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Methodological and statistical quality of research in applied (sports) biomechanics

This project aims at quantitatively assessing the methodological and statistical quality profile of more than 400 published studies on sports - applied Biomechanics. The study is being carried-out in collaboration with Dimitria Palaiothodorou, a current PhD student under my supervision. The aim is to statistically assess potential flaws - weaknesses - deficits in the methodology and the statistics used in applied - sports biomechanics research since 1985.

Muscular and Skeletal Asymmetries in Tennis Players Aged 7 to 12 years

This research aims at investigating the potential effect of a 7-months systematic training program on the (a) skeletal characteristics and asymmetries, and (b) muscular strength and asymemtries of children Tennis players aged 7 to 12 years. The central scope of this project is to estimate the degree of asymmetry in skeletal structure and muscular strength as well as the developmental contribution of Tennis. The first phase of this project is currently at completion. The study is being carried-out under my supervision by Dimitria Palaiothodorou, a PhD candidate.

Quality of research in studies assessing nutritional attitudes in athletes.

This research project aims at systematically examining the methodological and statistical strengths and weaknesses of all research studies focusing on the evaluation of athletes' attitudes towards sport nutrition. The project was undertaken by Rozalia Kouvelioti as part of her Master's research work under my supervision. Rozalia completed her master's  degree, including a series of courses and this research thesis. A paper on this subject has been published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism: Kouvelioti, R., & Vagenas, G. (2015).

Systematic quantification of asymmetries in Tennis players

This systematic review investigates the different types of asymmetries found in Tennis players. The central scope is to standardize and quantify asymmetries using common asymmetry indexes, in order to compose a clear asymmetry profile for this specific type of highly unilateral sport. At the same time the methodological and statistical strengths and weaknesses of more than 40 research studies focusing on the morphological (anatomical) and / or kinesiological (biomechanical) asymmetries of Tennis players of different ages and levels.