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Efficacy of whole body resistance band training on physical parameters in male cricketers: RCT Study

Cricket is a widely played sport, characterized by intermittent efforts with varying intensities, including persistent low intensity activity. However, it includes some high-intensity movements as well, such as bowling and batting [1]. Several physical attributes like muscular strength, endurance, speed, power, and agility affect the game. Muscle strength, power and speed are the essential components for batting, chasing the ball, running between the wickets, bowling, fielding and throwing.

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Interview with Patrik Noack

Interviewed by Dr Boris Gojanovic, SEMS president Dear Dr Noack, can you tell us how and why you got interested…

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Eine (un)gewöhnliche OSG-Distorsion

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) belong to the most prescribed and used drugs in sports medicine. Not as prevalent as the well-known gastrointestinal side effects and bleeding complications is a nephrogenic complication.

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Notfälle in der pädiatrischen Sportmedizin

Acute medical emergencies also occur in children and adolescents who participate in sports. Should a life-threatening situation arise, it is important that supporting supervisors are familiar with the correct application of resuscitation measures and regularly update their knowledge.

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Ausgewählte Verletzungen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen – obere Extremität: Handgelenksverletzungen junger Athleten

Das Handgelenk ist im Sport eines der am häufigsten verletzten Körperteile, unabhängig von der Altersklasse. Die Verletzungsmuster des noch wachsenden Bewegungsapparates unterscheiden sich jedoch deutlich von den Verletzungen im Erwachsenenalter.

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Wirbelsäulenprobleme beim jungen Athleten

Participation in physical activity has increased in intensity at a young age. Due to their growth with hormonal changes and influences, young people are prone to spinal problems. It is therefore of great importance that trainers, paediatricians and parents are familiar with the sport-specific movement sequences and take measures to prevent potential problems.

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Ausgesuchte Verletzungen bei Kindern und Adoleszenten: Klinische Aspekte und Therapieansätze für Sportärzte

Children and adolescents are in a complex biological balance where their bodies are constantly changing and exposed to various forces. Hormonal changes during growth, especially during puberty, influence the growth and development of bones and muscles.

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Apophysen – die Achillesferse junger Sportler

Apophyses are bone nuclei of adolescence that are connected to the actual bone via their cartilaginous apophyseal joint. They are of particular clinical relevance where larger tendons and ligaments attach. The apophyses, as well as their joints, are particularly active during growth and represent potentially injury-prone areas, especially in developing young athletes during critical phases of growth.

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Nutritional aspects of energy availability and relative energy deficiency in sport

The relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) is a complex state of low energy availability in the athletes’ body. Signs and symptoms comprise not only a low bone mineral density and a menstrual dysfunction as initially thought but also a metabolic and hormonal imbalance together with cardiovascular and mental issues.

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Menstrual cycle and performance sports – an update

Top sporting performances are achieved by women and men. However, the performance of organs and metabolic processes varies due to different genetic and hormonal conditions. There is currently a considerable need for more research in this area.