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Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate whether the actual First Aid (FA) knowledge of German physical education (PE) teachers in 2014 differed from a 2008 pilot study (PS) that revealed a lack of FA knowledge amongst German PE teachers. Additionally, a second objective was to iden...

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PET-CT is a multimodal imaging technology that organically combines positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT), providing accurate and comprehensive functional imaging and structural information imaging simultaneously. During the imaging of the thorax and heart in vivo, motion b...

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The method of characteristics (MOC) has gained significant attention in high-fidelity neutron transport calculations for reactor cores due to its geometric flexibility, high accuracy, and inherent parallelizability. However, its direct application to three-dimensional (3D) core transport calculation...

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Background: Young adult cancer survivors frequently suffer from fatigue, depressive symptoms, and impaired quality of life. Ocean-sailing with its specific challenges could have beneficial effects on the physical and mental well-being of this patient group.Methods: 28 cancer patients (18 to 40 years...

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The functional efficiency of the physical motor system constitutes one of the basic factors creating welfare which according to WHO is synonymous to health. 171 men aged 30-60 were tested. The current and past levels of physical activity were determined in the research. Measurements of the range of...

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Physical activity is a low-cost intervention in primary and secondary prevention of numerous chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, sarcopenia, cancer, dementia). Furthermore, several epidemiological, observational and randomized controlled studies have shown positive e...

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Purpose: The current criterion to evaluate 30-second side hop (SH) test performance following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is limited to the absolute number of jumps, neglecting the quality of execution. This study aims to assess the relevance of spatiotemporal and force plate de...

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Background: Much of the actions and behaviors of employees and managers within organizations are influenced by moral values and have roots in ethics. Disregarding work ethics in organizational management can lead to significant challenges for organizations and question the legitimacy of the organiza...

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Long distance triathlon (i.e. half- or full ironman distances) brings specific nutritional challenges and extra attention is necessary for optimal fueling when training six to eighteen hours weekly, especially among age-group athletes who juggle training, work and family life.In the first section of...

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This scientific short report investigated how successful male coaches perceive gender differences in training characteristics and coaching practice among medal-winning endurance athletes. Ten male Norwegian coaches with a track record of coaching both female and male endurance world-class athletes (...

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Objective: Information about dietary supplement (DS) use in young German athletes beginning their sporting career is scarce and possible differences to their non-athlete counterparts are unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze DS use in young elite German athletes (A) and non-at...

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Purpose: The aim of the present investigation was to compare the blood lactate concentration (BLC) vs. heart rate (HR) relationship of incremental treadmill (ITR) vs. prolonged field running (PFR) in order to provide a mathematical equation allowing to adjust HR-based intensity zones, derived from n...

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Bone stress injuries, commonly referred to as stress reactions or stress fractures, are caused by overuse and are prevalent conditions in athletes. These injuries are often seen in sports with high cumulative skeletal loading such as running, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, cricket, or soccer. Th...

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Problem: As opposed to athletes, the cardiovascular strain of referees during a competition is neither systematically explored nor included in their cardiovascular screening programs.Methods: Twenty-one referees from the two upper Luxemburgish football divisions were monitored during and after a mat...

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Problem/Intro: Epidemiological data of injuries and illnesses in equestrian athletes are limited. The objective of this study was to describe the incidence, prevalence, and severity of health problems among a cohort of elite riders.Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study with 38 elite eques...

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Introduction: Few studies are available on the acute effects of motor racing on race drivers lactacidemia and blood glucose. Objective: To verify changes in lactacidemia and glycemia of race car drivers in the Old Stock Race category. Method: The concentrations of plasma lactate and glycemia of eigh...

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In the last years biomarkers of the autonomic nervous system have been increasingly used in sports medicine to optimize guidance of training intensity and detect training-induced fatigue. Especially heart rate-based biomarkers, including heart rate variability (HRV) and heart rate recovery (HRR) hav...

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