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The Impact of Previous Athletic Experience on Current Physical Fitness in Former Collegiate Athletes and Noncollegiate Athletes.

Janet E Simon, Carrie L Docherty

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Article in Sports health. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07502742 (Pain in Athletes INtervention), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers.

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2 · The registry

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NCT07502742 narecruitingnot on this map

Pain in Athletes INtervention (PAIN): A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial in Aging Former Athletes, Master's Athletes, and Nonathletes

TypeinterventionalSponsorMarquette UniversityRan2026 to 2028Enrolled90ConditionsPain, Pain Management, Athlete, Exercise TrainingArmsModerate-Intensity Strength Exercise Intervention, Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise Intervention
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Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 46 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Janet E SimonOhio University, Athens, Ohio.
Carrie L DochertyIndiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Indiana University Bloomington · USOhio University · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhysical activity performed at moderate intensity is associated with reduced risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and some types of cancers. However, vigorous physical activity during participation in college athletics may increase the risk of injury, which might limit future physical activity levels. PURPOSE: To evaluate differences in current physical fitness levels between former Division I athletes and noncollegiate athletes. STUDY

designCross-sectional study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3.

methodsThe sample was recruited from a large midwestern university alumni database and consisted of 2 cohorts: (1) former Division I athletes (n = 100; mean age, 53.1 ± 7.4 years) and (2) nonathletes who were active in college (n = 100; age, 51.4 ± 7.3 years). Individuals answered a demographics questionnaire and completed a physical fitness assessment consisting of 7 measures: percent body fat, 1-mile walk, sit-to-stand test, push-up, half sit-up test, sit and reach test, and back scratch test.

resultsPerformance was significantly worse for former Division I athletes compared with nonathletes for percent body fat (mean difference, 7.58%; F

conclusionFormer Division I athletes may be limited because of previous injury, inhibiting their ability to stay active later in life. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: It is imperative that clinicians, coaches, and strength and conditioning specialists understand the possible future repercussions from competing at the Division I level.

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AthletesPhysical FitnessAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAthletic InjuriesBody Fat DistributionCompetitive BehaviorCross-Sectional StudiesFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedMotivationStudentsUniversitiescollege athletesDivision IlimitationsNCAAphysical activity

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PMID28475420
PMCPMC5582695
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