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Influence of Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Muscle Imbalances on the Lumbar Spine
Denise L. Massie and Annetta Haddox
Female Collegiate Gymnasts’ Perceptions and Beliefs on Preventative Training Programs
Jessica C. Martinez, Ja’Naya M. Alexander, and Kelly D. Pagnotta
.) 3 Preventative training programs (PTPs) effectively reduce injury risks and rates, particularly to the lower extremity, while improving neuromuscular function and physical performance. 4 – 8 Much of the literature examining PTPs has focused on ball sports such as soccer, basketball, and handball. 9
Novice Versus Expert Intertester Reliability of Two-Dimensional Squatting Kinematics in Females With and Without Patellofemoral Pain
Melissa Doozan, David M. Bazett-Jones, and Neal R. Glaviano
-dimensional minimal detectable difference thresholds. Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common lower extremity injury in active and military populations. PFP has been reported to account for 1.5–7.3% of all orthopedic care visits 1 , 2 and an annual prevalence between 22.7–28.9%. 2 Females have been reported to be at
Ankle Dorsiflexion Promotes Irradiation of Ipsilateral Quadriceps Musculature in a Healthy Population
Emily Lahne, Grace Golden, and Shelley W. Linens
promote irradiation of ipsilateral lower extremity musculature during a maximal isometric quadriceps contraction task in a healthy population? Search Strategy Terms Used to Guide Search Strategy • P atient/client group: volunteers from a healthy population • I ntervention: maximal isometric quadriceps
Physical Exertion Diminishes Static and Dynamic Balance in Firefighters
Kenneth E. Games, Zachary K. Winkelmann, and Lindsey E. Eberman
work in environments with nonmodifiable risk factors such as high temperatures, uneven and unstable surfaces, slippery surfaces, and falling objects. As such, we hypothesized that the relationship among physical exertion, the environment, and mechanisms of lower extremity injury may be influencing the
Return to Play for Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in Korea National Rugby Player
Jaehong Kim, Jeung Yeol Jeong, and Daeho Kim,
player with a goal of returning him to play. During his rehabilitation, the player was assessed daily using the lower-extremity functional scale (LEFS) and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. Intervention Passive Treatments The player was hospitalized for treatment and was prescribed a large volume of IV
The Effect of the TayCo External Ankle Brace on Multidirectional Reach Distance, Balance, and Motion in Collegiate Athletes
Steven J. Smith and Cameron J. Powden
clinicians evidence to support the effectiveness of the TayCo external ankle brace alongside traditional lace-up braces. The ankle is one of the most commonly injured areas in the lower extremity when participating in sports and recreational activities. 1 Specifically, ligamentous injuries to the ankle
Test-Retest and Intrarater Reliability of Assessing Tibial Rotation Range of Motion by Two Devices
Justin M. Stanek, Jake Parish, Richard Rainville, and Jeffrey G. Williams
lower extremity conditions. 23 – 27 Abnormal variations in tibial rotation have been associated with various lower extremity injuries. 21 , 28 – 33 Previous authors have described tibial rotation as important, yet understudied. 22 , 26 , 27 Furthermore, the methods for evaluating tibial rotation have
Blood Flow Restriction Training Improves Muscular Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Critically Appraised Topic
Jared Spencer, Cheyann Sales, and Aric J. Warren
electromyography [EMG]). • Studies that only investigated CAI. Exclusion Criteria • Studies that did not utilize BFR training. • Studies that investigated BFR in pathologies of the lower extremity other than the ankle and CAI. Evidence Quality Assessment The studies, included in this Critically Appraised Topic
The Relationship Between Hip Kinematics and Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) in Long Distance Runners: A Critically Appraised Topic
Janice K. Loudon and Marcie Swift
Clinical Question:
Is there evidence to suggest that runners with a history of ITBS demonstrate altered lower extremity kinematics compared with runners without a history of ITBS?
Clinical Bottom Line:
There is moderate evidence suggesting that hip kinematics differ between runners with a history of ITBS compared with healthy runners. Results are contradictory related to the plane of movement and direction of the kinematic change. In addition, assessing hip kinematics following an exhaustive run may be beneficial to detect change.