Article
Sport Sciences
Alexandra DeJong F. Lempke, Kristin E. Whitney, Sara E. Collins, Pierre A. dHemecourt, William P. Meehan
Summary: The study aimed to assess the impact of the combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on running-related injuries in adolescent cross-country, track, and long-distance runners. The results showed that female sex, reduced sleep hours, reduced hip abduction strength, and intention to lose weight to improve athletic performance were associated with running-related injuries.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Ben R. Hando, W. Casan Scott, Jacob F. Bryant, Juste N. Tchandja, Siddhartha S. Angadi
Summary: The study did not find significant associations between the proprietary force plate vertical jump scan output scores and the likelihood of Air Force Special Warfare trainees experiencing either an MSKI or a lower extremity MSKI.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Dennis van Poppel, Maarten van der Worp, Anouk Slabbekoorn, Sylvia S. P. van den Heuvel, Marienke van Middelkoop, Bart W. Koes, Arianne P. Verhagen, Gwendolyne G. M. Scholten-Peeters
Summary: This study reviewed risk factors for lower extremity running injuries in short-distance and long-distance runners, identifying previous running-related injuries as the strongest risk factor for long-distance runners, and previous injuries not attributed to running as the strongest risk factor for short-distance runners. Moderate quality evidence supported factors such as higher body mass index, higher age, and lower running volume as risk factors for short-distance runners. However, the overall quality of evidence for these risk factors in predicting running-related injuries was limited.
JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dawid Kozlenia, Jaroslaw Domaradzki
Summary: This study aimed to determine injury risk and prediction accuracy based on movement patterns quality and flexibility level. Low-quality movement patterns and decreased flexibility increase injury risk. Preventative strategies should focus on improving movement patterns quality, maintaining proper flexibility, and ensuring full recovery before resuming activity.
Review
Orthopedics
Elise M. Robinson, Peter J. Clothier, Helen Slater, Amitabh Gupta
Summary: This article aims to investigate the role of resilience in the recovery process following musculoskeletal injuries. Through the screening of articles, inconsistent conclusions were found regarding the role of resilience in movement-evoked pain and functional recovery. Longitudinal research is needed to include a broader age range and determine if multidimensional resilience can promote recovery from musculoskeletal injuries.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kylie L. Crawford, Anna Finnane, Clive J. C. Phillips, Ristan M. Greer, Solomon M. Woldeyohannes, Nigel R. Perkins, Lisa J. Kidd, Benjamin J. Ahern
Summary: Musculoskeletal injuries continue to affect Thoroughbred racehorses internationally, with studies showing inconsistent findings on risk factors. Specific factors, such as two-year-old horses from primiparous mares and horses with certain training patterns, are associated with increased odds of injury. Monitoring these horses closely and adjusting training strategies accordingly may help reduce the impact of musculoskeletal injuries.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Peter J. Keir, Amanda Farias Zuniga, Daanish M. Mulla, Kumara G. Somasundram
Summary: The study examined the relationships between workplace risk factors and upper extremity injuries, finding strong associations between forceful exertions and hand/wrist tendon-related disorders, epicondylitis, and CTS. Laboratory studies revealed clear associations between task demands and biomechanical measures, providing evidence of dose-response relationships between risk factors and injury. Understanding these relationships can improve injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
Article
Orthopedics
Connor Lee Dow, Ryan G. Timmins, Joshua D. Ruddy, Morgan D. Williams, Nirav Maniar, Jack T. Hickey, Matthew N. Bourne, David A. Opar
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate previously established risk factors for hamstring strain injuries in predicting such injuries in elite Australian football players. Results showed that older age and previous history of hamstring strain injuries were associated with an increased risk of injuries, while factors such as height, weight, and muscle architecture were not significantly linked to injury risk in these players. Establishing cohort-specific cut points is necessary for accurate prediction and prevention of hamstring injuries in Australian football players.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Stefan Sammito, Vedran Hadzic, Thomas Karakolis, Karen R. Kelly, Susan P. Proctor, Ainars Stepens, Graham White, Wes O. Zimmermann
Summary: This qualitative systematic review identified 57 different potential risk factors for MSkIs in the military and developed a new prioritizing injury model. This model may help in understanding which risk factors can be addressed and in what order they should be prioritized for intervention strategies within military groups.
