Publications by authors named "X Bigard"
Objectives: This study aims to understand the prevalence, incidence rate, anatomical sites, injury severity and main medical actions carried out during official training and racing by elite downhill mountain biking (DHMTB) riders during the 2023 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Cycling World Championships.
Methods: The participants of this prospective, observational study were elite male and female cyclists competing at the UCI DHMTB World Championships located in the Nevis range in Fort William, Scotland, in 2023. This study followed the injury reporting guidelines established by the International Olympic Committee, which include the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology-Sports Injury and Illness Surveillance (SIIS) and the cycling-specific extension.
Article Synopsis
- Cycling includes various disciplines and is governed by the UCI, which organizes multiple subcategories within the sport.
- There is a lack of high-quality injury studies in cycling, making this research the first to comprehensively examine injuries across the sport during the World Championships in Glasgow, August 2023.
- The study will analyze injury incidence, severity, and burden in elite cyclists while comparing data between male and female competitors, using established definitions and methods from the IOC.
The importance of optimized recovery during a sport competition is undisputed. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of recovery drinks comprising either carbohydrate only, or a mix of native whey proteins and carbohydrate to maintain physical performance and minimize muscle damage during a simulated rugby sevens (rugby 7s) tournament. Twelve well-trained male rugby players participated in three simulated rugby 7s tournament days with a week's interval in between.
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