Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Mar · PMID 39622488
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This prospective cohort study investigated the predictive validity of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Y Balance Test (YBT) for sports injuries in 458 collegiate athletes across various sports. Preseason screenin...This prospective cohort study investigated the predictive validity of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Y Balance Test (YBT) for sports injuries in 458 collegiate athletes across various sports. Preseason screening using FMS and YBT was conducted, followed by injury data collection over the competitive season. Logistic regression analysis examined the relationship between screening scores and subsequent injury risk. Results indicated that lower composite FMS scores (≤14) were associated with increased injury risk (OR=2.32; 95% CI: 1.54-3.48; p<0.001), as were YBT anterior reach asymmetries > 4 cm (OR=2.16; 95% CI: 1.43-3.26; p<0.001). The combination of both risk factors demonstrated the strongest association (OR=3.57; 95% CI: 2.18-5.83; p<0.001) when compared to individuals with FMS scores >14 and YBT asymmetry < 4 cm.The combination of low FMS scores and YBT asymmetries demonstrated the strongest predictive value. These findings underscore the value of the FMS and YBT as screening tools to identify collegiate athletes who may be at elevated risk for sports injuries, potentially guiding the implementation of targeted injury prevention strategies.
Neves RVP, Corrêa HL, Reis AL
… +13 more, Andrade RV, Araújo TB, Santos RL, Oliveira FFS, Moraes Araújo GEB, Marra AVG, Baracho TA, Martins TO, Barbosa JMS, Garcia MN, Miller NMG, Deus LA, Rosa TS
Int J Sports Med
· 2024 Dec · PMID 39622249
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da Costa JC, Barbosa CCL, Pelegrini A
… +4 more, Serassuelo Junior H, Gomez-Campos RA, Fernandes RA, Ronque ERV
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Mar · PMID 39612940
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The objective was to analyze the longitudinal associations of physical activity (PA) and Sedentary behavior (SB) on bone health indicators (BHI) in healthy young adults. Articles were selected from five databases and 17...The objective was to analyze the longitudinal associations of physical activity (PA) and Sedentary behavior (SB) on bone health indicators (BHI) in healthy young adults. Articles were selected from five databases and 17 longitudinal studies were selected after meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among these, only one study assessed the association between childhood PA and adult BHI, the results showed no significant association between PA and BHI. Positive associations between adolescence and adulthood were observed between PA with bone mineral content and density and bone microarchitecture. In adulthood, the results were divergent; among the three studies located, two found a positive association. SB was negatively associated with bone mineral density and content from childhood to adulthood. However, from adolescence to adulthood, it was negatively associated with total tibia area but positively associated with trabecular thickness, cortical thickness, and cortical bone mineral. The evidence of the positive effect of PA and its intensities between adolescence and adulthood on BHI seems to be more consolidated, and it is still necessary to understand the role of intensities, volume of PA and SB in different periods of life with BHI in adulthood.
Makaracı Y, Ruiz-Cárdenas JD, Pamuk Ö
… +4 more, Nas K, Demiray Z, Duysak H, Gruet M
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Apr · PMID 39603263
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) application on the single-leg counter-movement jump (CMJ) and surface electromyographic (sEMG) activity in trained female athletes, in both resting and fa...This study aimed to investigate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) application on the single-leg counter-movement jump (CMJ) and surface electromyographic (sEMG) activity in trained female athletes, in both resting and fatigued states. In this single-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial, twenty-four healthy trained female athletes were randomly assigned to either the KT (n=12) or the sham tape group (n=12). KT was applied using an inhibition technique on rectus femoris, vastus medialis, biceps femoris, and lateral gastrocnemius muscles of the dominant leg. A single-leg CMJ test and sEMG activity were recorded at baseline (no tape), as well as at 1 hour, 24 hours, and 48 hours after taping. To induce acute neuromuscular fatigue, a 30-second repetitive CMJ test was used to evaluate KT in fatigued states. In the resting states, both groups exhibited improvements in jump height, power, mean velocity, and sEMG activity (%EMGmax) over time, with no significant between-group differences. The single-leg CMJ performance was similarly decreased after the muscle fatigue protocol in both groups, showing no between-group differences. Our findings suggest that KT treatment does not appear to influence jumping performance, sEMG activity, or muscle fatigue in female athletes.
