Background: Gaelic football, soccer, and hurling are prominent field games in Ireland and involve participants undertaking a variety of playing tasks and skills which place various physiological demands on the participants. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the mid-season physiological profiles of elite players. Methods: Physiological assessment was carried out on 29 inter-county Gaelic footballers, 30 inter-county hurlers, and 21 League of Ireland soccer players. Results: Significant differences were reported for % body fat (p,0.05), aerobic capacity (p,0.05), flexibility (p,0.05), upper body strength (p,0.05), upper body strength endurance (p,0.05), abdominal endurance (p,0.05), and speed endurance (p,0.05), while there were no differences recorded for height, weight, or speed levels. A relatively heterogeneous body size is evident for all three sports. Soccer players had lower body fat levels, greater aerobic capacity, greater strength endurance, and greater flexibility compared to both Gaelic footballers and hurlers, possibly due to specific training and conditioning programmes or physical adaptation to match play The greater strength of both Gaelic footballers and hurlers and the superior speed endurance levels of Gaelic footballers also reflect the physical nature of the sports. Similar speed levels amongst all three sports reflect the importance of speed for performance. Conclusions: The various physiological attributes for Gaelic football, soccer, and hurling reflect the physical requirements for success and participation in each of these field games.
This project aimed to determine the impact of and needs from physician members of the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (CAPMR) during the early response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The purpose of this project was to develop a framework for addressing the pandemic tailored to the needs of Canadian physiatrists. A convergent mixed-methods design was used for this needs assessment quality project. A total of 136 responses were obtained with an overall response rate of 34%. Three major themes were identified relating to the impact of COVID-19 on physicians: 1) changes to direct patient care, 2) changes to non-clinical aspects of physician’s practices, and 3) impacts on personal and family well-being. Three requests for CAPMR support during the pandemic were: 1) collaborative sharing of information and resources, 2) advocacy for both patients and providers, and 3) avenues for social connection and wellness. This project provided insight into the impact of COVID-19 and current needs of CAPMR physicians. The results were used to develop a solutions framework including guidance on use of virtual care and holding education webinars on high-yield topics. Next steps include a follow-up survey on change in preparedness and member satisfaction with the CAPMR response.
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