concussed participant on sex, age (±1 y), height (±10%), mass (±5%), and concussion history (±1). 21 All participants were excluded if they had a history of any neurologic, memory, anxiety, or depression disorder; history of a lower-extremity musculoskeletal injury <180 days that resulted in >24 hours of
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Lower-Extremity Neuromuscular Function Following Concussion: A Preliminary Examination
Landon B. Lempke, Jarrod A. Call, Matthew C. Hoch, Julianne D. Schmidt, and Robert C. Lynall
Sport Specialization’s Impact on Female Adolescent Athletes’ Lower-Extremity Neuromuscular Control: A Critically Appraised Topic
Sierra Reich, Jeremy Hawkins, Alli Powell, and Michael Reeder
the exclusion of participation in other sports, and starting this single sport commitment prior to age 12. 2 The consequences of sport specialization in adolescents are continuing to be analyzed with current research depicting an increased risk of lower-extremity injury among athletes who possess
The Reliability of an Upper- and Lower-Extremity Visuomotor Reaction Time Task
Caitlin Brinkman, Shelby E. Baez, Carolina Quintana, Morgan L. Andrews, Nick R. Heebner, Matthew C. Hoch, and Johanna M. Hoch
commercial devices. For example, Wilkerson et al 2 identified a relationship between upper-extremity VMRT and lower-extremity injury risk with the Dynavision D2 system (Dynavision; Dynavision International LLC, West Chester, OH). The Dynavision D2 system provides a reliable measure of VMRT, 3 , 4 reliant
Voluntary Contraction of the Abdominal Muscles Increases Hip Muscle Activation During Lower-Extremity Exercises: A Critically Appraised Topic
Birgul Dingirdan, Pinar Kuyulu, Ezgi Nur Can, Kubra Caylan Gurses, and Gulcan Harput
perturbations. 6 Studies have shown that the inclusion of AE techniques in lower-extremity exercises can alter the activation levels of targeted muscles. 7 , 8 Previous research has found increased hip muscle activation levels when simultaneous activation of abdominal muscles is incorporated during the
Lower Extremity Physical Performance Tests for the Assessment of Athletes via Telehealth are Reliable
Maycon Thomas Moises Jales, Germanna de Medeiros Barbosa, Gustavo Viotto Gonçalves, Hilmaynne Renaly Fonseca Fialho, Letícia Bojikian Calixtre, and Danilo Harudy Kamonseki
Physical performance tests (PPTs) are commonly used to assess athletes of different levels of practice and sports. 1 The PPTs are used to measure multiple constructs related to physical function, such as muscle power and strength, agility, and neuromuscular control. 1 The lower extremity PPTs
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
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
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 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
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.
