Sport and Health Sciences
Recent Submissions
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Effect of Immobilisation on Neuromuscular Function In Vivo in Humans: A Systematic Review
(Springer Verlag, 21 March 2019)Background: Muscle strength loss following immobilisation has been predominantly attributed to rapid muscle atrophy. However, this cannot fully explain the magnitude of muscle strength loss, so changes in neuromuscular ... -
Enhancing intrinsic motivation for physical activity among adolescents with cystic fibrosis: a qualitative study of the views of healthcare professionals
(BMJ publishing Group, 2019)Objective: To explore the views of healthcare professionals from cystic fibrosis (CF) multidisciplinary teams (MDT) on physical activity for adolescents with CF, the specific strategies used for physical activity promotion ... -
Activity intensity, volume & norms: Utility & interpretation of accelerometer metrics
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2019)Purpose: The physical activity profile can be described from accelerometer data using two population- independent metrics: average acceleration (ACC, volume) and intensity gradient (IG, intensity). This paper aims to: ... -
Tart Cherry Concentrate Does Not Alter the Gut Microbiome, Glycaemic Control or Systemic Inflammation in a Middle-Aged Population.
(MDPI, 13 May 2019)Limited evidence suggests that the consumption of polyphenols may improve glycaemic control and insulin sensitivity. The gut microbiome produces phenolic metabolites and increases their bioavailability. A handful of studies ... -
Development of 11- to 16-year-olds' short-term power output determined using both treadmill running and cycle ergometry
(Springer, 26 April 2019)PURPOSE: To investigate the development of peak power output (PP) and mean power output (MP) during two different modes of exercise in relation to sex and concurrent changes in age, body mass, fat-free mass (FFM), maturity ...