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Mar · PMID 39586997
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Lateral ankle sprains have a high recurrence rate, often developing into chronic ankle instability (CAI). CAI affects movement strategy during side-cutting maneuvers, with inconsistent results in many studies. This study...Lateral ankle sprains have a high recurrence rate, often developing into chronic ankle instability (CAI). CAI affects movement strategy during side-cutting maneuvers, with inconsistent results in many studies. This study aimed to clarify the characteristics of movement strategies during side-cutting maneuvers in female soccer players with and without CAI. Thirteen female soccer players with CAI and twelve healthy controls performed 10 successful trials of side-cutting maneuvers in three directions (anterolateral, lateral, and posterolateral) under unanticipated conditions. Compared to the control group, the CAI group displayed an increased stance time in the lateral and posterolateral side-cutting maneuvers (lateral: p=0.021, effect size=0.97, posterolateral: p=0.014, effect size=1.00). In posterolateral side-cutting maneuvers, the CAI group displayed a decreased posterior ground reaction force at 19-30% and 42-54% of the entire stance phase compared with the control group (p=0.001, effect size=1.30-1.42). Female soccer players with CAI may display increased stance time to compensate for self-reported ankle instability and may also exhibit decreased braking and propulsive force when side-cutting to sharper angles. These observations suggest a hypothesis that could help in the assessment of cutting maneuvers under unanticipated conditions after ankle sprains.
Takeda R, Nojima H, Nishikawa T
… +1 more, Watanabe K
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Feb · PMID 39566516
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The study aimed to determine the acute effects of subtetanic neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with active recovery between sprint exercises on blood lactate accumulation, sprint performance, and muscl...The study aimed to determine the acute effects of subtetanic neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with active recovery between sprint exercises on blood lactate accumulation, sprint performance, and muscle fatigue. Sixteen healthy young individuals [23(4) years, 10 males] underwent a 1-min rest followed by sprint interval training consisting of four 15-sec maximal sprint exercises with three 5-min active cycling sessions. Participants engaged in voluntary cycling at 40% of peak oxygen consumption, with or without NMES (VOLES or VOL; interventions). Blood lactate concentration ([La]) was assessed at the end of the rest and each intervention periods. Mean power was assessed during each sprint exercise session. Maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) of the knee extensor was measured before and after sprint interval training to evaluate muscle fatigue. The [La] was significantly higher in VOLES than in VOL (main effect, P=0.037). Mean power did not differ between conditions (main effect and interaction, P>0.050). MVC after sprint interval exercise was significantly lower in VOLES than in VOL (interaction, P<0.001). Subtetanic NMES combined with voluntary cycling enhanced blood lactate accumulation and induced greater voluntary fatigue but resulted in similar peripheral muscle fatigue and sprint exercise performance compared with voluntary cycling without NMES.
Ema R, Iino Y, Nomura Y
… +4 more, Furusawa T, Hirata K, Yoshitake Y, Akagi R
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Feb · PMID 39566515
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This study clarified whether instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on the plantar surface changes abductor hallucis and plantar fascia stiffness at rest and medial longitudinal arch height under low- and h...This study clarified whether instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on the plantar surface changes abductor hallucis and plantar fascia stiffness at rest and medial longitudinal arch height under low- and high-loading conditions. IASTM was performed to one foot of the twenty-eight young men (IASTM condition), and the other foot of them was assigned to the control condition. Using ultrasonography, the resting shear wave propagation velocity of the abductor hallucis and plantar fascia and navicular height in a seated posture were determined. The foot contact area during quiet standing was measured using a foot-scan system. The shear wave propagation velocity of the plantar fascia significantly decreased by 10.8% in the IASTM condition but did not change significantly in the control condition. The magnitude of change in the shear wave propagation velocity of the plantar fascia was negatively correlated (r=- 0.660) with the shear wave propagation velocity of the plantar fascia before IASTM. The interaction of time and condition was not significant for the shear wave propagation velocity of the abductor hallucis, navicular height, or foot contact area. The current study revealed that IASTM on the plantar surface affected tissue stiffness but did not change the structure of the foot.
