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Bayesian methods for estimating injury rates in sport injury epidemiology
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Bayesian methods for estimating injury rates in sport injury epidemiology

This article, titled "Bayesian methods for estimating injury rates in sport injury epidemiology," introduces a sophisticated approach to understanding how and why athletes get injured. Traditionally, researchers have used "frequentist" methods to calculate injury rates, which mainly rely on the numbers they directly observe. However, this paper proposes using a "Bayesian" approach, which models injury counts as outcomes of an underlying process and is better at handling uncertainty. A key advantage of this Bayesian method is its ability to create believable injury rate estimates even when there isn't much data available, which is often the case for less common injuries or specific sports.

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Knee and ACL injury rates in NCAA soccer players: an epidemiological study of 10 consecutive seasons
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Knee and ACL injury rates in NCAA soccer players: an epidemiological study of 10 consecutive seasons

This study examines knee and ACL injury rates in NCAA men’s and women’s soccer over 10 seasons (2009-2019). Using data from the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program, researchers found that knee injuries were more common in women’s soccer than in men’s, with an injury rate of 14.87 per 10,000 athlete exposures (AEs) compared to 10.81 in men’s soccer.

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Effects of Environmental Conditions, Core Temperature, and Hydration Status on Women’s Soccer Performance
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Effects of Environmental Conditions, Core Temperature, and Hydration Status on Women’s Soccer Performance

The article "Effects of Environmental Conditions, Core Temperature, and Hydration Status on Women’s Soccer Performance" examines the impact of heat, hydration, and core body temperature on NCAA Division III women’s soccer players during preseason training. Using wearable technology and environmental measurements, the study tracked factors such as training load, heart rate, hydration, and changes in body mass.

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