Sports Players Research Articles

Evaluating the effectiveness of a low fidelity, easily available simulator to teach basic arthroscopy skills to novice learners: A prospective cohort study

BackgroundArthroscopy proficiency is key to being a competent orthopaedic surgeon and acquiring arthroscopic skills takes years of exposure and diligent practice. However, today’s graduating consultants have had considerably less time in operating theatre than their senior colleagues at the same point of their careers. ObjectivesTo evaluate whether: (1) Students could improve their arthroscopic technique using a low fidelity arthroscopic training tool (2) students enjoyed the use of the simulator (3) If certain demographics correlate to performance on the simulator. MethodsMedical students who have no previous training in arthroscopy were included. A combined left- and right-handed timed run with a low-fidelity arthroscopic triangulation simulator was recorded before and after 40-minutes of practice. Results84 participants took part with an average improvement of was 66.8%. Students felt that their arthroscopic skills increased on average by 36.4%. 73 of the 84 participants gave the maximum score of 5 when asked if they enjoyed the session and 74 participants gave the maximum score of 5 as to whether they would be interested in participating in further sessions. Factors such as biological sex, video game play and sports were found to be statistically significant to performance. ConclusionsThis study showed a statistically significant improvement in students’ arthroscopic performance with a low-fidelity arthroscopic simulator. Students found the experience useful with the vast majority indicating interest in completing further training sessions to help improve practical surgical skills. Video gamers, sports players and males were found to have a correlation with performance on the simulator.

The Role of the Nordic Hamstring Curl in the Rehabilitation of Hamstring Injuries: A Narrative Review

Background: Hamstring injuries are common in sports requiring high speed and power, such as soccer, football, and field. Prevention and rehabilitation strategies are essential to address the economic and performance-related consequences of hamstring injuries in sports. A state-of-the-art review provides a comprehensive and up-to-date summary of knowledge on hamstring muscle injuries in athletes. Purpose: To review the literature to verify the effectiveness of Nordic hamstring curls exercise in managing and preventing hamstring injuries during sports activity. Method: Electronic databases used for relevant trials: Google Scholar, Pubmed, Cochrane, NCBI, Science Direct, and CINAHLI. All the articles are taken from 2017 to 2022. On Nordic hamstring curls in sports, players were kept as inclusion criteria. One hundred forty articles were searched, which includes NHE in sports players. After screening, 39 studies were finally included in the review. Result: A total of 39 studies were finally included in the review, of which 17 were Randomized controlled trials, 16 were Systemic Reviews, 2 were Quasi-experimental Studies, and 4 were Observational studies. The hamstring injury rate was substantially lower in groups that included the Nordic Hamstring curl exercise in their daily regime. NHE significantly increases eccentric strength, eccentric peak torque, H: Q ratio, muscle fascicle length, and muscle architecture. Conclusion: There was a significant relation between hamstring injuries and Nordic hamstring curl exercise. NHE is found to be effective in the prevention and rehabilitation of hamstring injuries in athletes. Clinicians should be encouraged to incorporate NHE into their prevention strategies, and players and coaches should be more aware of and encourage the use of NHE. Keywords: Hamstring Injuries, Nordic hamstring exercise, Nordic curl, eccentric strength, injury prevention.

The impact of sports participation on cognitive functions and academic performance among youth aged 10 to 14 years: A comprehensive investigation

Sports practice is essential for young people to perform better in the various pillars of their lives. Considering the maturational stage, this study aimed to investigate the effects of practicing sports on cognitive aspects (inhibitory control) and academic performance (report card).Seventy-five young people aged between 10 and 14 of both sexes were analyzed and divided into two groups: group I (Non-sporty), involved only in school physical education, and group II (Sporty), involved in sports initiation in addition to school physical education. Inhibitory control was assessed using the Go/No Go test and the 5-digit test (FDT). Maturation was determined using the bone age equation, and academic performance was assessed on the basis of school report card grades. There were no significant correlations between bone age, performance on cognitive tests and academic performance based on report card grades (p ≥ 0.05). However, the cognitive tests revealed a significant disparity between the two groups. The sportsmen had significantly fewer errors in all phases of the FDT test (p < 0.05) than their non-sporting peers. In addition, the sports group showed superior inhibitory control, as evidenced by better performance in the Go/No Go test [7.58 ± 0.14; p = 0.001]. It is concluded that regardless of the correlation between maturational development, cognitive aspects and academic performance, systematized sports practice has a beneficial effect on the cognitive abilities of young people, since sports players showed better cognitive performance than non-sports players.