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Mar · PMID 39537132
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Kinematics and release parameters are important factors of throw location; yet an understanding of their relationship has yet to be achieved. This study sought to explore this relationship. Kinematic data were collected...Kinematics and release parameters are important factors of throw location; yet an understanding of their relationship has yet to be achieved. This study sought to explore this relationship. Kinematic data were collected for 77 collegiate pitchers. Fifty-seven kinematic parameters were included in path analyses for horizontal and vertical plate locations. Release angles were set as mediating variables (MED) between independent and dependent variables. Eleven kinematic variables directly (13 indirectly) affected the vertical plate location, while 23 kinematic variables directly affected the horizontal plate location (10 indirectly). Linear mixed models revealed that lateral trunk flexion at ball release ( =0.908, BIC=-598, ICC=0.528) best explained vertical plate location. Trunk flexion at foot contact ( =0.944, BIC=-607, ICC=0.776), mediolateral center of mass displacement at foot contact ( =0.974, BIC=-573, ICC=0.918) and ball release ( =0.967, BIC=-593, ICC=0.865), and pelvis rotation at ball release ( =0.965, BIC=-588, ICC=0.895) models were identified for the horizontal plate location. Results indicate that the relationship between pitching kinematics, release conditions, and throw location is complex. Biomechanics can influence release parameters, which in turn impacts the throw location. This work may serve to understand better how biomechanics influence performance.
Beck WR, Scariot PPM, Papoti M
… +4 more, Pejon TMM, Polisel EEC, Manchado-Gobatto FB, Gobatto CA
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Jan · PMID 39536786
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of hypoxic exposition and physical training on healthy mice femur outcomes analyzed through conventional statistic and complex networks. The mice were divide...The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of hypoxic exposition and physical training on healthy mice femur outcomes analyzed through conventional statistic and complex networks. The mice were divided into four groups, subjected to physical training (T; 40 min per day at 80% of critical velocity intensity) or not (N), exposed to hypoxic environment ("Living High-Training Low" model - LHTL; 18 h per day, FIO=19.5%; Hyp) or not (Nor). The complex network analysis performed interactions among parameters using values of critical "r" of 0.5 by Pearson correlations to edges construction, with Fruchterman-Reingold layout adopted for graph visualization. Pondered Degree, Betweenness, and Eigenvector metrics were chosen as centrality metrics. Two-way ANOVA, t-test and Pearson correlation were used with P<0.05. Femur phosphorus of T-Hyp was higher than all other groups (P<0.05) and correlated with bone density (r=0.65; P=0.042), bone mineral density (r=0.67; P=0.034) and% of mineral material (r=0.66, P=0.038). Overall, the complex network demonstrated improvements in bone volume, % of mineral material, bone density, and bone mineral density for T-Hyp over other groups. Association of physical training and hypoxia improved bone quality for healthy mice.
Xu R, Bao R, Hu Y
… +7 more, Gao C, Guo Y, Zhu Y, Hu Y, Ning G, Wang W, Pan S
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 May · PMID 39532281
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This study examines the energy expenditure and physiological responses associated with short-term quadrupedal locomotion compared to bipedal walking in humans. It aims to support evolutionary theory and explore quadruped...This study examines the energy expenditure and physiological responses associated with short-term quadrupedal locomotion compared to bipedal walking in humans. It aims to support evolutionary theory and explore quadrupedal locomotion's potential for enhancing fitness and health. In a randomized crossover design, 12 participants performed quadrupedal and bipedal walking on a treadmill at identical speeds. Physiological responses, including energy expenditure, carbohydrate oxidation rates, respiratory rate, and heart rate, were measured during both forms of locomotion. Quadrupedal walking significantly increased total energy expenditure by 4.15 Kcal/min [95% CI, 3.11 - 5.19 Kcal/min], due to a rise in carbohydrate oxidation of 1.70 g/min [95% CI, 1.02 - 2.24 g/min]. It also increased respiratory and heart rates, indicating higher metabolic demands. The exercise mainly activated upper limb muscles and the gluteus maximus in the lower limbs. Ten minutes of quadrupedal walking at the same speed as bipedal walking resulted in a 254.48% increase in energy consumption. This simple form of locomotion offers a strategy for enhancing physical activity, and supports the idea that energy optimization influenced the evolution of efficient bipedal locomotion.
