Vallerand et al. (2003) developed a dualistic model of passion, wherein two types of passion are proposed: harmonious (HP) and obsessive (OP) passion that predict adaptive and less adaptive interpersonal outcomes, respectively. In the present research, we were interested in understanding the role of passion in the quality of coach-athlete relationships. Results of Study 1, conducted with athlet...

The dual model of perfectionism (Slade and Owens, Behav Modificat 22(3):372–390, 1998) is adopted to examine the influence of adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism on adolescent athlete burnout in Taiwan. Participants were 188 high school adolescent studentathletes (M = 16.48, SD = .59). They were administered the Multidimensional Inventory of Perfectionism in Sport (Stoeber et al., Pers Indiv...

CONTEXT There are significant data comparing elite and nonelite athletes in anaerobic field and court sports as well as endurance sports. This review delineates specific performance characteristics in the elite athlete and may help guide rehabilitation. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A Medline search from April 1982 to April 2012 was undertaken for articles written in English. Additional references wer...

Arrhythmias in the athlete can range from benign and asymptomatic to highly symptomatic and life-threatening. There is risk of not diagnosing an important cardiovascular condition which may predispose to a serious or life threatening arrhythmia. At the same time there is the risk of unnecessarily restricting the athlete with a more benign condition. Sudden cardiac death in the athlete, although...

Background context: Fortunately, catastrophic cervical spinal cord injuries are relatively uncommon during athletic participation. Stinger and transient quadriplegia/paresis are more frequent injuries that have a wide spectrum of clinical severity and disabilities. Although the diagnosis of these injuries may not be clinically difficult, the treatment and decision about when or if the athlete m...

the aim of this study was to examine the relationship of coaches’ servant leadership style with team efficacy and male athlete satisfaction in iran handball super league. the research method was descriptive-correlation conducted by standard questionnaires of servant leadership, team efficacy and athlete satisfaction. the population of this study consisted of male players of 12 handball super le...

Scaphoid fracture remains a common, potentially devastating, injury that can impair upper extremity function. Early recognition with proper imaging and treatment provides the best opportunity to heal and return to a normal activity level. Surgical treatment offers the patient a quicker return to the rehabilitation of the extremity and therefore an earlier return to elite play. There is evidence...

CONTEXT Middle-age and elderly participants in athletic activities frequently encounter the chronic disabling process of osteoarthritis. Knowledge of the treatment of knee osteoarthritis is needed to keep the master athlete active. OBJECTIVE This article reviews the current scientific evidence regarding recommendations for the maturing athlete, specifically discussing the strengths and weakne...

Injuries to muscle in the elite athlete are common and may be responsible for prolonged periods of loss of competitive activity. The implications for the athlete, his/her coach and team may be catastrophic if the injury occurs at a critical time in the athlete's diary. Imaging now plays a crucial role in diagnosis, prognostication and management of athletes with muscle injuries. This article di...

Providing an athlete with the mental tools necessary to build, maintain or regain confidence can aid the athlete in achieving peak, or optimal performance. Many of the procedures and practices in mental training involve technology. This technology, ranges from digital video and audiotapes, to simulations and virtual reality. In this article the authors review the areas of sport efficacy and spo...