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Asymmetric running is associated with pain during outdoor running in individuals with Achilles tendinopathy in the return-to-sport phase Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Kayla D. Seymore, Patrick Corrigan, Haraldur B. Sigurðsson, Ryan T. Pohlig, Karin Grävare Silbernagel
To determine the relationships between (1) Achilles tendon pain and loading symmetry, and (2) number of running bouts and symptom severity, during two weeks of outdoor running in individuals with Achilles tendinopathy. Prospective, observational study. Biomechanics laboratory and outdoors. Seventeen runners with Achilles tendinopathy in the return-to-sport phase of rehabilitation. Symptom severity
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Effects of high frequency strengthening on pain sensitivity and function in female runners with chronic patellofemoral pain Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Brian J. Eckenrode, David M. Kietrys, Allison Brown, J. Scott Parrott, Brian Noehren
To investigate the effects of a high frequency strengthening program on function, pain, and pain sensitization in female runners with chronic patellofemoral pain (PFP). Cross-sectional study. University laboratory. Thirty female runners (mean age 32 ± 8.1 years) with chronic PFP completed an 8-week home strengthening program. Variables assessed at baseline, 8-weeks, and 12 weeks included single leg
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Is it time to develop specific return to running criteria for ACL rehabilitation? An international survey of physiotherapists criteria for return to running following ACL injury Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Timothy A. Sayer, Nicky van Melick, Jerome Riera, Jeremy Jackson, Adam Bryant, Rob Bogie, Nicholas Cross, Pascal Edouard, Alexandre Rambaud
To determine return to running criteria currently used by physiotherapists following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Self-reported online international survey. An online survey of physiotherapists across Australia, the Netherlands and France. A total of 476 respondants participated in the survey across Australia (n = 153), the Netherlands (n = 162), and France (n = 161). For return to running
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Relationship between exacerbating patellofemoral pain and dynamic knee valgus in females with patellofemoral pain after a patellofemoral joint loading protocol: A cross-sectional Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Ali Yalfani, Fatemeh Ahadi, Mohamadreza Ahmadi, Azadeh Asgarpoor
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Epidemiology of injuries in elite female rink hockey players: A two season observational study Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Marcos Quintana-Cepedal, Isaac Roces-Vila, Miguel del Valle, Hugo Olmedillas
To record the time-loss injuries of female rink hockey players and describe the affected region, tissue, and onset of injury. Cross-sectional survey study. First (Ok Liga) and Second (Plata) division clubs. Participants: 280 player-seasons. Incidence of overall, training, and match injuries (number of injuries per 1000 h) from two seasons. A total of 229 injuries occurred in 56,438 h of exposure. The
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Comparison of physical therapy utilization, timing of return-to-sport test completion, and hop test performance by age and between sexes in youth athletes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Lauren Butler, Elliot Greenberg, Nicholas Giampetruzzi, Meredith Link, Victor Prati, Adam Weaver, Michael Saper
To compare physical therapy (PT) utilization, timing of return-to-sport (RTS) test and hop test performance by age and between sexes in youth after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Multicenter retrospective cohort. A retrospective review of adolescents after primary ACLR was conducted. Participants completed return-to-sport (RTS) tests including single-legged hop testing. PT frequency
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Assessing the use of the frequency, etiology, direction, and severity classification system for shoulder instability in physical therapy research – A scoping review Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Rubén Fernández-Matías, Enrique Lluch-Girbés, Marcus Bateman, Néstor Requejo-Salinas
The aim of this study is to review the implementation of the Frequency, Etiology, Direction, and Severity (FEDS) classification for shoulder instability by the physical therapy scientific community since its publication in 2011. A systematic search was conducted on January 10, 2024 in the MEDLINE, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, and SciELO databases, as well as Google Scholar
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Intrinsic graft laxity variation with open kinetic chain exercise after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A non-randomized controlled study Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Florian Forelli, Jean Mazeas, Yannis Zeghoudi, Amaury Vandebrouck, Pascal Duffiet, Louis Ratte, Georgios Kakavas, Timothy E. Hewett, Vasileios Korakakis, Alexandre J.M. Rambaud