Dos Anjos VR, Vivan L, Engelke P
… +6 more, de Lira CAB, Vancini RL, Weiss K, Rosemann T, Knechtle B, Andrade MDS
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Feb · PMID 39515369
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During an IRONMAN, the pacing strategy in the running segment differs significantly between sexes. However, it is unknown if sex affects the running pace in shorter triathlon events. This study compared the pacing strate...During an IRONMAN, the pacing strategy in the running segment differs significantly between sexes. However, it is unknown if sex affects the running pace in shorter triathlon events. This study compared the pacing strategy between sexes during a 5-km running test performed following a 20-km cycle (sprint triathlon distances). Participants included 16 men (34.7±7.5 years) and 16 women (39.5±7.7 years). A cardiopulmonary exercise test to measure maximal oxygen uptake (˙VOmax) and a functional threshold power (FTP) were performed. Body composition was measured using a dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry system. Participants cycled at 90% FTP for 20 km and ran as fast as possible for 5 km. The total time spent cycling 20 km was shorter (~11%) in male than in female athletes (p<0.001). Similarly, the time spent to run 5 km was shorter in male (~11%) than in female athletes (p=0.006). Male athletes performed the last 600 m of the 5km race significantly faster than the initial meters (p<0.05). Female athletes performed the 5-km race without pace variation (p>0.05). In conclusion, apart from the sex differences associated with performance in short-term triathlon events, the pacing strategy was also different.
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Apr · PMID 39496311
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The aim of the present study was to examine: 1) the coexistence of excessive body weight and low cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), at a level to be considered unhealthy, and 2) the stability (tracking) of this profile. 17...The aim of the present study was to examine: 1) the coexistence of excessive body weight and low cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), at a level to be considered unhealthy, and 2) the stability (tracking) of this profile. 1754 European boys, aged 8- to 14-years old, were tested for CRF and based on international cut points were classified as having healthy (H) or unhealthy (UN) CRF. Based on BMI they were classified as having normal weight (N), or overweight or obesity (OO). Chi-square was performed with four groups (i.e. N/H, N/UN, OO/H and OO/UN) and the odds ratios were calculated (cross-sectional analysis). A sub-group of 353 boys were followed for an average of 3.79±0.83 years (range: 2.97- 6.06; longitudinal analysis). The odds that a boy was with OO/UN profile compared to the normal body weight category ranged from 2.67 (13-years old) to 6.74 (9-years old). 56.6% of the participants remained in the same category, whereas 28.0% of them had ≥1 change in category to worst in the second assessment (Cohen Kappa= 0.557, p<0.001; substantial agreement). The odds ratios of having boys with unhealthy profile of combined excessive body weight and low CRF ranged from medium to large. The stability of unhealthy profile was substantial.
Yang X, Li Y, Bao D
… +7 more, Yan B, Mei T, Liu X, Cięszczyk P, Ahmetov I, Mc Naughton L, He Z
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Feb · PMID 39477221
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To explore the genetic architecture underlying exercise-induced fat mass change, we performed a genome-wide association study with a Chinese cohort consisting of 442 physically inactive healthy adults in response to a 12...To explore the genetic architecture underlying exercise-induced fat mass change, we performed a genome-wide association study with a Chinese cohort consisting of 442 physically inactive healthy adults in response to a 12-week exercise training (High-intensity Interval Training or Resistance Training). The inter-individual response showed an exercise-induced fat mass change and ten novel lead SNPs were associated with the response on the level of P<1×10. Four of them (rs7187742, rs1467243, rs28629770 and rs10848501) showed a consistent effect direction in the European ancestry. The Polygenic Predictor Score (PPS) derived from ten lead SNPs, sex, baseline body mass and exercise protocols explained 40.3% of the variance in fat mass response, meanwhile importantly the PPS had the greatest contribution. Of note, the subjects whose PPS was lower than -9.301 had the highest response in exercise-induced fat loss. Finally, we highlight a series of pathways and biological processes regarding the fat mass response to exercise, e.g. apelin signaling pathway, insulin secretion pathway and fat cell differentiation biological process.
