A multifactorial evaluation of illness risk factors in athletes preparing for the Summer Olympic Games

Drew, Michael; Vlahovich, Nicole; Hughes, David; Appaneal, Renee; Peterson, Kirsten; Burke, Louise M.; Lundy, Bronwen; Toomey, Mary; Watts, David; Lovell, Greg; Praet, Stephan; Halson, Shona L.; Colbey, Candice; Manzanero, Silvia; Welvaert, Marijke; West, Nicholas P.; Pyne, David B.; Waddington, Gordon

doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2017.02.010

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“…LEA (as assessed by the LEAF-Q) is a leading variable associated with illness in Olympic-class athletes in accordance with previous observations in this cohort 9. New data from the current study provide useful estimates of the duration of symptoms (~2–7 days) and modified training related to the types of illness experienced by Olympic-level athletes.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…This study has replicated our earlier study that identified LEA some 9 months prior to the Olympic Games as a risk factor for illness 9. Given its reproducible magnitude of association (OR between 4 and 8) and stability of measurement,15 this study confirms the utility of this questionnaire on LEA in identifying potential mechanisms and/or aetiologies of illness in female athletes.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…Questionnaires were administered, as previously described,9 via an electronic management system used for routine collection of internal training loads and wellness monitoring in Australian Olympic athletes. All questionnaires were completed during a 1-month period (20 April 2016–31 May 2016) approximately 3 months before the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…At this time point in the Olympic preparations, low energy availability (LEA), mental health and female sex were associated with high attributable risks of suffering a sport-incapacity illness in the previous month 9. However, this work was undertaken in a small sample (n=81) early in the preparation phase, and replication in a larger cohort is warranted to provide attention in greater detail to the type of illness and underpinning factors.…”

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confidence: 96%

“…Given the need for athletes to remain healthy to complete the training required for success, a periodical health examination was implemented in December 2015–January 2016 (9 months before the Olympic Games) in Australian Olympic shadow squad members 9. At this time point in the Olympic preparations, low energy availability (LEA), mental health and female sex were associated with high attributable risks of suffering a sport-incapacity illness in the previous month 9.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of illness, poor mental health and sleep quality and low energy availability prior to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games

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confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of illness, poor mental health and sleep quality and low energy availability prior to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games

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Hughes³

et al. 2017

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The impact of a violent community on mental health and the benefits of a sport program for social development

Fernandes

Silva

Ramos

et al. 2022

Journal Community Psychology

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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of a violent environment on mental health and the impact of a sport for social development (SSD) program on quality of life, mental distress symptoms, and heart rate variability (HRV). HRV and psychometric data were measured from 20 men professional athletes assisted by the SSD and 20 men living in the same violent community. The comparison of groups revealed greater sympathetic parameters of HRV, positive affect, and quality of life in the SSD group. Multiple regression analysis showed that the quality of life in the SSD group was positively predicted by positive affect, while in the control group the quality of life was negatively predicted by their history of traumatic events. Both groups reported high levels of exposure to traumatic events and posttraumatic stress symptoms. However, this study demonstrates the benefits of SSD programs in mental health.

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Medical care provision at the venue of the weightlifting event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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Purpose This study aimed to investigate the medical care provided at the venue of the weightlifting event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Methods We retrospectively evaluated athletes who availed of medical services at the venue during the weightlifting event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. In total, 194 athletes participated in the weightlifting competition. Injuries and illnesses were classified into cases handled without physician or cases requiring medical examination by a physician. These were tabulated for each examination location (athlete medical station, field of play [FOP], first-aid station of training floor or warm-up area). Results Throughout the event, a cumulative total of 132 people used the venue medical services. Nine athletes required medical attention at the athlete medical stations. Of these nine cases, six occurred on the training floor. In the FOP, nine athletes were examined. Two experienced light-headedness, two had knee pain, and the rest had other symptoms. No athletes wanted to undergo medical examination at the athlete medical station. 89 medical procedures were performed in the first-aid station on the training floor, including 52 tapings and 37 ice compressions, and the most frequent body part which needed treatment was the knee, followed by the fingers. At the first-aid station on the match floor, 25 medical procedures were performed, including 17 ice compressions, 5 haemostasis, and 4 tapings. The body parts that most frequently needed treatment were the fingers, knees, and lower legs. Conclusion Several athletes needed treatment; however, only a few required medical care from a physician.

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A multifactorial evaluation of illness risk factors in athletes preparing for the Summer Olympic Games

Cited by 97 publications

References 32 publications

Prevalence of illness, poor mental health and sleep quality and low energy availability prior to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games

Prevalence of illness, poor mental health and sleep quality and low energy availability prior to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games

The impact of a violent community on mental health and the benefits of a sport program for social development

Medical care provision at the venue of the weightlifting event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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