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Physical stress and determinants of shooting performance among Norwegian Special Forces Operators
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)However, there is a lack of conceptual understanding of the factors influencing performance decrements in prone shooting. The present study examines how one can simulate a combat scenario by inducing acute physical stress, ... -
Physical therapy-led rehabilitation of patients with Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) and/or labral tears: a systematic review and prospective case series
(Master thesis, 2017)Study design: Systematic review and prospective case series. Objective: To identify and discuss the structure, content and feasibility of the physical therapy-led rehabilitation for patients with Femoroacetabular impingement ... -
Physiological and functional evaluation of healthy young and older men and women: design of the European MyoAge study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-05-31)Within the European multi-centre MyoAge project, one workpackage was designed to investigate the contribution of age-related changes to muscle mass, contractile characteristics and neural control in relation to reductions ... -
Physiological and perceived exertion responses to training and match load in football: External and internal load, neuromuscular fatigue, muscle damage, and recovery
(Doctoral thesis, 2024)A tight match schedule in elite football makes it challenging to balance training and match load with recovery and rest. Being able to reliably measure the external load and understand how a given amount of load affects ... -
Physiological determinants of performance in modern elite cross-country skiing
(Doctoral thesis, 2013)This thesis consists of four studies with additional unpublished results, in which the main objective was to examine factors that determine performance in modern elite cross-country (XC) skiing. Thirty-two elite male XC ... -
Physiological differences between sprint- and distance-specialized cross-country skiers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Purpose: Sprint- (≤1.8 km) and distance-skiing (≥15 km) performance rely heavily on aerobic capacity. However, in sprint skiing, due to the ~20% higher speed, anaerobic capacity contributes significantly. This study aimed ... -
Physiological elevation of endogenous hormones results in superior strength training adaptation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of transiently elevated endogenous hormone concentrations during exercise on strength training adaptations. Nine subjects performed four unilateral strength training ... -
Physiotherapist-led treatment for young to middle-aged active adults with hip-related pain: consensus recommendations from the International Hip-related Pain Research Network, Zurich 2018
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)The 1st International Hip-related Pain Research Network meeting discussed four prioritised themes concerning hip-related pain in young to middle-aged adults: (1) diagnosis and classification of hip-related pain; (2) ... -
Physiotherapy improves symptoms of exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction in young elite athletes: A case series
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objective: A constricted, upper chest breathing pattern and postural dealignments habitually accompany exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO), but there are few effective treatments for athletes presenting with EILO. ... -
Physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in females
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent and bothersome condition affecting women of all ages. UI can be treated with lifestyle interventions, bladder training, electrical stimulation, surgery and pelvic floor muscle ... -
Place branding and sustainable rural communities: qualitative evidence from rural areas in Denmark
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Several significant societal and economic shifts threaten the sustainability of rural places. More rural communities and municipalities have started to employ place branding to attract residents and businesses and to ... -
Placebo and Nocebo in Sports: Potential Effects of Hypothetical Differences in Roll Resistance on Roller Ski Performance
(Master thesis, 2020)Introduction: Although the placebo and nocebo effects of ergogenic aids are acknowledged as a significant factor for sports performance, little is known about the effects of different sports equipment. Therefore, we examined ... -
Planning for trips in avalanche terrain: how experience influences planning for backcountry trips and lift-accessed off-pist trips in avalanche terrain
(Master thesis, 2014)This Master of Arts is a qualitative study on how experience informs the planning phase for trips in avalanche terrain. By comparing two groups having different level of experience, this study is trying to reveal if persons ... -
Plantarflexor muscle function in healthy and chronic Achilles tendon pain subjects evaluated by the use of EMG and PET imaging
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-05)Achilles tendon pathologies may alter the coordinative strategies of synergistic calf muscles. We hypothesized that both surface electromyography and positron emission tomography would reveal differences between symptomatic ... -
Plasma norepinephrine in hypertensive rats reflects α2-adrenoceptor release control only when re-uptake is inhibited
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-11)α2-adrenoceptors (AR) lower central sympathetic output and peripheral catecholamine release, thereby protecting against sympathetic hyperactivity and hypertension. Norepinephrine re-uptake–transporter effectively (NET) ... -
Plasma norepinephrine in hypertensive rats reflects α2-adrenoceptor release control only when re-uptake is inhibited
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-11-08)α2-adrenoceptors (AR) lower central sympathetic output and peripheral catecholamine release, thereby protecting against sympathetic hyperactivity and hypertension. Norepinephrine re-uptake–transporter effectively (NET) ... -
Player migration and talent development in elite sports teams: a comparative analysis of inbound and outbound career trajectories in Danish and Norwegian women’s handball
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-28)The conditions for national sport systems and talent development efforts are changing with the globalisation of sports. In the present study we explored the relationship between domestic talent development and the ... -
Playground Lofoten: joyful-sustainable adventurous lifestyles and their multi-dimensional relationship with natural environment
(Master thesis, 2016)This descriptive case study of the independent documentary series Lofotsprell [Playground Lofoten] aims to describe and interpret the values and practices of the Wegge siblings in order to gain insight into the ... -
Playing by the rules of academia?: The impact of an international research project on the professional identity development of early-career academics in sport management
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The purpose of this study is to examine how participating in an international research project (IRP) can impact the way early-career academics (ECAs) perceive academia and thus their professional identity development. Based ... -
The poetics of everyday movement: Human movement ecology and urban walking
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Departing from the hegemonic position of epidemiology in population physical activity (PA) research and policy, I argue for the significance of a complementary, holistic approach: human movement ecology (HME). The argument ...