Search Results - Brain Research
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Inducement and perceptions of mental fatigue in national-level fencing
Bian, C., Russell, S., Roelands, B.Published in 29th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 2-5 July 2024, Book of Abstracts (2024)“…Fencing is a sport that has seen a recent increase in scientific research. It is a typical skill-based combat sport with intermittent intensive mental demands. …”
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Repetitive head impact exposure in collegiate wrestling practices using instrumented mouthguard technology
Zimmerman, C., Le Flao, E., Cecchi, N. J., Towns, J. A., Sami, S., Zeineh, M., Grant, G., Camarillo, D. B.Published in Research in Sports Medicine (2025)“…This study provides insights for future wrestling research and the development of safety interventions, such as protective headgear or specialized training exercises, to reduce risks of brain trauma for wrestlers.…”
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Headguard use in combat sports: position statement of the Association of Ringside Physicians
deWeber, K., Parlee, L., Nguyen, A., Lenihan, M. W., Goedecke, L.Published in The Physician and Sportsmedicine (2024)“…In the absence of high-quality studies on headguard use, the Association of Ringside Physicians recommends that further research be conducted to clarify the role of headguards in all combat sports, at all ages of participation. …”
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The effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive performance in professional fencers
Surala, O., Malczewska-Lenczowska, J., Szczepanska, B., Granda, D., Slawinska, M., Rebis, K., Sadowska, D., Kaczka, P.Published in International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (2025)“…Research suggests that creatine supplementation may elevate brain creatine levels, potentially improving cognitive performance. …”
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The effect of physical exercise during competitions and in simulated conditions on hormonal-neurophysiological relationships in kickboxers
Rydzik, L., Obminski, Z., Wasacz, W., Kopanska, M., Kubacki, R., Baginska, M., Tota, L., Ambrozy, T., Witkowski, K., Palka, T.Published in Biology of Sport (2023)“…K1-format kickboxing is a widely followed combat sport that requires intense physical exercise. However, research into the body`s response to this type of combat is sparse. …”
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Martial arts, combat sports, and mental health in adults: A systematic review
Ciaccioni, S., Castro, O., Bahrami, F., Tomporowski, F. D., Capranica, L., Biddle, S. J. H., Vergeer, I., Pesce, C.Published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise (2024)“…CochraneLibrary, EBSCOhost, Web-of-Science, and Scopus databases were searched up to September 2022 for measures of self-related constructs, ill-being and well-being, cognition and brain structure/function, in adult MA/CS practitioners. …”
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Amplitude-time characteristics of brain activity and its relationship with individual-typological properties of the wrestlers' nervous system
Lyzogub, V., Yukhymenko, L., Kozhemiako, T., Khomenko, S.Published in International Journal of Wrestling Science (2022)“…In the research the EEG-testing methods were used and the amplitude-time characteristics of the wrestlers` brain activity were determined, related to the implementation of the motor reactions in the Go-No Go-Go task paradigm. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis investigating head trauma in boxing
Donnelly, R. R., Ugbolue, U. C., Gao, Y., Gu, Y., Dutheil, F., Baker, J. S.Published in Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine (2023)“…This systematic review and meta-analysis assess both acute and chronic neurological and neuropsychological effects that boxing has on the brain. Further assessments in terms of comparisons of the concussion ratio in boxing to other combat sports, as well as the efficiency of wearing headguards, are also performed. …”
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Loss of consciousness in judo: similarities and differences between traumatic brain injury and choking techniques (shime-waza)
Lota, K. S., Malliaropoulos, N., Callan, M., Ikumi, A.Published in The Arts and Sciences of Judo (2023)“…Loss of consciousness (LOC) is a critical event that can occur in judo as a result of both traumatic brain injury (TBI) and choking techniques (shime-waza). …”
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Kickboxing on Theta and Beta-2 waves: unravelling the mind's secrets through QEEG analysis
Rydzik, L., Wasacz, W., Ambrozy, T., Kasicki, K., Ratkowski, W., Kopanska, M.Published in Archives of Budo Science of Martial Arts and Extreme Sports (2023)“…The most contact-based variation of the sport is K1 rules. Research shows a deficit in the verification of the brain waves before the fight of the athletes. …”
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Sparring and the brain: the associations between sparring and regional brain volumes in professional mixed martial arts fighters
Esagoff, A. I., Heckenlaible, N. J., Bray, M. J. C., Pasuizaca, A., Bryant, B. R., Shan, G., Peters, M. E., Bernick, C. B., Narapareddy, B. R.Published in Sports Medicine (2023)“…Given limitations inherent to the cross-sectional study design, more research is needed to further explore the brain effects of sparring in MMA.…”
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Traumatic encephalopathy syndrome: application of new criteria to a cohort exposed to repetitive head impacts
Ritter, A., Shan, G., Montes, A., Randall, R., Bernick, C.Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine (2023)“…Conclusion: The new TES criteria does distinguish a group of fighters with differences in regional brain volumes and reduced cognitive function. Our findings support the use of the NINDS criteria for TES in further research of the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts.…”
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Simultaneous transcranial and transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation to enhance athletic performance outcome in experienced boxers
Kamali, A.-M., Kazemiha, M., Keshtkarhesamabadi, B., Daneshvari, M., Zarifkar, A., Chakrabarti, P., Kateb, B., Nami, M.Published in Scientific Reports (2021)“…Given the paucity of empirical research in non-invasive brain stimulation in sports neuroscience, especially in boxing, the present investigation studied the effects of neuromodulation on motor and cognitive functions of professional boxers. …”