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The prognostic value of the hamstring outcome score to predict the risk of hamstring injuries
Hamstring injuries are common among soccer players. The hamstring outcome score (HaOS) might be useful to identify amateur players at risk of hamstring injury. Therefore the aims of this study were: To determine the association between the HaOS and prior and new hamstring injuries in amateur soccer players, and to determine the prognostic value of the HaOS for identifying players with or without previous hamstring injuries at risk of future injury.The financial and performance cost of injuries to teams in Australian professional soccer
To determine the relationship between injury incidence, player-salary cost and team performance in the professional Australian soccer league.Heart rate-index estimates aerobic metabolism in professional soccer players
This study aimed at proposing a new heart rate (HR) method to track aerobic metabolism in soccer by: (i) validating a recently developed HR index (HRindex) in professional soccer players, (ii) comparing HRindex vs the most common HR parameters and (iii) testing the agreement between measured and estimated VO2 values using HRindex.A comparison of rolling averages versus discrete time epochs for assessing the worst-case scenario locomotor demands of professional soccer match-play
To compare fixed epochs (FIXED) and rolling averages (ROLL) for quantifying worst-case scenario (‘peak’) running demands during professional soccer match-play, whilst assessing contextual influences.Movement patterns of players in the Australian Women’s Rugby League team during international competition
To describe the movement patterns of the Australian Women’s Rugby League team during international competition.Rule modification in junior sport: Does it create differences in player movement?
To determine the effects of rule modification on player movement during matchplay in junior Australian football (AF).Is perceived athlete leadership quality related to team effectiveness? A comparison of three professional sports teams
Researchers have argued that leadership is one of the most important determinants of team effectiveness. The present study examined the extent to which the perceived quality of athlete leadership was related to the effectiveness of elite sports teams.