To determine whether quadriceps and hamstring strengthening in a rehabilitation program involving early open kinetic chain (OKC) and/or closed kinetic chain (CKC) knee joint exercises had an influence on graft laxity at 1, 3, and 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Retrospective study. Two groups (n = 53) of ACLR patients (combination of OKC and CKC exercises group compared
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The NordBord test reveals persistent knee flexor strength asymmetry when assessed two and five years after ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Johan Högberg, Ramana Piussi, Rebecca Simonsson, Mathias Wernbom, Kristian Samuelsson, Roland Thomeé, Eric Hamrin Senorski
Comparison of knee flexor strength limb symmetry index (LSI) between the NordBord-test and the Biodex-test, and to determine the relationship between knee flexor strength and function in patients 2 and 5 years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) with hamstring tendon (HT) autografts. Observational registry study. Primary care. Cross-sectional data from 96 patients (55 % women) participating
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Longitudinal analysis of the incidence rate of injury in elite youth football: Trends over six years including the COVID-19 pandemic period Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Jakša Škomrlj, Toni Modrić, Damir Sekulić, Ante Bandalović, Ante Turić, Boris Bećir, Šime Veršić
We aimed to analyze injury trends and the possible effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the incidence rates of injury in young elite football players. A prospective cohort study design was adopted. Our study included 832 male football players who suffered an injury during any of the six competitive seasons. An elite youth football academy. Descriptive data and the incidence of
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Perceptions and beliefs on sports injury prediction as an injury risk reduction strategy: An online survey on elite athletics (track and field) athletes, coaches, and health professionals Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Pierre-Eddy Dandrieux, Laurent Navarro, Joris Chapon, Jeanne Tondut, Michael Zyskowski, Karsten Hollander, Pascal Edouard
Objectives To explore perceptions and beliefs of elite athletics (track and field) athletes, coaches, and health professionals, towards the use of injury prediction as an injury risk reduction strategy. Design Cross-sectional study. Method During the 2022 European Athletics Championships in Munich, registered athletes, coaches, and health professionals were asked to complete an online questionnaire
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Epidemiology of bone injuries in elite athletics: A prospective 9-year cohort study Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Shane Kelly, Antony Waring, Ben Stone, Noel Pollock
Objectives To describe bone injury patterns in elite track and field athletes. To investigate relationships between bone injury and athlete characteristics to inform future injury prevention strategies. Design Descriptive epidemiology study. Setting Elite athletics training centres across the United Kingdom and internationally, observed between 2012 and 2020. Participants 207 Olympic programme senior
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The relationship of behavioral and psychological traits with pain sensitivity in females with patellofemoral pain: A cross-sectional study Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Brian J. Eckenrode, David M. Kietrys, Allison Brown, J. Scott Parrott, Brian Noehren
Objective The purpose of this study was to describe the relationship between behavioral and psychological traits with indicators of central sensitization in female runners with patellofemoral pain (PFP), and to determine if behavioral and psychological traits improve with strength training. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting University laboratory. Participants Twenty-eight active females (mean age
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Coach perspectives on factors that influence the implementation of injury prevention programs in community netball: A qualitative study Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Michelle D. Smith, Natasha Shi Hui Wee
Objective The Netball KNEE Program is an injury prevention program (IPP) developed by Netball Australia. It is promoted to coaches, but implementation is limited. This study explored community netball coaches’ perspectives on factors that influence IPP implementation, and ideas on how it could be improved. Methods Twenty-four coaches from 16 netball clubs participated in semi-structured interviews
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A international cross-sectional study examining knowledge and attitudes towards sport-related concussion in Touch Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Samuel W. Oxford, Neil D. Clarke, Nick Dobbin
