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Chemistry, Analytical
Stefano Di Paolo, Stefano Zaffagnini, Nicola Pizza, Alberto Grassi, Laura Bragonzoni
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of motor coordination on lower limb biomechanics in young footballers. The findings showed that poorly coordinated players exhibited stiffer hip biomechanics and higher knee valgus angles. Monitoring motor coordination and on-field biomechanics could enhance targeted trainings for ACL injury prevention.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hadi Akbari, Yohei Shimokochi, Bahram Sheikhi
Summary: This study found a significant correlation between ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DF-ROM) and landing errors, indicating that ankle DF-ROM can be used as a valuable measure to assess landing posture. This could help identify the cause of faulty motion in real-world sport-specific tasks.
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Neurosciences
Dane Donegan, Christoph M. Kanzler, Julia Buescher, Paulius Viskaitis, Ed F. Bracey, Olivier Lambercy, Denis Burdakov
Summary: Skilled arm movements require adaptation based on sensory errors, and studies in mice show that forelimb motor adaptation is regulated by the hypothalamic orexin/hypocretin neurons (HONs). By studying goal-oriented mouse-robot interactions, distinct HON signals were found during forelimb movements and motor adaptation. Temporally-delimited optosilencing of these movement-associated HON signals impaired sensory error-based motor adaptation.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zhe Hu, Yanan Zhang, Tengfei Dong, Maolin Dong, Sukwon Kim, Youngsuk Kim
Summary: This study examined the neuromuscular control-related risk factors for ACL injury in badminton players. It found that female players exhibited greater knee valgus angle and muscle activity during the pre-landing phase. These findings suggest that female players may have inadequate neuromuscular control strategies, which could increase the risk of ACL injury.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Ergonomics
Sungwon Kim, Daniel P. Connaughton
Summary: Parents express concerns about a potential decline in youth soccer participation due to concussions, emphasizing the key role of coaches in concussion management. While some support banning heading for participants 10 years old or younger, opinions on limiting heading for participants 13 or older vary.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Volker Krutsch, Werner Krutsch, Jonas Haertl, Hendrik Bloch, Volker Alt, Christian Klein, Claus Reinsberger, Robin Seiffert, Lorenz Huber, Johannes Weber
Summary: This study aimed to assess the accuracy of video analysis in recording head injuries in professional football matches in Germany. The comparison between head injuries detected by video analysis and those registered with the accident insurance revealed a low verification rate, possibly due to unclear correlation between injury severity and clinical consequences, as well as clubs failing to register minor head injuries.
Article
Orthopedics
Volker Musahl, Ian D. Engler, Ehab M. Nazzal, Jonathan F. Dalton, Gian Andrea Lucidi, Jonathan D. Hughes, Stefano Zaffagnini, Francesco Della Villa, James J. Irrgang, Freddie H. Fu, Jon Karlsson
Summary: The clinical evaluation and management of ACL injury is a widely researched topic in orthopedic sports medicine. This study covers various aspects of clinical management such as evaluation, operative versus nonoperative management, and considerations in unique populations. It also discusses graft selection, rehabilitation, prevention, and reflects on the current state of ACL research and clinical management.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Michelle Xiao, Jacie L. Lemos, Calvin E. Hwang, Seth L. Sherman, Marc R. Safran, Geoffrey D. Abrams
Summary: High specialization in female youth soccer players is associated with an increased likelihood of sustaining a serious injury. Current youth soccer players are specializing earlier and committing to play college soccer at a younger age compared with when current college and professional players did.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Shailesh S. Kantak, Tessa Johnson, Ryan Zarzycki
Summary: This article discusses the mechanisms and influencing factors of pain-related movement dysfunction from a contemporary motor control perspective and proposes future research directions to improve the assessment and treatment of patients with painful conditions.
