Browsing by Supervisor "Hébert-Losier, Kim"
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An investigation of the Landing Error Scoring System and clinically assessable sport-related injury risk factors
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Background: Preventing sport-related lower-extremity injuries relies on identifying individuals at risk. The Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) is a clinical injury risk screening tool suitable for large-scale screening ... -
Concussion, neck, and hamstring injury aetiology and injury prevention in Rugby Union
(The University of Waikato, 2022)ABSTRACT Background Concussion and hamstring injuries are two of the most frequently diagnosed injuries in Rugby Union. Neck and hamstring strength have been identified as a modifiable risk factor to decrease the severity ... -
Effect of footwear and overhead goal on the Landing Error Scoring System
(The University of Waikato, 2022)A large proportion of the population undertakes sport and exercise either for recreation or competition. However, with increased participation in sport and exercise, the occurrence of sport-related injuries also increases. ... -
Effect of three different running shoes on running economy and 3-km time-trial performance in male recreational runners
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Recreational running has gained immense popularity in recent years. Improving a race performance or time is a motivating factor for a number of recreational runners. It has been proposed that running economy (RE), V̇O₂ₚₑₐₖ, ... -
Effects of a weighted club warm-up on golfing performance and biomechanics
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Increasing financial incentives associated with tournament results in golf has led to players, coaches, and sport scientists researching different methods of enhancing performance, especially for the long game (> 91.44 m ... -
Establishing normative calf muscle function values in male rugby union athletes in New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Rugby union is a popular and fast-growing sport played internationally that involves high levels of physical contact and running activities. Unfortunately, these physical requirements can often lead to soft-tissue injuries. ... -
Maximising performance in female rugby sevens athletes
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Rugby Sevens is a field-based team sport contested by two teams of seven players over two 7-minute halves. Rugby Sevens matches are played in a tournament format with teams playing five to six matches over two to three ... -
Responses of male recreational runners during outdoor running in three shoes: Quantitative and qualitative studies
(The University of Waikato, 2023)The introduction of advanced footwear technologies (AFT) in running shoes has sparked debate due to their significant impact on performance. However, there is a lack of research on how runners perceive them, especially ... -
Testing the efficacy of motor analogies for landing safely from falls
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Fall-related injuries are a major concern in countries with an aging population. One approach for reducing the likelihood of fall injuries is to teach older adults how to land safely. However, different safe landing ...
