December 2020

SHORT REVIEW: DISORDERED EATING IN COMBAT SPORTS ATHLETES

Given that most combat athletes compete in weight divisions and are often forced to adjust dietary habits in order to make weight, the risk of developing disordered eating behaviours is elevated. This study sought to identify trends between sport-specific self-confidence, pre-competition weight loss, and disordered eating.    Elite and sub-elite MMA (n=47) and BJJ (n=64) …

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Aerobic Exercise for Post Concussion Syndrome

Concussion is common in contact sports, especially combat sports, and can result in an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury, as well as further concussion. The latter can have serious consequences.    Whilst concussions typically resolve in 1-2 weeks, in some instances symptoms can persist for much longer (Post Concussion Syndrome), in which case secondary effects …

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BRIEF REVIEW: Injury rates in olympic combat sports

A knowledge of injury epidemiology in specific sporting populations is important in understanding injury risk and instigating preventative measures.    Injury rates from the last 3 summer olympic games (Beijing, 2008, London, 2012, and Rio De Janeiro, 2016) were compiled for boxing, wrestling, judo and taekwondo. The data was collected using the IOC injury & …

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