This prospective analytical study from Cameroon measured heart rate variability in sedentary males, and male and female handball athletes to assess the gender impact on cardiac autonomic modulation response. Read the article: zurl.co/UP0pH #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience

Bian et al. aim to explore the benefits of integrating virtual reality into competition warm-up in a new trial of fencing athletes. Read the protocol: zurl.co/SRlQG #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #sportsmedicine #fencing #sportstechnology

The December 2026 edition of JSAMS Plus is now in progress online. You can read a selection of complete articles here: zurl.co/WfaxB #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #sportsmedicine

Is visualisation the key to success? In a study of 20 youth football players, motor imagery was shown to significantly improve performance in penalty shootouts. Read more: zurl.co/nztWH #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #research #youthsport #soccer #football

As ways to measure sporting data evolve, it is important to consider differences in systems to ensure consistency in results. This study compares two systems used to track golf ball and club metrics, and explores consistency and absolute agreement. More: zurl.co/ZIAbN

A study of female karate athletes reveals the importance of managing anxiety in combat sports. Read the article: zurl.co/JAASX #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #sportsmedicine #combatsports #anxiety #femaleathletes #womeninsport #karate

Findings from a recent study suggest that higher load intensities acutely enhance muscle coordination and reduce asymmetry during bilateral resistance exercise. Read the article: zurl.co/YIwtg #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #resistancetraining

This article builds on previous research into sex-based differences in running performance in children, using an Australian subject group and including shorter distances. Read the article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #sportsscience #sports #sportsmedicine #youthsport #youthathletics

Wilson et al. evaluate the Martial Arts Striking Sports prehabilitation program in a recreational setting, addressing the gap in injury prevention at non-professional levels of the sport. Read: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #sportsscience #sports #research #injuryprevention #martialarts

Do urinary incontinence and pelvic floor symptoms affect sport participation? An Australian team surveyed 746 female field hockey players to study healthcare seeking behaviours and the effect of these symptoms on activity. Read: zurl.co/E7zSN #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience

Nakamura et al. investigate the effect of menstrual disorders on the magnitude of post-exercise hypotension. Read the article: zurl.co/sbXtn #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #sportsmedicine #womeninsport #menstrualdisorders #hypotension

Using publicly available data, this study investigates the feasibility of Australia's commitment to increase sport participation among people with disabilities by 500,000 in the lead up to the 2032 Paralympic Games. Read: zurl.co/THEwv #JSAMSPLUS#sportsscience#sports

In a randomised controlled trial, this study aims to evaluate and compare the effects of multi-angle isometric and dynamic resistance training on several fitness indicators in healthy adults. Read: zurl.co/UMuTs #JSAMSPLUS#sportsscience#sports#research#sportsmedicine

This study examined the usability and acceptability of a newly developed support needs assessment tool from the perspectives of people with disability, health professionals, community-based fitness professionals, and relevant researchers. Read: zurl.co/RyIIw

This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of research assessing voluntary activation of the ankle plantar flexors using established techniques. Read: zurl.co/KJTif #JSAMSPLUS#sportsscience#sports#journal#research#sportsmedicine#ankle#lowerlimb

Using a web-based iron questionnaire, this study aimed to assess iron-related knowledge among female athletes and support staff, and to explore factors influencing iron deficiency management practices among practitioners. Read: zurl.co/NOcUf #JSAMSPLUS#sportsscience

A new study by Edwards et al. used 3D motion capture of 455 rugby tackles to identify the modifiable components of tackle technique that predict inertial head kinematics of both the tackler and ball carrier. Read: zurl.co/sU8b7 #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports

Children and adolescents with disability experience lower physical activity levels and face barriers to sport participation. This study used survey and interview data to assess the suitability of multi-sport activity days to address these issues. Read: zurl.co/Uupgv

In a cross-sectional study, Nyitrai et al. found a lack of consensus and understanding among skill raters as to what constitutes proficient motor skill performance. Read: zurl.co/yGU7K #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #sportsmedicine #swimming

This study by Aoyama et al. investigates how infant weight gain and motor development can predict adiposity and physical activity during childhood and preadolescence. Read: zurl.co/cm3BF #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #sportsmedicine

This paper investigates how senior-level UK skaters train, manage workload, approach nutrition, and experience injury, offering valuable data to inform safer training strategies and improved athlete education. Read: zurl.co/pbZij #riskreduction #sportsresearch

This study by O'Rourke et al. aimed to explore children’s, caregivers', and coaches' perceptions of the coaching role in recreational sport programs that involve children with and without disabilities. Read: zurl.co/gWesT #sportscience #research #youthinsport

Looking forward to working with our amazing coinvestigator team Prof Andre La Gerche, Dr Nathan Luies & Dr James Marangou #cardiovascularresearch

Thank you @heartfoundation for supporting our Hearts in FOCUS program. We are delighted to be able to do this research. We will codesign a culturally-safe cardiac screening program for young First Nations people in remote northern Australia in a community sporting setting.

This pilot study in professional #rugby tracked biomechanics and #selfefficacy across rehab phases, finding strong links. Results support an interdisciplinary #rehabilitation approach to optimise #injuryrecovery and safe return to sport. 👀 zurl.co/sQS5e

Participation-focused #physicalactivity interventions build not just skills but meaningful #participation. This study explored the ‘Run Club’ for adolescents with #cerebralpalsy, mapping delivery and experiences to the #fPRC framework. 🔗 zurl.co/uGJFE

Our review just out: Associations Between Common Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Treatments and All-Cause Mortality www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13... Key finding: Exercise and GLP-1 RA prescription are associated with reduced all-cause mortality. @drjohnorchard.bsky.social

www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13... Associations between common hip and knee osteoarthritis treatments and all-cause mortality pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40941581

Ultra-endurance racing is booming but brings risks from cardiac strain to heat stroke. This study audits global pre-race screening and harm reduction, exposing gaps and opportunities to strengthen #athletesafety in #ultraendurance and #sportsmedicine. 👉 zurl.co/w64Lm

This ABC story on the financial impact of AFL injuries draws on research recently published in JSAMS Plus. Read the full article here: zurl.co/fJWBU

The hidden impact of injuries costing AFL clubs millions

New research highlights the financial impact of injuries in the AFL, with one club losing $13 millions over six seasons, nearly 17 per cent of its total player salaries. 

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