Publications by authors named "N Mnguni"
Introduction: Injury surveillance is an important part of injury risk reduction in the sporting population. This study describes the type, side (dominant or non-dominant), occurrence, impact, activity of onset, and severity of foot and ankle injuries in elite South African male and female cricketers.
Methods: Foot and ankle injuries sustained by elite cricket players between 2018 and 2021, obtained from the records of Cricket South Africa, were descriptively analysed.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore how a single session of aerobic exercise impacts sleep quality and appetite in overweight/obese young adults, as previous research mostly involved lean individuals and produced inconsistent results.
- Eighteen healthy participants (average age 21, evenly split between genders) completed a treadmill exercise test under three conditions: no exercise, moderate exercise, and intense exercise, with sleep monitored via polysomnography afterward.
- While the findings showed that intense exercise correlated with an increase in nighttime arousals, the overall results didn’t indicate significant effects of exercise on sleep quality or appetite, suggesting that more research is needed in this area.
Background: The trunk connects the upper and lower limbs and transfers energy during movement. Exploring the role of the trunk muscles in bowling performance affords us the opportunity to uncover potential mechanisms to improve bowling performance.
Objectives: To investigate the association between bowling performance and trunk muscle stability, strength-endurance and thickness in adolescent pace bowlers.
Article Synopsis
- The review aims to evaluate how often temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and headaches occur together in adults, emphasizing their interconnectedness.
- TMD is a common musculoskeletal issue affecting the jaw joint, while headaches are prevalent neurological disorders that can severely impact daily life.
- The systematic review will follow a detailed methodology that includes searching several academic databases and assessing the quality of relevant studies to ensure accurate data on the prevalence of these conditions.