Predicting the level of technical performance by indicating the Hook (side punch) and, the blasting power of arms as the basis of selecting juniors in boxing


 The problem of the research is lurking in informing the researchers and their inquiries about the function of the coaches in the institutions that are specialized in preparing and developing the junior players and the modest experience of researchers. They observed a phenomenon lying in the randomness of coaches in picking their players depending on subjective judgments and lack of using objective tests, in the addition to the rarity of studies that pertain to predicting this age groups in terms of physical and skill indicators which do not determine the suitable standards for their age level. The research aimed to identify the level of the Hook (side punch) performance and the blasting power of arms for the junior players and finding the correlational between the Hook (side punch) test and the blasting power of arms and finding scales (grades and levels) for the used tests and deriving predictive formula for the technical performance by indicating the Hook (side punch) and, the blasting power of arms as the basis of selecting juniors in boxing .The researchers assumed that there is a correlation between the Hook (side punch) test and the blasting power of arms, they used the descriptive method due to its relevance to the nature of the problem, the researchers identified the research population by using the purposive method which are the junior sixteen players of Hilla sport club .The research sample had been selected in the random method which are fourteen players formed 87.5% percentage from the original research population .The researchers used a set of tests for blasting power and technical performance of the Hook (side punch) skill when they concluded :Researchers found the measurement of the Hook (side punch) and the blasting power of the arms for the junior players of boxing.Calibers had been found (grades and levels for the used tests).Correlations and predicting formulas had been found for technical performance level.The researchers recommended the following 1-Coaches and experts should concentrate on the blasting power of arms in selecting talented juniors in boxing.2- Coaches should pay attention to the mechanism of selecting and choosing talented players in the other sports in term of focusing on the main characteristic of the game.3-Doing other studies and researches care about perfect mechanism in selecting talented players of different sports.
 
 

Using some statistical measures to study the psychological state of players infected with the Covid 19 virus


 In this paper, the psychological state of a group of sports players who were previously infected with the Covid 19 virus was studied, and the researcher worked on this study after many researchers dealt with the problems and extensions of this virus. The study was carried out through a questionnaire that was distributed to athletes infected with the virus, as it dealt with several axes looking to know the psychological and moral damage resulting from this epidemic, and does the game live in a state of fear after exposure to infection, and is there a psychological trauma that affects its moral and physical level, especially many players Those who suffered this injury were terrified and afraid that they would not be able to return to their normal level. The researcher used some statistical measures to study and analyze the results, including (the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, correlation), where the data was analyzed through the statistical program (R programming language), and in the end the researcher concluded that there is an effect on the psychological state of individuals who are athletes infected with Covid 19 compared to their non-infected peers.
 

Linking Perfectionism with Moral Behaviors in Sport: The Mediating Role of Burnout and Moral Disengagement

ABSTRACT Purpose: Research has identified a range of intrapersonal variables associated with moral behaviors in sport. However, research investigating how perfectionism and burnout are associated with prosocial and antisocial behavior toward teammates and opponents in sport has received scant attention. In the present study, we address this issue by examining whether perfectionism is associated with prosocial and antisocial behavior in sport directly and indirectly via burnout and moral disengagement. Method: A total of 312 team sport players completed validated measures for each variable. Results: Path analyses revealed that perfectionistic concerns had a negative relationship with prosocial behavior toward teammates and an indirect positive association with antisocial behavior toward both teammates and opponents via being positively associated with burnout, which in turn, was positively associated with moral disengagement. In contrast, perfectionistic strivings had a positive association with prosocial behavior toward teammates, and an indirect positive association with antisocial behavior toward teammates and opponents via moral disengagement. Conclusion: Our findings offer new insights into how perfectionism and burnout are associated with prosocial and antisocial behavior in sport, as well as highlight the need to consider perfectionistic tendencies and approaches to help reduce burnout and moral disengagement in the regulation of antisocial behavior in sport.

