Influenza vaccination is a key preventive measure, especially for professional athletes exposed to increased infectious risk due to intense physical activity, frequent travel, and close-contact settings. However, data on vaccine uptake and attitudes in this group are limited. This study examined opinions, behaviors, and determinants of influenza vaccination adherence among male athletes in the Italian Serie A volleyball league during the 2024/25 season to inform targeted immunization strategies.

This position stand will aim to summarise the effect of different lipid markers on cardiovascular disease (CVD) progression; determine the exercise prescription (ExRx) to optimise favourable lipid profile changes; ascertain if an optimal exercise prescription exists for different types of dyslipidaemias; and provide recommendations for ExRx for dyslipidaemia.

The main aim of the present study is to provide insight into the recruitment tactics, and training methods and strategies that professional coaches apply in their day-to-day work to best prepare their athletes for the highest levels of competition.

To explore the experiences of people, specifically the acceptability and tolerances of a high and low load-volume (intensity * X sets X repetitions) exercise programme for rotator cuff tendinopathy.

To examine whether menstrual health literacy (MHL) is associated with Australian female footballers' negative perceptions of the menstrual cycle and contraceptive use on athletic performance and availability, and to assess the influence of symptom count on these perceptions.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of long-term, individualised exercise at the maximal fat oxidation intensity (Fatmax) during different menstrual cycle phases on lipid metabolism and body composition in women with normal weight obesity.

To evaluate potential head injuries across three consecutive FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups held between 2019 and 2024.

Exogenous 17β-oestradiol enhances the muscle fibre stiffness measured during contraction in rodents, but the potential impact of the endogenous variations in ovarian hormonal concentrations over the menstrual cycle in humans remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to determine whether the active mechanical properties of the hamstring muscles change throughout the menstrual cycle or with oral contraceptive use in females.

Elite athletes are more commonly returning to sport after pregnancy. Whilst research and policies to support athletes after pregnancy are increasing, understanding the lived experiences of United Kingdom (UK) elite athletes as they return to sport remains limited. This study aimed to examine the experiences and perspectives of UK elite athletes from a range of sports on the postpartum period and the return to sport.

This study evaluates the efficacy of Tai Chi versus balance training on functional performance and postural control during sit and stand transitions in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

To evaluate the effects of a 12-week low-load blood flow restriction (BFR) training program on physical function, muscle strength, fatigue, physical activity, and manual dexterity in middle-aged individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).

To determine the level of agreement between Catapult Vector S7 and Polar H10 for measuring heart rate (HR) during continuous incremental and intermittent running.

To conduct a qualitative document and content analysis of publicly available tackle safety guidance amongst national and international rugby organisations, across both Rugby Union and Rugby League, in order to determine the number, type, and focus of current tackle safety guidance.

To describe and compare behavioural constructs (BCs) and psychosocial factors related to injury preventive (IP) exercises, training load and pain/injury management in Norwegian youth (aged 12-19) handball and football players and coaches.

To investigate the prevalence of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) in elite adult team ball sport athletes and critically evaluate the methods used to assess prevalence.

This study examined the associations of age and running experience with shock attenuation during running, as age and experience may influence passive (body composition) and active (gait) shock attenuation mechanisms.

This scoping review summarises literature on the prevalence and types of male pelvic floor dysfunction linked to increasing exercise intensity, with a secondary aim of exploring whether a dose-dependent relationship exists between the two.

To profile professional rugby union players using longitudinal hip, groin and hamstring strength measures and identify characteristics associated with non-contact lower limb injury and reinjury.

This study compared tackle characteristics and injury incidence in schoolboy rugby union before and after a law change that lowered the maximum legal tackle height.