Essays about: "overuse injury"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words overuse injury.

  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. Measurements of biomechanical workload onthe forearm during padel : a pilot study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för idrottsmedicin

    Author : Rebecka Forsström; [2022]
    Keywords : electromyography; angular velocity; co-contraction; sport biomechanics; wearable technology;

    Abstract : Padel involves repetitive and high-velocity upper limb movements, which can be associated with overuse injuries. There is a lack of evidence regarding injury prevention in padel and a necessity of developing and evaluating ways to monitor workload. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effects of preventive training programs on shoulder injury, pain, and strength in overhead athletes – a review

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

    Author : Patrik Looft; [2021]
    Keywords : overhead athlete; prevention; shoulder; strength;

    Abstract : Background Shoulder pain and injury is common in both the general population and among athletes. Overhead athletes, such as handball players, are at an even higher risk of shoulder injury. There is currently no consensus regarding how or if these injuries can be prevented. READ MORE

  5. 4. ”Hand reach star excursion balance test” : Assessment of dynamic functional mobility in female elite team gymnasts in relation to overuse injuries

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskap

    Author : Åsa Bocké; [2020]
    Keywords : adolescents; functional tests; injury prevalence; movement screening;

    Abstract : Background Clinical usable assessment methods to quantify mobility, balance, stability and postural control functions together in a full kinetic chain movement are sparse. Normative data of such dynamic functions in different group of athletes are  still lacking and therefore the relationship between dynamic functional mobility and overuse injuries are also unknown. 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