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
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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
Functional Performance Measures Used for Return-to-Sport Criteria in Youth Following Lower-Extremity Injury
Christie Powell, Jody Jensen, and Samantha Johnson
injury, many athletes are not fully recovered and return to play prematurely. Common intrinsic risk factors for lower-extremity injuries are previous injury in the same body region and compromised function. 3 , 6 Previously injured athletes often lack the neuromuscular control, balance, proprioception
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
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
Improvements in Lower-Extremity Function Following a Rehabilitation Program With Patterned Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation in Females With Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Neal R. Glaviano, Ashley N. Marshall, L. Colby Mangum, Joseph M. Hart, Jay Hertel, Shawn Russell, and Susan Saliba
been identified in patients suffering from PFP. Lower-extremity muscle weakness, faulty lower-extremity activation patterns, and altered movement patterns are common in females with PFP. 8 – 13 These factors are modifiable, yet researchers have not identified whether these impairments result in PFP or
Does the FIFA 11+ Program Prevent Hamstring Injuries in College-Aged Male Soccer Players? A Critically Appraised Topic
Scott Benson Street and Thomas Kaminski
participating in the sport of soccer, accounting for 12% to 16% of all injuries. 3 The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has developed a warm-up program known as the FIFA 11+, with the focus of improving strength and reducing the incidence of lower-extremity injuries that soccer players
Erratum. The Effect of Age and Fall History on Lower Extremity Neuromuscular Function During Descent of a Single Transition Step
TO OUR READERS: An error appeared in the ahead-of-print version of the following article: Gerstle, E.E., O’Connor, K., Keenan, K.G., Slavens, B.A., & Cobb, S.C. The effect of age and fall history on lower extremity neuromuscular function during descent of a single transition step. Journal of Aging
Effect of External Work Magnitude on Mechanical Efficiency of Sledge Jumping
Keitaro Seki and Heikki Kyröläinen
exceeds the muscle efficiency. 2 Studies 1 , 2 have suggested that an elastic mechanism would improve mechanical efficiency during bouncing gait, a suggestion derived from the spring-mass model. Furthermore, preactivity of the lower extremity muscles is assumed to increase the sensitivity of the muscle
The Relationship Between Neurocognitive Function and Biomechanics: A Critically Appraised Topic
Ke’La Porter, Carolina Quintana, and Matthew Hoch
Clinical Scenario Poor neurocognitive performance may be a risk factor for lower-extremity musculoskeletal injury risk. Previous research has identified poorer baseline neurocognitive function in college athletes who sustained anterior cruciate ligament injuries during an athletic season. 1
