Publications by authors named "S W Oxford"
The reliability of the fixed-frame dynamometer for measuring isometric neck strength is established, but with limited field-based applications. This study aimed to establish the inter- and intra-session reliability of the peak force for neck flexors, extensors, and side flexors using the VALD ForceFrame and DynaMo and the force-time characteristics in the quadruped position (ForceFrame). Twenty-seven recreationally active males performed three repetitions of isometric neck flexion, extension, and side flexion over two sessions in random order using the VALD ForceFrame and DynaMo.
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- This study investigates how a 6-week swimming program impacts motor skills in children aged 7.8 years, comparing an aquatic intervention group to a control group involved in regular physical education.
- Data on motor competence were measured using various assessments, including the Test of Gross Motor Development and the Aquatic Movement Protocol, along with questionnaires on fear of drowning and swimming opportunities.
- Results showed significant improvements in motor competence scores for participants in the swimming intervention, along with a negative correlation between fear of water and aquatic skills, and a positive correlation between swimming opportunities and skill levels.
Objective: To determine the current level of knowledge and attitudes towards sport-related concussion (SRC) amongst key stakeholders in touch rugby.
Design: An international cross-sectional study. Participants n = 141 (male, n = 88; female, n = 53) from 15 Touch Associations.
Intra and Inter-Rater Reliability of a Novel Isometric Test of Neck Strength.
Sports (Basel)
December 2022
There is no single, universally accepted method of measuring isometric neck strength to inform exercise prescription and injury risk prediction. This study aimed to establish the inter- and intra-rater reliability of a commercially available fixed frame dynamometer in measuring peak isometric neck strength. A convenience sample of male (n = 16) and female (n = 20) university students performed maximal isometric contractions for flexion (Flex), extension (Ext), left- (LSF) and right-side flexion (RSF) in a quadruped position over three sessions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To describe the establishment of a cross-border and multi-university collaboration in rural Australia to mitigate potential competition, maximise Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Programme investments and regional health workforce outcomes.
Context: Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training programme investments have enabled the establishment of 19 Australian University Departments of Rural Health (UDRH) and 17 Rural Clinical Schools. The importance of these investments is acknowledged.