Article
Neurosciences
Jessica Piasecki, Thomas B. Inns, Joseph J. Bass, Reece Scott, Daniel W. Stashuk, Bethan E. Phillips, Philip J. Atherton, Mathew Piasecki
Summary: Masters athletes show successful motor unit remodelling as they age, preserving muscle fibre number and function, with similar patterns observed in both males and females. However, there are differences in motor unit firing rates between sexes, with females exhibiting a slower firing pattern as they age, while males do not show a significant change. This study suggests that neuromuscular function declines with age in masters athletes, with indicators of motor unit remodelling increasing progressively in both sexes.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Kyle A. Borque, Mary Jones, Ganesh Balendra, Lukas Willinger, Vitor Hugo Pinheiro, Bobby Singh Anand, Andy Williams
Summary: This study assessed the return to play rate and timing of elite athletes treated for multi-ligament knee injuries using modern surgical techniques. The results showed that modern surgical techniques can lead to high return to play rates in elite athletes, and different types and locations of injuries have some influence on the timing and rate of return to play.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Kyle A. Borque, Mary Jones, Mitzi S. Laughlin, Ganesh Balendra, Lukas Willinger, Vitor Hugo Pinheiro, Andy Williams
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) in reducing revision rates in primary ACL reconstruction (ACLR) in elite athletes. The results showed that the use of LET reduced the risk of ACL graft failure in elite athletes undergoing primary ACLR by 2.8 times, and this risk reduction did not differ significantly between different graft types.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Anmol T. Mattu, Brianna Ghali, Vanessa Linton, Alex Zheng, Ian Pike
Summary: ACL injuries are a common knee injury, especially among female athletes. This umbrella review examined the effectiveness of ACL injury prevention programs and identified multi-faceted exercise programs as effective in reducing ACL injury risk.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Dai Sugimoto, Lyle J. Micheli, William P. Meehan III
Summary: This study compared the lower extremity muscular strength of different groups of female athletes, taking into consideration their chronological age and age of peak height velocity. The results showed that the lower extremity strength of females aged 11-14 years was lower than that of females below 10 years.
CLINICAL PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mahgolzahra Kamari, Randeep Rakwal, Takuya Yoshida, Satoru Tanigawa, Seita Kuki
Summary: The study found that landing with a deeper knee flexion angle (LFL) leads to smaller impact forces, reducing the risk of non-contact ACL injury.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Ravi Vaswani, Alex White, Joshua Dines
Summary: The article reviews UCL injuries in contact athletes. UCL injuries in overhead throwing athletes are usually chronic attenuation, while UCL injuries in contact athletes are typically acute tears or avulsions. Nonoperative treatment is recommended for partial injuries. Recent literature has focused on UCL reconstruction in baseball players, with good outcomes. There is a lack of research on UCL injuries in contact athletes. A recent study found positive short-term outcomes using a new technique for UCL repair in baseball players.
CURRENT REVIEWS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
F. Mancino, A. Gabr, R. Plastow, F. S. Haddad
Summary: This article discusses the injury of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in elite athletes, with females being more likely to suffer from ACL tear than males. Biomechanical, hormonal, and anatomical factors contribute to the increased risk in females. Environmental differences, inadequate equipment, and psychological factors also play a role in the risk of injury. Specific physiotherapy programs and training protocols have shown remarkable results in reducing the risk of injury.
BONE & JOINT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Anna M. Ptasinski, Mark Dunleavy, Temitope Adebayo, Robert A. Gallo
Summary: This review discusses treatment options, rehabilitation protocols, return-to-play criteria, and expected outcomes after non-operative and operative treatment of ACL tears among athletes. Non-operative treatment may be a viable option, but predicting outcomes can be difficult and athletes who resume sports may have lower performance levels. ACL reconstruction shows favorable outcomes, but return-to-play and graft re-rupture rates vary based on patient characteristics and athletic activity. Different treatment methods have been shown to effectively return athletes to sports, depending on patient age and activity level. Adherence to rehabilitation principles and return-to-play guidelines can optimize outcomes and prevent re-injury.
