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A description of the profiles of U18 rugby players who attended the Craven Week tournament between 2002-2012

Author: Durandt, Justin Date: 2018 Rugby union has rich tradition in South Africa with the national team having won the Rugby World Cup in 1995 and 2007. The major rugby nations South Africa competes against have clearly defined rugby talent identification (TID) and development ... Read more
Accuracy of prediction of edurance running performance : relationship to training history, muscle pain and relative perception of effort

Author: Nunes, Dawn Date: 2014 Background: Endurance running performance is a complex interaction between training factors, exercise-induced muscle damage, and fatigue. The accuracy of prediction of running performance allows for the consideration of the effects of ... Read more
Accuracy of the prediction of Ironman performance : relationship to training history, muscle pain and relative perception of effort during, and recovery after the race

Author: Spijkerman, Ronel Date: 2010 With regards to swimming, cycling and running, several studies have investigated the physiological and genetic contribution of performance in athletes, different training programs and athletes' adaptation to these programs. Other studies have ... Read more
Anabolic-androgenic steroids : knowledge, attitudes, ethical dilemmas and review for primary care physicians

Author: Ebrahim, F A Date: 2002 Includes bibliographical references. Read more
Best medical care practices in sport: investigating the barriers to the implementation in the developing countries. Uganda as a case study

Author: Lubega, Samuelsaul Date: 2020 The dissertation consists of four separate studies that have focused on different aspects of the relationship between the management of sports related injuries and utilisation of best practices before sports, during sports and after sports-related ... Read more
Body composition and physical performance characteristics of elite senior and U19 South African rugby union players

Author: Scales, Nicola Date: 2000 Bibliography: leaves 126-134. Read more
Bone stress injuries in the lower back of cricket fast bowlers

Author: Millson, Helen Date: 2003 Bibliography: leaves 86-99. Read more
Cardiorespiratory, kinematic, neuromuscular and metabolic characteristics during the recovery period after an ultramarathon race

Author: Burgess, Theresa Lee Date: 2009 The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exercise-induced muscle damage caused by a 90 km ultramarathon on submaximal oxygen consumption and stride length. The experimental group consisted of 11 male runners (39.7 ± 9.3 years) ... Read more
A comparison between the effects of hamstring static stretching and active warm-up on range of motion and performance

Author: Beukes, Phillo Date: 2006 Includes bibliographical references. Read more
Critical analysis of techniques for normalising electromyographic data : from laboratory to clinical research

Author: Albertus, Yumna Date: 2008 Measurements of muscle activity derived from surface EMG electrodes are variable due to both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The intrinsic factors are endogenous in nature (features within the body) and include muscle fiber type, muscle fiber ... Read more
Difference in the prevalence of lower limb injuries in classical ballet dancers with and without lumbar-pelvic stability

Author: Swart, Michelle Date: 2005 The grace and ease with which a dancer entertains an audience is deceptive with respect to the sweat and tears shed to achieve such elegance of movement. Ballet demands great flexibility and strength. This is showcased as a story told through ... Read more
Differences in five kilometer time trial performance during the recovery period after an ultramarathon race

Author: Benney, Tamlyn Date: 2013 Athletes require an appropriate balance between training, competition stress and recovery to achieve maximal performance. Previous studies have shown that exercise induced muscle damage has a negative influence on endurance running performance, ... Read more
Does a greater training load increase the risk of injury and illness in ultramarathon runners? A prospective descriptive, longitudinal design

Author: Craddock, Nicole Date: 2020 Background: Ultramarathon running has become extremely popular over the years. Despite the numerous health benefits of running, there are also many negative effects of running such as increased risk of musculoskeletal injury and illness. ... Read more
The effect of chronic exposure to endurance exercise on the skeletal muscle of distance runners

Author: Rae, Dale Elizabeth Date: 2007 It is likely that masters runners may experience an intolerance to exercise primarily due to the age-related changes in their bodies, and specifically of those systems and organs most utilised during running. A more disturbing phenomenon, ... Read more
The effect of high intensity training on the angle-torque relationship of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles in a group of well-trained cyclists

Author: Rösemann, Christel Date: 2008 Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 69-74). Read more
The effect of simultaneous application of contrast temperature therapy and intermittent compression on recovery following exercise induced muscle damage

Author: Holroyd, Wayne Date: 2011 Objective: To determine the effects of the simultaneous application of contrast temperature therapy with intermittent compression as a recovery strategy for the quadriceps muscle following exercise induced muscle damage in moderately active ... Read more
The effects of endurance training on neuromuscular characteristics in masters runners

Author: Sharwood, Karen Ann Date: 2003 Bibliography: leaves 243-298. Read more
Establishing associations for the evaluation of mobility screen (EMS) in an adult South African population

Author: Brink, Marthinus Lotz Date: 2018 Background: Muscle, joint and bone injuries affect mobility and stability, which in turn limits physical activity. Screening tests such as the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) are used to assess an individual’s mobility and stability to ... Read more
An evaluation of gastrocnemius muscle structure and function in endurance runners and low physical activity individuals

Author: Buchholtz, Kim Date: 2013 Distance running has become increasingly popular in recreational runners. The gastrocnemius is the main muscle used for propulsion in running, and may be at risk for injury due to its morphology. In previous studies, changes in the morphology ... Read more
Factors assciated with success in South African Rugby Union

Author: Parker, Ziyaad-Ahmad Date: 2013 Rugby Union is a popular sporting code in South Africa and the national team (Springboks) has won two World Cups (1995 and 2007). As the pool of players to select the Springboks from has diminished in recent times, it is important for the ... Read more

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