Objective To determine the current level of knowledge and attitudes towards sport-related concussion (SRC) amongst key stakeholders in touch rugby. Design An international cross-sectional study. Participants n = 141 (male, n = 88; female, n = 53) from 15 Touch Associations. Main outcome measure Online questionnaire including non-validated sections captured participant characteristics, first aid training
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Rehabilitation exercise program after surgical treatment of patellar tendon rupture: A case report Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Zhenghe Qiu, Haifeng Ma
Objective This case report describes in detail a rehabilitation and exercise program following surgical treatment of patellar tendon rupture and offers postoperative therapeutic goals and recommendations, with the aim of expediting the resumption of activities of daily living and sports participation following the surgical procedure. In addition, this report analyzes the cause of the patellar tendon
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Clinical examination tests for adductor- and pubic-related groin pain in athletes with longstanding groin pain: Inter-examiner reliability and prevalence of positive tests Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Willem M.P. Heijboer, Adam Weir, Zarko Vuckovic, Johannes L. Tol, Per Hölmich, Andreas Serner
Objectives Evaluate the inter-examiner reliability of pain provocation tests for hip adductors (palpation, stretch and resistance) and for pubic symphysis (palpation) in athletes with longstanding groin pain, and to determine the prevalence of positive tests. Design Inter-examiner reliability. Setting Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital. Participants Male athletes with longstanding groin pain
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Deficits in neurocognitive performance in patients with chronic ankle instability during a neurocognitive balance task – A retrospective case-control study Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Alexandre Maricot, Hortense Corlùy, Kevin De Pauw, Elke Lathouwers, Romain Meeusen, Bart Roelands, Jo Verschueren, Bruno Tassignon
Objectives To assess the neurocognitive performance while maintaining balance of patients experiencing CAI compared to healthy controls. In patients with CAI, the affected limb was also compared to the contralateral limb. Design A retrospective case-control study. Setting Laboratory study. Participants We included 27 patients with CAI and 21 healthy controls. Methods The study consisted of two sessions
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Using wearable technology data to explain recreational running injury: A prospective longitudinal feasibility study Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Bradley S. Neal, Christopher Bramah, Molly F. McCarthy-Ryan, Isabel S. Moore, Christopher Napier, Max R. Paquette, Allison H. Gruber
Objectives Investigate 1) if collecting and analysing wristwatch inertial measurement unit (IMU) and global positioning system (GPS) data using a commercially-available training platform was feasible in recreational runners and 2) which variables were associated with subsequent injury. Design Prospective longitudinal cohort. Participants Healthy recreational runners. Main outcome measures We set a
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Risk and protective factors for shoulder complaints in indoor volleyball players: A comprehensive systematic review Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Júlia Gonzalez Fayão, Denise Martineli Rossi, Anamaria Siriani de Oliveira
Objective This systematic review aimed to answer the question: “What are the risk and protective factors for shoulder complaints (pain, injury, or problem) in indoor volleyball players?”. Methods Searches were conducted in electronic databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus, as well as reference lists of the included studies. We included studies evaluating potential intrinsic and
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Musculoskeletal injury or Sports-Related Concussion (SRC) in a season of rugby union does not affect performance on concussion battery testing in university-aged student-athletes Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 K. Glendon, M.T.G. Pain, E. Hogervorst, A. Belli, G. Blenkinsop
Background Sub-concussive and concussive impacts sustained during contact sports such as rugby may affect neurocognitive performance, vestibular-ocular-motor function, symptom burden and academic ability. Method Student-athletes (n = 146) participating in rugby union British Universities or domestic competitions were assessed on the Immediate Post-Concussion and Cognitive Test, Post-Concussion Symptom
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“A sprained ankle is the biggest sign of mental fatigue”: A qualitative study of the perceptions and experiences of mental fatigue in professional ballet Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Matthew Wirdnam, Katia Ferrar, Susan Mayes, Clare MacMahon, Jill Cook, Ebonie Rio
