• Hand reach star excursion balance test 

  Eriksrud, Ola (Doctoral thesis, 2019)

  Background: Different tests for dynamic postural control; i.e., the ability to maintain a stable base while completing a movement, are frequently used to assess functional and athletic performance. Current tests primarily ...

• There are more football injury prevention reviews than randomised controlled trials. Time for more RCT action! 

  Bricca, Alessio; Juhl, Carsten B.; Bizzini, Mario; Andersen, Thor Einar; Thorborg, Kristian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)

  Introduction: Football is the most popular sport worldwide, and participation in football at any level is associated with numerous health benefits. However, participation in football at any level incurs a risk of sustaining ...

• Effects of strength training on specific strength and muscle protein quality control in frail elderly 

  Aas, Sigve Nyvik (Doctoral thesis, 2019)

  With aging, the loss of muscle strength exceeds the loss of muscle mass. Specific strength, defined as strength normalized to the cross-sectional area of a muscle or muscle group, declines accordingly. A reduced voluntary ...

• Inclusion of children with disabilities in physical education: Current knowledge base and the experiences of children with disabilities and their parents 

  Wilhelmsen, Terese (Doctoral thesis, 2019)

  Background: Children with disabilities are at risk of social and pedagogical marginalisation and exclusion in physical education (PE). Despite increased international research initiatives, our knowledge of what supports ...

• Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction in athletes: Contributory factors and treatment implications 

  Kolnes, Liv-Jorunn; Stensrud, Trine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)

  Otherwise healthy adolescent athletes presenting with respiratory symptoms consistent with exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) are frequently encountered in clinical practice. The symptoms are often incorrectly ...

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