Effects of Sex and Age on Quadriceps and Hamstring Strength and Flexibility in High School Basketball Athletes by Takashi Nagai, Nathaniel Bates, April McPherson, Rena Hale, Timothy Hewett, Nathan D. Schilaty

“…Among male athletes, a significant effect of age on quadriceps and hamstring strength was observed: older male athletes were stronger than younger male athletes. …”
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A catechol-O-methyltransferase genetic variant impacts functional movement in tactical athletes. by Marcus K Taylor, Lisa M Hernández, Richard C Allsopp, John J Fraser

“…We recently reported a linkage between trauma exposure and functional movement in male tactical athletes. Here, we examined the effect of a common genetic variant, rs737865, within the catechol-O-methyltransferase gene on functional movement in specialized military personnel (N = 134). …”
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Protein Supplement Perceptions, Use, and Associated Performance in Young Lebanese Resistance-Training Athletes by Khadije K. Saleh, Sofi G. Julien

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Hip and Groin Problems in Female Team-Sport Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study by Juan Diego Stadelmann, Freddy Reichmann, Romana Franceschini-Brunner, Andrea Mosler, Nicola A. Maffiuletti, Mario Bizzini

“…# Background Hip and groin problems are common among team-sport athletes. However, few studies have been conducted in female athletes that have used the Doha Agreement classification system to categorize these problems…”
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Hip and Groin Injury Prevention in Elite Athletes and Team Sport – Current Challenges and Opportunities by Steven M. Short, Cameron W. MacDonald, Donald Strack

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Physical fitness of young Greco-Roman athletes under the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic by Ruslan Rusanov, Leonid Vostroknutov, Shi Ke, Katarzyna Prusik, Julia Golenkova

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Tirzepatide in Sport: A Comprehensive Review of its Metabolic Impacts and Potential Applications for Athletes by Wiktor Biesiada, Ewelina Kopczyńska, Piotr Kulej, Justyna Woźniak, Justyna Weronika Kmieć, Anna-Mariia Chernysh, Aleksandra Dusińska, Jakub Waszczyński, Kamila Fuczyło, Karolina Stankevič

“…By influencing glucose homeostasis, fat oxidation, and systemic inflammation, tirzepatide may enhance athletic performance. This review examines its pharmacological effects, impact on body composition, and implications for endurance, strength, and recovery in athletes, while addressing ethical and regulatory considerations, including anti-doping concerns. …”
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Asthma and Asthma Medication Are Common among Recreational Athletes Participating in Endurance Sport Competitions by Amanda Näsman, Tommie Irewall, Ulf Hållmarker, Anne Lindberg, Nikolai Stenfors

“…Asthma prevalence is high among elite endurance athletes, but little is known about its prevalence among competitive recreational athletes. …”
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Injury and Illness in Elite Athletics: A Prospective Cohort Study Over Three Seasons by Shane Kelly, Noel Pollock, George Polglass, Ben Clarsen

“…The thigh was the most common injury location (0.6 per athlete year), followed by the lower leg (0.4 per athlete year) and foot (0.3 per athlete year). …”
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Direction-Specific Signatures of Sport Participation in Center of Pressure Profiles of Division I Athletes by Stephen M. Glass, Scott E. Ross

“… # Results Greater double leg COP displacement and velocity were observed within specific heading bins in cross country athletes when compared to soccer athletes. Greater double leg COP velocity was also observed in multiple heading bins in basketball athletes when compared to soccer athletes. …”
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Athletic identity and its relationship to moral values among physical education university students by L. M. Obeidat, H. I. Momani, T. T. Ammari, M. A. Rababah

Subjects: “…athletic identity…”
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The Relationship between Landing Error Scoring System Performance and Injury in Female Collegiate Athletes by Peter Lisman, Joshua N. Wilder, Joshua Berenbach, Enric Jiao, Bethany Hansberger

“…Prior authors have examined the value of the LESS in identifying ACL injury risk in athletic populations. Yet, no study has evaluated the association between LESS performance and incidence of any type of lower extremity injury in female collegiate athletes across multiple sports…”
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Vestibular Rehabilitation as an Early Intervention in Athletes Who are Post-concussion: A Systematic Review by Gabrielle Babula, Edward Warunek, Katherine Cure, Grace Nikolski, Heather Fritz, Susan Barker

“…Inclusion criteria were athletes with a SRC, incorporation of vestibular rehabilitation in athletes’ recovery, and early vestibular intervention tools. …”
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The choice of the content of training process for mass-category athletes in view of the subjectivity of competitive activity by Orlov, Andrey I., Talantseva, Valentina K., Shilenko, Olga V., Petrova, Tatyana N., Kudratova, Lola A.

Subjects: “…mass athletes…”
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Reliability of an Instrumented Pressure Walkway for Measuring Walking and Running Characteristics in Young, Athletic Individuals by Alyx Jorgensen, Matthew McManigal, Austin Post, David Werner, Christopher Wichman, Matthew Tao, Elizabeth Wellsandt

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Orthorexia in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review of its Causes, Impact on Health, and Prevention Strategies by Kamila Fuczyło, Karolina Stankevič, Anna-Mariia Chernysh, Aleksandra Dusińska, Jakub Waszczyński, Justyna Woźniak, Justyna Weronika Kmieć, Wiktor Biesiada, Ewelina Kopczyńska, Piotr Kulej

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Prediction of ACL Injuries from Vertical Jump Kinetics in Division 1 Collegiate Athletes by Marisa Pontillo, Shawn M Hines, Brian J Sennett

“…Athletes who sustained an ACL injury between 1/1/15 and 6/1/19 were identified (n=16) and compared to healthy athletes who participated in the same sports (n = 262). …”
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A Pre and Postnatal Physical Therapy Protocol for Recreational Athletes: A Case Series by Rachel Selman, Kate S. Early

“…# Background and Purpose Recent changes to medical recommendations for exercise in pregnancy and postpartum have expanded to include recreational athletes. While women are transitioning into motherhood at the height of their athletic careers, there is limited guidance on musculoskeletal training from pregnancy through safe return to activity. …”
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Shoulder Isokinetic Strength Balance Ratio in Overhead Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study by Valentine Zimermann Vargas, Caroline Motta, Rodrigo Luiz Vancini, Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira, Marilia Santos Andrade

“…Female handball athletes also had a lower FR (0.99±0.25) than soccer athletes (1.31±0.35) and softball athletes (1.40±0.39). …”
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Perceived Management of Acute Sports Injuries and Medical Conditions by Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists by Alan Wallace, Matthew S. Briggs, James Onate, John DeWitt, Laurie Rinehart-Thompson

“…# Background While Athletic Trainers’ (ATs) education emphasizes sport event coverage, Physical Therapists’ (PTs) education may prepare them for event coverage responsibilities. …”
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