Key Points ▸ Individuals with a history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction demonstrate decreased physical activity levels. ▸ The Theory of Planned Behavior and Self-Determination Theory have been utilized to predict and increase physical activity patterns. ▸ An integrated theoretical
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The Utilization of the Theory of Planned Behavior and Self-Determination Theory to Improve Physical Activity Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Rachel R. Kleis, Matthew C. Hoch, Deirdre Dlugonski, and Johanna M. Hoch
Commitment, Determination Can Advance the Profession
Kent Falb
Clinical Assessment of Drop-Jump Landing for Determination of Risk for Knee Injury
Nelson Cortes and James Onate
Context:
Clinical assessment tools are needed to identify individual athletes who possess elevated risk for anterior cruciate ligament injury. Existing methods require expensive equipment and the investment of a large amount of time for data processing, which makes them unfeasible for preparticipation screening of a large number of athletes.
Objective:
To assess the extent of agreement between LESS and the iLESS classifications of jump landing performance and the level of agreement between ratings assigned by a novice evaluator and an expert evaluator.
Methods:
Ratings of drop-jump landings from 20 video recordings of NCAA Division I collegiate athletes, which were randomly selected from a large database.
Results:
The dichotomous iLESS score corresponded to the dichotomous classification of LESS score for 15 of 20 cases rated by the expert evaluator and 17 of 20 cases rated by the novice evaluator. For the iLESS, only 2 scores out of 20 differed between the evaluators.
Conclusions:
A high level of agreement was observed between the LESS and iLESS methods for classification of jump- landing performance. Because the iLESS method is inexpensive and efficient, it may prove to be valuable for preparticipation assessment of knee injury risk.
Comparison of Isometric Portable Fixed Dynamometry to Isokinetic Dynamometry for Assessment of Hip Strength
Roger O. Kollock Jr., Bonnie Van Lunen, Jennifer L. Linza, and James A. Onate
Context:
Assessment of hip strength can be performed with either isokinetic or isometric testing procedures, but the degree of association between values derived from the alternative testing methods has not been previously documented.
Objective:
To investigate the relationship between isometric peak torque and isokinetic peak torque at 60°·s-1 for various hip motions.
Participants:
Eighteen physically active males (N = 9) and females (N = 9) participated (22 ± 3 years, 173.0 ± 10.5 cm, 73.8 ± 16.7 kg).
Intervention(s):
Three isokinetic repetitions at 60°·s-1 and three isometric contractions of 5 s each for the hip fexors (HFs), hip extensors (HEs), hip abductors (ABs), hip adductors (ADs), hip external rotators (ERs), and hip internal rotators (IRs).
Outcome Measures:
Pearson correlation coefficients and coefficients of determination were calculated for both absolute and allometric-scaled peak torque values.
Results:
Meaningful associations between isometric and isokinetic peak torque values were found for each hip motion. Allometric-scaled strength values demonstrated stronger correlations than absolute strength values.
Conclusions:
The results suggest that portable fixed isometric testing of hip strength is an alternative to isokinetic testing at 60°·s-1.
Survey of National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletic Trainers’ Administration of the National Wrestling Coaches Association Weight Certification Program
Samuel L. Konrath and Dale R. Wagner
position statement, 6 and some educational resources for safe weight loss practices emerged. 7 In 1997, the NCAA adopted a comprehensive weight management program that includes the determination of a minimum weight during the preseason physical. 4 The wrestler is not allowed to compete below this weight
Residual Impairments and Activity Limitations at Return to Play from a Lateral Ankle Sprain
Ryan McCann, Kyle Kosik, Masafumi Terada, and Phillip Gribble
-to-limb differences of the figure-of-eight girth measurement, WBLT, and SEBT-ANT were assessed with Pearson product moment correlations and associated coefficients of determination. Days of immobilization and the number of clinician-supervised rehabilitation sessions were compared between those with varying injury
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Use in National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Bowl Subdivision Athletic Training Staffs
Garrison A. Chan and Dale R. Wagner
guidelines. During game days, athletic trainers might not feel responsible for checking WBGT, as NCAA officials make a determination about the suitability of holding an event. Geographic trends can be seen in the data. Each conference has their respective geographic region within the United States, with the
The Use of Text Messaging for Injury Reporting in Sports: A Critically Appraised Topic
Nicole J. Chimera, Monica R. Lininger, and Meghan Warren
practice and competitions and availability of electronic medical records (EMR). The reporting, and subsequent care, of injuries is the responsibility of the athlete in recreational sports, and may be impacted by insurance availability and self-determination that an injury requires healthcare attention. 5
Test–Retest Reliability and Minimum Detectable Change of the Athletic Trainers’ Self-Confidence Scale
Hannah L. Stedge, Thomas Cappaert, Valerie W. Herzog, Beth Kinslow, and Malissa Martin
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Athletic Therapists’ Exposure and Response to Psychological Challenges Associated With Athlete Injury Recovery
Francesca M. Principe and Gretchen Kerr
. , Eklund R.C . The psychosocial aspects of a return to sport following serious injury: a review of the literature from a self-determination perspective . Psychol Sport Exerc . 2007 ; 8 ( 4 ): 535 – 566 . doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2006.07.008 23. House J.S. , Umberson D. , Landis K