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  1. 1. Assessment of Shoulder Biomechanics during Pull-up Techniques

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Mariah Sabioni; [2023]
    Keywords : strength training; biomechanics; motion analysis; shoulder; styrketräning; biomekanik; rörelseanalys; axel;

    Abstract : CrossFit® has gained popularity as a functional training method that caters to individuals with varying levels of fitness, including those with little to no athletic background. Regardless, shoulders represent the highest injury rate in this sport, most frequently associated with pull-up variations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Domio. Free & challenging play modular play facilities in public spaces

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK-Valand - Högskolan för konst och design

    Author : Qiushi Wang; [2022-05-27]
    Keywords : Playground design; Play facility design; Open-ended play; Child Culture Design; Product design;

    Abstract : Risky elements in play are of great importance to healthy child development. They are naturally attractive to children especially at the age when their athletic performance is developing at a rapid pace. READ MORE

  4. 3. Female adolescent basketball players performance on Y-balance Test, a motor control test battery and hip abductor strength before and after a seven weeks preventive biomechanics program : An uncontrolled pilot intervention study

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Camilla Skogh; [2021]
    Keywords : Adolescent; basketball; biomechanics; hip strength; motor control; prevention; Y-balance test;

    Abstract : Background: Basketball is one of the most popular physical activities in the world and lower limb joints are constantly exposed to physical stress. Girls have been shown to perform athletic movement with an adverse biomechanical profile with high risk for injury. READ MORE

  5. 4. Prevalence and Localization of Injuries and Pain in Swedish Bodybuliding and Fitness Athletes

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för idrottsmedicin

    Author : Jimmy Hsia; [2020]
    Keywords : athletic injuries; questionnaire; resistance training;

    Abstract : Bodybuilding is a weight training sport similar to powerlifting, strongman, and Olympic weightlifting. Instead of performing a feat of strength in competition, the athletes are based on physical appearance. Information about injuries within the other sports are available. However, there are a low number of studies on competitive bodybuilding. READ MORE

  6. 5. Are perfectionistic and stressed athletes the main victims of the «silent epidemic»? A prospective study of personal and interpersonal risk factors of overuse injuries in sport

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Centrum för forskning om välfärd, hälsa och idrott (CVHI)

    Author : Simon Martin; [2018]
    Keywords : Psychological factors; overuse injury; prospective study; risk profiles; prevention;

    Abstract : Background: Overuse injuries (OI) account for a substantial part of sport injury incidence among athletes of various sports and levels. They lead to serious consequences for athletes’ physical and mental health, as well as athletic performance. Despite the gradual onset of symptoms, athletes often persevere in training and competing. READ MORE