Sport and Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Small changes in thermal conditions hinder marathon running performance in the tropics
(Routledge, 15 July 2022)We examined marathon performance of the same group of runners in relation to small changes in dry bulb temperature (Tdb) and wet bulb temperature (Twb) across three consecutive years, and investigated whether performance ... -
A systematic literature review of evidence for the use of assistive exoskeletons in defence and security use cases
(Institute for Ergonomics and Human Factors / Taylor and Francis, 29 March 2022)Advances in assistive exoskeleton technology, and a boom in related scientific literature, prompted a need to review the potential use of exoskeletons in defence and security. A systematic review examined the evidence for ... -
The efficacy of virtual reality interventions compared with conventional physiotherapy in improving the upper limb motor function of children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
(Taylor & Francis, 16 May 2022)PURPOSE: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the commonest motor disability affecting children. This study reviewed the evidence for virtual reality (VR) intervention compared with conventional physiotherapy in upper limb function of ... -
A Bayesian computational model to investigate expert anticipation of a seemingly unpredictable ball bounce
(Springer, 24 May 2022)During dynamic and time-constrained sporting tasks performers rely on both online perceptual information and prior contextual knowledge to make effective anticipatory judgments. It has been suggested that performers may ... -
School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 4 May 2022)Purpose 1) To investigate the effectiveness of school-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interventions in promoting health outcomes of children and adolescents compared with either a control group or other ...