https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index en-au 5 https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:22318 Wed 11 Apr 2018 15:08:58 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:26347 Wed 11 Apr 2018 14:17:22 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:28767 Wed 11 Apr 2018 12:43:48 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:23176 Wed 11 Apr 2018 10:53:16 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25818 Tue 24 Jan 2017 14:52:42 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:20916 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:06:12 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:19065 -1) and eccentric (30°·s^-1) knee extensor and flexor isokinetic testing (unilateral strength). Both groups completed a 6-week speed and agility program. The ESSA subjects decelerated to a stop within a specified distance in each drill. A repeated measures analysis of variance determined significant (p ≤ 0.05) within- and between-group changes. Effect sizes (Cohen's d) were calculated. The TSA group improved all speed tests (d = 0.29–0.96), and most power tests (d = 0.57–1.10). The ESSA group improved the 40-m sprint, CODAT, T-test, and most power tests (d = 0.46–1.31) but did not significantly decrease 0–10 and 0–20 m times. The TSA group increased posteromedial and medial excursions (d = 0.97–1.89); the ESSA group increased medial excursions (d = 0.99–1.09). The ESSA group increased concentric knee extensor and flexor strength, but also increased between-leg knee flexor strength differences (d = 0.50–1.39). The loading associated with stopping can increase unilateral strength. Coaches should ensure deceleration drills allow for appropriate sprint distances before stopping, and athletes do not favor 1 leg for stopping after deceleration.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:05:21 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:19896 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:03:49 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:19899 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:03:48 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:17868 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:03:28 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:17321 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:01:45 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:17383 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:01:30 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:20752 0.05) compared preferred and non-preferred cutting legs; effect sizes (d) were calculated. There were no differences in muscle activity between the preferred and non-preferred legs in the planned (p = 0.218-0.828) or reactive (p = 0.092- 0.862) cuts. There were moderate effects for a 28% higher PL (d = 0.51), and 27% lower PB (d = 0.57) activity, for the reactive outside cut leg. Due to the synergistic nature of these muscles, there was likely no effect to agility. Irrespective of preferred cutting direction, ankle muscles respond similarly.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:00:24 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:19614 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:58:23 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:16971 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:55:24 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:20981 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:54:20 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:21111 t-tests (p = 0.05) were used to examine differences between dominant and nondominant trials. Independent t-tests (p- = 0.05) were used to identify differences between left and right leg dominant groups. The current version of the AFL agility test appropriately examined ~61% of footballers in this cohort. The remaining ~39% produced significantly faster times during the alternate version (0.63-0.82 seconds; p = 0.001). All footballers demonstrated a performance deficit of 5-10% between limbs (~0.72 seconds; p = 0.001). Limb dominance (directional preference) was evident for all footballers. Change of direction capabilities should therefore be examined bilaterally to eliminate bias toward athletes with particular leg dominance profiles and to provide a limb deficit measure for enhanced athletic profiling outcomes.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:54:00 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:19722 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:53:43 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:21210 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:52:53 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:19169 14.4 km/h], very high-speed running [VHSR; >19.8 km/h], and player load), HR and session-RPE (sRPE) scores were recorded. Internal TL scores (HR-based and sRPE-based) were calculated, and their relationships with measures of external TL were quantified using Pearson product–moment correlations. Results: Physical measures of TD, LSA volume, and player load provided large, significant (r = .71–.84; P < .01) correlations with the HR-based and sRPE-based methods. Volume of HSR and VHSR provided moderate to large, significant (r = .40–.67; P < .01) correlations with measures of internal TL. Conclusions: While the volume of HSR and VHSR provided significant relationships with internal TL, physical-performance measures of TD, LSA volume, and player load appear to be more acceptable indicators of external TL, due to the greater magnitude of their correlations with measures of internal TL.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:52:19 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:28052 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:41:02 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:29565 N = 22). Pre-season musculoskeletal screening (incorporating mobility, stability and neural tests) and seasonal injury data were analysed for predictive relationships, and associations between potential predictor variables and injury status. Results: Injuries requiring medical attention occurred at a rate of 3.6 injuries/athlete, while injuries resulting in disability occurred at a rate of 0.6 injuries/athlete, with the lumbar spine the main site of injury (23% and 33%, respectively). Wrist and hand injury resulted in the highest number of days of disability (110 days), followed by injury to the lumbar spine (87 days). Across the season 75% of injuries to the lumbar spine occurred in the latter half of the season. The only screening measure predictive of injured/uninjured status was better left-sided single-leg decline-squat performance (OR = 0.29; 95% CI = 0.09-0.88; p = 0.03), while increasing age was significantly (p = 0.03) associated with thoracic (OR = 1.48; 95% CI = 1.03-2.12) and lumbar spine (OR = 1.46; 95% CI = 1.04-2.04) injury. Conclusions: Though clinically useful, current screening protocols do not adequately assess the risk of seasonal injury in elite Olympic class sailors, and should be revised. Due to the increased risk of spinal injury and potential lost/modified participation in older Olympic class sailors, injury prevention activities should be individualised and age appropriate.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:37:54 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25819 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:34:38 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25717 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:33:30 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25297 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:30:25 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25695 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:28:22 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25908 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:27:51 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:22317 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:14:43 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:22320 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:14:43 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:23222 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:10:37 AEDT ]]>