Mental fatigue is known to influence endurance, skill, and tactical performance in sport. Research investigating the impact of mental fatigue on tasks that combine physical, cognitive, and aesthetic performance such as professional ballet does not exist. Objective: To understand the perceptions and experiences of mental fatigue in professional ballet. Design: Qualitative, focus groups and semi-structured
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Comparison of finger flexion strength and muscular recovery of male lead sport climbers across climbing classes Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-23 Somang Son, Yongsuk Seo, Jungjun Son, Somi Yun, Dae Taek Lee
Background/objective The purpose of this study was to compare finger flexor strength (FS), finger flexor muscle recovery (FR), and forearm circumference (FC) across three different climbing classes in male lead sport climbers. Methods A total of 37 male lead sport climbers were classified into low (LC), intermediate (IC), and advanced classes (AC) categories according to the International Rock Climbing
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Injury patterns in Swedish elite female and male ice hockey – A cross-sectional comparison of past-season's injuries Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Tobias Wörner, Stefan Kauppinen, Frida Eek
Objectives To describe and compare seasonal prevalence, anatomical location, severity, and onset of injuries between female and male elite ice hockey players. Design Cross-sectional survey study. Setting Elite ice hockey. Participants Swedish elite ice hockey players (170 females & 190 males). Main outcome measures Past season injuries reported on a modified version of the Oslo Sports Trauma Research
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Lumbopelvic movement control in powerlifters with and without low back pain Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Hampus Larsson, Edit Strömbäck, Mikael Schau, Susanna Johansson, Lars Berglund
Objectives To measure lumbopelvic movement control in powerlifters with and without low back pain (LBP). Design Quantitative Cross-sectional. Participants Twelve powerlifters with LBP and 28 powerlifters without LBP. Setting Powerlifters were recruited in nine different cities and filmed while performing a movement control test battery. Main outcome measures Lumbopelvic movement control test battery
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A high incidence of injury among male university student rugby players requires urgent injury prevention strategies Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Sanet van Zyl, Helen Bayne, Martin Schwellnus, Carel Viljoen
Objectives Determine the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of training and match injuries in university student rugby players over a two-season period. Design Prospective cohort. Setting Varsity Cup (VC) and Young Guns (YG) rugby tournaments (2018 and 2019). Participants 171 male university student rugby players. Main outcome measures For time-loss injuries: injury incidence (injuries per 1000
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Immediate effects of local muscle vibration on static and dynamic balance control in individuals with chronic ankle instability Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Amir Hossein Jamshidi, Razieh Mofateh, Neda Orakifar, Maryam Seyedtabib, Zahra Najarzadeh, Amin Behdarvandan
Objectives To investigate the immediate effects of local muscle vibration (LMV) on static and dynamic balance control in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability (CAI). Design Quasi-experimental study. Setting Research laboratory. Participants Twenty-six individuals with CAI and 26 healthy controls. Main outcome measures Center of pressure variables (mean total velocity and displacement
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Short-term fear of movement improves less after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with concomitant meniscus repair Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 David Werner, Alyx Jorgensen, Austin Post, Brittany Weaver, Matthew Tao, Christopher S. Wichman, Elizabeth Wellsandt
Background Psychological response is important in return-to-sport decisions for athletes recovering from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The purpose of this study was to compare psychological response after ACLR with a concomitant meniscus repair compared to isolated ACLR. Methods Thirty-five individuals completed the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) and Anterior Cruciate Ligament
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Clinical outcomes for various benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) diagnoses in adolescents and young adults with recent concussions Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Thomas G. Bowman, Rachel Thibault, Benjamin M. Radack, Anissa Davis, Penelope Elam
Objective Determine how positive BPPV findings in adolescents and young adults following concussion impacted the total number of treatments required and time until discharge. Setting Outpatient physical therapy clinic. Participants 167 individuals who were diagnosed with concussion or brain injury. Design Retrospective chart review. Main measures Total number of treatments and days until discharge
