Physical structure of Olympic athletes: Part II Kinanthropometry

Serum androgen profile and physical performance in women Olympic athletes.

BACKGROUND The role of endogenous androgens for body composition and physical performance in women athletes is still not elucidated. AIM To examine the serum androgen profile in relation to body composition and physical performance in women Olympic athletes and to compare endocrine variables and body composition to controls. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study, conducted between 2011 and 201...

Respiratory adaptations in Olympic athletes

for the 2008 Olympic Games, the sport community is waiting to see what the impact of the environment and air quality might be on athletes’ performance. Speculation by the media has painted an apprehensive picture, but what are the real concerns regarding the performance of these extraordinary athletes, especially those who have asthma? In this article, we describe the available evidence of the ...

Femoroacetabular Impingement in Athletes, Part II

CONTEXT Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a common cause of hip pathology and secondary dysfunction among athletes. Much information has been gained regarding the cause and pathomechanics of this disorder. Now, efforts are focusing on treatment to restore the joint and reduce the secondary damage that causes painful dysfunction. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION This article reviews the scientific lit...

Expectations and emotions of Olympic athletes

In an often-cited study about counterfactuals, Medvec, Madey, and Gilovich (1995) found that bronze medalists appeared happier than silver medalists in television coverage of the 1992 Summer Olympics. Medvec et al. argued that bronze medalists compared themselves to 4th place finishers, whereas silver medalists compared themselves to gold medalists. These counterfactuals were the most salient b...

Part II Linguistic Structure