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Fulltext Impact of coaching education and experience on coaching efficacy among Malaysian collegiate coaches

Kee, K.M., Nur, A.M.K.

Movement Health & Exercise, 2018;7(2):107-116.
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Coaches are people who are responsible in helping athletes to work towards achieving their full potential. The influence of coaches are associated with giving positive impact towards the athletes by enhancing their performance, character development, athlete satisfaction and other various positive outcomes. In order to develop successful athletes, coaches need to have a high level of coaching efficacy. Many factors may affect the coaches’ coaching efficacy such as coaching education and coaching experience and it might play a part in the ability of coaches in coaching their athletes. Hence, the purpose of this study is to determine the impact of coaching experience and coaching education on coaching efficacy among Malaysian collegiate coaches. A total of 331 coaches for SUKIPT 2016 were involved in this study. Coaching Efficacy Scale (CES) questionnaire was used to measure the coaches coaching efficacy. Overall, Malaysian collegiate coaches showed that their level of coaching efficacy were high for all subscales namely character building (M=7.92, SD=.83), technique (M=7.91, SD=.89), game strategy (M=7.80, SD=.93), and motivation (M=7.79, SD=.83). Furthermore, study shows that there was a medium positive correlation between coaching experience (r=.37, n=331, p

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Impacts of three different relaxation techniques on mood states among athletes

Hazliza Razali, Rohayah Husain, Marhasiyah Rahim, Nor Najibah Endut, Khairi Che Mat, Nordin Simbak, et al.

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2017;17(2):49-58.

Relaxation technique is a method, process, procedure or activity that helps a person to relax. There are several methods of relaxation techniques that can be used proven beneficial to improve the individual state of relaxation. Relaxation can be performed individually or in a group. With suitable technique of relaxation, it will improve quality of life as well as emotional and physical. This study aims to investigate the impact of three different relaxation techniques, namely Autogenic (AGR), Progressive Muscle (PMR) and Music Relaxation (MR) on mood states among Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) athletes. Eighty UniSZA athletes aged between 18 to 25 years old were randomly assigned into four groups which were AGR, PMR, MR and control group. Each groups consisted of 20 subjects which were male and female athletes with multidiscipline of the sports involvement. The mood states were determined by Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS) during pre and post-intervention. The subjects in the three intervention groups received relaxation training twice a week for four weeks, 30 minutes per sessions. While, a control group not received any relaxation training during the intervention time. Repeated measure ANOVA conducted showed that the two parameters in BRUMS significantly changes in post-intervention such vigour (F=16.083, p<0.0001) and confusion (F=3.412, p=0.022). Other negative mood scores showed no significant changes such; (anger; F=2.235, p=0.091, depression; F=0.960, p=0.416, fatigue; F=0.724, p=0.540, tension; F=16.083, p=0.913).The results of Pairwise Comparison revealed that the three types of relaxation techniques (AGR, PMR and MR) effective to enhance vigour (positive mood) score among the adult subjects. In this study, PMR was the most effective relaxation technique followed by AGR and MR to regulate the mood state among adults.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
In search of sports biomechanics' holy grail: Can athlete-specific optimum sports techniques be identified?

Glazier PS, Mehdizadeh S

J Biomech, 2019 Sep 20;94:1-4.
PMID: 31427095 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.07.044

The development of methods that can identify athlete-specific optimum sports techniques-arguably the holy grail of sports biomechanics-is one of the greatest challenges for researchers in the field. This 'perspectives article' critically examines, from a dynamical systems theoretical standpoint, the claim that athlete-specific optimum sports techniques can be identified through biomechanical optimisation modelling. To identify athlete-specific optimum sports techniques, dynamical systems theory suggests that a representative set of organismic constraints, along with their non-linear characteristics, needs to be identified and incorporated into the mathematical model of the athlete. However, whether the athlete will be able to adopt, and reliably reproduce, his/her predicted optimum technique will largely be dependent on his/her intrinsic dynamics. If the attractor valley corresponding to the existing technique is deep, or if the attractor valleys corresponding to the existing technique and the predicted optimum technique are in different topographical regions of the dynamic landscape, technical modifications may be challenging or impossible to reliably implement even after extended practice. The attractor layout defining the intrinsic dynamics of the athlete, therefore, needs to be determined to establish the likelihood of the predicted optimum technique being reliably attainable by the athlete. Given the limited set of organismic constraints typically used in mathematical models of athletes, combined with the methodological challenges associated with mapping the attractor layout of an athlete, it seems unlikely that athlete-specific optimum sports techniques will be identifiable through biomechanical optimisation modelling for the majority of sports skills in the near future.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes*
Incidence of Football and Futsal Injuries Among Youth in Malaysian Games 2018

