Bernie, Charmaine Williams, Katrina Graham, Fiona May, Tamara
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JMIR research protocols
In Australia, the average time between a first concern of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and diagnosis is over 2 years. After referral for assessment, families often wait 6-12 months before their appointment. This can be a time of uncertainty and stress for families. For some families, other forms of assistance are not accessible and thus timely in...
Hassmén, Peter Lundkvist, Erik Flett, Gordon L Hewitt, Paul L Gustafsson, Henrik
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International journal of environmental research and public health
Coaching athletes is highly rewarding yet stressful, especially at the elite level where media, fans, and sponsors can contribute to an environment that, if not well-managed by the coach, can lead to burnout. Coaches who display perfectionistic tendencies, such as striving for flawlessness, may be particularly vulnerable-even more so if they are ov...
DePaul, Vincent G Bosch, Jackie Oczkowski, Wieslaw J Wishart, Laurie O'Donnell, Martin Hart, Robert G
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Disability and rehabilitation
Purpose: To establish proof-of-concept of a novel rehabilitation self-management program that aims to optimize walking recovery after stroke through engaging patients in independent walking-related practice outside of supervised physiotherapy sessions.Materials and Methods: The Independent Mobility-related Physical ACTivity (IMPACT) Program is a co...
Noorbhai, Habib
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Journal of Human Kinetics
There has been an extensive amount of research into the batting elements of cricket. However, there is limited research specifically on the batting backlift technique (BBT). Therefore, this review aims to provide an understanding and consensus of the BBT in cricket at varied skilled levels. A PRISMA flow chart revealed 38 studies that were reviewed...
Agustí, David Ballester, Rafael Juan-Blay, Jordi Taylor, William G. Huertas, Florentino
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Frontiers in Psychology
This investigation aims to explore the relationship between the academic backgrounds of youth soccer coaches (U10 and U12 age groups) in Spain and the type of verbal behavior used during training sessions. The sample consisted of 70 coaches divided into two groups, depending on whether or not they had engaged with a university-level academic studie...
Monteiro-Guerra, Francisco Signorelli, Gabriel Ruiz Rivera-Romero, Octavio Dorronzoro-Zubiete, Enrique Caulfield, Brian
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JMIR mHealth and uHealth
Despite growing evidence supporting the vital benefits of physical activity (PA) for breast cancer survivors, the majority do not meet the recommended levels of activity. Mobile app-based PA coaching interventions might be a feasible strategy to facilitate adherence of breast cancer survivors to the PA guidelines. To engage these individuals, PA ap...
Solli, Guro S Sandbakk, Silvana B Noordhof, Dionne A Ihalainen, Johanna K Sandbakk, Øyvind
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International journal of sports physiology and performance
To investigate changes in self-reported physical fitness, performance, and side effects across the menstrual cycle (MC) phases among competitive endurance athletes and to describe their knowledge and communication with coaches about the MC. The responses of 140 participants (older than 18 y) competing in biathlon or cross-country skiing at the (int...
Karmali, Shazya Battram, Danielle S. Burke, Shauna M. Cramp, Anita Johnson, Andrew M. Mantler, Tara Morrow, Don Ng, Victor Pearson, Erin S. Petrella, Robert J.
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Adults and children in Canada are not meeting physical activity guidelines nor consuming sufficient nutrient-rich foods. High engagement in these unhealthy behaviours can lead to obesity and its associated diseases. Parent-child interventions aimed at obesity prevention/treatment have assisted families with making positive changes to their nutritio...
McCormack, Sam Jones, Ben Scantlebury, Sean Rotheram, Dave Till, Kevin
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Sports
A plethora of research exists examining the physical qualities of rugby league players. However, no research has investigated practitioners’ insights into the use, analysis and perceptions of such fitness testing data that is vital for applying research into practice. Therefore, this study aimed to examine practitioners’ (coaches and strength & con...
Osborn, Chandra Y Hirsch, Ashley Sears, Lindsay E Heyman, Mark Raymond, Jennifer Huddleston, Brian Dachis, Jeff
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JMIR mHealth and uHealth
Background In 2017, mobile app support for managing diabetes was available to 64% of the global population of adults with diabetes. One Drop’s digital therapeutics solution includes an evidence-based mobile app with global reach, a Bluetooth-connected glucometer, and in-app coaching from Certified Diabetes Educators. Among people with type 1 diabet...
