Objectives This study aimed to estimate the combined effects of long-term fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) exposure and ...

Conclusion Self-reported improvement after 4-weeks of treatment is associated with better outcomes after 12 months. Importantly, despite no improvement after 4 weeks, a large proportion of adolescents ...

Objectives eSport is a form of electronic gaming, also known as professional or competitive video gaming, and is growing at a rapid pace worldwide. Over 50 US colleges have established varsity gaming ...

The Hungarian National Institute for Sports Medicine (NISM) was founded in 1952 to provide medical coverage for national teams, screening and periodic health evaluation (PHE) for all Hungarian ...

Aim The study was designed to establish the relationship between hamstrings–quadriceps (H–Q) strength ratio and the performance of tasks in Berg’s Balance Scale among stroke survivors.Method ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative condition primarily affecting the knee joint. OA is defined as the gradual degradation of the cartilage in the joints, accompanied by changes in the bone ...

Objectives To evaluate the financial impact of player injuries on team performance in German football’s first and second divisions, focusing on the indirect costs related to reduced performance and ...

Introduction Whiplash injuries are common in society, but clinical interventions are inconclusive on the most effective treatment. Research and reviews have been completed with the goal of determining ...

Background Bone stress injury (BSI) is a common overuse injury in female athletes that can occur in a variety of bones, including both proximal (pelvis, sacrum, femoral neck) or distal (tibia, fibula, ...

Background Three hours per week of vigorous physical activity is found to be associated with reduced odds of sleep-disordered breathing.Aim To investigate whether 12 weeks of high-intensity interval ...

Human activities affect the planet by altering natural cycles. They contribute to climate change and pollution, posing challenges to ecosystems, biodiversity, human well-being and health. There is a ...