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The association between lateral hip muscle size/intramuscular fat infiltration and hip strength in active young adults with long standing hip/groin pain Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Zuzana Perraton, Andrea B. Mosler, Peter R. Lawrenson, Kenneth Weber II, James M. Elliott, Evert O. Wesselink, Kay M. Crossley, Joanne L. Kemp, Christopher Stewart, Michael Girdwood, Matthew G. King, Joshua J. Heerey, Mark J. Scholes, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, Adam I. Semciw
Objectives To investigate associations between lateral hip muscle size/intramuscular fat infiltration (MFI) and hip strength in active young adults with longstanding hip/groin pain. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting University/Clinical. Participants Sub-elite soccer and Australian Football players (n = 180; 37 female) with long standing hip/groin pain. Main outcome measures Muscle size (volume)
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Early intervention treatment in the first 2 weeks following concussion in adults: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-03 Sonya Moore, Chris Musgrave, Jonathan Sandler, Ben Bradley, Jennifer R.A. Jones
Objective International guidelines support a repertoire of therapeutic interventions that may assist recovery following concussion. We aimed to systematically review the efficacy of early pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions initiated within two weeks of injury on symptoms and functional recovery of adults with concussion. Methods We conducted a Systematic Review (SR) of Randomised
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Balance test results in different hormonal statuses of the menstruation cycle. Are females more susceptible to lower extremities injuries on different days of their menstruation cycles? Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Masoumeh Baghban Baghdadabad, Shahram Mohaghegh
Background The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) and its modification(mSEBT) as dynamic tests have been shown to have high reliability and validity for the prediction of lower extremities injuries including ACL ones. No previous study has compared mSEBT performance measures in different hormonal statuses of the menstrual cycle in naturally menstruating women. So aim of the study was comparison of
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Balance, strength and physical activity after ankle sprain: Comparison between children with chronic ankle instability and copers Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Thitirat Suphasubtrakul, Raweewan Lekskulchai, Chutima Jalayondeja
Objective The aim of this study was to compare muscle strength, balance, and physical activity between children with chronic ankle instability and copers. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Pediatric Physical Therapy laboratory. Participants Children aged between 7 and 12 years old from regular schools who had a history of unilateral ankle sprain. Main outcome measures Lower extremity strength,
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Criteria-based return to sport testing after open Latarjet reveals residual deficits and can be utilized for sports clearance with excellent outcomes at mean 3.6 year follow-up: A small case series of competitive athletes Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-19 Rajiv P. Reddy, Matthew Como, Shaquille Charles, Zachary J. Herman, Ehab M. Nazzal, Christopher J. Como, Anya Singh-Varma, Alex Fails, Adam Popchak, Albert Lin
Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the use of a criteria-based return to sport (CBRTS) test to evaluate readiness for return to play (RTP) in competitive athletes that underwent open Latarjet. Design Retrospective case series. Methods Ten competitive athletes (mean age 19.9 years) treated with open Latarjet for recurrent glenohumeral instability underwent CBRTS testing at a mean of 5
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Developing the Singapore youth shoulder overuse injury prevention program Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Rachel Lau, Swarup Mukherjee
Objectives To develop the Singapore Youth Shoulder Overuse Injury Prevention Program specifically for competitive overhead youth athletes in Singapore. Design Two-round online Delphi technique with experts and a feasibility assessment questionnaire with youth athletes who represented end-users. Setting Volleyball for youth athletes. Participants Experts were recruited through purposive sampling based
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Influence of foot strike patterns and cadences on patellofemoral joint stress in male runners with patellofemoral pain Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Zhen Wei, Xihe Hou, Yujie Qi, Lin Wang