Article
Sport Sciences
Sarah A. Wilson, Kimi D. Dahl, Kristin M. Dunford, Jacqueline N. Foody, Payam Zandiyeh, Travis Lee Turnbull, Scott Tashman
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the impact of canting wedges inserted under ski boots on knee kinematics/kinetics, balance, and neuromuscular activity in recreational alpine skiers. The experimental findings showed that wedges on the medial side of the foot significantly improved skier kinematics and kinetics while also positively influencing postural control measures associated with balance quality.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
George Kakavas, Nikolaos Malliaropoulos, Wieslaw Blach, Georgios Bikos, Filippo Migliorini, Nicola Maffulli
Summary: This article explores the potential connection between ACL injuries and ball heading in soccer players, suggesting that neurocognitive alterations after heading the ball may increase the risk of ACL injuries.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Simona Lucarno, Matteo Zago, Matthew Buckthorpe, Alberto Grassi, Filippo Tosarelli, Rebecca Smith, Francesco Della Villa
Summary: Female soccer players are at high risk for ACL injuries, mostly occurring in situations like pressing and tackling, regaining balance after kicking, and being tackled. Biomechanical analysis revealed multiplanar mechanisms with frequent knee valgus loading. The majority of injuries happened in the first half of matches, specifically within the first 30 minutes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Koen S. R. van Kuijk, Vincent Eggerding, Max Reijman, Belle L. van Meer, Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra, Ewoud van Arkel, Jan H. Waarsing, Duncan E. Meuffels
Summary: The study identified differences in knee shape between patients with an ACL rupture and those with an intact ACL after knee trauma, showing that ACL rupture patients have smaller intercondylar notches and smaller tibial eminences compared to control patients. These findings provide valuable insights for predicting and preventing ACL injuries.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Sungwon Kim, Daniel P. Connaughton
Summary: The majority of parents of youth soccer athletes believe that concussions are serious injuries, but only a small percentage think their child could suffer one in the next season. Their primary concern is the possibility of permanent brain damage after a concussion. More targeted education is needed to better manage and prevent concussions in youth soccer.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Aljoscha Hermann, Alexander Jung, Alexandra Gruen, Peter U. Brucker, Veit Senner
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between muscle activation and tensile force of the anterior cruciate ligament. The findings show that active hamstring activation can reduce the load on the anterior cruciate ligament, and dominant quadriceps increase anterior cruciate ligament loads for knee flexions of less than 40 degrees.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Timothy G. Eckard, Story F. P. Miraldi, Karen Y. Peck, Matthew A. Posner, Steven J. Svoboda, Lindsay J. DiStefano, Darin A. Padua, Stephen W. Marshall, Kenneth L. Cameron
Summary: This study provides evidence that the expanded and automated LESS scoring system is associated with the incidence of BSI in a military training population. The automated LESS-22 may be a scalable solution for screening military training populations for BSI risk.
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Morgan M. Richey, Yvonne Golightly, Stephen W. Marshall, Wendy Novicoff, Alexander P. Keil, Maryalice Nocera, David B. Richardson
Summary: Latino/a workers in North Carolina have the highest fatal occupational injury rate among all race/ethnicity groups, particularly among males working in construction and agriculture. Despite a decline in the fatal occupational injury rate over the study period, it remained higher than non-Latino/a White and Black workers.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Molly Remch, Charles Mautz, Emily G. Burke, Gary Junker, Andrea Kaniuka, Scott Proescholdbell, Stephen W. Marshall, Rebecca B. Naumann
Summary: This study compared the impact of restrictive housing and Therapeutic Diversion Units on incarcerated individuals' infractions, mental health, and self-harm. The results showed that Therapeutic Diversion Units had a significantly positive impact on these outcomes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Natalie A. Blackburn, Elizabeth Joniak-Grant, Maryalice Nocera, Samantha Wooten Dorris, Nabarun Dasgupta, Paul R. Chelminski, Timothy S. Carey, Li-Tzy Wu, David A. Edwards, Stephen W. Marshall, Shabbar Ranapurwala
Summary: This study investigated the systems, strategies, and resources used by hospital administrators and prescribers in implementing the STOP Act's opioid prescribing limits in North Carolina. The main implementation challenges identified included organizational communication, prescriber education, and changes in the electronic medical record systems.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Josie J. Caves Sivaraman, Shabbar Ranapurwala, Scott Proescholdbell, Rebecca B. Naumann, Sandra B. Greene, Stephen W. Marshall
Summary: This study examines the association between medical diagnoses and life circumstances among suicide decedents. The study identifies different suicide typologies based on demographics, life events, health problems, and suicide methods. The findings suggest that improved indicators of lived experience and behavioral health could enhance suicide screening.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Josie J. Caves Sivaraman, Sandra B. Greene, Rebecca B. Naumann, Scott Proescholdbell, Shabbar Ranapurwala, Stephen W. Marshall
Summary: This study investigated the association between various medical diagnoses and firearm and nonfirearm suicide. The results showed that behavioral health diagnoses were more strongly associated with nonfirearm suicide in men, while the association for firearm-related suicide was weaker in men compared to women. These findings highlight the differences in associations between different genders and suicide means.
