Pekka Oja, Aamir Raoof Memon, Sylvia Titze, Danijel Jurakic, Si-Tong Chen, Nipun Shrestha, Sowannry Em, Tena Matolic, Tommi Vasankari, Ari Heinonen, Jozo Grgic, Pasi Koski, Sami Kokko, Paul Kelly, Charlie Foster, Hrvoje Podnar, Zeljko Pedisic
BACKGROUND: Several reviews have examined the health benefits of participation in specific sports, such as baseball, cricket, cross-country skiing, cycling, downhill skiing, football, golf, judo, rugby, running and swimming. However, new primary studies on the topic have recently been published, and the respective meta-analytic evidence needs to be updated. OBJECTIVES: To systematically review, summarise and appraise evidence on physical health benefits of participation in different recreational sports...
April 24, 2024: Sports Medicine—Open