Current and Future Trends in Strength and Conditioning for Female Athletes

Santos, Anthony; Turner, Tristan J.; Bycura, Dierdra

doi:10.3390/ijerph19052687

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“…8 It is crucial to comprehend the injury landscape pertaining to these athletes, as it serves as a fundamental aspect not only for their overall welfare but also for the advancement of training programmes (Table 1 the development of gameplay regulations and potential customization of protective equipment to cater to their unique requirements. 9 The potential disparities in culture, physical attributes and gameplay between Chinese female ice hockey athletes and their Western counterparts may give rise to the distinctive array of problems and injury jeopardies. 10,11 Thus the research addressed the existing vacuum in knowledge by conducting a comprehensive analysis of injury patterns, their causes, severity and potential preventive strategies that are specifically designed for female group of athletes.…”

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“…Nevertheless, there is a noticeable gap in the existing body of research when examining Chinese female ice hockey athletes 8 . It is crucial to comprehend the injury landscape pertaining to these athletes, as it serves as a fundamental aspect not only for their overall welfare but also for the advancement of training programmes (Table 1), the development of gameplay regulations and potential customization of protective equipment to cater to their unique requirements 9 …”

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RETRACTED: An in‐depth analysis of wound incidence and injury status among professional athletes: A comprehensive review

Huang,

Wu,

et al. 2024

International Wound Journal

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This review aims to synthesize current knowledge on the incidence, characteristics and management of wounds and injuries among professional ice hockey athletes, with the specific focus on the emerging population of Chinese female players. An extensive literature search was conducted across several databases to gather data on injury patterns and wounds, causes, severity and prevention strategies in ice hockey. Special attention was given to studies involving female athletes and unique challenges faced by players in developing regions like China. The review also examined the impact of training modalities, protective equipment and medical interventions on injury rates. The findings reveal a significant seasonal fluctuation in wound incidence, with marked reduction following the preseason period. This trend underscores the effectiveness of adjusted training programmes and essential role of medical teams in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Analysis did not show significant difference in wound rates between technical and physical training sessions, suggesting that injuries are pervasive risk across all training activities. Skating, collisions and inadequate warm‐ups were identified as the leading causes of wounds, highlighting areas for targeted preventive measures. The distribution of wounds across various body regions pointed to knee, lower back and wrist as the most vulnerable sites, necessitating focused protection and training adjustments. Ice hockey, particularly among female athletes in China, presents complex injury landscape characterized by the wide range of wounds. The study emphasizes the necessity of comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to injury prevention that includes training modifications, enhanced protective gear and strategic medical oversight. By addressing the specific causes and patterns of injuries identified, stakeholders can better protect athletes from the inherent risks of the sport, promote safer play and extend career longevity.

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RETRACTED: An in‐depth analysis of wound incidence and injury status among professional athletes: A comprehensive review

Huang,

Wu,

et al. 2024

International Wound Journal

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“…Given the increased risk of anterior cruciate injury present in females, 58 it may be prudent to ensure female athletes are following an appropriate neuromuscular training programmes, incorporating lower body strengthening exercises with a specific focus landing stabilisation, which has been consistently shown to reduce anterior cruciate injury risk in female athletes. 79 However, the same advice would be pertinent for male athletes also.…”

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‘There’s a perfect way to do things, and there’s a real way to do things’: Attitudes, beliefs and practices of strength and conditioning coaches in elite international women's rugby union

Nolan

Horgan

MacNamara

et al. 2023

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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Optimal physical performance is a product of specific and tailored training. There are well-established sex differences in anatomical, physiological, and performance factors between biological males and females, which may have implications for physical preparation. A potential knowledge gap exists in relation to sex-specific differences in physical preparation because practitioners largely rely upon empirical evidence collected in male subjects for reference when devising interventions for female athletes. Therefore, this study explored the attitudes, beliefs and practices of strength and conditioning coaches ( n = 8; M/F, 6/2) in elite level (international) women's rugby union using semi-structured interviews (mean ± standard deviation duration 59 ± 15 minutes). The interviews explored differences in coaching elite female rugby players compared to males, with specific focus on training methodologies and understanding of pertinent aspects of female physiology. Reflexive thematic analysis was utilised to generate a rich qualitative dataset. Analysis resulted in the identification of higher-order themes: developmental stage of women's rugby, physical preparation, and education. Additional subthemes were created to facilitate organisation and presentation of data. The majority of coaches consider sex-specificity when devising physical preparation interventions as a function of training experience, rather than physiological between-sex differences, yet there were conflicting, and often erroneous understanding of female-specific considerations. To the authors knowledge, this is the first study to investigate attitudes, beliefs, and practices in elite level strength and conditioning coaches regarding sex-specific differences, and as such, illustrates the current understanding and opinions of practitioners in international level women's rugby union.

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“…Similarly, another meta-analysis focused on comparing complex-contrast training and CDT also recorded only one study on a female cohort (i.e., handball) in either sequencing format [12]. In addition, although a considerable amount of literature is already available on strength training for female athletes [20,38], the scarcity of literature on complex training for female athletes is of concern, as the use of complex training for female athletes is often based on the evidence available on the male population. However, an increase in the amount of female participation in team sports demand studies to be conducted on female cohorts to draw further concrete conclusions.…”

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Effects of complex-descending versus traditional resistance training on physical fitness abilities of female team sports athletes

Rathi

Sharma

Thapa

2023

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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Study aim: The study compared the effects of six weeks of complex-descending training (CDT), traditional resistance training (RT), and sport-specific training (i.e., active control group [CG]) on measures of physical fitness. Material and methods: Thirty-one female team sport athletes were randomly assigned to either the CDT group (n = 11), the RT group (n = 10), or the CG (n = 10), and were assessed before and after intervention for linear sprint (10 m and 30 m), change of direction sprint (CODS), standing long jump (SLJ), running based anerobic sprint test (peak power, average power), resting heart rate, Cooper 12-min run test, and body fat percentage. Results: ANCOVA with baseline scores as covariates revealed significant between-group differences for 10 m and 30 m linear sprint, CODS, SLJ, and Cooper 12-min run test after the intervention. The further post-hoc tests revealed significant differences between CDT and CG in 10 m and 30 m sprints, CODS and SLJ, with results favoring CDT, and between RT and CG in 10 m linear sprint and Cooper 12-min run test, with results favoring RT. However, no significant differences were observed between CDT and RT in any dependent variable. Conclusion: CDT is effective in improving 10 m and 30 m linear sprints, CODS, and SLJ compared to CG, and RT is effective in improving 10 m sprint and Cooper 12-min run test compared to CG. Therefore, supplementing sport-specific training with either CDT or RT may offer additional benefits in improving specific physical fitness abilities of female team-sport athletes.

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Current and Future Trends in Strength and Conditioning for Female Athletes

Cited by 10 publications

References 81 publications

RETRACTED: An in‐depth analysis of wound incidence and injury status among professional athletes: A comprehensive review

RETRACTED: An in‐depth analysis of wound incidence and injury status among professional athletes: A comprehensive review

‘There’s a perfect way to do things, and there’s a real way to do things’: Attitudes, beliefs and practices of strength and conditioning coaches in elite international women's rugby union

Effects of complex-descending versus traditional resistance training on physical fitness abilities of female team sports athletes

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