MILITARY MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Sport Sciences
Mauro Mandorino, Antonio J. Figueiredo, Masar Gjaka, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: The objective of this study was to review the risk factors for injury in young soccer players. After searching electronic databases, articles meeting the inclusion criteria were selected for review. Risk factor data were extracted and grouped into intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The main findings include the importance of neuromuscular control, the impact of maturation status, the contribution of fatigue and poor recovery to overuse injuries, the unclear role of anthropometric factors, the increased risk associated with previous injuries and high skill levels, the influence of external workloads, and the greater injury risk from playing position and sport specialization in young soccer players. Understanding the complex interaction between these factors is crucial for identifying high-risk players, developing effective prevention strategies, and taking a holistic approach.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carlos Garcia-Saura, Eduardo Serrano, Francisco B. Rodriguez, Pablo Varona
Summary: This study examines the intrinsic and environmental factors affecting low-informed robotic search, and suggests modulation approaches based on minimum knowledge to adjust various aspects of random exploration for effective autonomous search under uncertainty.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wenny Franciska Senjaya, Bernardo Nugroho Yahya, Seok-Lyong Lee
Summary: This study proposes a three-stage framework for predicting the risk of WMSDs that handles imbalanced data. The framework involves data preparation, RULA score evaluation, and risk prediction. It oversamples the imbalanced class using the RD-SMOTE method and predicts the risk level using the HyNet-CB classifier. The framework achieved a high F1-score of 92.43% and can classify all classes with more than 80% F1-score based on the evaluation using an assembly process dataset.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Julie C. Wilson, Patrick M. Carry, Ariel Kiyomi Daoud, Sydney Strunk, Emily A. Sweeney, David R. Howell, R. Dawn Comstock
Summary: Recent concussion or lower extremity injury are both risk factors for subsequent lower extremity injury in male, collision sport, high school athletes.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Katherine J. Hunzinger, Katelyn M. Costantini, C. Buz Swanik, Thomas A. Buckley
Summary: The study found that community rugby players with a history of concussion are more likely to experience lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries than those without. There was no significant difference in the risk of lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries between males and females with a history of diagnosed concussion.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marina Milakovic, Helena Koren, Karmen Bradvica-Kelava, Marija Bubas, Josipa Nakic, Pavle Jelicic, Lovro Bucic, Barbara Bekavac, Jelena Cvrljak, Magdalena Capak
Summary: Telework has become increasingly common during the pandemic, but it is important to consider the negative impacts on workers' health and safety. Poor ergonomics, sedentary behavior, and psychosocial and organizational factors contribute to the development or aggravation of musculoskeletal disorders in teleworkers. This paper aims to identify telework-related risks and their impact on musculoskeletal health and provide recommendations for future preventive measures.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Joseph Ali, Margaret Antonelli, Lori Bastian, William Becker, Cynthia A. Brandt, Diana J. Burgess, Amy Burns, Steven P. Cohen, Alison F. Davis, Christopher L. Dearth, Jim Dziura, Rob Edwards, Joe Erdos, Shawn Farrokhi, Julie Fritz, Mary Geda, Steven Z. George, Christine Goertz, Jeffrey Goodie, Susan N. Hastings, Alicia Heapy, Brian M. Ilfeld, Lily Katsovich, Robert D. Kerns, Tassos C. Kyriakides, Allison Lee, Cynthia R. Long, Stephen L. Luther, Steve Martino, Michael E. Matheny, Don McGeary, Amanda Midboe, Paul Pasquina, Peter Peduzzi, Michael Raffanello, Daniel Rhon, Marc Rosen, Elizabeth Russell Esposito, Dylan Scarton, Karen Seal, Norman Silliker, Sakasha Taylor, Stephanie L. Taylor, Megan Tsui, Fred S. Wright, Steven Zeliadt
Summary: Pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs) are effective in addressing unmet healthcare needs such as chronic pain and opioid misuse, however, individual studies may be limited in impact due to existing barriers to dissemination and implementation.
