Health and recovery
Claims about injuries, sleep, nutrition, hydration, substances and recovery, each with its evidence status and sources.
83 claims · 84% with evidence on archers
- 0Corroborated
- 49Reported
- 18Contested
- 4Transferred
- 3Contradicted
- 0Refuted
- 9Not studied
- 0Predicted
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- ReportedA carotenoid and omega-3 supplement improves the archer's sleep1 study · 29 archers measuredStatus since 2026
- ReportedA day of competition does not lower an archer's salivary IgA2 studies · 48 archers measuredStatus since 2021
- ReportedA few nutrition education sessions change how an archer eats and raise blood glucose in competition1 study · 8 archers measuredStatus since 2021
- ReportedA few weeks of breathing exercises improve young archers' respiratory function1 study · 36 archers measuredStatus since 2025
- ReportedA few weeks of shooting alone improve shoulder mobility1 study · 24 archers measuredStatus since 2026
- ReportedA session of manual therapy after shooting did not help the archer's shoulder recover1 study · 20 archers measuredStatus since 2024
- ReportedA sleep education programme raises young archers' scores1 study · 10 archers measuredStatus since 2019
- ReportedAn archer's basal metabolic rate does not differ from the value predicted for their age2 studies · 16 archers measuredStatus since 1981
- ReportedArchers over fifty have a stronger grip, a brisker walking pace and better balance than senior athletes in other sports1 study · 18 archers measuredStatus since 2017
- ReportedArchers with shoulder pain have the same abduction strength as those without1 study · 58 archers measuredStatus since 2021
- ReportedArchery can cause a stress fracture of the first rib on the bow side1 study · 1 archers measuredStatus since 1992
- ReportedAt rest young archers have normal cardiorespiratory values7 studies · 354 archers measuredStatus since 2017
- ReportedAt the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games about one para-archer in fourteen fell ill2 studies · 139 archers measuredStatus since 2022
- ReportedDuring Ramadan an archer's fatigue is concentrated in the first two weeks2 studies · 24 archers measuredStatus since 2011
- ReportedElite archers supported by a nutrition professional are slimmer and train more1 study · 51 archers measuredStatus since 2026
- ReportedFlat feet are more common among archers than in running sports such as football2 studies · 70 archers measuredStatus since 2024
- ReportedHalf of elite youth archers shoot with pain that has lasted for months2 studies · 62 archers measuredStatus since 2024
- ReportedHigher-level archers and those in a squad report fewer overuse injuries1 study · 62 archers measuredStatus since 2018
- ReportedIn archers a larger lung capacity goes with higher scores4 studies · 124 archers measuredStatus since 2018
- ReportedIn archery the shoulder is the most common site of overuse injury12 studies · 861 archers measuredStatus since 2025
- ReportedIn competition, archers match energy and carbohydrate intake to the day's load2 studies · 14 archers measuredStatus since 2024
- ReportedIn competition, archers stay hydrated on less than a litre an hour3 studies · 25 archers measuredStatus since 2025
- ReportedIn competitive archers neck mobility stays good, even in those who always shoot from the same side1 study · 75 archers measuredStatus since 2021
- ReportedIn competitive archers shoulder pain is common but almost always mild, and it comes back4 studies · 320 archers measuredStatus since 2017
- ReportedIn kyudo a callus often forms on the bow hand1 study · 122 archers measuredStatus since 1971
- ReportedIn the string hand repeated shooting changes the skin and the microcirculation of the fingers3 studies · 50 archers measuredStatus since 2007
- ReportedIn wheelchair archers the shoulder shows frequent changes in both arms1 study · 35 archers measuredStatus since 2016
- ReportedIn young archers the load of shooting, from draw weight and arrows shot in competition, can cause an overuse injury to the shoulder1 study · 1 archers measuredStatus since 1999
- ReportedIn young women archers menarche does not come late, as it does in many other athletes2 studies · 611 archers measuredStatus since 2011
- ReportedKinesiology tape on the shoulder improves scores3 studies · 60 archers measuredStatus since 2019
- ReportedL-theanine lowers an archer's anxiety and stress markers in the minutes before competition1 study · 18 archers measuredStatus since 2024
- ReportedLittle sleep the night before does not worsen accuracy2 studies · 21 archers measuredStatus since 2017
- ReportedMany archery coaches know little about anti-doping rules1 study · 71 archers measuredStatus since 2020
- ReportedMost elite archers have no professional nutritional support2 studies · 251 archers measuredStatus since 2026
- ReportedNicotine gum before shooting raises the score1 study · 11 archers measuredStatus since 2021
- ReportedNine elite archers in ten report at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram a day, but four in ten stay below 1.22 studies · 59 archers measuredStatus since 2026
- ReportedOn days of period pain women archers' average score does not drop significantly5 studies · 175 archers measuredStatus since 2021
- ReportedOne study found that arriving dehydrated at a hot competition does not lower the score3 studies · 36 archers measuredStatus since 2020
- ReportedOne study found that jatamansi, a herb used as a calmative, only partly improves hand steadiness in a seated test and does not raise the score more than training alone1 study · 45 archers measuredStatus since 2008
