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A brief review of handgrip strength and sport performance
(2017)Cronin, J, Lawton, T, Harris, N, Kilding, A, and McMaster, DT. A brief review of handgrip strength and sport performance. J Strength Cond Res 31(11): 3187-3217, 2017-Tests of handgrip strength (HGS) and handgrip force (HGF) ... -
Adding omega-3 fatty acids to a protein-based supplement during pre-season training results in reduced muscle soreness and the better maintenance of explosive power in professional Rugby Union players
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2018)Evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation could reduce muscle soreness and maintain muscle function following eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage. The aim of this applied field study was to investigate ... -
Melatonin and sleep responses following exercise in elite female athletes
(2019)Objective: To determine the melatonin concentrations and subsequent sleep indices of elite netball athletes following a training day when compared to a control day. Methods: Ten elite female netball athletes (mean ± SD; ... -
The effects of running a 12-km race on neuromuscular performance measures in recreationally competitive runners
(Elsevier, 2019)Background The number of individuals participating in organised races is increasing, with few studies undertaken in ecologically-valid settings. Running involves cyclical movements and activation of lower-extremity muscles, ... -
Myths and Methodologies: Reducing scientific design ambiguity in studies comparing sexes and/or menstrual cycle phases
(Wiley, 2018)In recent years, the increase in scientific literature exploring sex differences has been beneficial to both clinicians and allied health science professionals, although female athletes are still significantly under‐represented ... -
Australia’s discussion of kava imports reflects lack of cultural understanding
(2019)The Australian government is considering an increase in the amount of kava travellers can bring into the country. The consultation process includes a proposed pilot program to ease restrictions on kava importation for ... -
Kava and Maaori: New drug fashion or re-engagement with 'kawa'? [Invited presentation]
(2016)It is estimated there are more than 20,000 kava users in New Zealand on an average Friday or Saturday night, with increasing interest and uptake of this indigenous drink by Māori. This presentation argues that some of that ... -
Māori and kava: New drug fashion or re-engagement with 'kawa'?
(University of Canterbury, 2019)The Pacific “cultural keystone species” (Garibaldi & Turner, 2004, pp.1,5) kava is uniquely linked with notions of mana (spiritual power) and used to infuse efficacy into celebrations and life events. The drink, made from ... -
Improving road safety and health: Understandng kava's impact on driver fitness.
(2018)Kava (Piper methysticum) is a traditional and culturally significant Pacific Island beverage that produces a soporific relaxant effect. Kava’s psychopharmacological action is similar to the anti-anxiety drug Benzodiazepine. ... -
Effect of drop jump training frequency on reactive strength in rugby athletes
(ICST, 2018)Background Jumping is a commonly used training modality to improve athletic performance and neuromuscular capabilities. The capacity to rapidly absorb eccentric forces and rapidly produce a concentric force within a ... -
Age-related changes in physical and perceptual markers of recovery following high-intensity interval cycle exercise
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)Background: The purpose of this study was to compare physical performance, perceptual and haematological markers of recovery in well-trained masters and young cyclists across 48 h following a bout of repeated high-intensity ... -
Cognitive functions associated with consumption of traditional volumes of kava (Piper methysticum): A feasibility study
(SAGE Publications, 2019)Kava (Piper methysticum) is a traditional and culturally significant Pacific Island beverage, which contains active compounds called kavalactones that produce soporific relaxant effects similar to Benzodiazepine (Sarris ... -
Cognitive functions associated with consumption of traditional volumes of kava (Piper methysticum): A feasibility study
(2019)It is believed the traditional Pacific drink kava contributes to unsafe driving. A recent study utilising an industry standard measure of drug driving failed to register effects to selected cognitive functions. The following ... -
Resting metabolic rate prediction equations and the validity to assess energy deficiency in the athlete population
(WILEY, 2019)Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is the amount of energy the body uses at rest. A suppressed RMR has been correlated with low energy availability and therefore used as an indicator of an individual's energy state. Furthermore, ... -
Practical Hydration Solutions for Sports.
(2019)Personalized hydration strategies play a key role in optimizing the performance and safety of athletes during sporting activities. Clinicians should be aware of the many physiological, behavioral, logistical and psychological ... -
Lower-Limb Passive Heat Maintenance Combined With Pre-cooling Improves Repeated Sprint Ability
(Frontiers Media SA, 2018)Pre-conditioning strategies to potentiate performance are a common feature of pre-competition routines. The elevation of muscle temperature is seen as a vital component of preparing for physical performance, while pre-cooling ... -
The effects of heavy-sled sprint training on acceleration capabilities in female rugby sevens athletes: A pilot study
(2018)INTRODUCTION: Well-developed acceleration abilities are critical for performance in rugby sevens. In this pilot study, we investigated the effects of heavy-sled sprint training on acceleration in female rugby sevens athletes. ... -
Bike fit practices do not match scientific evidence
(2019)Introduction Many bike technicians optimise bike fit using experience, look and feel, and 2D videos rather than 3D methods or scientific evidence. Therefore, cycling communities and scientists have different measures and ... -
Effect of footwear on Y-Balance Test performance & risk categorisation
(2018)Introduction: The Y-Balance Test (YBT) assesses dynamic balance and screens for injury risk. However, there are inconsistent recommendations regarding footwear use during testing. Methods: Forty-two volunteers (26 females, ... -
Landing Error Scoring System
(2018)Introduction: The Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) is a 17-item clinical tool which identifies athletes at high risk of non-contact lower-extremity injuries. This work systematically reviews the literature using the ...
