Immediate vs delayed removal from play following concussion - exploring what drives this decision. Read the article here: zurl.co/f6Stz #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #sportsmedicine #youthsport #adolescentsport #concussion #headinjury

Wright et al. highlight a need for a standardised approach to heading skill development in football to help reduce head injury risk. Read the article here: zurl.co/HxaP6 #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #headinjury #concussion #soccer #football

This prospective analytical study from Cameroon measured heart rate variability in sedentary males, and male and female handball athletes to assess the gender impact on cardiac autonomic modulation response. Read the article: zurl.co/UP0pH #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience

Bian et al. aim to explore the benefits of integrating virtual reality into competition warm-up in a new trial of fencing athletes. Read the protocol: zurl.co/SRlQG #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #sportsmedicine #fencing #sportstechnology

The December 2026 edition of JSAMS Plus is now in progress online. You can read a selection of complete articles here: zurl.co/WfaxB #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #sportsmedicine

Is visualisation the key to success? In a study of 20 youth football players, motor imagery was shown to significantly improve performance in penalty shootouts. Read more: zurl.co/nztWH #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #research #youthsport #soccer #football

As ways to measure sporting data evolve, it is important to consider differences in systems to ensure consistency in results. This study compares two systems used to track golf ball and club metrics, and explores consistency and absolute agreement. More: zurl.co/ZIAbN

A study of female karate athletes reveals the importance of managing anxiety in combat sports. Read the article: zurl.co/JAASX #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #sportsmedicine #combatsports #anxiety #femaleathletes #womeninsport #karate

Findings from a recent study suggest that higher load intensities acutely enhance muscle coordination and reduce asymmetry during bilateral resistance exercise. Read the article: zurl.co/YIwtg #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #resistancetraining

This article builds on previous research into sex-based differences in running performance in children, using an Australian subject group and including shorter distances. Read the article: sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #sportsscience #sports #sportsmedicine #youthsport #youthathletics

Wilson et al. evaluate the Martial Arts Striking Sports prehabilitation program in a recreational setting, addressing the gap in injury prevention at non-professional levels of the sport. Read: sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #sportsscience #sport #research #injuryprevention #martialarts

Do urinary incontinence and pelvic floor symptoms affect sport participation? An Australian team surveyed 746 female field hockey players to study healthcare seeking behaviours and the effect of these symptoms on activity. Read: zurl.co/E7zSN #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience

Nakamura et al. investigate the effect of menstrual disorders on the magnitude of post-exercise hypotension. Read the article: zurl.co/sbXtn #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports #journal #research #sportsmedicine #womeninsport #menstrualdisorders #hypotension

Using publicly available data, this study investigates the feasibility of Australia's commitment to increase sport participation among people with disabilities by 500,000 in the lead up to the 2032 Paralympic Games. Read: zurl.co/THEwv #JSAMSPLUS#sportsscience#sports

In a randomised controlled trial, this study aims to evaluate and compare the effects of multi-angle isometric and dynamic resistance training on several fitness indicators in healthy adults. Read: zurl.co/UMuTs #JSAMSPLUS#sportsscience#sports#research#sportsmedicine

This study examined the usability and acceptability of a newly developed support needs assessment tool from the perspectives of people with disability, health professionals, community-based fitness professionals, and relevant researchers. Read: zurl.co/RyIIw

This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of research assessing voluntary activation of the ankle plantar flexors using established techniques. Read: zurl.co/KJTif #JSAMSPLUS#sportsscience#sports#journal#research#sportsmedicine#ankle#lowerlimb

Using a web-based iron questionnaire, this study aimed to assess iron-related knowledge among female athletes and support staff, and to explore factors influencing iron deficiency management practices among practitioners. Read: zurl.co/NOcUf #JSAMSPLUS#sportsscience

A new study by Edwards et al. used 3D motion capture of 455 rugby tackles to identify the modifiable components of tackle technique that predict inertial head kinematics of both the tackler and ball carrier. Read: zurl.co/sU8b7 #JSAMSPLUS #sportsscience #sports

Children and adolescents with disability experience lower physical activity levels and face barriers to sport participation. This study used survey and interview data to assess the suitability of multi-sport activity days to address these issues. Read: zurl.co/Uupgv