Ahmad-Shushami AH, Abdul-Karim S

Malays Orthop J, 2020 Mar;14(1):28-33.
PMID: 32296479 DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.2003.005

Introduction: Football and futsal were the main sports in the Malaysian Games. However, they were associated with a risk of injury. The purpose of the study was to analyse the incidence, circumstances, and characteristics of football and futsal injuries during the Malaysian Games of 2018.
Materials and method: During the tournament, 14 teams participated in men's football, 12 teams in men's futsal and 11 teams in women's futsal. The biannual event involved athletes aged under 21 years. A medical report form used by FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre (F-Marc), was provided to the physiotherapists and team doctors of all the teams to report all injuries after each match.
Results: The response rate was 84.62% in football and 59.76% in futsal. A total of 48 injuries were reported from 26 football matches, equivalent to 64.64 injuries per 1000 match hours (95%CI 46.35 to 82.93). In futsal, a total of 48 injuries from 41 matches were reported, equivalent to 292.42 injuries per 1000 match hours (95% CI 209.7 to 375.14). The rate of injury in women futsal players was higher compared to men: 358.21 versus 247.04 injuries per 1000 match hours (p=0.224). Futsal recorded higher injuries per 1000 match hours than football (p<0.001).
Conclusion: The rate of severe injury in futsal and football recorded in the study as compared to previous studies gave rise to serious concerns. Hence, there was an urgent need to pay more attention to injury prevention strategies.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Incidence of injuries and illnesses among Sabahan athletes during SUKMA XIX 2018

Aziz MA, Mathew MG

Movement Health & Exercise, 2020;9(1):89-101.
MyJurnal DOI: 10.15282/mohe.v9i1.404

This is an epidemiological study on injuries and illnesses among Sabah SUKMA athletes in 2018. This study was done retrospectively using a standardized data registry. Incidence of injuries and illnesses were 16.27 and 16.74 per 100 athletes, respectively. Combat sports showed the highest incidence of injuries (45%), mainly involving the head and neck region. Common injuries included muscle strains and ligament sprains. The concussion rate was 1.85 per 100 full contact athletes. Time loss percentage was 1.4%. There were no reports on any severe head injuries or severe concussions. This could be due to the strict implementation of protective gear during competitions. The concussion rate was lower compared to many other international studies. Muscle strains was seen more in high speed sprinting and kicking athletes. The most significant illness affecting Sabahan athletes was an isolated case of mumps. However, contact tracing was activated immediately and there were no reported Mumps outbreaks among Sabahan athletes.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Incidence, patterns and risk factors of injury & illness among athletes during the Malaysian Higher Education Games (SUKIPT) 2018

Muhammad Harith, R., Mohamad Shariff, A.H.

JUMMEC, 2019;22(2):13-23.
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Background: Despite regularly participating in international and national level multisport events, there is still
limited data on the pattern of injuries and illnesses and factors associated with injuries and illnesses in Malaysia.
Such information is crucial to instil preventive measures because sustaining injuries during competition could
hamper the athlete’s performance.

Methods: This cross-sectional study investigated the incidence, patterns and risk factors of injuries and illnesses
among athletes throughout SUKIPT 2018, from the 2nd to the 10th of February 2018. All injuries and illnesses
treated by tournament medical personnel were reported using a standardised online injury reporting form.
This form was adapted from the injury surveillance form used by the International Olympic Committee.

Results: A total of 6071 athletes from 80 contingents took part in SUKIPT 2018. During the nine days of
competition 323 injuries and 48 illnesses were reported, resulting in an incidence of 5.3 injuries and 0.8 illness
per 100 athletes. Approximately 6% of the athletes sustained at least one injury or illness.