Article
Orthopedics
Chad E. Cook, Andrew J. Sheean, Liang Zhou, Kyong S. Min, Daniel I. Rhon
Summary: This study aimed to determine if surgery for cruciate ligament or meniscus injury increased the risks of subsequent comorbidities in beneficiaries of the Military Health System. The study found that surgery for meniscus injuries had a protective effect against certain comorbidities, but surgery for cruciate ligament injuries did not increase or decrease the risk of comorbidities.
JOURNAL OF KNEE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Joshua Halfpap, Christopher Allen, Daniel Rhon
Summary: The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of a novel tool designed to evaluate the immediate recall and performance of prescribed exercises. The results showed that the tool demonstrated moderate to good interrater reliability and excellent intrarater reliability. This unique tool assesses both recall and adherence.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Kaitlyn S. Foster, Tina A. Greenlee, John J. Fraser, Jodi L. Young, Daniel I. Rhon
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the burden of knee, hip, and lumbar spine disorders occurring in the year after an ankle sprain and the influence therapeutic exercise (TE) has on this burden. The results showed that patients who received TE had a lower risk of subsequent knee, hip, and lumbar injuries, suggesting that TE should be considered in the treatment plan for ankle sprains.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Joseph B. Leech, William E. Owen, Jodi L. Young, Daniel Rhon
Summary: This study aimed to assess the reporting of MT interventions in neck pain research and identified insufficient description of MT interventions and limited diversity in clinicians delivering MT. This has implications for the reproducibility and generalizability of the research.
JOURNAL OF MANUAL & MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
(2023)
Review
Rheumatology
Kevin L. MacPherson, Lindsey Hughey, Daniel Rhon, Jodi L. Young
Summary: This study aims to determine the reproducibility of resistance exercise trials for chronic lower back pain (CLBP) and evaluate the effectiveness of recently available checklists. The results show that there is a lack of reporting on details that facilitate reproducibility in the trials, and the publication of reporting checklists has not resulted in improvement. Therefore, there is a need to improve reporting to maximize reproducibility.
MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Brian J. J. McClenahan, Margaux Lojacono, Jodi L. L. Young, Ronald J. J. Schenk, Daniel I. I. Rhon
Summary: The physiotherapy profession recognizes the importance of research in guiding clinical practice and strives to provide high-quality care. This study aimed to assess the integrity between planned and conducted methodology in randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews published in physiotherapy journals. The results showed that there were discrepancies between preregistration and publication, potentially impacting the outcomes and interpretations of findings. Journals should require preregistration and compare the submission with the registration information when assessing publication suitability.
JOURNAL OF EVALUATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Griffin T. Lee, Peer Himler, Daniel I. Rhon, Jodi L. Young
Summary: This scoping review aimed to determine the frequency of home exercise program (HEP) prescription in supervised exercise trials for low back pain (LBP) and describe the characteristics of these programs. Out of 292 eligible trials, 32% included a HEP, with core stability, trunk strengthening, and motor control exercises being the most commonly prescribed. There was significant variation in the frequency, duration, and measurement of adherence to HEPs.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Robert D. Kerns, Alison F. Davis, Julie M. Fritz, Francis J. Keefe, Peter Peduzzi, Daniel I. Rhon, Stephanie L. Taylor, Robert Vining, Qilu Yu, Steven B. Zeliadt, Steven Z. George
Summary: Nonpharmacological treatments are underutilized in clinical practice. Pragmatic clinical trials provide evidence for the implementation of nonpharmacological interventions. The flexibility of interventions should not compromise their delivery to ensure ethical and scientific rigor.
