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A case study of factors influencing performance in the practice environment
(Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2019)
Athletes’ practice environment can influence their competitive performance. The influencing performance factors present in practice are understudied, and the aim of this study was to explore these factors. Using a case-study ...
Can biomechanics research lead to more effective treatment of low back pain? A point-counterpoint debate
(Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 2019)
Although biomechanics plays a role in the development and perhaps the persistent or recurrent nature of low back pain (LBP), whether biomechanics alone can provide the basis for intervention is debated. Biomechanics, which ...
Comparison of intra subject repeatability of quantitative fluoroscopy and static radiography in the measurement of lumbar intervertebral flexion translation
(Scientific Reports, 2019)
Low back pain patients are sometimes offered fusion surgery if intervertebral translation, measured from static, end of range radiographs exceeds 3 mm. However, it is essential to know the measurement error of such methods, ...
Unpicking the emperor’s new clothes: perceived attributes of the captain in sports teams
(Frontiers in Psychology, 2019)
Much importance has been assigned to the role of the team captain. In this article, we test whether today’s team captains live up to these high expectations. Furthermore, we provide greater insight into the selection ...
International consensus statement on the psychosocial and policy-related approaches to mental health awareness programmes in sport
(BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 2019)
Background: Research focused on mental health in sport has revealed a need to develop evidence-supported mental health practices that are sensitive to sport culture, particularly for non-elite athletes. A consensus statement ...
An investigation into handedness and choking under pressure in sport
(Research quarterly for exercise and sport, 2019)
When athletes fail to perform at an expected level during an important moment, it is implied the athletes have experienced “choking“ (sudden decline in performance) under pressure.”. Researchers have reported that persistent ...
The effectiveness of different visual skills training programmes on elite cricket players
(European Journal of Sport and Exercise Science, 2018)
The effectiveness of visual training interventions for athletes has been questioned over the last few years. Few studies have shown the potential for generic visual skills to improve visual performance in the sport while ...
Engagement as predictors of performance in a single cohort of undergraduate chiropractic students
(Journal of Chiropractic Education, 2018)
Objective: To investigate the potential association of novel academic and nonacademic factors with chiropractic student academic performance.
Methods: Students enrolled into year 1 of a chiropractic master's degree ...
Low back pain: Identifying sub-groups, clinical prediction rules and measuring results
(Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2018)
Low back pain is a complex, multifactorial health problem with huge socioeconomic impact. The purpose of this brief
review was to reconsider the use of the biopsychosocial model as a basis for subgrouping cases to support ...
Working as a sport psychology practitioner in professional cricket: Challenges, experiences, and opportunities
(Sport Psychologist, 2018)
While there have been increasing opportunities for sport psychology practitioners in cricket, there are concerns regarding employment practices in the field and the knock-on impact on the practitioners. The aim of this ...