The characterisation of cardiac structure and function of registered Australian jockeys /
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2025
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Farley, Angela
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This thesis examined how the demanding sport of professional horse racing affects jockeys’ heart structure and function. Using echocardiography, it compared Australian jockeys with non-athlete controls and explored differences between early-career and late-career riders. Jockeys demonstrated larger heart chambers and greater cardiac output; adaptations similar to those seen in other elite endurance athletes. However, some established jockeys showed subtle signs of reduced cardiac performance, which may be linked to long-term workload and strict weight management practices. These findings highlight the significant physiological changes that occur in jockeys’ hearts, raising important questions about the potential long-term impact on their cardiovascular health and the need for further targeted research on this unique athlete group.
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University of South Australia. UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance.
UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance
UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance
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Thesis (PhD(Medical Radiation))--University of South Australia, 2025.
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Copyright 2025 Angela Farley.
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1 ethesis (xvii, 104 pages) :
illustrations, charts.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 82-86)
illustrations, charts.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 82-86)
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