Browsing by Subject "Recovery"
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Adaptation to damaging dance and repeated-sprint activity in women
(Wolters Kluwer, 2016)he repeated bout effect (RBE) refers to the prophylactic effect from damaging exercise after a single previous bout of exercise. There is a paucity of data examining the RBE in women, and investigations using exercise ... -
Analgesic and anti‐inflammatory drugs in sports: implications for exercise performance and training adaptations
(Wiley, 2018)Over‐the‐counter analgesics, such as anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol, are widely consumed by athletes worldwide to increase pain tolerance, or dampen pain and reduce inflammation from injuries. Given that ... -
Assessing the implementation of a turnaround strategy in a water board
(2014)The research study focused on assessing implementation of the turnaround management strategies in a water board. The location of the study was a water board located in the economic heart of South Africa, Rand Water. The ... -
Beetroot juice is more beneficial than sodium nitrate for attenuating muscle pain after strenuous eccentric-bias exercise
(Canadian Science Publishing, 2017)The aim of this study was to compare the effects of beetroot juice (BTJ) and a nitrate only drink (sodium nitrate; SN) on indices of exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). Thirty recreationally active males consumed either ... -
Characterisation of dark chilling effects on the functional longevity of soybean root nodules
(North-West University, 2012)A large proportion of the world’s nitrogen needs is derived from symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF), which contributes substantially to agricultural sustainability. The partnership between legumes and rhizobia result in the ... -
Critical perspectives on the definition of waste in South Africa : experiences within the steelmaking industry
(North-West University, 2011)During the past few decades the focus of waste management in South Africa has been emphasised, especially in view of the increase in economic development which has resulted in an increase in commercial, industrial, hazardous, ... -
Determinants of property damage recovery time amongst households affected by an extreme flood event in Metro Manila, Philippines
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2014)This study identified the factors that influence household recovery following an extreme flood event, measured in terms of the length of time to repair, rebuild or replace damaged private property. Data was obtained through ... -
Developing an Altman's Z-score-based model to support organisational resilience
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The adverse consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic were the driving force behind the study. It emphasised the saying “Survival of the fittest” and the importance of having resilience to survive disruptive events. The primary ... -
Etiology and recovery of neuromuscular fatigue following competitive soccer match-play
(Frontiers Media, 2017)Aim: Previous research into the etiology of neuromuscular fatigue following competitive soccer match-play has primarily focused on peripheral perturbations, with limited research assessing central nervous system function ... -
Exploring the efficacy of a safe cryotherapy alternative: physiological temperature changes from cold-water immersion versus prolonged cooling of phase-change material
(Human Kinetics, 2019)Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness between cold-water immersion (CWI) and phase-change-material (PCM) cooling on intramuscular, core, and skin-temperature and cardiovascular responses. Methods: In a randomized, crossover ...