Sarah Whitehead

Global external validation of fat mass prediction models for adults

Lucinda Archer, Aisha Alsaqabi, Dina Ibrahim, Noor Al-Zahraa Safar et autres

Several models using weight, height and demographic variables to estimate adult fat mass (FM) have shown promising performance but require external validation within new independent settings. Here we evaluated the performance of these models globally, using data from the International Atomic Energy …

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Establishment of the barrens habitat forming urchin, Tripneustes australiae on rocky reefs will increase impacts on macroalgae in Southeast Australia

Jeremy Day, Monique Webb, Sarah Whitehead, Craig Taylor et autres

Worldwide, grazing by sea urchins can create barrens habitat devoid of foliose macroalgae. Climate change has enabled urchins to poleward range extend, colonizing rocky reefs and reducing macroalgal forests. Tripneustes australiae, typically a vagrant on rocky reefs in southeast Australia where Centrostephanus …

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Predictors of Brain Injury: The Performance of Biomechanical Head Acceleration Severity Metrics for Concussion Prediction in Men’s and Women’s Rugby League Players

James Tooby, Cameron Owen, Sarah Whitehead, Sean Scantlebury et autres

Abstract Objective Describe and compare the biomechanical severity of head acceleration events (HAEs) associated with diagnosed concussion in elite men’s and women’s rugby league using instrumented mouthguards (iMGs) and evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and screening performance of severity metrics within the current …

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The lipedema common case report form as a research tool: standardizing lipedema data collection

Stephanie Galia, Rachelle Crescenzi, Philipp Kruppa, Jonathan Kartt et autres

Lipedema is a chronic adipose tissue condition that primarily affects women. Despite increasing recognition of lipedema, the condition remains poorly understood and lacks standardized diagnostic criteria or confirmatory tests. Variability in definitions and measurement across clinical and research settings impedes comparability across …

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Elevating the game: Pathway structures and the operationalisation of talent identification and development systems across world netball

Fieke Rongen, Kevin Till, Megan Hill, Susan H. Backhouse et autres

Sporting pathways and talent identification and development systems (TIDS) are commonly used worldwide to identify and develop future elite athletes. However, limited research explores the structure of sporting pathways and the operationalisation of TIDS as part of them globally, especially in women's …

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What to do when a war breaks out

Sarah Whitehead

Muscle–tendon properties of the female athlete: a comparison between “power modulation” and “energy conservation” training exposures

Scott Newbould, Josh Walker, Alexander J. Dinsdale, Sarah Whitehead et autres

Muscle-tendon function can be categorised into "energy conservation" or "power modulation" tasks. However, little is known about how female tendons adapt to these different loading demands. This study compared muscle-tendon unit morphological and mechanical properties in athletes who regularly undergo either energy …

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Contributors to negative biopsychosocial outcomes in rugby players (CoNBO): part 1 the systematic review

James Parmley, Sarah Whitehead, Dan Weaving, Kevin Till et autres

Objective: This review aimed to establish the contributors to negative biopsychosocial outcomes in rugby, defined as unexpected adverse changes in players' physical, psychological, social or health status. Design: Systematic review. Data sources: PubMed, Scopus, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus and CINAHL. Eligibility criteria: Studies were …

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Applied Sport Science and Medicine of Netball: A living scoping review and Delphi consensus to establish future research priorities

Lois Mackay, Sarah Whitehead

The Applied Sport Science and Medicine of Netball update and living scoping review, with Delphi consensus has two components. 1. Update an existing scoping review of published research on sport science and medicine in netball, and convert it into a 'living' scoping …

Performance and Wellbeing Research Priorities in Premiership Women's Rugby: A Delphi Study Including Players and Staff

Omar W. Heyward, Sarah Whitehead, Gregory Roe, Holly Peace et autres

Women's sport has seen substantial growth in recent years, with increased attention to athlete performance and welfare. To support the ongoing professionalisation of women's rugby, performance and wellbeing must be prioritised. This study used a three-round Delphi-process to establish performance and wellbeing …

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Body composition and bone health outcomes across positional groups in Netball Super League (NSL) senior and under-21 players; a multi-year cohort study

Sarah Whitehead, Sarah Chantler, Lois Mackay, Ben L. Jones et autres

Background: Body composition and bone health are important for netball from a performance and health perspective (e.g., bone stress injury), given the typical characteristics of players and demands of the game. Objectives: The objectives of this study are to quantify and compare …

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Disability Inclusion in Graduate Competencies in Medical Education

Sarah Whitehead, Seyi Ladele Amosun, Theresa Lorenzo, Harsha Kathard

In South Africa, negative attitudes of medical doctors towards persons with disabilities is evident. A doctoral study was carried out to explore medical doctors’ current practices with persons with disabilities to determine their competencies in providing quality inclusive health care, guided through …

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