Conclusion: In summary, the incidence of injuries and illnesses among athletes during SUKIPT was 5.3 and
0.8 per 100 athletes, respectively. Muscle strain/rupture/tear was the most common pattern of injury while
collision with another athlete was the most frequent mechanism of injury. Meanwhile, the respiratory system
was the most commonly affected by illness and infection was the most prevalent cause of illness.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Injury Incidence, Patterns, and Risk Factors in Functional Training Athletes in an Asian Population

Cheng TTJ, Mansor A, Lim YZ, Hossain Parash MT

Orthop J Sports Med, 2020 Oct;8(10):2325967120957412.
PMID: 33195710 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120957412

Background: Functional training, also known as CrossFit, is a unique sport that combines weightlifting, gymnastics, and metabolic conditioning into a single program. There are an estimated 50 functional training centers in Malaysia.
Purpose: To analyze the injury rates, patterns, and risk factors of functional training/CrossFit.
Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study.
Methods: Electronic questionnaires were distributed to 244 participants from 15 centers in the country. Descriptive data regarding the athletes, injury occurrence within the past 6 months, injury details, and risk factors were collected.
Results: Of the 244 athletes, 112 (46%) developed at least 1 new injury over the previous 6 months. Injury rates were significantly higher in athletes from nonaffiliate training gyms compared with CrossFit-affiliated gyms, in athletes with previous injuries, and in those who perceived themselves as having more than average fitness.
Conclusion: Coaches and athletes need to be more aware of risk factors for injury to enable safer and better training strategies.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Isolated complete popliteus tendon rupture following a trivial occupational injury

Arifaizad Abdullah, Mohd Hezery Harun, Hariati Jamil, Ezamin Abdul Rahim

Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2018;14(1):73-75.
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Traumatic rupture of the popliteus tendon is a rare type of knee injury. Most reported cases had occurred in athletes or following high impact trauma. We report a case of a 23-year-old male with an isolated complete popliteus tendon rupture that was diagnosed arthroscopically. The patient worked as a general labourer in a sawmill. He fell at his workplace and presented with acute painful fixed flexion of the right knee. Initially he was suspected to have a meniscus tear. Diagnostic arthroscopy of the knee was carried out; and diagnosis of popliteal tendon rupture was established. The patient was subsequently managed conservatively by arthroscopic debridement. He was allowed to mobilize the knee as tolerated after the surgery. He was well with a full knee range of movement and was able to walk normally at six weeks after surgery. This article highlights the possibility of complete popliteus tendon rupture following a minor occupational injury in a previously normal knee.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Knowledge and attitude related to nutritional supplements and risk of doping among national elite athletes in Malaysia

Balaravi, B., Chin, M.Q., Samantha Quah, L.W., Ramadas, A., Karppaya, H., Chai, W.J.

Malays J Nutr, 2017;23(3):409-423.
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Introduction: Often considered a legitimate strategy to enhance health and
performance, the consumption of nutritional supplements (NS) has become
a common practice which frequently results in unintentional doping among
athletes. Despite a probable association between NS and doping, there are limited
studies on this topic in developing countries such as Malaysia. Thus, this study
aimed to identify the prevalence of NS usage among national elite athletes and
assess their knowledge and attitude regarding its use and doping.

Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the Malaysian National Sports
Institute among national elite athletes (n=50) recruited via convenience sampling.
The athletes completed a self-administered questionnaire documenting their
demographic characteristics, training information, NS consumption, knowledge
and attitude related to supplement-doping. The total knowledge and attitude
scores were compared according to demography, training information, and NS
consumption.

Results: The prevalence of NS use among the athletes was 72%.
NS usage was significantly associated with training duration (p=0.029), source of
nutrition information (p=0.047) and self-exploration on supplements (p=0.045).
Supplement-doping knowledge was significantly higher among athletes with
tertiary level education (p=0.027), NS users (p=0.044), those obtaining information
from nutritionists (p=0.048) and those who had attended nutrition workshops
(p

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Knowledge and use of mouthguards among university athletes in Malaysia

Dalia Abdullah, Fay Wee Chwee Lin, Wan Noorina Wan Ahmad, Rozytha Robin, Tiong, Siok Peen, Selina Khoo