Athletic Rehabilitation Specialist's Role in Raising the Level of the Players of Some Sports Clubs in the West Bank

This study aims to recognize the athletic rehabilitation specialist’s role in raising the level of players of some sports clubs in the West Bank from the viewpoint of athletes, the study depends on the analytical descriptive approach, and the sample of the study contained 74 male and female players. The study relied on the questionnaire as a tool for data collection, and the validity and stability of performance were confirmed. The results of the study indicated the importance of the role of sports rehabilitation specialists in raising the level of players of some sports clubs in the West Bank. It also found no significant differences in the view of different sports players about the importance of an athletic rehabilitation specialist due to the type and age variable of the athlete. While there are significant differences due to the type of sport variable in favor of team sports. The study recommended the need to have an athletic rehabilitation specialist among the training staff in sports clubs in the West Bank.

Consistent social ranking solutions

The performance of coalitions is an important measure for evaluating individuals. Sport players, researchers, and firm workers are often judged with their team performances. The social ranking solution (SRS) is a function that maps the ranking on the set of all feasible coalitions (the domain of coalitions) into the ranking of individuals. Importing the axiom of consistency from voting theory, we study consistent SRSs under the variable domains of coalitions. We suppose that there are several domains of coalitions (e.g., a set of research teams made up of only young researchers and a set of research teams including senior researchers), and the individuals are required to be evaluated consistently on each domain of coalition. Such a situation is typical because all the logically possible coalitions are often too huge to deal with. We obtain a new characterization of the lexicographic excellence solution (LES) and its dual (DLES): they are the only SRSs satisfying consistency, neutrality, weak coalitional anonymity, and complete dominance. This characterization is expected to provide a new ground for determining the impacts of individuals based on the lexicographic comparisons of their team performances.

Cross-cultural comparison of sports anxiety among Indian and Polish sports players in a post-COVID world: a pilot study

Cross-cultural comparison of sports anxiety among Indian and Polish sports players in a post-COVID world: a pilot study

Prevalence of lower limb pain and disability in football, hockey, and floorball players.

Currently there are not enough studies that compared frequent types of collective sports with regard to the prevalence of pain and disability of the lower limb. To determine the prevalence of lower limb pain and disability in team sports players. 388 athletes with average age 27.26 ± 4.69, from sports clubs at the national level were included in the study. The Oxford Hip Score was used to determine the prevalence of hip pain. The International Knee Documentation Committee was used to determine the prevalence of knee pain. The Foot and Ankle Disability Index was used to determine the prevalence of ankle pain. Hockey players had a prevalence of hip pain of 97.2% and a 14.3 times higher risk of developing hip pain compared with football and floorball players. Floorball players had a 81.9% prevalence of knee pain, with a 3.8 times higher the risk of knee pain compared with football and hockey. Floorball players had a 62.3% prevalence of ankle pain and a 1.8 times higher the risk of developing ankle pain compared with football and hockey players. The highest percentage of knee 81.9% and ankle 62.3% pain, as well as the greatest risk of pain, was found among floorball players. Hockey players had the highest prevalence (97.2%) and risk of developing hip pain.

