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A Biomechanical Investigation Of Female Arm Strength., Christopher C. Freeman
A Biomechanical Investigation Of Female Arm Strength., Christopher C. Freeman
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The purpose of the current study was to measure strength and develop regression equations that will predict the maximal capabilities for hand forces exerted in a variety of directions and positions. A biomechanical methodology was utilized to examine 29 non-skilled female subjects exerting maximal forces against a simulation device. Combinations of three heights (head height, shoulder height, waist height), three angles (0°, 45°, and 90° to sagittal shoulder plane), and two reaches (40% and 80% of full reach) were tested for maximal force in six directions (push forward, pull backward, push up, push down, medial, lateral). Using the force data, …
Establishing A World Anti-Doping Code: Wada's Impact On The Development Of An International Strategy For Anti-Doping In Sport., Caitlin A. Jenkins
Establishing A World Anti-Doping Code: Wada's Impact On The Development Of An International Strategy For Anti-Doping In Sport., Caitlin A. Jenkins
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The use and prevalence of performance enhancing drugs is not unique to modern sport. Reports of athletes striving to improve their physical abilities date back to third century BCE. Endeavoring to address the growing problem of doping in sport, WADA was created in 1999. This study evaluated how the formation of WADA impacted the development of an international strategy for anti-doping in sport. Conclusions were reached through the analysis of three primary sources of data: personal and organizational archives; media articles; and exploratory interviews. As revealed by the data, the formation of WADA brought together the necessary players to reach …