Article
Substance Abuse
Elizabeth M. Ajazi, Nabarun Dasgupta, Stephen W. Marshall, Jane Monaco, Annie Green Howard, John S. Preisser, Todd A. Schwartz
Summary: This study uses survival models to analyze data from trials of substance use treatment programs. The results show that buprenorphine-naloxone is superior to extended-release naltrexone in terms of efficacy outcomes, and extended-release naltrexone has a higher risk of overdose during the study treatment phase.
JOURNAL OF ADDICTION MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Christine E. Callahan, Melissa K. Kossman, Jason P. Mihalik, Stephen W. Marshall, Paula Gildner, Zachary Y. Kerr, Kenneth L. Cameron, Megan N. Houston, Martin Mrazik, Johna K. Register-Mihalik
Summary: This study examined the association between sensation-seeking and a student-athlete's concussion-related knowledge, attitudes, perceived social norms, and care-seeking/disclosure behaviors.
Higher sensation-seeking was significantly associated with less favorable concussion attitudes, less favorable perceived social norms surrounding concussion, and continuing to play while experiencing concussion symptoms.
Therefore, athlete with increased sensation-seeking may be at risk for failing to disclose a concussion, decreasing athlete safety and resulting in less optimal care post-injury.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Daniel C. Herman, Vicki R. Nelson, Alicia M. Montalvo, Greg D. Myer, Joel S. Brenner, John P. DiFiori, Neeru A. Jayanthi, Stephen W. Marshall, Stephanie A. Kliethermes, Anthony I. Beutler, Adam S. Tenforde
Summary: Youth sport specialization may increase the risk of negative impacts on physical and psychological health. There is broad representation of specialization aspects but limited consistency between health organization guidelines. Adopting a more specific, measurable, and action-promoting framework for recommendations could improve future guidance in the youth sport community.
SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Adam S. Tenforde, Alicia M. Montalvo, Vicki R. Nelson, Greg D. Myer, Joel S. Brenner, John P. DiFiori, Neeru A. Jayanthi, Stephen W. Marshall, Stephanie A. Kliethermes, Anthony I. Beutler, Daniel C. Herman
Summary: This study systematically reviewed youth sport development guidelines across soccer, basketball, ice hockey, and swimming. It found consensus on the emphasis of early skill development and access to well-trained coaches, but inconsistencies in volume recommendations and lack of proposed methods to monitor athlete well-being. The study highlights the need to create a framework for youth sport specialization to provide specific and consistent guidelines.
SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Rebecca B. Naumann, Nasim S. Sabounchi, Jill Kuhlberg, Bhavna Singichetti, Stephen W. Marshall, Kristen Hassmiller Lich
Summary: This study uses a system dynamics model to explore the impact of congestion pricing policy on pedestrian injuries and finds that infrastructure improvements and speed management interventions can reduce congestion and improve safety. However, certain pricing configurations may lead to more pedestrian injuries.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Courtney R. Chaaban, Darren Hearn, Benjamin Goerger, Darin A. Padua
Summary: Elite female athletes who return to sport after ACLR have worse knee function and kinetics but better movement quality, which may correspond to short-term successful outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Catherine S. Wolff, Rebecca B. Naumann, Yvonne M. Golightly, Douglas J. Wiebe, Shabbar Ranapurwala, Stephen W. Marshall
Summary: This study proposes a new method of burden assessment using population-weighted age-specific z-scores to measure the burden of different communities. The results show that the ranking based on the new burden measure differs from traditional measures, and it can help prioritize resource allocation to communities with higher burdens.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Kenneth L. Cameron, Karen Y. Peck, Steven M. Davi, Brett D. Owens, Steven J. Svoboda, Lindsay J. DiStefano, Stephen W. Marshall, Sarah J. de la Motte, Anthony I. Beutler, Darin A. Padua
Summary: The baseline Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) scores are associated with the incidence rate of lower extremity stress fracture, with a 15% increase in fracture rate for every additional movement error. Unstable and asymmetrical landing positions increase the risk of lower extremity stress fractures.
ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Courtney R. Chaaban, Camille King, Darin A. Padua
Summary: This study aimed to determine the differences in impact magnitude based on task and the symmetry of impact magnitude based on limb dominance. The results showed that task had a significant effect on impact magnitude, with most tasks showing symmetric impact magnitude between limbs, but 3 tasks had a higher impact magnitude on the dominant limb.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2023)