This study aimed to investigate the impact of acute acetaminophen ingestion on the responses of neuromuscular function, biomarkers of muscle damage, and physical performance during the 72-hour recovery period following simulated soccer match-play.

Long-term memory is important for cognitive health across the lifespan. Previously research has indicated that a bout of exercise improves memory retention for approximately one week; however, its prolonged effects are unknown. This study investigated the effects of acute moderate-intensity exercise on long-term memory for 11 months. Participants engaged in the exercise intervention and seated rest control condition, followed by a word encoding memory task. Word retention in the exercise intervention was better than in the control condition at 6- and 8-weeks post-encoding. These findings suggest that exercise before encoding enhances long-term episodic memory recall for at least eight weeks.

To investigate the longitudinal associations of sport participation with self-esteem in youth, and whether this relationship differs between team compared to individual, and non-esthetic compared to esthetic sports.

Female athletes who experience childbirth during their athletic careers can expect to return to elite sports postpartum and perform at a comparable or improved level. However, mothering athletes often encounter significant barriers when re-entering elite sports. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of a geographically diverse group of mothering athletes who returned to elite sports after childbirth.

To explore the priorities and directions of athlete upper and lower limb pain assessment by facilitating shared understandings of athletes and sport physiotherapists.

Target trial emulation is a framework for conducting causal inference using observational data. We employ this framework to estimate the effect of changing planned participation duration, measured using the acute:chronic workload ratio (ACWR), on injury risk among adolescent ice hockey players without recent injuries.

To quantify and compare survival and longevity in three populations of male Australian elite athletes, relative to sex- and age-matched referents from the general population.

Low adherence to 24-hour Movement Guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, screen time and sleep during adolescence is well documented, yet recommendations regarding light physical activity, vigorous physical activity and muscle and bone strengthening activities have received less attention. This study comprehensively examined adherence to seven components of the movement guidelines in adolescents and analysed disparities by age and gender.

Identify tackle characteristics associated with concussions in male professional rugby league.

To identify descriptors associated with success in apprentice jockeys and to determine optimum numbers of jockeys for safer race riding.

To explore the content (subjective questions, objective tools and outcome measures) and discuss the nature (qualitative elements and wider considerations) of the athlete pain assessment by facilitating shared understandings of athletes and sports physiotherapists.

The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of low energy availability on different performance outcomes in male athletes. Secondary aims were to examine an assumed dose-response relationship and identify knowledge gaps.

First, to investigate the medico-socio-professional repercussions of non-fatal cranioencephalic and spinal injuries occurring across all levels of play in male and female Rugby Union in France. Second, to determine whether an association existed between the severity of injuries and the circumstances of their occurrence and/or the profiles of the injured players. Third, to gather new epidemiological data regarding the severity and long-term consequences of these injuries in the sport.

Falls affect a significant number of older Australians and present a major challenge to health care providers and health systems with over 380 older Australians hospitalised for a fall each day.

This study aimed to identify facilitators for implementing injury prevention initiatives in youth handball, and to assess stakeholders' perceptions of their importance and feasibility.

Abnormal breathlessness at maximal exercise may be caused by a range of conditions, including exercise-induced bronchospasm, breathing pattern disorder, or exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction. These three disorders may not be detected on standard cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The aim of this study was to describe diagnostic outcomes of an expanded protocol during cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) leads to loss of lean mass (LM) and reduced strength and physical function. Resistance exercise alone can counteract these changes; however, it is unknown if the addition of creatine supplementation can further protect against these ADT-induced toxicities. We compared the effects of creatine supplementation with resistance exercise versus resistance exercise alone in patients with prostate cancer undergoing ADT on LM, muscle strength, and physical function.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of static (SBT), quasi-dynamic (QDBT), and dynamic (DBT) balance training on balance and muscle power performance in prepubertal children.

To assess the magnitude of seasonal heat acclimatisation in recreationally active adults and contextualise the process by documenting the factors that influence adaptations.