Movement Health & Exercise, 2013;2(1):31-40.
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Participation in contact sports has been shown to carry a considerable risk of sustaining dental injuries. It is important for athletes to use available preventive gear to protect themselves from these injuries. Aim of the study: To assess the knowledge, habit and preferences of using mouthguards among university athletes. Materials and Method: Self-administered questionnaires, consisting of Part A - Age, gender, type of sporting activities, total hours dedicated to sports training, level of sports representation; Part B - Awareness of risk of dental injuries, knowledge on mouthguards such as definition of a mouthguard, role of mouthguard, use of mouthguards and reasons for not wearing mouthguards; and Part C — Experience of sustaining dental injuries during sports activities, were distributed. Athletes who were university students over 18 years and under 30 years of age and athletes who claimed to know about mouthguards were included in the study. Results: Data of a total of 225 respondents were analysed, consisting of 68% (n=154) male and 32% female (n=71) with the mean age of 21 years old. Only 46% (n=104) knew exactly about mouthguards and its role in the prevention of dental injuries during sports. Thirty seven percent of them (n=84) have used mouthguards and they were mostly in the martial arts group. The mouthguards were usually provided by the management team (62%). Forty percent of the respondents (n=91) claimed to have sustained dental injuries while playing sports and the injuries occurred more frequently in hockey (65.3%), basketball (60%) and soccer (45.2%). Conclusions: The incidence of dental trauma in contact sports shows that the awareness and use of mouthguards must be intensified. Awareness campaigns focusing on dental trauma should be organized to improve the knowledge of athletes.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Latent profiles of elite Malaysian athletes' use of psychological skills and techniques and relations with mental toughness

Ponnusamy V, Lines RLJ, Zhang CQ, Gucciardi DF

PeerJ, 2018;6:e4778.
PMID: 29780672 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.4778

Background: The majority of past work on athletes' use of psychological skills and techniques (PSTs) has adopted a variable-centered approach in which the statistical relations among study variables are averaged across a sample. However, variable-centered-analyses exclude the possibility that PSTs may be used in tandem or combined in different ways across practice and competition settings. With this empirical gap in mind, the purposes of this study were to identify the number and type of profiles of elite athletes' use of PSTs, and examine differences between these clusters in terms of their self-reported mental toughness.
Methods: In this cross-sectional survey study, 285 Malaysian elite athletes (170 males, 115 females) aged 15-44 years (M = 18.89, SD = 4.49) completed measures of various PSTs and mental toughness. Latent profile analysis was employed to determine the type and number of profiles that best represent athletes' reports of their use of PSTs in practice and competition settings, and examine differences between these classes in terms of self-reported mental toughness.
Results: Our results revealed three profiles (low, moderate, high use) in both practice and competition settings that were distinguished primarily according to quantitative differences in the absolute levels of reported use across most of the PSTs assessed in practice and competition settings, which in turn, were differentially related with mental toughness. Specifically, higher use of PSTs was associated with higher levels of mental toughness.
Conclusion: This study provides one of the first analyses of the different configurations of athletes' use of PSTs that typify unique subgroups of performers. An important next step is to examine the longitudinal (in) stability of such classes and therefore provide insight into the temporal dynamics of different configurations of athletes' use of PSTs.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Left Bundle Branch Block Under General Anaesthesia in an Athlete's Heart

Dharmalingam TK, Nor Azian AZ, Thiruselvi S, Abdul Aziz J

Med J Malaysia, 2013 Apr;68(2):177-8.
PMID: 23629572

Left bundle branch block (LBBB) during anaesthesia is uncommon. During general anaesthesia, LBBB may be related to hypertension or tachycardia and its acute onset makes the diagnosis of acute myocardial ischemia or infarction difficult. We would like to present a case report of a healthy patient who developed LBBB intra operatively. Acute LBBB should lead to suspicion of acute coronary syndrome until proven otherwise. Inability to exclude an acute cardiac event resulted in postponement of surgery twice after general anaesthesia was administered. Cardiological investigation of our patient showed physiological left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), "athlete's heart" which was the most likely cause of the LBBB under anaesthesia.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes*
Fulltext Lunge as a sport-specific exercise: a mini review

Ali Md Nadzalan, Muhammad Hannan Sazali, Mohamad Shahrul Azzfar

Journal of Engineering and Science Research, 2018;2(1):6-10.
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As a way to enhance performance in sports, apart from in-field or in court training, athletes are recommended to adopt resistance training into their training routine. As an exercise that needs the performer to split their legs, lunge is suggested to be included as an exercise in a training session. Various researches had been conducted on lunge and several findings showed different methods or protocols of lunge affect the kinematics, kinetics muscle activation and fascicle behaviour response during the exercise. Although not much study conducted on the chronic adaptations, the existing studies suggested that performers should well plan the training protocols as this will cause different training adaptations.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Malignant right coronary artery in an athlete: Evidence-less based medicine?

