Search Results - "Sayers, Mark G.L"

Changes in the Sagittal Cranio-Cervical Posture Following a 12-Week Intervention Using a Simple Spinal Traction Device by Shahar, David, Sayers, Mark G.L.

“…STUDY DESIGN.Non-controlled clinical trial. OBJECTIVE.To assess the efficacy of a simple home spinal traction device on sagittal cranio-cervical posture and…”
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Does lower extremity alignment during normal stance predict lower limb kinematics and kinetics during drop landings? by Sayers, Mark G L, Buhmann, Robert L, Collings, Tyler J, Mellifont, Daniel B, Stuelcken, Max C

“…Static lower extremity alignment (LEA) during normal stance has been used clinically as a tool to determine the presence of known anterior cruciate ligament…”
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Kinematic analysis of line-out throwing in elite international rugby union by Sayers, Mark G L

“…The rugby union line-out is a key aspect of game play and involves players from both teams contesting for the ball after it has been thrown in from the side…”
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Mechanisms of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in elite women's netball: a systematic video analysis by Stuelcken, Max C., Mellifont, Daniel B., Gorman, Adam D., Sayers, Mark G.L.

“…This study involved a systematic video analysis of 16 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries sustained by elite-level netball players during televised games…”
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Prominent exostosis projecting from the occipital squama more substantial and prevalent in young adult than older age groups by Shahar, David, Sayers, Mark G. L.

“…Recently we reported the development of prominent exostosis young adults’ skulls (41%; 10–31 mm) emanating from the external occipital protuberance (EOP)…”
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Influence of Test Distance on Change of Direction Speed Test Results by Sayers, Mark G.L

“…ABSTRACTSayers, MGL. Influence of test distance on change of direction speed test results. J Strength Cond Res 29(9)2412–2416, 2015—This study assessed the…”
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Quantifying stroke coordination during the breathing action in front-crawl swimming using an instantaneous net drag force profile by Formosa, Danielle P., Sayers, Mark G.L., Burkett, Brendan

“…This study used both an instantaneous net drag force profile and a symmetry timing to evaluate the effect of the breathing action on stroke coordination…”
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Modification of agility running technique in reaction to a defender in rugby union by Wheeler, Keane W, Sayers, Mark G L

“…Three-dimensional kinematic analysis examined agility running technique during pre-planned and reactive performance conditions specific to attacking ball…”
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Rugby Union Contact Skills Alter Evasive Agility Performance during Attacking Ball Carries by Wheeler, Keane W., Sayers, Mark G.L.

“…Rugby union is a collision sport where evasive agility running patterns and the tackle contest determine the effectiveness of attacking ball carries. This…”
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Mechanisms for triceps surae injury in high performance front row rugby union players: a kinematic analysis of scrummaging drills by Flavell, Carol A, Sayers, Mark G L, Gordon, Susan J, Lee, James B

“…The front row of a rugby union scrum consists of three players. The loose head prop, hooker and tight head prop. The objective of this study was to determine…”
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Crowd social pressure in the Brazilian soccer league: testing home advantage and referees' bias during the COVID-19 pandemic by Couto, Bruno P., Sayers, Mark G.L.

“…Although the home advantage is a well-documented phenomenon in soccer, the effect of the home crowd social pressure on teams and referees' performance remains…”
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A biomechanical analysis of the roundhouse kicking technique of expert practitioners: A comparison between the martial arts disciplines of Muay Thai, Karate, and Taekwondo by Gavagan, Colin J, Sayers, Mark G L

“…The purpose of this study was first, to determine whether there were differences in the roundhouse kicking leg kinematics performed by highly skilled Muay…”
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Influence of technique on upper body force and power production during medicine ball throws by Sayers, Mark GL, Lorenzetti, Silvio

“…This project examined the interrelationships between power production and upper body kinematics during a series of medicine ball push-press (MBP-P) throws…”
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A morphological adaptation? The prevalence of enlarged external occipital protuberance in young adults by Shahar, David, Sayers, Mark G. L.

“…Enthesophytes are bony projections that arise from the sites of ligament, tendon or joint capsule attachment to a bone. They are seen rarely in radiographic…”
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Long-term Return to Sports After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Reconstruction vs No Reconstruction—A Comparison of 2 Case Series by Keays, Susan L., Mellifont, Daniel B., Keays, Anthony C., Stuelcken, Max C., Lovell, Dale I., Sayers, Mark G.L.

“…Background: Reconstruction is considered to provide the best opportunity for return to sports (RTS) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. However,…”
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Large enthesophytes in teenage skulls: Mechanical, inflammatory and genetic considerations by Shahar, David, Evans, John, Sayers, Mark G.L.

“…The literature implies that large enthesophytes are exclusive to genetically predisposed individuals and to Spondyloarthropathies sufferers. Accordingly, the…”
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Exploring the Justifications for Selecting a Drop Landing Task to Assess Injury Biomechanics: A Narrative Review and Analysis of Landings Performed by Female Netball Players by Collings, Tyler J., Gorman, Adam D., Stuelcken, Max C., Mellifont, Daniel B., Sayers, Mark G. L.

“…When assessing biomechanics in a laboratory setting, task selection is critical to the production of accurate and meaningful data. The injury biomechanics of…”
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The effect of cervical spine subtypes on center of pressure parameters in a large asymptomatic young adult population by Daffin, Lee, Stuelcken, Max C., Sayers, Mark G.L.

“…•Asymptomatic cervical non-lordotic subtypes display decreased postural control.•Three CoP paraemters differ between cervical lordotic and non-lordotic…”
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The influence of bowling velocity on movement variability in experienced older aged lawn bowlers by Sayers, Mark G.L.

“…This project examined the movement strategies adopted by highly experienced older aged lawn bowlers when performing Draw and Drive deliveries. Cross-sectional…”
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The influence of the field orientation on physical demands in soccer small-sided games by Luchesi, Marcelo S., Couto, Bruno P., Gabbett, Tim J., Praça, Gibson M., Oliveira, Mariana P., Sayers, Mark G.L.

“…The aim of this study was to compare the physical demands of SSG with either greater length (SSGlength) or width (SSGwidth) with official soccer matches…”
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