Sports periodization has traditionally focused on the exercise aspect of athletic preparation,
while neglecting the integration of other elements that can impact an athlete's readiness for …

Background Basketball is a popular, court-based team sport that has been extensively
studied over the last decade. Objective The purpose of this article was to provide a …

Objective We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological data of
injuries in professional male football. Method Forty-four studies have reported the incidence …

Background Understanding soccer players' match-related fatigue and recovery profiles likely
helps with developing conditioning programs that increase team performance and reduce …

Dalen, T, Jørgen, I, Gertjan, E, Geir Havard, H, and Ulrik, W. Player load, acceleration, and
deceleration during forty-five competitive matches of elite soccer. J Strength Cond Res 30 …

The aim of this review is to provide the first comprehensive analysis of the various technical
and physical on-court demands in elite male handball with respect to playing positions …

In elite soccer, players are frequently required to play consecutive matches interspersed by
3 days and complete physical performance recovery may not be achieved. Incomplete …

Soccer is a complex and exhaustive team-sport requiring a high level of tactical, technical,
and physical ability to succeed. During a competitive match, a random combination of …

Football is a global game which is constantly evolving, showing substantial increases in
physical and technical demands. Nutrition plays a valuable integrated role in optimising …

Despite increased knowledge on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury mechanisms,
improved surgical techniques, improved understanding of ACL biomechanics and enhanced …