Shariff RER, Kasim SS

Clin Med (Lond), 2020 Mar;20(2):215-216.
PMID: 32188662 DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.2019-0501

A 31-year-old man presented with central chest heaviness. He was a smoker of 15 pack-years, but otherwise had no other comorbidities. He was also a professional footballer. There was no family history of sudden cardiac deaths of note. In view of a low to intermediate pre-test probability for coronary artery disease (CAD), computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) was performed, revealing an anomalous, malignant right coronary artery (RCA), originating from the left main coronary stem. Malignant RCAs are rare, and the majority of patients remain asymptomatic. However, malignant RCAs have been associated with both myocardial infarctions and sudden cardiac deaths, which has led to difficulty in deciding on whether a 'watchful waiting' approach or more proactive approach should be adopted. Unfortunately, there remains a lack of evidence to help guide treatment decisions. Furthermore, there are no known guidelines on managing coronary anomalies in athletes, such as the case presented. As the majority of national guidelines have largely recommended CTCA as first-line investigation in patients with low to intermediate risk of CAD with chest pain, incidental finding of coronary anomalies will become more common, urging the need for guidelines to help with directing management in such cases.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Measuring Athletic Mental Energy (AME): Instrument Development and Validation

Lu FJH, Gill DL, Yang CMC, Lee PF, Chiu YH, Hsu YW, et al.

Front Psychol, 2018;9:2363.
PMID: 30574106 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02363

Although considerable research indicates that mental energy is an important factor in many domains, including athletic performance (Cook and Davis, 2006), athletic mental energy (AME) has never been conceptualized and measured. Therefore, the aim of this study was to conceptualize and develop a reliable and valid instrument to assess AME. In Study 1, a focus group interview established the initial framework of AME. Study 2 used a survey to collect athletes' experiences of AME and develop a scale draft titled "Athletic Mental Energy Scale (AMES)." In Study 3, we examined the psychometric properties and the underlying structure of AMES via item analysis, internal consistency, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). In Study 4, we used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to examine AMES's factorial validity; and examined concurrent and discriminant validity by examining correlations with athletes' life stress, positive state of mind, and burnout. In study 5, we examined the measurement invariance of the 6-factor, 18-item AMES with Taiwanese and Malaysian samples. Study 6 examined the predictive validity by comparing AMES scores of successful and unsuccessful martial artists. Across these phases, results showed a 6-factor, 18-item AMES had adequate content validity, factorial structure, nomological validity, discriminant validity, predictive validity, measurement invariance, and reliability. We suggest future studies may use AMES to examine its relationships with athletes' cognition, affect, and performance. The application of AMES in sport psychology was also discussed.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Monitoring recombinant human erythropoietin abuse among athletes

Citartan M, Gopinath SCB, Chen Y, Lakshmipriya T, Tang TH

Biosens Bioelectron, 2015 Jan 15;63:86-98.
PMID: 25058943 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2014.06.068

The illegal administration of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) among athletes is largely preferred over blood doping to enhance stamina. The advent of recombinant DNA technology allowed the expression of EPO-encoding genes in several eukaryotic hosts to produce rHuEPO, and today these performance-enhancing drugs are readily available. As a mimetic of endogenous EPO (eEPO), rHuEPO augments the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. Thus, monitoring the illicit use of rHuEPO among athletes is crucial in ensuring an even playing field and maintaining the welfare of athletes. A number of rHuEPO detection methods currently exist, including measurement of hematologic parameters, gene-based detection methods, glycomics, use of peptide markers, electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing (IEF)-double immunoblotting, aptamer/antibody-based methods, and lateral flow tests. This review gleans these different strategies and highlights the leading molecular recognition elements that have potential roles in rHuEPO doping detection.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Multimodal physiotherapeutic management for stage-IV osteitis pubis in a 15-year old soccer athlete: a case report

Vijayakumar P, Nagarajan M, Ramli A

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2012;25(4):225-30.
PMID: 23220803 DOI: 10.3233/BMR-2012-0337

Osteitis pubis among soccer athletes is a disabling painful condition and it is difficult to manage without integrating a multimodal treatment approach. There is limited scientific evidence on the effectiveness of exercise in treating Osteitis pubis especially when it progress to a chronic painful condition. The purpose of this case report is to discuss the successful multimodal physiotherapeutic management for a 15-year old soccer athlete diagnosed with stage-IV Osteitis pubis. Land and water based active core muscle strengthening exercises, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques (PNF) and Manual Therapy are some of the essential components incorporated in multimodal intervention approach with emphasis to water based strength and endurance training exercises. The athlete was able to make progress to a successful recovery from his chronic painful condition and accomplished the clearly established clinical outcomes during each phase of rehabilitation.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes*
Fulltext Number of familiarisation sessions required for an Isokinetic Knee Strenght Assesment in Female varsity athletes

