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ACL-skader i norsk topphåndball i perioden 1989-2017, - omfang og omstendigheter
(Master thesis, 2021)Bakgrunn: Håndball er blant de mest populære idrettene i Europa og er en kompleks og fysisk krevende kontaktidrett. Det er høy forekomst av både akutte skader og belastningsskader i håndball, og underekstremitetene er ... -
The ActiGraph counts processing and the assessment of vigorous activity
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of different band‐pass filters on the measurement bias with ActiGraph counts during high speed running and for estimating free‐living vigorous physical activity (VPA). ... -
Active recovery training does not affect the antioxidant response to soccer games in elite female players
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-07-08)Changes in plasma endogenous and dietary antioxidants and oxidative stress markers were studied following two 90 min elite female soccer games separated by 72 h of either active or passive recovery. The active recovery ... -
Active seniors in the outdoors: Experiences, health and wellbeing: A qualitative study of senior participants in an organized walking group in a small community in Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)Background: We are now living longer, and as these changes evolve, there is a need to consider environments that promote health and wellbeing among older adults. Nature has been an object of many studies, considering its ... -
Active Smarter Kids (ASK): rationale and design of a cluster-randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of daily physical activity on children's academic performance and risk factors for non-communicable diseases
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-07-28)Background: Evidence is emerging from school-based studies that physical activity might favorably affect children’s academic performance. However, there is a need for high-quality studies to support this. Therefore, the ... -
The active with osteoarthritis (AktivA) physiotherapy implementation model: A patient education, supervised exercise and self-management program for patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee or hip joint. A national register study with a two-year follow-up
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Recent systematic reviews and international guidelines recommend patient education, exercises, and weight control (if overweight) as first-line treatment for patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA). The ... -
Activity and functional readiness, not age, are the critical factors for second anterior cruciate ligament injury : the Delaware-Oslo ACL cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective: To elucidate the relationships between age, return to level I sport (RTS) within the first postoperative year, passing RTS criteria and second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Methods: In a prospective ... -
Activity profile, PlayerLoad™ and heart rate response of Gaelic football players: A pilot study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)The objectives of this study were to; quantify positional differences in the activity profiles of Gaelic football players and to evaluate decrements in physical performance during a pre-season competition. Global positioning ... -
Activity profiles and fatigue in elite female and male team handball: individual and team characteristics
(Master thesis, 2015)Handball matches place diverse physical demands on players, which over the course of games may result in fatigue and decreased activity levels. However, studies are limited, and activity profiles are often obtained using ... -
Activity profiles in international female team handball using PlayerLoadTM
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Team handball matches place diverse physical demands on players, which may result in fatigue and decreased activity levels. However, previous speed-based methods of quantifying player activity may not be sensitive for ... -
Activity theory, complexity and sports coaching: an epistemology for a discipline
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-03-18)The aim of this article is twofold. First, it is to advance the case for activity theory (AT) as a credible and alternative lens to view and research sports coaching. Second, it is to position this assertion within the ... -
Acute and long-term effects of blood flow restricted training on heat shock proteins and endogenous antioxidant systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Blood flow restricted exercise (BFRE) with low loads has been demonstrated to induce considerable stress to exercising muscles. Muscle cells have developed a series of defensive systems against exercise-induced stress. ... -
Acute and long-term weight loss and weight gain in elite athletes: influences on body composition and performance
(Doctoral thesis, 2011)Many athletes attempt to change their weight in order to enhance their competitive performance level. Weight loss is generally motivated by a desire to optimise performance by improving power to weight ratio, making ... -
An acute bout of endurance exercise does not prevent the inhibitory effect of caffeine on glucose tolerance the following morning
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Caffeine reduces glucose tolerance, whereas exercise training improves glucose homeostasis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of caffeine on glucose tolerance the morning after an acute bout of ... -
Acute changes in antioxidants and oxidative stress to vigorous arm exercise: An intervention trial in persons with spinal cord injury and healthy controls
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Literature remains unclear on possible health benefits and risks assosciated with high intensity exercise for persons with SCI. Elevated oxidative stress levels might influence their ability to exercise at high ... -
Acute Effect of Quadriceps Myofascial Tissue Rolling Using A Mechanical Self-Myofascial Release Roller-Massager on Performance and Recovery in Young Elite Speed Skaters
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives: The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the acute effects of myofascial tissue rolling on endurance performance and recovery using a novel designed mechanical self-induced multi-bar roller-massager. ... -
Acute hamstring injuries : diagnosis and prognosis
(Doctoral thesis, 2018)Introduction: Acute hamstring injury is one of the most common non-contact muscle injuries in sports. The incidence remains high, causing a significant loss of time from training and competition, and a substantial risk of ... -
Acute response in circulating microRNAs following a single bout of short-sprint and heavy strength training in well-trained cyclists
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Heavy strength (HS) and short-sprint (SS) are commonly used training methods for competitive road cyclists, with the aim to improve the anaerobic power and short time cycling performance. Knowledge of how such ... -
Adaptations to strength training differ between endurance-trained and untrained women
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate if endurance athletes, sustaining their normal endurance training, experience attenuated adaptations to strength training compared to untrained individuals. Methods: ... -
Adapting the SPOTLIGHT Virtual Audit Tool to assess food and activity environments relevant for adolescents: A validity and reliability study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Physical inactivity and unhealthy diet are key behavioral determinants underlying obesity. The neighborhood environment represents an important arena for modifying these behaviors, and hence reliable and valid ...