are combined into a single testing session, a great amount of information can be collected to describe lower extremity function; however, it is very time consuming for both the patient and the clinician administering the tests. Therefore it may be unrealistic in routine clinical practice for patients
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Relationships of Functional Tests Following ACL Reconstruction: Exploratory Factor Analyses of the Lower Extremity Assessment Protocol
Melissa DiFabio, Lindsay V. Slater, Grant Norte, John Goetschius, Joseph M. Hart, and Jay Hertel
Effect of Sex and Level of Activity on Lower-Extremity Strength, Functional Performance, and Limb Symmetry
Caroline Lisee, Lindsay Slater, Jay Hertel, and Joe M. Hart
of activity limb symmetry differences may enhance a clinician’s knowledge of return-to-play assessment. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare the performance of commonly utilized return-to-play outcomes, including lower-extremity strength, functional performance, and limb symmetry, in
The Effect of Kinesio Tape on Factors for Neuromuscular Control of the Lower-Extremity: A Critically Appraised Topic
Nickolai Martonick, Kimber Kober, Abigail Watkins, Amanda DiEnno, Carmen Perez, Ashlie Renfro, Songah Chae, and Russell Baker
prescribing or assessing the effectiveness of an intervention. A common cause of injury or increased joint mobility is insufficient neuromuscular control, which has been found to increase the risk of various lower-extremity injuries in an athletic population. 1 Multiple investigations have demonstrated that
Effect of Superimposed Russian Current on Quadriceps Strength and Lower-Extremity Endurance in Healthy Males and Females
Şule Şimşek, Ayşe Nur Oymak Soysal, Atiye Kaş Özdemir, Ümmühan Baş Aslan, and Merve Bergin Korkmaz
, the current study was designed to clarify the potential benefit of RC superimposed onto isometric exercise and RC alone compared to voluntary isometric exercise in terms of trained and untrained quadriceps muscle strength and lower-extremity muscle endurance. Methods Study Design The controlled
The Immediate Effects of Instrumented-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Range of Motion, Strength, and Power in the Lower Extremity: A Critically Appraised Topic
Moni Syeda, Jason Bartholomew, Shayane Santiago, Jeff Peterson, Russell T. Baker, and Scott W. Cheatham
Clinical Scenario Physically active adults rely on normal myofascial mobility to maintain range of motion (ROM) and produce efficient lower extremity muscular performance (e.g., strength, power, torque). 1 – 3 High-intensity or long-duration exercise without proper tissue extensibility may result
Postural Stability Under Dual-Task Conditions: Development of a Post-Concussion Assessment for Lower-Extremity Injury Risk
Caroline Westwood, Carolyn Killelea, Mallory Faherty, and Timothy Sell
Concussions are a significant problem in athletic populations and can cause several severe symptoms. 1 Studies have shown that athletes who suffer concussions often have persistent postural stability deficits. 1 Long-term effects include an increased risk of lower-extremity injury, 2
The Association Between the Single Leg Hop Test and Lower-Extremity Injuries in Female Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic
Paige Guild, Monica R. Lininger, and Meghan Warren
lower-extremity injuries in female college SA, some health care providers have included functional screening tests during preparticipation examination to identify college SA at increased injury risk. Many functional screening tests have been evaluated for use to identify at-risk SA, but many focus on
The Effects of Instruction Exercises on Performance and Kinetic Factors Associated With Lower-Extremity Injury in Landing After Volleyball Blocks
Anis Rostami, Amir Letafatkar, Alli Gokeler, and Mehdi Khaleghi Tazji
the body to absorb contact forces during landing may help prevent lower-extremity injury and improve biomechanical performance. 8 Current ACL prevention programs include preplanned motor skills in a predictable situation with a focus on lower-extremity alignment. 9 However, one of the criticisms of
Balance and Proprioceptive Training for Rehabilitation of the Lower Extremity
James J. Irrgang, Susan L. Whitney, and Emily D. Cox
Recently there has been emphasis on including balance and proprioceptive training in the rehabilitation of sports-related lower extremity injuries. It is believed that injury to joint and musculotendinous structures results in altered somatosensory information that adversely affects motor control. This may result in increased risk for recurrent injury, decreased performance, or both. Balance and proprioceptive training have been advocated to restore motor control to the lower extremity. This paper will review the current scientific rationale for use of balance and proprioceptive training in the rehabilitation of sports-related lower extremity injuries. Additionally, guidelines for training to improve balance and proprioception will be discussed.
Increases in Load Carriage Magnitude and Forced Marching Change Lower-Extremity Coordination in Physically Active, Recruit-Aged Women
Dennis E. Dever, Kellen T. Krajewski, Camille C. Johnson, Katelyn F. Allison, Nizam U. Ahamed, Mita Lovalekar, Qi Mi, Shawn D. Flanagan, William J. Anderst, and Chris Connaboy
Load carriage is a major component of training and operations in the military, with loads increasing substantially over the last decade. 1 With ∼30% of all lower-extremity musculoskeletal injuries occurring during load carriage conditioning at basic training (new recruits), load carriage tasks
