distinguish future professionals amateurs. sample involved 198 male (aged 13.5–17.9) two...

Abstract Madison, G, Patterson, SD, Read, P, Howe, L, and Waldron, M. Effects of small-sided game variation on changes in hamstring strength. J Strength Cond Res 33(3): 839–845, 2019—Small-sided games (SSGs) are commonly used by soccer practitioners to condition players. This form exercise can result fatigue, potentially exposing the muscle injury risk. The purpose this study was determine effects SSG variations torque semiprofessional In a counterbalanced cross-over design, 10 male players...

ABSTRACT THERE ARE SEVERAL SKILL ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AVAILABLE TO COACHES WHEN CORRECTING A MOVEMENT ERROR. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT ALWAYS CLEAR WHICH SHOULD BE USED FOR SITUATION AND IN WHAT ORDER. THIS ARTICLE AIMS PROVIDE WITH LOGICAL EVIDENCE-BASED PROCESS ASSIST THEIR COACHING PRACTICE. ADDITION PROPOSED MODEL OF ERROR CORRECTION, EXAMPLES PROVIDED COMMONLY OCCURRING SITUATIONS STRENGTH CONDITIONING

The identification of asymmetrical inter-limb ankle dorsiflexion range motion (DF ROM) has the potential to influence course treatment during rehabilitation process, with limitations in DF ROM potentially increasing injury risk. However, reliability for methods identify asymmetries remain under described literature.To determine trigonometric calculation method measuring weight-bearing lunge test (WBLT) both a single limb and symmetry values. secondary purpose was establish values asymmetry...

The aim of this study was to establish the within-session reliability for two-dimensional (2D) video analysis sagittal- and frontal-plane measures during bilateral drop-landing tasks. Thirty-nine recreational athletes (22 men, 17 women, age = 22 ± 4 years, height 1.74 0.15 m, body mass 70.2 15.1 kg) performed five drop-landings from 50, 100 150% maximum countermovement jump height, twice on same day. Measures initial contact angle, peak flexion angle joint displacement hip, knee, ankle...

Abstract Crowe, MA, Bampouras, TM, Small, K, and Howe, LP. Restricted unilateral ankle dorsiflexion movement increases interlimb vertical force asymmetries in bilateral bodyweight squatting. J Strength Cond Res 34(2): 332–336, 2020—The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect restrictions ankle-dorsiflexion range motion (DF-ROM) on ground reaction (vGRF) asymmetries. Twenty healthy physically active volunteers (age 23 ± 3 years; height 1.72 0.1 m; mass 74.9 20.3 kg) performed...

The purpose of this investigation was to establish the within-session reliability for peak vertical ground reaction force (vGRF), time vGRF, and loading rate, both unilaterally bilaterally, during a drop-landing task as well inter-limb asymmetry in vGRF. Twenty-two men (age = 22 ± 4 years; height 180.4 6.1 cm; mass 77.9 14.0 kg) 17 women 20.4 3.6 164.6 9.4 60.3 9.8 volunteered single testing session. Participants completed three maximum countermovement jumps (CMJ) jump before performing five...

Abstract Howe, LP, Bampouras, TM, North, JS, and Waldron, M. Improved ankle mobility after a 4-week training program affects landing mechanics: randomized controlled trial. J Strength Cond Res 36(7): 1875–1883, 2022—This study examined the effects of intervention on mechanics. Twenty subjects with restricted dorsiflexion range motion (DF ROM) were allocated to either strength only ( n = 9) or 11). Subjects performed weight-bearing lunge test bilateral drop-landings before intervention....

