control can be altered with training. A variety of training approaches have been adopted in ACL prevention programs, including neuromuscular control training, core stability training, balance training, and plyometric exercise. A common goal of these prevention programs is to reduce knee valgus and
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What Is the Most Effective Training Approach for Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries in High School–Aged Female Athletes?
Erica M. Willadsen, Andrea B. Zahn, and Chris J. Durall
Posthospital Falls Prevention Intervention: A Mixed-Methods Study
Emma Renehan, Claudia Meyer, Rohan A. Elliott, Frances Batchelor, Catherine Said, Terry Haines, and Dianne Goeman
the effectiveness of community-based falls prevention programs, particularly multifactorial programs ( Gillespie et al., 2012 ). Home-based exercise programs, including strength and balance components (e.g., The Otago Exercise Programme) have also been shown to reduce both the risk and rate of falls
Perceived Barriers to and Facilitators of an Injury Prevention Program Among Professional Male Ice Hockey Players and Staff Members
Romana Brunner, Mario Bizzini, Nicola A. Maffiuletti, and Karin Niedermann
, 10 Only one study showed the effectiveness of a preseason exercise program to prevent adductor muscle strains in professional ice hockey players. Nevertheless there is still a lack of injury prevention research in ice hockey. 9 To successfully implement injury prevention programs it is important to
Evaluation of a Shoulder Injury Prevention Program in Wheelchair Basketball
Jereme Wilroy and Elizabeth Hibberd
, 24 To date, there is limited empirical evidence that describes these characteristics in wheelchair athletes, as well as identifying an evidence-based effective injury prevention program that focuses on improving these characteristics in order to decrease the risk of injury. Therefore, the purpose of
Horseback Riding-Related Injuries in Portugal and Prevention Strategies
Luísa V. Pinto, Filipa C. Gouveia, Joana F. Ramalho, Sara R. Silva, and Joana R. Silva
injuries occur, so that preventive measures can be put in practice. This study characterizes HR-related injuries in Portuguese riders, identifies factors associated with injury, and proposes injury prevention strategies. To the best of our knowledge, no other study has evaluated HR-related injuries in
Implementing Strength Training Strategies for Injury Prevention in Soccer: Scientific Rationale and Methodological Recommendations
Marco Beato, Sergio Maroto-Izquierdo, Anthony N. Turner, and Chris Bishop
Scientific Rationale and Justification of Strength Training Strategies for Injury Prevention in Soccer The high participation level in soccer with over 265 million FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)–registered players worldwide, together with its challenging physical demands
Adherence and Attrition in Fall Prevention Exercise Programs for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Oluwaseyi Osho, Oluwatoyosi Owoeye, and Susan Armijo-Olivo
process”, many are preventable ( Skelton & Todd, 2004 ). Although their etiology is typically multifactorial, exercise interventions are routinely incorporated in programs aimed at preventing falls ( Sherrington et al., 2016 ). Regular participation in fall prevention exercise programs (FPEPs) has been
Inclusive Decision Making for Falls Prevention: A Discussion Tool for Use With People With Dementia and Their Caregivers
Claudia Meyer, Sophie Hill, Keith D. Hill, and Briony Dow
each year, depending on the type of dementia ( Allan, Ballard, Rowan, & Kenny, 2009 ). People with dementia are also at six times the risk of injury related to falls, compared with people without dementia ( Asada et al., 1996 ). There has been little focus on the uptake of falls prevention strategies
Eccentric Exercises Reduce Hamstring Strains in Elite Adult Male Soccer Players: A Critically Appraised Topic
Ian B. Shadle and Paul A. Cacolice
Clinical Scenario:
Hamstring strains are a common sport-related injury, which may limit athletic performance for an extended period of time. These injuries are common in the soccer setting. As such, it is important to determine an appropriate prevention program to minimize the risk of such an injury for these athletes. Eccentric hamstring training may be an effective and practical hamstring strain prevention strategy.
Clinical Question:
What is the effect of eccentric exercises on hamstring strain prevention in adult male soccer players?
Summary of Key Findings:
Current literature was searched for studies of level 2 evidence or higher that investigated the effect of eccentric exercises in preventing hamstring strains in adult male soccer players. Three articles returned from the literature search met the inclusion criteria. A fourth article looked at differences in strength gains between eccentric and concentric hamstring strengthening exercises, but did not record hamstring strain incidence. A fifth article, a systematic review, met all the criteria except for the correct population. Of the 3 studies, 2 were randomized control trails and 1 was a cohort study.
Clinical Bottom Line:
There is robust supportive evidence that eccentric hamstring exercises can prevent a hamstring injury to an elite adult male soccer player. Therefore, it is recommended that athletic trainers and other sports medicine providers evaluate current practices relating to reducing hamstring strains and consider implementing eccentric exercise based prevention programs.
Strength of Recommendation:
All evidence was attained from articles with a level of evidence 2b or higher, based on the Center for Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM) criteria, stating that eccentric exercises can decrease hamstring strains.
The Role of Exercise in Prevention and Treatment of Osteopenia of Prematurity: An Update
Alon Eliakim, Ita Litmanovitz, and Dan Nemet
immediate neonatal period and may contribute to the prevention of osteopenia of prematurity. It is unclear why a similar exercise protocol resulted in increased mineralization in the Moyer-Mileur et al studies ( 23 , 24 ), but only attenuated decreases in bone SOS in the latter study. Difference between
