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Research Article Pages 36-43

Ecological Momentary Intervention via Text Message Reminders for Collegiate Female Athletes at Risk for the Female Athlete Triad

Authors: Jennifer Day, Heidi Wengreen, Vladimir Kulyukin and Vikas Reddy

Abstract: Female athletes are at an increased risk of developing the female athlete triad, which is associated with negative consequences to the performance and health of the athlete.

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Research Article Pages 31-35

The Decision to Play Hurt: Contextual Moderators of Non-Stakeholders' Perceptions of Athletes

Authors: Britton W Brewer, Albert J Petitpas and Judy L Van Raalte

Abstract: This study examined how an athlete's decision to play (or not to play) hurt and the situational context in which the decision was made affected how the athlete was perceived by individuals without a vested interest in the athlete playing with an injury.

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Review Article Pages 20-30

Physiological Adaptations of Apnea-Conditioned Athletes and their Implications for Synchronized Swimmers' Performance

Authors: Sylvia Konstantinidou and Chrysoula Chairopoulou

Abstract: Apneas form an essential tool for training in aquatics including swimming, fin swimming and synchronized swimming (SS). We examine the direct responses and the long-term physiological adaptations to acute apnea and apnea training respectively in order to determine their potential impact on SS athletes' performance.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE Pages 15-19

Fractionized Walking at Self-Selected Paces in Women

Authors: Henry Williford, Melvenia Redding, Michael Esco, Erin Reilly, Cornell Foo, George Schaefer, Deanne Allegro and Brett Nickerson

Abstract: Walking is the most popular form of physical activity and often used to meet physical activity guidelines. Six in 10 adults report that they walk at least 10 minutes per week. Walking is a low cost, low injury mode of physical activity.

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Review Article Pages 3-14

Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps - A Current Perspective

Authors: Jun Qiu and Jie Kang

Abstract: Exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) are a common condition experienced by recreational and competitive athletes and often require medical attention during or immediately after sports events. Despite the high prevalence of this condition, the etiology of EAMC remains poorly understood, and there is a lack of high levels of evidence to guide the management of this condition.

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Editorial Pages 1-2

Change of Direction Tasks: Does the Eccentric Muscle Contraction Really Matter?

Authors: Helmi Chaabene

Abstract: The capacity to quickly change direction while sprinting, known also under the term cutting or else change of direction ability (COD), is paramount for many sporting disciplines and particularly for team sports (e.g., soccer, handball, basketball, etc…). In fact, COD is one of the main agility components that defines movement where no immediate response to a stimulus is needed.

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