Objectives This study aimed to determine the effect of foot strike patterns and cadences in male runners with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Biomechanics lab. Methods 20 male runners with PFP were instructed to randomly complete six running conditions (three cadence conditions in rearfoot strike pattern (RFS) or forefoot strike (FFS)) under a preferred running speed
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Persistent altered knee loading in patients with meniscectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Kyle T. Falvey, Chad M. Kinshaw, Gordon L. Warren, Liang-Ching Tsai
Objectives To determine the changes in knee flexion moment (KFM) and knee adduction moment (KAM) during weight-bearing activities following meniscectomy. Design Meta-Analysis. Setting Laboratory. Participants 332 meniscectomy patients and 137 healthy controls (from 13 qualified studies) Main outcome measures Cohen's d effect sizes (ESs) were calculated to compare KAM and KFM values of the surgical
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Clinical practice and barriers among Swiss physiotherapists treating patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A survey of pre-operative rehabilitation to return to sport Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Mathieu Pulver, Roger Hilfiker, Mario Bizzini, Nicolas Mathieu, Stephan Meyer, Lara Allet
Objectives To investigate current clinical practice of Swiss physiotherapists treating patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) from pre-operative rehabilitation until return to sport (RTS). We assessed optimisation strategies in daily practice and the perceived barriers to these optimisations, and evaluated whether there was a relevant difference in clinical practice for physiotherapists
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Training for shorter ultra-trail races results in a higher injury rate, a more diverse injury profile, and more severe injuries: 2022 Mac ultra races Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-04 Carel Viljoen, Eileen du Toit, Tyla van Niekerk, Sylvester Mashaba, Zinhle Ndaba, Michelle Verster, Andre Bellingan, Dimakatso Ramagole, Audrey Jansen van Rensburg, Tanita Botha, Dina C. Janse van Rensburg
Objectives Determine and compare the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and injury severity among race entrants training towards different ultra-trail race distances. Design Retrospective cross-sectional study. Setting The six months training period before the 2022 Mac Ultra races (46 km, 80 km, 161 km and 322 km). Participants Of the 245 race entrants, 162 (66% of Mac ultra-trail runners) consented
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The association between knee muscle performance and clinical outcomes of knee function 1–4 years after a sport-related knee joint injury Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Justin M. Losciale, Linda K. Truong, Kexin Zhang, Thomas Scarr, Hui Xie, Linda C. Li, Cameron Mitchell, Michael A. Hunt, Jackie L. Whittaker
Objective Estimate the association between index leg knee muscle strength and rate of torque development (RTD), and self-reported and performance-based (i.e., hop) knee function in persons 1–4 years after a sport-related knee joint injury. Methods Data were collected at baseline of a clinical trial. Assessments included the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Sport & Recreation subscale (KOOSsport)
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Frontal plane pelvic kinematics during high velocity running: Association with hamstring injury history Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Cameron A. Nurse, Cara L. Lewis, Sandra J. Shefelbine
Introduction Hamstring injuries are the most prevalent non-contact soft tissue injury in sports, with a larger portion of injuries being recurrent. The sagittal plane running kinematics correlated to hamstring injury history has been well documented. However, analysis of frontal plane kinematics allows for observation of stability and symmetry. This study aimed to examine the frontal plane running
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Calf muscle abilities are related to sprint performance in male Rugby Union players Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Kim Hébert-Losier, Te Manawa Ngawhika, Carlos Balsalobre-Fernandez, Seth O'Neill
Objectives To examine the strength of the relationship between plantarflexor power and strength-endurance metrics and 10-m sprint times in male Rugby Union players. A secondary aim was to examine the strength of the relationship within calf muscle metrics. Design Observational cross-sectional correlational. Setting Field-based. Participants Sixteen male Rugby Union players in the National Provincial
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Accelerometer-assessed physical activity patterns during the first two years after a non-surgically treated ACL injury Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Sofi Sonesson, Roman Peter Kuster, Joanna Kvist
Objectives To describe physical activity patterns and analyze changes during the first two years after a non-surgically treated ACL injury, and to assess correlations between accelerometer-assessed physical activity and self-reported knee function and knee-related quality of life. Design Prospective cohort study. Participants 128 patients (61 females, 25.2 ± 7.1 years) with acute ACL injury. Main outcome