OVERHEAD EXERCISES ARE COMMON PLACE IN MANY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAMS. AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF SUPPORTING LOAD ABOVE HEAD IS THE DEMONSTRATION OPTIMAL JOINT KINEMATICS AT SHOULDER COMPLEX. THIS ARTICLE WILL CONSIDER VARIOUS DYSFUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT STRATEGIES THAT MAY PRESENT DURING LIFTING EXERCISES, POTENTIALLY EXPOSING ATHLETE TO PATHOLOGY. A SCREENING PROCESS ALSO BE DISCUSSED, PROVIDING COACHES WITH THOUGHT-PROCESS WHICH THEY ASSESS ATHLETE'S SUITABILITY FOR BASED ON THEIR COMPETENCY.

ABSTRACT For the adolescent athlete who chooses to specialize in endurance running, strength and conditioning (S&amp;C) activities provide a means of enhancing several important determinants performance may reduce risk overuse injury. It is recommended that runners include at least 2 S&amp;C sessions per week comprise movement skills training, plyometric sprint resistance plus exercises designed target specific tissues are vulnerable This article describes how these modalities training can...

ABSTRACT LIMITATIONS IN ANKLE DORSIFLEXION RANGE OF MOTION HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO INCREASE COMPENSATORY MOVEMENTS AT BOTH PROXIMAL AND DISTAL JOINT SEGMENTS THE LOWER EXTREMITY. THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES METHODS ASSESS CORRECT DEFICIENCIES MOTION. PREVIOUSLY, HOWEVER, REMOVAL RESTRICTIONS HAS NOT REDUCE STRATEGIES DEVELOPED THROUGH SUCH RESTRICTIONS. THEREFORE, WILL ALSO DISCUSS IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR FACILITATING RELEARNING PROCESS PROPOSE KEY PRINCIPLES DEVELOPING A CORRECTIVE PROGRAM.

The validity of the TritonWear ® device to measure swimming performance was investigated, with a pre-determined analytical goal 6%. Twenty youth swimmers completed 100 m swim in 25 pool, breaststroke or freestyle wearing device, whilst being filmed above and below water three cameras. 95% limits agreement (95% LoA) coefficient variation (CV%) were used calculate error. Systematic biases ( P &lt; 0.05) found between two systems only for distance per stroke during breaststroke. Freestyle...

Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DF ROM) has been associated with a number kinematic and kinetic variables landing performance that increase injury risk. However, whether exercise-induced fatigue exacerbates compensatory strategies not yet established.(1) Explore differences in between individuals restricted normal ankle DF ROM (2) identify the effect on compensations for ROM.Cross-sectional.University research laboratory.Twelve recreational athletes (restricted group) 12 (normal...

Uddin, N, Jeffries, O, Read, P, Howe, L, Patterson, S, and Waldron, M. Physiological responses to linear nonlinear soccer-specific match simulations their effects on lower-limb muscle fatigue. J Strength Cond Res 34(11): 3232-3240, 2020-The aims of this study were to: (a) investigate the soccer function physiological (b) evaluate relationship between match-running demands changes in function. In a repeated-measures cross-over design, 8 participants completed either or adapted Loughborough...

Abstract Moran, J, Vali, N, Tallent, Howe, L, Clemente, FM, Chaabene, H, and Ramirez-Campillo, R. Evaluating the effects of consecutive phases plyometric jump training on athletic performance in male soccer players: The effect frequency volume manipulations. J Strength Cond Res 38(6): 1082–1089, 2024—This 14-week, 2-phase study aimed to determine relative 1 day or 2 days volume-matched (10- 40-m sprints, change direction [COD], vertical [VJ]) players (phase 1). objective phase was higher-...

ABSTRACT PARTICIPATION IN SPORT EXPOSES ATHLETES TO AN INHERENT RISK OF INJURY. DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHES MUST CONDUCT THOROUGH NEEDS ANALYSIS ESTABLISH THE INJURY, IDENTIFY MECHANISMS FACTORS FOR SELECT RELEVANT SCREENING TESTS, DESIGN TARGETED INTERVENTIONS BASED ON ATHLETE'S RESULTS. USING SYSTEMS-BASED APPROACH PRESENTED HEREIN, THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES OVERVIEW PROCESS THAT UNDERTAKE EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS.