Blar i Norges idrettshøgskole på emneord "case-control studies"
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Dieting to win or to be thin? a study of dieting and disordered eating among adolescent elite athletes and non-athlete controls
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-01)Objective: To examine the prevalence of dieting, reasons for dieting and prevalence of disordered eating among adolescent elite athletes and age-matched controls, and to examine the differences between athletes competing ... -
Increased mast cell numbers in human patellar tendinosis: correlation with symptom duration and vascular hyperplasia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-02-28)Objectives: The cellular basis of painful tendon overuse pathology (tendinosis) is poorly understood. It has been suggested that because of the close anatomical associations between mast cells and vessels in connective ... -
Jumper's knee paradox—jumping ability is a risk factor for developing jumper's knee: A 5-year prospective study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-10-11)Background The ‘jumper's knee paradox’, where symptomatic athletes appear to perform better in a counter movement jump (CMJ) compared to asymptomatic controls in previous case–control studies is not fully understood. Aim ... -
Mechanical properties of the patellar tendon in elite volleyball players with and without patellar tendinopathy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Although differences in mechanical properties between symptomatic and healthy tendons have been observed for the Achilles tendon, the impact of tendinopathy on patellar tendon mechanics is not fully documented. ... -
Targeting physical activity in a low socioeconomic status population: observations from the Norwegian "Romsas in Motion" study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-10-16)Objective: To summarise the main results of a community-based study on physical activity promotion — "Romsås in Motion". Methods: The study assessed changes in physical activity, body mass and psychosocial mediators ... -
Waist circumference is related to low-grade inflammation in youth
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)Objectives. To examine markers of infl ammation in 9- and 15-year-olds with high waist circumference and compare these with controls, and to examine the relationships between infl ammatory markers and cardiovascular disease ...