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Mariona A. Violan
Researcher at Boston University
Publications - 7
Citations - 367
Mariona A. Violan is an academic researcher from Boston University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Poison control & Body region. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 7 publications receiving 332 citations.
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Injuries in martial arts: a comparison of five styles
TL;DR: There is a higher rate of injury in tae kwon do than Shotokan karate, and martial arts appear to be safe for young athletes, particularly those at beginner or intermediate levels.
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Karate injuries in children and adolescents
TL;DR: Karate is a relatively safe sport for children and adolescents when properly taught; therefore, greater supervision is required of higher ranks, and injury increases with weekly training; however, 3 h a week or less appears to be associated with a low risk of significant injury in this age group.
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The Effect of Karate Training on Flexibility, Muscle Strength, and Balance in 8- to 13-Year-Old Boys
TL;DR: By improving flexibility, balance, and strength, karate improves three of the basic fitness components that are very important for preventing sport injuries in the growing years.
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Safety recommendations in Shotokan karate.
TL;DR: Shotokan karate appears to be a safe sport, especially for those younger than 18 years of age, and weekly training should be limited to a maximum of 3 hours in these groups, especially when younger karateka of any rank or older karatekas of lower ranks train more than 3 hours per week.
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Injuries and training recommendations in elite rhythmic gymnastics
TL;DR: Injuries in rhythmic gymnastics may be reduced by increasing the amount of time spent stretching per day (at least 40 minutes), and limiting conditioning to a maximum of 6 hours per week.