- ReportedOne study found that twelve weeks of progressive relaxation do not change resting systolic blood pressure in women archers1 study · 13 archers measuredStatus since 2014
- ReportedOver a shooting session, an isotonic drink instead of water did not change scores2 studies · 30 archers measuredStatus since 2026
- ReportedPara-archers have poorer balance than non-disabled archers, but no measurable difference in trunk endurance2 studies · 20 archers measuredStatus since 2021
- ReportedSome archers shoot with an uncorrected refractive error5 studies · 166 archers measuredStatus since 2016
- ReportedThe energy cost of shooting is low, and what there is grows with the archer's body size3 studies · 36 archers measuredStatus since 1981
- ReportedThe rotated head position of the shooting stance can compress the cervical cord in susceptible people1 study · 1 archers measuredStatus since 2021
- ReportedThe same archer's heart rate changes from one session to the next4 studies · 82 archers measuredStatus since 1990
- ReportedWhen an archer's elbow hurts, the outer side is the spot most often affected4 studies · 559 archers measuredStatus since 1971
- ReportedWith bows up to 32 pounds the loads on the lower back stay below risk thresholds2 studies · 28 archers measuredStatus since 2024
- ReportedWith the same bow, men and women load the lower back differently1 study · 13 archers measuredStatus since 2024
- ContestedA few weeks of archery change heart rate variability in sedentary people1 study · 34 archers measuredStatus since 2019
- ContestedA macular carotenoid supplement with omega-3 raises scores in precision sports1 study · 72 archers measuredStatus since 2026
- ContestedA sleep education programme helps young archers sleep better1 study · 13 archers measuredStatus since 2019
- ContestedAcute archery injuries mostly affect the fingers and hand4 studies · 301 archers measuredStatus since 2023
- ContestedAn archer's arteries do not widen the way an endurance athlete's do1 study · 51 archers measuredStatus since 2002
- ContestedAn archer's blood glucose stays stable during a competition3 studies · 16 archers measuredStatus since 2021
- ContestedArchers get enough sleep4 studies · 53 archers measuredStatus since 2024
- ContestedArchery is a sport with a low risk of injury11 studies · 586 archers measuredStatus since 2018
- ContestedCaffeine improves accuracy in archery4 studies · 26 archers measuredStatus since 2026
- ContestedFew archers warm up or do supplementary exercises5 studies · 611 archers measuredStatus since 2017
- ContestedIn an archer's urine, lactate mostly follows the physical load and far less the tension of competition1 study · 16 archers measuredStatus since 2025
- ContestedIn archers, age is not associated with more overuse injuries2 studies · 218 archers measuredStatus since 2018
- ContestedIn kyudo, archers who have had the yips report more injuries than others1 study · 58 archers measuredStatus since 2021
- ContestedKinesiology tape improves an archer's sense of shoulder position2 studies · 52 archers measuredStatus since 2019
- ContestedMany archers arrive at training already dehydrated and drink less than they need4 studies · 45 archers measuredStatus since 2026
- ContestedMany competitive archers weigh more than is normal for their height16 studies · 458 archers measuredStatus since 2023
- ContestedMore training days a week go with more overuse injuries5 studies · 715 archers measuredStatus since 2017
- ContestedRecurve archers get injured more often than compound archers2 studies · 395 archers measuredStatus since 2017
- TransferredEven a little alcohol makes the outstretched arm less steady1 study · 9 archers measuredStatus since 2005
- TransferredHigher heart rate variability goes with better aerobic fitness2 studiesStatus since 2014
- TransferredOne study found that muscle-load marks on bones are not enough to identify an archer1 studyStatus since 2015
- TransferredWhat an archer eats shows up in the quality of their sleep1 studyStatus since 2024
- ContradictedArchery makes young people's bones stronger1 study · 33 archers measuredStatus since 2024
- ContradictedBeta-blockers improve accuracy in archery3 studies · 17 archers measuredStatus since 2021
- ContradictedRamadan fasting lowers an archer's score2 studies · 24 archers measuredStatus since 2023
- Not studiedArchers who eat more tryptophan shoot higher scores in competition1 study · 45 archers measuredIn the registry since September 2026
- Not studiedBreathing at six breaths a minute has no unwanted effects1 studyIn the registry since February 2026
- Not studiedDuring menstruation women archers have slightly less strength and poorer balance1 study · 10 archers measuredIn the registry since April 2026
- Not studiedExperienced archers show scapular dyskinesis more often than beginners2 studies · 101 archers measuredIn the registry since September 2026
- Not studiedIn the competition period, women archers' menstrual cycles become less regular1 study · 142 archers measuredIn the registry since August 2026
- Not studiedRotator cuff strengthening prevents shoulder injuries in archers7 studies · 152 archers measuredIn the registry since August 2026
- Not studiedStrengthening the lower trapezius reduces shoulder pain in archers3 studies · 46 archers measuredIn the registry since October 2026
- Not studiedThe type of bow does not change an archer's respiratory function1 study · 160 archers measuredIn the registry since August 2026
- Not studiedUltrasound finds more entheseal changes in the elite archer's arm than in sedentary people2 studies · 171 archers measuredIn the registry since September 2026
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