CURRENT REVIEWS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mahdis Dadfar, M. Soltani, Mohammadreza Basohbat Novinzad, Kaamran Raahemifar
Summary: Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) malalignment in female athletes leads to a knee-reliant mechanical energy absorption strategy during landing, increasing the risk of ACL injuries.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Thomas A. Buckley, Avinash Chandran, Timothy C. Mauntel, Zachary Yukio Kerr, Derek W. Brown, Adrian J. Boltz, Daniel C. Herman, Eric E. Hall, Robert C. Lynall
Summary: This study aimed to assess the odds and time of lower extremity musculoskeletal injury (LEMSKI) after concussion in US collegiate athletes. The results showed that there was no significant increase in the odds of LEMSKI after concussion, but higher odds of non-time loss (NTL) LEMSKI and lower odds of time loss (TL) LEMSKI were observed in football.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Christopher Nagelli, Samuel C. Wordeman, Stephanie Di Stasi, Joshua Hoffman, Tiffany Marulli, Timothy E. Hewett
Summary: After undergoing a neuromuscular training program, athletes with ACLR demonstrated significant improvements in sagittal plane knee biomechanics, while post-training comparison between ACLR and control athletes showed comparable knee biomechanics.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Janina Kaarre, Balint Zsidai, Philipp W. Winkler, Eric Narup, Alexandra Horvath, Eleonor Svantesson, Eric Hamrin Senorski, Volker Musahl, Kristian Samuelsson
Summary: This study compares patient characteristics and injury profiles in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries. The study found that ACL and PCL groups have distinct injury patterns related to BMI, age, sex, and activities.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Christopher Latella, Patrick J. Owen, Timothy Davies, Jemima Spathis, Alistair Mallard, Daniel Van den Hoek
Summary: Research found differences in strength gain between upper- and lower-body lifts, but no significant differences in strength change between sexes. The strongest males may gain strength more slowly than weaker counterparts.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Roula Kotsifaki, Vasileios Korakakis, Enda King, Olivia Barbosa, Dustin Maree, Michail Pantouveris, Andreas Bjerregaard, Julius Luomajoki, Jan Wilhelmsen, Rodney Whiteley
Summary: This guideline provides clinical practice recommendations for rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction, based on AGREE II and GRADE approach. It evaluates the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions through randomized clinical trials and systematic reviews, and guides clinicians and patients on the optimal rehabilitation protocol. Exercise interventions are the main focus of rehabilitation, but there is limited evidence on the relationship between exercise volume/intensity and outcomes.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
William T. Davies, Gregory D. Myer, Paul J. Read
Article
Primary Health Care
Andrea Stracciolini, Jennifer Luz, Gregory Walker, Nicholas Edwards, Avery D. Faigenbaum, Gregory D. Myer
PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Orthopedics
Enda King, Chris Richter, Mark Jackson, Andy Franklyn-Miller, Eanna Falvey, Gregory D. Myer, Siobhan Strike, Dan Withers, Ray Moran
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Orthopedics
Dai Sugimoto, Rebecca L. Zwicker, Bridget J. Quinn, Gregory D. Myer, Andrea Stracciolini
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Rehabilitation
Rhodri S. Lloyd, Jon L. Oliver, Gregory D. Myer, Mark De Ste Croix, Paul J. Read
PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT
(2020)
Article
Neurosciences
Offir Laufer, Amir Geva, Jonathan D. Ellis, Kim Barber Foss, Maayan Ettinger, Yaki Stern, Todd Arthur, Jeffrey Kutcher, Gregory Myer, Amit Reches
Review
Sport Sciences
Paul Read, Sean Mc Auliffe, Mathew G. Wilson, Gregory D. Myer
Summary: The study found significant variations in the administration and interpretation of RTS hop tests among athletes after ACL reconstruction, with many authors failing to report key methodological details. To improve standardization and accurate data collection, researchers should provide clearer descriptions of how hop tests are performed.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Rhodri S. Lloyd, Jon L. Oliver, Gregory D. Myer, Mark B. De Ste Croix, Josh Wass, Paul J. Read
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2020)
Article
Sport Sciences
Sylvia Moeskops, Jon L. Oliver, Paul J. Read, John B. Cronin, Gregory D. Myer, G. Gregory Haff, Rhodri S. Lloyd
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Neurosciences
Rebekah Mannix, Nicholas J. Morriss, Grace M. Conley, William P. Meehan, Arthur Nedder, Jianhua Qiu, Jamison Float, Christopher A. DiCesare, Gregory D. Myer
Article
Neurosciences
Scott Bonnette, Jed A. Diekfuss, Dustin Grooms, Gregory D. Myer, William P. Meehan, David R. Howell
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2020)
Article
Anesthesiology
William R. Black, Christopher A. DiCesare, Staci Thomas, Megan Pfeiffer, Sara E. Williams, Katie Kitchen, Tracy V. Ting, Gregory D. Myer, Susmita Kashikar-Zuck
Summary: The FIT Teens program shows promise in improving hip abduction strength and body biomechanics, indicating improvements in stability during functional movements. Differences were observed between the FIT Teens and CBT groups in terms of peak hip internal moment in the transverse plane, with decreased hip adduction during the drop vertical jump in the FIT Teens group.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Jed A. Diekfuss, Weihong Yuan, Kim D. Barber Foss, Jonathan A. Dudley, Christopher A. DiCesare, Danielle L. Reddington, Wen Zhong, Katharine S. Nissen, Jessica L. Shafer, James L. Leach, Scott Bonnette, Kelsey Logan, Jeffery N. Epstein, Joseph Clark, Mekibib Altaye, Gregory D. Myer
Summary: This clinical trial aimed to investigate the impact of internal jugular vein compression on white matter diffusion tensor imaging metrics following a season of American tackle football. The study found that the neck collar modulated the relationship between high-magnitude head impacts and longitudinal white matter changes, preserving some DTI metrics in the collar group.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Egon Kunzmann, Kevin R. Ford, Dai Sugimoto, Arnold Baca, Mikulas Hank, David Bujnovsky, Lucia Mala, Frantisek Zahalka, Tomas Maly
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the differences in internal and external load of elite youth soccer players in different time zones during matches. Significant differences were found between the first 70 minutes and the last 20 minutes of the match in terms of total distance covered, distance in different speed zones, and high metabolic load distance. In addition, running performance was higher in the first half of the match compared to the second half, with a significant decrease in physical performance as the match progressed.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Brett S. Pexa, Justin P. Waxman, Audrey E. Westbrook, Kevin R. Ford
Summary: This study aimed to examine the changes in athlete health measures before, during, and after competitive matches. The results showed that athletes in the high-volume group had higher soreness, lower readiness, and higher fatigue on the first day after matches. These findings suggest that changes in athlete health variables may be related to physical outcomes and could potentially be used to track athlete recovery from competition, thereby reducing the impact of overuse injuries.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2023)