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An Examination of WHOOP Fitness Band Usage in College Athletics Romano, Victor; Etim-Andy, Miracle
Journal of Coaching and Sports Science Vol 2, No 2 (2023): Journal of Coaching and Sports Science
Publisher : CV. FOUNDAE

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58524/jcss.v2i2.220

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Wearable technology is novice and beneficial in its ability to retrieve real-time data with minimal hindrance to the performance and mobility of its users. WHOOP fitness band captures physiological metrics and turns them into three metrics: Strain, sleep, and recovery. These metrics allow for personalized monitoring of training metrics to help guide workload. WHOOP bands were distributed to 56 Division II collegiate athletes participating in three sports: Softball (15), women's Lacrosse (15), and Baseball (25). Women's Lacrosse indicated a negative correlation between the hours of sleep players received the day before a game and their respiratory rate during their game (r = -0.55) and a positive correlation between the hours of exercise the day before a game and the respiratory between hours of sleep the day before and respiratory rate the day of the game (r = -0.46) and a moderate negative correlation between hours of exercise the day before a game and the respiratory rate the day of the game (r = -0.55). Baseball indicated a negative correlation between sleep quality the night before the game and duration of exercise the day of the game (r = -0.61). Our examination of performance metrics for three Division II athletic teams using WHOOP fitness straps found that variables differed between teams. Coaches can use WHOOP fitness bands to assist in training and recovering by monitoring pre-game training load, intensity, and sleep.
Achilles tendinopathy prevention: An evidence-based approach Sargeant, Joshua; Romano, Victor
Journal of Sports and Physical Activity Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Sports and Physical Activity
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64268/jospa.v1i1.3

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Background: Achilles tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal disorder causing pain and impaired tendon function, primarily affecting athletes and individuals engaged in repetitive activities like running and jumping. It progresses through stages of tendon health, disrepair, and degeneration, often leading to chronic overuse injuries. Aims: This study aims to identify evidence-based prevention and management strategies by analyzing intrinsic factors (e.g., flexibility, muscle strength, tendon stiffness) and extrinsic factors (e.g., training loads, footwear). It proposes an integrated prevention framework that combines biomechanical, physiological, and contextual risk factors to guide athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals. Methods: A systematic review of 250 studies from PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Consensus AI resulted in the selection of 34 high-quality studies. The review focused on Achilles tendinopathy prevention and management strategies, particularly exercise interventions, load management, and biomechanical factors. Results: The findings highlight the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic factors in reducing tendinopathy risk. Key strategies include eccentric calf exercises, dynamic and static stretching, targeted strength training, optimized load management, and biomechanical interventions such as footwear modification. Unlike previous studies that examined these components separately, this research presents a comprehensive prevention framework. Conclusion: This study integrates multiple risk factors into a cohesive model for Achilles tendinopathy prevention. It emphasizes the necessity of a multidimensional approach over isolated interventions. Future research should focus on experimental validation and longitudinal studies to assess the long-term effectiveness of this framework across diverse populations.
Co-Authors Etim-Andy, Miracle Sargeant, Joshua