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Apr · PMID 39472024
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This study aimed to analyze the associations between recovery of low-frequency fatigue, jump height, and perceptual responses following official soccer matches. Forty-two male youth elite soccer players (age: 17.13±0.70...This study aimed to analyze the associations between recovery of low-frequency fatigue, jump height, and perceptual responses following official soccer matches. Forty-two male youth elite soccer players (age: 17.13±0.70 years; height: 179.17±5.94 cm; weight: 69.74±4.91 kg) participated in this study. Low-frequency fatigue, countermovement jump, perceived fatigue, muscle soreness, and perceived recovery were assessed at - 2 h, +30 min, +24 h and +48 h relative to the match. Linear mixed models analysis showed that low-frequency fatigue was reduced at the match-end (ES=- 0.679 [95% CI =- 1.01; - 0.34]; p<0.001) but returned to baseline after 24 h (ES=0.149 [95% CI = - 0.26; 0.56]; p=1.00). Perceptual responses were impaired for up to 48 hours following the match (ES=- 0.868-1.174; p<0.001). Countermovement jump did not differ between any time point (ES=- 0.204-0.216; p>0.05). Additionally, the within-subject correlation analysis showed that low-frequency fatigue pre- to post-match changes presented moderate to large associations with perceived fatigue (rm[57]=- 0.43; p<0.001), muscle soreness (rm[57]=- 0.52; p<0.001), and perceived recovery (rm[57]=0.38; p=0.003). The assessment of low-frequency fatigue could serve as an additional objective measurement for monitoring post-match fatigue, as findings suggest that young elite soccer players experience transient reductions following match-play, which are strongly correlated with subjective markers of recovery.
Simonsen M, Eggertsen C, Pedersen J
… +4 more, Christiansen S, Vestergaard E, Hagstrøm S, Larsen RG
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Mar · PMID 39472023
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been suggested as an effective treatment approach of childhood obesity. The objective of the present study was to examine intensity, enjoyment, and perceived exertion of a 4x4-...High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been suggested as an effective treatment approach of childhood obesity. The objective of the present study was to examine intensity, enjoyment, and perceived exertion of a 4x4-minute play-based HIIT program for children and adolescents with obesity. 83 participants (42.2% girls, 12.3±1.5 years, 57.8% boys, 12.0±1.6 years) completed a 12-week intervention comprising three weekly sessions. After nine sessions (weeks 2, 6, and 11), participants rated perceived exertion (RPE) with a Borg scale and enjoyment of activities using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Heart rate (HR) was recorded to assess time spent in high- and moderate-intensity. Participants spent more time in high-intensity during strength-based (P=0.004) and running-based (P=0.007) activities compared to ball games, and more time was spent in moderate-intensity during ball games compared to strength-based (P=0.033) and running-based (P=0.028) activities. Overall, boys spent more time in moderate-intensity than girls (P=0.007). Participants rated RPE lower for ball games than for strength-based (P<0.001) and running-based (P<0.001) activities. Boys rated running-based activities more enjoyable than girls (P=0.021). Exercise intensity and RPE vary by activity in HIIT for children and adolescents with obesity. Ball games led to less high-intensity time and were seen as less exhausting. No differences in RPE or enjoyment were found over time.
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Feb · PMID 39437990
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This study investigated the ventilatory thresholds (VT1 and VT2) along with the corresponding heart rates, velocities and % of V̇O max at which these thresholds are reached in professional female soccer players. It also...This study investigated the ventilatory thresholds (VT1 and VT2) along with the corresponding heart rates, velocities and % of V̇O max at which these thresholds are reached in professional female soccer players. It also examined positional differences in the aforementioned parameters. Thirty-three professional players from two teams (age range 18-31 years) were recruited. The players underwent maximal exercise testing on the treadmill for the detection of VT1 (V̇E versus V̇O plot) and VT2 (V̇E versus V̇CO plot). The test began at a speed of 6km/h and was increased by 2 km/h every 3.15 minutes, with the inclination constant at 1%. Results indicated that the players had an average V̇O max of 50.24 ml·kg.min. VT1 (% max) and VT2 (% max) were shown at 72.87% and 91.26% of V̇O max, respectively. The respective velocities at VT1 and VT2 were indicated at 10.85 km/h and 12.91 km/h, respectively, while the average VV̇O max was 14.61 km/h. The average heart rates at VT1, VT2 and V̇O max were 159.33, 185.15 and 192.85 beats per minute, respectively. Furthermore, analysis of variance ANOVA indicated significant differences in velocity at V̇Omax. This study provides important normative data regarding the ventilatory thresholds of female soccer players.