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Anterior cruciate ligament injury occurrence, return to sport and subsequent injury in the Australian High Performance Sports System: A 5-year retrospective analysis Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Joshua D. Rigg, Nirmala Kanthi Panagodage Perera, Liam A. Toohey, Jennifer Cooke, David Hughes
Objectives To report anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury occurrence, return to sport (RTS) timeframes and ACL subsequent injuries recorded in the Australian High Performance Sports System according to athlete sex. Methods ACL injury data of injured athletes were prospectively collected by the treating sports and exercise physicians and physiotherapists within the Australian High Performance Sports
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The efficacy of neuromuscular training, with minimal or no equipment, on performance of youth athletes: A systematic review with meta-analysis Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Marina R. Muller, Ítalo R. Lemes, Michelle S.de C. Silva, Nayara S. Silva, Arely G.M. Hernández, Rafael Z. Pinto
Objectives To investigate the effects of neuromuscular training, with minimal or no equipment, on physical performance of youth athletes. Design Systematic review with meta-analysis. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, PEDro and SportDiscuss from inception to March/2022. Selection Criteria: youth athletes (15–24years), from Olympic team sports; used neuromuscular training 2–3 times/week for,
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Prevention of shoulder injuries in volleyball players: The usefulness and efficiency of a warm-up routine Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-30 Camille Tooth, Cédric Schwartz, Jean-Louis Croisier, Amandine Gofflot, Stephen Bornheim, Bénédicte Forthomme
Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the efficiency of a warm-up routine focused on shoulder injury prevention in volleyball players. Design Prospective study. Setting University. Participants Eight recreational volleyball teams (44 males, 49 females) were included in the study and assigned to two different groups (prevention or control) in a blinded way. In the prevention group, the
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Efficacy of resistance training with elastic bands compared to proprioceptive training on balance and self-report measures in patients with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-30 Christos Fakontis, Paris Iakovidis, Konstantinos Kasimis, Dimitrios Lytras, Georgios Koutras, Antonis Fetlis, Ioannis Algiounidis
Background Proprioceptive training and resistance training are physiotherapy treatment methods for Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI). Objective To compare the efficacy of proprioceptive training to resistance training with elastic bands for treating CAI as measured by the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM), and the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT). Method
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Corrigendum to “Are visual assessments of the single-leg squat valid to be used in clinical practice? A systematic review of measurement properties based on the COSMIN guideline” [Physical Therapy in Sport 63C (2023) 1641] Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Diogo A. Gomes, Guilherme V. da Costa, Eduardo Campos Martins, Danilo De Oliveira Silva, Alessandro Haupenthal, Caroline Ruschel, Marcelo P. de Castro, Heiliane de Brito Fontana
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Impact of anthropometric data and physical activity level on the closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST) score: A cross-sectional study Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Ugo Lepinet, Julien Tanniou, Emmanuelle Courtois Communier, Vincent Créach, Marc Beaumont
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of anthropometric data and the level of physical activity on the CKCUEST score on uninjured subjects. Method Subjects were eligible for the study if they were aged between 18 and 25 years old. Anthropometric data were collected, and the physical activity level was assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). The primary
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Test-retest reliability of quantitative sensory testing, active joint position sense, and functional hop testing in amateur adult athletes with unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 David J. Kempfert, Eric J. Chaconas, Matthew L. Daugherty, Nicholas C. Clark
Objectives The somatosensory system fulfils a critical role in functional knee joint stability (FKJS) by providing afferent feedback necessary for neuromuscular control. Individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLr) have altered somatosensory function. Somatosensory characteristics are assessed by proprioception and quantitative sensory testing. The purpose of the study was to examine
