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A Neuroscientific Approach to the Examination of Concussions in Student-Athletes
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2014
There is great variability in an individual’s risk for concussion and their corresponding recovery. A multifaceted approach to concussion evaluation is warranted; including baseline testing of athletes before participation in sport and timely evaluation post injury. The goal of this protocol is to provide an appropriate multifaceted approach to examine concussions.
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A Multi-Modal Approach to Assessing Recovery in Youth Athletes Following Concussion
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2014
This article provides an overview of a multi-modal approach to assessing recovery following concussion in youth athletes. The described protocol uses pre- and post-concussion assessment of performance across a wide variety of domains and can inform the development of improved concussion rehabilitation protocols specific to the youth sport community.
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Muscle Imbalances: Testing and Training Functional Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Athletic Populations
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2018
The hamstrings are a group of muscles that are sometimes problematic for athletes, resulting in soft tissue injury in the lower limbs. To prevent such injuries, functional training of the hamstrings requires intensive eccentric contractions. Additionally, hamstring function should be tested in relation to quadricep function at different contraction speeds.
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Exercise and Muscle Performance
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2024
Exercise induces a range of adaptations in muscle tissue, depending on the type and duration of activity. Such physical training can be broadly categorized into two types: endurance exercises and resistance exercises. Endurance exercises Endurance exercises involve running, swimming, or cycling, which require repetitive movements with low force output. When a person engages in endurance exercise, a few noticeable changes occur in their skeletal muscles. For instance, the number of capillaries...
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Research and Development of High-performance Explosives
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2016
Developmental testing of high explosives for military applications involves small-scale formulation, safety testing, and finally detonation performance tests to verify theoretical calculations. This paper will share typical development tests associated with the measurement of detonation velocity and detonation pressure.
FAQs
Attention affects athletic performance by determining which information an athlete processes during a task. When concentration is directed effectively, the athlete can respond to sport-specific demands with greater consistency; when attention is disrupted, decision-making and motor control may be affected. This makes attentional demands an important target for psychological assessment and individualized performance support.
Arousal and anxiety can alter athletic performance because they influence decision-making, concentration, and motor control. Their effects are not limited to subjective feelings of pressure; they may also change how an athlete processes information and executes movement. Relaxation techniques and pre-performance routines can help athletes regulate these conditions and respond more effectively in pressured situations.
Motivation sustains the effort required for training and competition, while goal setting provides a structured psychological intervention for supporting performance-related work. Examining both factors can help distinguish reduced persistence from attentional disruption or other cognitive-emotional influences. That distinction supports individualized coaching, talent development, and strategies designed to make performance more reliable.
Psychological assessment can examine how attention, motivation, arousal, and anxiety relate to decision-making, concentration, and motor control under training or competitive conditions. This perspective discourages treating every performance difficulty alike and helps identify relevant targets for support. The resulting information can guide individualized coaching, rehabilitation, talent development, and approaches that protect athlete well-being.
A psychological support plan may match an athlete’s assessed needs with goal setting, imagery, self-talk, relaxation, or a pre-performance routine. These tools address cognitive and emotional factors rather than changing the sport-specific movement itself. Their intended value is to help athletes regulate concentration, motivation, arousal, or anxiety and respond more consistently to pressure.
The same cognitive and emotional processes that affect competition can inform training and rehabilitation decisions. Psychological assessment may help coaches and practitioners individualize support, while interventions can assist athletes in managing pressure and maintaining reliable performance. In talent development, this approach broadens evaluation beyond movement skills by considering attention, motivation, arousal, anxiety, and overall well-being.