Comparative analysis of actual nutrition and physical performance of volleyball players with organized and free menu

In the Republic of Kazakhstan there is no control over the menu of sports club athletes. An unbalanced diet affects physical performance during training and competitions and disrupts the recovery process in the post-training period. The purpose of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of nutritional, anthropometric and physical indicators in female volleyball players with organized and unorganized nutrition. The group of athletes with organized nutrition was represented by female volleyball players of the Karken Akhmetov Republican Specialized College MST RK. The second group with unorganized nutrition was represented by female volleyball players of the sports club of the Academy of Sports and Tourism MST RK. The content of proteins, carbohydrates and monounsaturated fatty acids in the daily meal of students of the Karken Akhmetov Republican Specialized College exceeded the content of these macronutrients in the diet of female volleyball players of the Academy of Sports and Tourism. The diet of the Academy of Sports and Tourism players was not rational or balanced. The anthropometric and physical indicators of female volleyball students of the Karken Akhmetov Republican Specialized College exceeded the physical indicators of female volleyball players of the sports club of the Academy of Sports and Tourism.

Ab. No. 86 Comparison of Shoulder Rotation Range, Strength and Proprioception in Racket Sports Players Versus Normal Individuals

Introduction: Racket sports; involve agility, power and coordination. Repetitive nature of swinging a racket can lead to muscle imbalance, affect joint flexibility and strength, thus impacting shoulder range, strength and proprioception in racket sports players (RSP). The study compared shoulder rotation range, strength and proprioception between RSP and normal Individuals (NI). The results could help modify training protocols in light of unique demands placed on the shoulder in racket sports. Method: Players playing racket sports like lawn tennis and badminton, aged 18 and above, at least 1hr/day, minimum 3days/week, since at least a year were included. NI were also included for comparison. Players with acute shoulder pain, shoulder and neck surgeries were excluded. This was an Observational study. Ethical approval was taken. Shoulder ranges were measured with an inclinometer, strength with a hand held spring dynamometer and proprioception with an inclinometer. Data was analyzed by SPSS 25. Data was normally distributed. The level of significance was kept at p<0.05. Unpaired t-test and paired t-test were used for inter & intra group comparison respectively. Result: Total 30 RSP and 30 NI, had mean age 28.53±6.45 years, average range of IR (dominant hand) (RSP-65.470±2.610, NI-67.200 ±4.410), range of ER (dominant hand) (RSP-92.870±2.220, NI-90.830 ±3.490), average strength IR (RSP-5.43±1.21kg, NI-5.56±1.33kg), ER (RSP-4.49±0.98kg, NI-4.98±1.35kg) mean proprioception IR(RSP-2.23±0.63, NI-2.33±0.66),ER (RSP-2.00±0.91, NI-2.50±0.68). ER range was significantly higher (p=0.0094) in RSP. No significant difference was seen in IR range, IR & ER strength and proprioception (p>0.05). Conclusions: The ER range was higher in RSP. There was no difference in IR range, strength and proprioception between RSP and NI. Implication: In RSP, shoulder rotator strength & proprioception should be increased to optimize shoulder function.

Changes in physical activity and eating behavior after coronavirus pandemic: an online survey of elite Korean male athletes

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) limits the physical activities of sports players. This study aimed to examine the activities and eating habits of elite adult athletes before and after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic to establish a database. This study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the activity levels and dietary patterns of 776 elite adult athletes in 22 sports. A total of 36 questions included items on demographic factors and physical activity, sleep and eating habits before and after COVID-19 (April 2021–December 2021). Statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS software (version 25.0, Windows). Additionally, paired sample t-tests were used. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. After COVID-19, both vigorous and moderate activities decreased across almost all sports. Sitting and lying down showed an increasing trend, and some sports saw an increase in the diet of their players. Finally, participation in all sports significantly decreased. It is important for athletes to find the best way to maintain their physical, physiological and psychological states after COVID-19 to return close to their original abilities. Moreover, this study will help prepare for other infectious diseases after COVID-19.