Article
Anesthesiology
Matthew C. Mauck, Jeffrey Lotz, Matthew A. Psioda, Timothy S. Carey, Daniel J. Clauw, Sharmila Majumdar, William S. Marras, Nam Vo, Ayleen Aylward, Anna Hoffmeyer, Patricia Zheng, Anastasia Ivanova, Micah McCumber, Christiane Carson, Kevin J. Anstrom, Anton E. Bowden, Diane Dalton, Leslie Derr, Jonathan Dufour, Aaron J. Fields, Julie Fritz, Afton L. Hassett, Steven E. Harte, Trisha F. Hue, Roland Krug, Marco L. Loggia, Prasath Mageswaran, Samuel A. McLean, Ulrike H. Mitchell, Conor O'Neill, Valentina Pedoia, David Adam Quirk, Daniel Rhon, Viola Rieke, Lubdha Shah, Gwendolyn Sowa, Brennan Spiegel, Ajay D. Wasan, Hsiao-Ying (Monica) Wey, Lisa LaVange
Summary: The 2019 National Health Interview survey revealed that nearly 59% of adults experience pain regularly, with back pain being the most common type. Identifying the exact cause of chronic low back pain (cLBP) is challenging due to its complex nature, involving biological, psychological, and social factors. The overuse of opioid pain medications among cLBP patients has led to a rise in opioid use disorder and related deaths. To address this issue, the National Institutes of Health launched the HEAL initiative, which includes the NIH Back Pain Consortium (BACPAC) Research Program aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of cLBP.
Article
Rehabilitation
Peer Himler, Griffin T. Lee, Daniel I. Rhon, Jodi L. Young, Chad E. Cook, Casey Rentmeester
Summary: This study qualitatively and quantitatively assessed patients' thoughts and beliefs regarding home exercise programs and found that individual experiences and functional outcomes are closely related to adherence.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jodi L. L. Young, Timothy C. C. Sell, Riley Boeth, Kaitlyn Foster, Tina A. A. Greenlee, Daniel I. I. Rhon
Summary: This retrospective cohort study found that individuals with patellofemoral pain are at a high risk of developing adjacent joint injuries within 2 years, specifically in the lumbar spine, hip, and ankle-foot. Receiving therapeutic exercise for the initial knee injury can reduce the risk of subsequent injuries in these adjacent joints. This study provides normative data and highlights the importance of future research on causal factors.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Joseph. B. B. Leech, Kevin. L. L. MacPherson, Mareli Klopper, Joshua Shumway, Robert. T. T. Salvatori, Daniel. I. I. Rhon, Jodi. L. L. Young
Summary: This study aims to assess the relationship between pain-associated psychological distress (PAPD) and pain intensity, expectations of treatment effectiveness, and self-reported physical function. The results showed significant correlations between PAPD and pain intensity, treatment expectations, and physical function. The findings support the need for a comprehensive evaluation of patients with musculoskeletal pain, considering multiple factors.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Lauren M. Nielsen, Emily N. Getz, Jodi L. Young, Daniel I. Rhon
Summary: This study aims to investigate the characteristics and reporting of pre-surgical conservative care in randomized controlled trials of adults undergoing elective lumbar fusion. The results showed that although most studies reported a failure in conservative care prior to lumbar fusion, only a small percentage of studies provided details about the specific type and dosage of conservative care. This lack of information creates ambiguity in the surgical decision-making process.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Matthew P. Smith, Brad Tracy, Jason Soncrant, Jodi L. Young, Daniel I. Rhon, Chad E. Cook
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prognostic domains and factors that influenced the clinical reasoning processes of physical therapists. The findings suggest that there is a significant relationship between prognosis scores and patient outcomes. Qualitative factors were categorized into various prognostic domains, indicating that physical therapists consider factors from multiple domains when forming a prognosis.
MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE
(2023)