Publications by authors named "Chloe Hewitt"
To determine if current exercise interventions were effective at improving physical activity (PA) levels and/or cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in postpartum women. Intervention systematic review with meta-analysis. CINAHL, Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, and SPORTDiscus were searched from inception to March 2024.
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- The study investigates the health outcomes of retired elite female rugby players in areas such as musculoskeletal, cognitive, mental, reproductive/endocrinological, and cardiovascular health compared to the general population.
- Out of 159 participants, a significant majority reported injuries during their careers, with many experiencing ongoing pain and a high incidence of concussions, which negatively impacted cognitive function.
- Despite some physical health challenges, retired players reported lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to the general population, indicating a complex relationship between their athletic careers and mental health post-retirement.
Objective: Women are often advised to return to activity (RTA) as early as 6 weeks postpartum, despite undergoing significant physical, physiological and psychological changes. Our objective was to examine existing evidence and clinical practice guidelines to navigate a safe and successful RTA or return to sport (RTS) postpartum.
Methods: We searched CINAHL, Embase, Medline, PsycINFO and SPORTDiscus and included any secondary studies with recommendations or guidelines for RTA or RTS postpartum.
Objective: Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is an efficacious and effective treatment for eating disorders, and is particularly valuable in the treatment of non-underweight cases (e.g., bulimia nervosa; binge eating-disorders).
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