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Injury data collection and utilisation practices in university sports teams: A cross-sectional study Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Sonoko Mashimo, Satoru Nishida, Akira Ito, Ryo Ogaki, Junichi Hirono, Takaaki Hogan, Naruto Yoshida
Objectives This study aimed to examine injury surveillance practices in a variety of university sports teams and barriers and facilitators for injury data collection and utilisation. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting University sports teams in Japan. Participants Medical, coaching, and other staff (non-medical/-coaching staff) of the university sports teams in Japan. Main outcome measures The survey
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Validity and reliability of a new hip flexor muscles flexibility assessment tool: The reactive hip flexor (RHF) test Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-17 Ángel González-de-la-Flor, Guillermo García-Pérez-de-Sevilla, Diego Domínguez-Balmaseda, José Ángel del-Blanco-Muñiz
Background The modified Thomas test is the most used and most reliable test to assess the hip flexors’ flexibility. However it does not evaluate the interaction of both legs. The objective of this study is to propose a new assessment tool for hip flexor flexibility, the Reactive Hip Flexion (RHF) Test. Methods An observational, intra-test, and test-retest study with repeated measures was carried out
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Adolescent and young adult hip and knee strength profiles relate to running gait biomechanics Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-16 Alexandra F. DeJong Lempke, Danielle L. Hunt, Corey Dawkins, Andrea Stracciolini, Mininder S. Kocher, Pierre A. d’Hemecourt, Kristin E. Whitney
Objectives Compare and assess relationships between strength and running biomechanics among healthy adolescents and young adult males and females. Design Retrospective cohort. Setting Clinic. Participants 802 healthy participants (570 F, 232 M; 16.6 ± 2.3 years). Main outcome measures Mass-normalized knee flexor and extensor strength, hip adductor and abductor strength, hamstrings-to-quadriceps (H:Q)
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Factors associated with persistent pain in college athletes with a history of lateral ankle sprain Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Yuta Koshino, Kentaro Watanabe, Moeko Akimoto, Tomoya Ishida, Mina Samukawa, Satoshi Kasahara, Harukazu Tohyama
Objectives To determine the factors associated with and prevalence of persistent pain in college athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI) and with previous lateral ankle sprain (LAS) without CAI. Design Cross-Sectional Study. Setting Online survey at one university. Participants Of the 385 respondents surveyed online, 140 were identified as having experienced at least one LAS (CAI group: 69, coper
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An early care void: The injury experience and perceptions of treatment among knee-injured individuals and healthcare professionals – A qualitative interview study Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Pætur M. Holm, Charlotte Simonÿ, Nadia K. Brydegaard, Ditte Høgsgaard, Kristian Thorborg, Merete Møller, Jackie L. Whittaker, Ewa M. Roos, Søren T. Skou
Objectives To better comprehend the initial injury experience and care requirements of knee-injured individuals, as well as healthcare professionals' interactions with early care. Design Qualitative interviews. Setting Public healthcare in Denmark. Participants Ten individuals (6 women) with major knee injuries (6 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscal tears, 2 isolated ACL tears, 1 isolated
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Injury prevention in ladies Gaelic football referees: Understanding the barriers, facilitators, and preferences of referees Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 John Corrigan, Sinéad O'Keeffe, Enda Whyte, Siobhán O'Connor
Objectives The injury prevalence in Gaelic games refereeing is high, however few are adopting injury prevention programmes. This study aims to identify the barriers and facilitators to injury prevention strategy success and determine Ladies Gaelic Football referees’ preferences for injury prevention strategies and education. Design Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 Ladies Gaelic Football
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How robust are clinical trials in primary and secondary ankle sprain prevention? Phys. Ther. Sport (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-26 C.M. Bleakley, J. Wagemans, A.P. Schurz, J.M. Smoliga
Objectives Determine the statistical stability of RCTs examining primary and secondary prevention of ankle sprains. Methods Databases were searched to August 2023. We included parallel design RCTs, using conservative interventions for preventing ankle sprain, reporting dichotomous injury event outcomes. Statistical stability was quantified using Fragility Index (FI) and Fragility Quotient (FQ). Subgroup