Publications by authors named "Nirmala K Panagodage-Perera"
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- - The study analyzed ACL injury data from 2015 to 2020 in Australian high-performance athletes, revealing that 132 injuries occurred primarily in female athletes (77 of 108 total), with a significant number happening during training.
- - The median time to return to sport (RTS) was 369 days, and older athletes had shorter RTS times, although injuries caused considerable time loss regardless of concurrent knee issues.
- - Notably, 25.8% of the ACL injuries were subsequent to a previous injury, mainly affecting the same knee, indicating a need for improved prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
Objectives: The frequency of bushfires in Australia is increasing and it is expected bushfire smoke will become a more prevalent phenomenon impacting air quality. The objective of this position statement is to provide guidance to the sport sector regarding exercise in air affected by bushfire smoke.
Design: This is position statement from the Australian Institute of Sport, based on a narrative review of the literature regarding bushfire smoke and its effects on health and exercise performance.
Objectives: To develop and assess the test-retest reliability of a survey exploring Australian high-performance female athlete's perspectives toward the periodic health evaluation and their perceived health needs.
Methods: A structured three-phase method for survey development was used to develop the periodic health evaluation for female athletes (PHE FA) survey. Initially, a literature review and gap analysis was performed to identify themes and questions (Phase 1).
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- The study aimed to create a reliable survey called Mum-Alete to understand high-performance athletes' experiences during and after pregnancy.
- The survey development involved three phases, including literature review, validity checks, and final testing with seven athletes, resulting in 113 questions.
- Test-retest reliability showed an outstanding average ICC of 0.962, indicating strong consistency, especially in demographic questions and general domains.
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly infectious respiratory tract disease. The most common clinical manifestation of severe COVID-19 is acute respiratory failure. Respiratory rehabilitation can be a crucial part of treatment, but data lack for patients with COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Former sports participants do not necessarily maintain high levels of physical activity (PA) across their lifespan. Considering physical inactivity in former athletes is associated with an increased susceptibility to inactivity-related chronic diseases, research into PA behaviours in cricketers of all playing-standards is needed. The objective was to (1) describe PA and sedentary behaviour in current and former cricketers, and (2) determine the odds of current, former, recreational and elite cricketers meeting PA guidelines and health-enhancing PA (HEPA) compared with the general population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To 1) investigate the incidence, prevalence, burden and characteristics of injuries; and 2) explore the frequency of physiotherapy and medical servicing for elite sports academy athletes over a 12-month season.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Methods: Medical attention and time-loss injuries were prospectively recorded by Physiotherapy and Medical (Sports Physician) staff for 94 athletes (72.
Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to describe the incidence and prevalence of injuries in female cricket players participating in recreational-, school-, club-, and elite-level cricket.
Introduction: Recent investments in women's cricket, stand-alone tournaments, and increased visibility through new broadcasting milestones has increased participation in many countries. With increased participation of women in cricket comes increased risk of injury.
Introduction: Rugby football (Union and League) provides physical activity (PA) with related physical and mental health benefits. However, as a collision sport, rugby research and media coverage predominantly focus on injuries in elite players while the overall impact on health and well-being remains unclear. This study aims to provide a greater understanding of the risks and benefits of rugby participation in a diverse sample of men and women, current and former rugby Union and League players from recreational to the elite level of play.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To scope the relationships between rugby union, and health and well-being.
Design: Scoping review.
Data Sources: Published and unpublished reports of any age, identified by searching electronic databases, platforms and reference lists.
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the overall effects of herbal mouthwashes as supplements to daily oral hygiene on plaque and inflammation control compared with placebos and chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwashes in the treatment of gingivitis.
Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and grey literature databases were searched. Only randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing herbal mouthwashes with placebos or CHX in the daily oral hygiene of patient with gingivitis were included to compare the effect of different mouthwashes on plaque and inflammation control.
Introduction: Cricket is a popular sport played by 2.5 billion people of all ages and abilities. However, cricket participation is decreasing in the UK, despite an increased focus of governments on increasing sport participation to enhance public health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Rugby union is played by over eight million people across the world and is considered a form of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Consequently, playing rugby may confer health benefits; however, to date, the principal focus of research has been on associated injuries and potential detrimental long-term health sequelae. This protocol outlines the methods behind studying any potential associations between rugby union and both physical and mental health.
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- The study analyzes hospital data from 2002 to 2014 to create an epidemiological profile of injuries among female cricketers in Victoria, Australia.
- Over 12 years, 668 injury cases were documented, with most treated in emergency departments; fractures were the leading cause for hospital admissions, while dislocations and sprains were the common reasons for ED visits.
- Findings highlight that younger female cricketers (ages 10-14) were significantly represented, and the study lays groundwork for developing targeted injury prevention strategies for this population.
Objectives: Incidence, prevalence, nature, severity and mechanisms of injury in elite female cricketers over two seasons from March 2014 to March 2016, inclusive.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Methods: Injury data collected via Cricket Australia's Athlete Management System on all elite female players over two seasons were analysed.
Background: Team bat-or-stick sports, including cricket, softball and hockey, are popular among women. However, little is known about the injury profile in this population.
Objective: The aim was to describe the incidence, nature and anatomical location of injuries in bat-or-stick sports played by women in a competitive league.