Relationship of Isokinetic Strength of Ankle Evertors and Invertors with Dynamic Postural Stability in Team Sport Players

Background: Foot stability is essential for performing various dynamic movements in sports. The contribution of ankle dorsiflexors and planter flexors co-contraction in maintenance of postural balance is mainly the focus of previous studies. However, whether there is any role of ankle evertors and invertors in maintaining foot stability while doing dynamic postural tasks is not well studied so far. Aim: The aim of this study was to find out if there is a correlation of isokinetic strength of ankle evertors and invertors with dynamic postural stability. Setting and Design: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Strength Analysis Lab of the university. Subjects and Methods: Thirty-five male team sport players (9 – football, 9 – hockey, 9 – basketball, and 8 – volleyball) with mean age: 20.6 ± 1.83 years, body weight: 62.2 ± 8.36 kg, and height: 172.3 ± 8.07 cm were included. Balance was measured with lower quarter-Y-balance test whereas isokinetic strength of ankle evertors and invertors was measured with Biodex dynamometer. Statistical Analysis: In the statistical software SPSS, Kolmogorov–Smirnov test was applied to check the normality of data. As the data were normally distributed, the relationship between variables was found by Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results: Isokinetic strength of right ankle invertors was moderately correlated with composite reach of the left limb at 30°/s angular velocity (P = 0.027). Composite reach right limb was moderately correlated with isokinetic strength of the right ankle evertors at 30° and 60°/s angular velocities (P = 0.043 and 0.022). Composite reach of the right limb was moderately correlated with isokinetic strength of right ankle invertors at 60° and 90°/s angular velocities (P = 0.046 and 0.046). Conclusion: Isokinetic strength of ankle evertors and invertor is significantly related to dynamic postural stability and should be included in fitness programs, especially for injury prevention and to improve dynamic postural stability.

Taxation of Sports Players at 2024 EURO Football and Olympics

Taxation of Sports Players at 2024 EURO Football and Olympics

High "fitness age" as a risk factor for morbidity and premature mortality.

The level of cardiorespiratory capacity, as measured by maximum VO(2)max oxygen consumption, is a significant factor related to the risk of metabolic syndrome, coronary heart disease and other health disorders. A total cohort of 2901 examinations was divided into 5 groups according to the nature of physical activity: group A - endurance athletes, group B - team sports players, group C - other competitive athletes, group D - recreational leisure-time athletes, group E - people with health problems. Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed according to the VO(2)max and METmax parameters found in the stress test on a bicycle ergometer. A gradually increased load until exhaustion was used. While in groups A to D cases that would be classified as NYHA 1 (METmax lower than 9) were quite rare (10 cases out of 2777, i.e. 0.3 %), in groups E it was 20 % in men (16 cases out of 82) and 52 % in women (23 cases out of 44) of those examined. Accordingly, fitness age in groups A, B and C generally corresponded to a lower age than the calendar age, in groups E of both men and women, fitness age was significantly higher compared to the calendar age. High fitness age represents a significant risk of morbidity in relation to non-communicable diseases and probably also a significant limitation of their quality of life in later age.

Retracted: Research on Pose Recognition Algorithm for Sports Players Based on Machine Learning of Sensor Data

Retracted: Research on Pose Recognition Algorithm for Sports Players Based on Machine Learning of Sensor Data

PENANGANAN PERTAMA CEDERA OLAHRAGA MENGGUNAKAN METODE RICE PADA KLUB BELADIRI KARATE DOJO QOLBU

This community service aims to provide understanding and an overview to the wider community about the right steps, especially for the first treatment of sports injuries with the RICE method. The RICE method is one of the injury management methods that aims to prevent further injury and reduce pain. The purpose of this community service is to provide scientific knowledge in the field of handling sports injuries with the RICE method. The problems faced by the trainer in the implementation of this Community training Program that are not yet known by the trainer's application or use of the RICE method when a player is injured and also his lack of knowledge about what types of injuries can be directly treated with the RICE method. the benefits of the exercises taught The implementation of community service activities regarding the first handling of injuries using the RICE method carried out has been running well and smoothly. trainers who are karate martial arts athletes feel the direct benefits of the exercises taught. From the interviews conducted, the trainers felt that it was very important for sports players to do this. due to the lack of knowledge about the first handling of wounds using the RICE method which is very useful for minimizing the occurrence of serious injuries and recurrence of injuries if not handled properly.