Borghi S, Bizzozero S, Vitale JA
… +5 more, Tallini E, Corazza F, La Torre A, Banfi G, Codella R
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Feb · PMID 39437989
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The objective of the study was to assess chronotype, sleep hygiene, and sleep characteristics of Italian athletes in order to identify differences among sport disciplines (team- vs individual-sports), level of competitio...The objective of the study was to assess chronotype, sleep hygiene, and sleep characteristics of Italian athletes in order to identify differences among sport disciplines (team- vs individual-sports), level of competition (Elite vs Non-Elite) and sexes. Moreover, correlations between chronotype, sleep hygiene and sleep quality were evaluated. Two hundred eighty Italian athletes (Females:113; Males:167) participated in the study. They completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Sleep Hygiene Index (SHI) and the MorningnessEveningness Questionnaire (MEQ). Among the athletes, 66.4% were intermediate-type, 21.8% were morning-type and 11.8% were evening-type. 55.4% of the sample was classified as good sleeper (PSQI<5), while 16.1% had poor sleep hygiene (SHI≥35). Females had higher total sleep time (p=0.022) than males. Individual-sports showed more morning-oriented score (p=0.001) and lower PSQI (p=0.006) and SHI (p<0.001) scores, with earlier timing of sleep (bedtime:p<0.001; wake-up time:p<0.001) compared to teamsports. Elite athletes exhibited greater sleep efficiency (p=0.009), and lower sleep latency (p=0.018) and wake after sleep onset (p=0.043) than Non-Elite athletes. Additionally, significant correlations were found between PSQI and SHI (r=0.43, p<0.001), and between MEQ and SHI (r=-0.35, p<0.001). This study yields crucial insights into the sleep behaviors of Italian athletes, revealing that nearly half of the sample were bad sleepers.
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Jan · PMID 39437988
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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify the association between genetic polymorphisms and tendon and ligament injuries in adolescent and adult athletes of multiple competition sports. The PubMed, Web o...This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify the association between genetic polymorphisms and tendon and ligament injuries in adolescent and adult athletes of multiple competition sports. The PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, Cochrane Library, and MEDLINE databases were searched until July 7, 2023. Eligible articles included genetic studies on tendon and ligament injuries and comparisons between injured and non-injured athletes. This review included 31 articles, comprising 1,687 injury cases and 2,227 controls, from a meta-analysis of 12 articles. We identified 144 candidate gene polymorphisms (only single nucleotide polymorphisms were identified). The meta-analyses included vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) rs699947, collagen type I alpha 1 rs1800012, collagen type V alpha 1 rs12722, and matrix metalloproteinase 3 rs679620. The VEGFA rs699947 polymorphism showed a lower risk of injuries in athletes with the C allele ([C vs. A]: OR=0.80, 95% CI: 0.65-0.98, 3.82%, =0.03). The risk of these injuries were not affected by other polymorphisms. In conclusion, the VEGFA rs699947 polymorphism is associated with the risk of tendon and ligament injuries in athletes. This study provides insights into genetic variations that contribute to our understanding of the risk factors for such injuries in athletes.
Int J Sports Med
· 2025 Feb · PMID 39357834
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Burnout is a growing problem in high-performance sport and has negative consequences for athletes (e.g., mental ill-health). It is therefore important to effectively monitor athlete burnout to aid intervention efforts. W...Burnout is a growing problem in high-performance sport and has negative consequences for athletes (e.g., mental ill-health). It is therefore important to effectively monitor athlete burnout to aid intervention efforts. While self-report measures are available (e.g., athlete burnout questionnaire), the limitations associated with these measures (e.g., social desirability bias) means that objective physiological markers may also be useful. Thus, this article critically discusses potential biomarkers of athlete burnout, drawing on research inside and outside of sport to offer an overview of the current state-of-the-art in this research area. First, it outlines what athlete burnout is, its deleterious consequences, and discusses existing psychological assessments. The article then critically discusses literature on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (e.g., salivary cortisol) and autonomic nervous system (e.g., heart rate variability) indices of burnout, highlighting some promising biomarkers for future research (e.g., salivary cortisol at bedtime, vagally-mediated heart rate variability at rest). Finally, the article concludes by highlighting key considerations and offering recommendations for future research (e.g., use of more homogenous methods in assessing burnout and physiological parameters). As a result, the intention of this article is to spark more higher quality research on the psychophysiology of athlete burnout, thereby helping tackle this prominent issue in high-performance sport.