Yin, Jerusha Chan Poe, Ashril Yusof, Victor Selvarajah Selvanayagam

Jurnal Sains Sukan & Pendidikan Jasmani, 2016;5(2):1-8.
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Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education 5(2): 1-8, 2016 - The objective of this
study was to determine the number of familiarisation sessions required for isokinetic knee
extension and flexion in female varsity athletes. Thirty right footed dominance female varsity
athletes (n=30; age: 21.73 ±0.22 years, body mass index (BMI): 22.58 ±0.52 kg/m2), with no
history of knee injuries were recruited. The design started with either with the dominant or
non-dominant limb, followed by the opposite limb. Four sets of isokinetic maximal voluntary
contraction at 60 o/s were performed for each limb. The results showed that for knee
extension regardless of which limb starts first is 2 sessions, however for knee flexion, 3
sessions is required for dominant limb while 2 for non-dominant. In addition, the presence of
cross-education effect is observed for knee flexion from non-dominant to dominant limb,
where the number of session was reduced from three to two. In conclusion, we propose that
two sessions of familiarisation are required for female varsity athletes and should begin with the non-dominant limb followed by dominant limb.

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Nutritional Status of the Commonwealth Games 1998 Elite Netball Players During Centralised Training

Malays J Nutr, 1999;5(1):-.
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This study was carried out to determine the nutritional status of 16 elite netball players of the Commonwealth Games 1998, during centralised training at Bukit Jalil. The mean age of the subjects was 21.1 Â± 3.1 year. The physical characteristics were assessed through antropometric measurements. The dietary intake was estimated as a mean of 3-days weighed food record while the physical activity pattern was determined by time and motion study which was carried out simultaneously. A biochemical analysis test was carried out to evaluate the haemoglobin status of the athletes. The results indicated that the mean body weight and height were 62.5 Â± 7.9 kg and 1.69 Â± 0.06 meter, respectively. The percentage average body fat of the subjects was 23.7 Â± 2.8. Mean energy intake was recorded as 2726 Â± 507 kcal/day while energy expenditure was 3225 Â± 409 kcal/d with a negative energy balance of 499 kcal. The contribution of calories from carbohydrate, protein and fat were 59%, 16% and 26%, respectively. Intake of most micronutrients was sufficient and met the Malaysian RDA. The percentage average of the daily physical activity pattern revealed that 74% was spent for light activities, 12% for moderate while 14% for heavy activities. 94% of the athletes took supplements which vitamin C was the most popular (64%).

Matched MeSH terms: Athletes
Fulltext Pattern of muscle injuries and predictors of return-to-play duration among Malaysian athletes

Mohamad Shariff HA, Ashril Y, Mohamed Razif MA

Singapore Med J, 2013 Oct;54(10):587-91.
PMID: 24154585

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to investigate the pattern of muscle injuries and the factors that predict the return-to-play duration among Malaysian athletes.

METHODS: This is a retrospective review of the case notes of athletes who attended the National Sports Institute Clinic in Malaysia. The medical records of athletes with muscle injury, diagnosed on clinical assessment and confirmed by diagnostic ultrasonography, were included for final analysis.

RESULTS: From June 2006 to December 2009, 397 cases of muscle injury were diagnosed among 360 athletes. The median age of the athletes with muscle injuries was 20.0 years. Muscle injuries were mostly diagnosed among national-level athletes and frequently involved the lower limb, specifically the hamstring muscle group. Nearly all of the athletes (99.2%) were treated conservatively. The median return-to-play duration was 7.4 weeks. Athletes who waited more than one week before seeking medical attention, those with recurrent muscle injuries and female athletes were significantly more likely (p < 0.05) to take more than six weeks before returning to the sport.

CONCLUSION: Grade 2 lower limb muscle injury was commonly diagnosed among national-level athletes in this study. The frequency of weekly physiotherapy sessions did not affect the return-to-play duration. Factors such as initial consultation at more than one week post injury, recurrent muscle injuries and female gender were significant predictors of return-to-play duration among Malaysian athletes. These predictive factors should be kept in mind during clinical assessment so as to aid in prognosticating recovery after muscle injury.

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