Dark Triad and Sport Performance among Pakistani Players Mediating Role of Antisocial Behavior: A Conceptual Study

The study will measure the association between dark triad and sport performance among Pakistani players with mediating role of antisocial behavior. The total sample (N= 495) of Pakistani players will be recruited from an affiliation with a university institute, or club, and national players will be selected in this research. The age range will be 18-35 years of participants. Three instruments will be used to collect the data, Short Dark Triad, and Sport Performance Scale. While in this study Antisocial Behavior Scale will be developed and validated. This study will be conducted in two phases. The phase-1 comprised the exploratory sequential mixed methods research design (tool development) used to explore the domains of antisocial behavior, develop, and validate the antisocial behavior scale. While, phase-2, is quantitative and cross-sectional in nature. The methods and procedures adopted for both phases are given separately. Considering the literature review and objectives of the study, three proposed hypotheses will be tested after the data collection. H1: The indigenous antisocial behavior scale will be valid and reliable among Pakistani players. H2: There will be an association of dark triad personality (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy) and antisocial behavior with the sports performance of Pakistani players. H3: There will be an influence of dark triad personality (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy) on the sport performance of Pakistani players with mediating role of antisocial behavior. H4: In the first phase of the study, data will be analyzed through Content Analysis, and in phase 2, the data will be analyzed through SPSS and AMOS to test the psychometrics properties of newly developed Antisocial Behavior Scale, the association between variables and mediation analysis using Structural Equation Modeling. Regarding implications of the study, this study will be helpful for sports psychologists, players, coaches, and sports policymakers. Dark Triad are important personality traits, which can positively and negatively predict sports performance among players. This research will gain the intention of sports psychologists, coaches, and sports policy makers to develop policies regarding personality traits such as dark triad and antisocial behavior. This study recommends to coaches and team selectors during the selection of players, the personality traits of players should also be measured and players who have negative personality traits will be considered for further psychotherapeutic interventions to overcome their negative personality traits, after this so they can enhance their sports performance.

Oro-dental trauma burden and mouthguard usage among contact sports players: A call for sports dentistry initiatives in Sri Lanka.

Contact sports-related oro-dental trauma contributes to a significant proportion of sports injuries among school children. Oro-dental trauma imposes a detrimental impact on the oral health-related quality of life. However, the burden of oro-dental trauma among contact sports players and their practices of mouthguards remains a research gap in Sri Lanka. The current study bridges that while providing evidence for contextual changes such as initiating sports dentistry. The study was conducted among 1340 adolescent contact sports players in Colombo district, Sri Lanka; 63.1% males and 36.9% females (age 13-18), who were enrolled in football, rugby, hockey, boxing, basketball, and martial arts in the school setting. A checklist was administered to obtain demographic information, sports practices, and the use of mouthguards. An oral examination was conducted for those who experienced oro-dental trauma during the last 12 months. Self-reported oro-dental trauma pooled prevalence of the contact sports players was 35.9% (95% CI = 33.3-38.5), with males' preponderance. Dental trauma was present in 23.8% (n = 319), while 15.8% were uncomplicated and 8% were complicated. Soft tissue injuries were present in 12.1% (n = 162). Oro dental trauma (ODT) was highly prevalent among boxing, rugby, and hockey players. Only 20.8% (n = 279) of players used mouthguards. However, 91.0% (n = 254) of them were using ready-made mouthguards. Mouthguard use and the type of mouthguard showed statistically significant associations across the type of oro-dental trauma among contact sports players. Contact sports-related oro-dental trauma prevalence is as high as 35.9% among Colombo district school children in Sri Lanka. However, their level of mouthguard usage is shallow at 20.8%. Further research is necessary to investigate the reasons behind this, and national guidelines should be developed to prevent and manage sports-related accidental injuries.