Mohsen Kazemi

• RN,DC,MSc,FRCCSS(C), FCCPOR(C), PhD
• Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

Objectives This study aims to examine the association of time to recovery between early versus late presentation to outpatient community-based concussion management clinics following sport-related concussion (SRC) among adolescent Canadian athletes. Methods Using electronic health records (between January 2017 and December 2019) from the Complete...

Interprofessional healthcare teams have become the benchmark for optimising athlete health and performance in high-stakes sports. Despite a history of utility as provider partners, chiropractors are currently a relatively underutilised human resource in this rapidly developing and challenging field. Consequently, our study explored the global exper...

Objective To determine the association between early vs. late presentation to a concussion management clinic following sport-related concussion (SRC) and time-to-recovery among adolescent Canadian athletes. Design Historical cohort study. Setting Canadian community concussion management clinics. Participants Canadian male and female athletes age...

The brain utilizes glucose as its main source of energy. Traumatic brain injuries may alter the brain's ability to shuttle glucose effectively; therefore, the symptoms experienced may be a signal of the dysregulation. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the presence of any specific food cravings during the first week post...

Background. Taekwondo (TKD) like many combat sports utilizes weight as a measure to categorize competitors. In an attempt to gain advantage over opponents, athletes practice rapid weight loss to qualify for the lowest weight class possible. This practice is routine despite being fundamentally dangerous to the health of athletes. Height is a measure...

Objective: We aimed to determine the feasibility of conducting a cross-sectional study to estimate the one-week prevalence of overuse-related shoulder pain and activity limitation in competitive tennis players. Methods: Eligible for the study were competitive adult tennis players who reside in Toronto. Using a convenience sample, the Oslo Sports...

Objectives: To investigate the degree of knowledge North American chiropractors have in regards to concussion diagnosis and management. Methods: A Concussion Knowledge Assessment Tool (CKAT) survey was administered to North American chiropractors through SurveyMonkey.com. This survey was sent to all practicing members of the American Chiropracti...

Objectives: This study aims to determine whether manipulative therapy of the hip joint can increase range of motion (ROM) and/or decrease pain in individuals experiencing symptomatic hip pain. Methods: Non-disabled young adults were recruited on campus of a chiropractic college for this randomized crossover study. Subjects' hip active and passiv...

Objectives: 1) To determine which characteristics of adolescent athletes with SRC are associated with 'early' versus 'late' presentation for multimodal treatment; 2) to build a propensity score to investigate the effects of treatment timing during the management of SRCs. Methods: Associations between early (0-7 days) versus late (8-28 days) pres...

Objective: To evaluate the test-retest reliability and construct validity of the concussion knowledge assessment tool (CKAT) as a measure of knowledge of concussion and its management among chiropractic subgroups and to compare these properties for two scoring strategies for the CKAT. Methods: Three chiropractic subgroups (first year students, i...

This case series describes the multi-modal treatment plans delivered by two chiropractic sports specialists for the management of post-concussive symptoms (PCS). Three concussion cases are presented each with different mechanisms of injury (two sportrelated and one non-sport-related) and each within a different stage of recovery (acute, sub-acute,...

Objective: This case is designed to aid practitioners in understanding the potential role of multi-modal care with vibration rehabilitative exercise for a complete ACL tear in a high-level Poomsae athlete. Case presentation: A 16-year-old male world-class Poomsae athlete presented with a right ACL rupture and LCL sprain. An extensive clinical ex...

Objective: Non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common severe injuries among female badminton players. Dynamic balance (DB) and knee proprioception (KP) are critical in preventing this injury. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a six-week plyometric training (PT) program on DB and KP in fem...

Introduction: The therapeutic effects of local muscle vibration (LMV) remain controversial due to a lack of specific protocols. This review was conducted to better understand the effects of various LMV application protocols. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed based on title and abstract and a set of predetermined inclusion...

A completion and reflection on 20 years of research in Taekwondo and his PhD thesis with his revolutionary replacement for weight classification to abolish the burden of weight loss in Taekwondo. To order: http://www.kazemizer.com/what-makes-a-successful-sparing-taekwondo-athlete-ebook-buy/

Background, Problem and Aim. Investigations into head injuries in combat sports have utilized a linear acceleration parameter only. Utilization of computer simulation techniques may provide more accurate and reliable information. Thus, this study analyzed the linear and rotational acceleration of the taekwondo roundhouse kick using Automated Dynami...

The primary aim of this position statement is to encourage Taekwondo governing bodies to develop and implement evidence-informed, best practice concussion protocols and guidelines. It is envisaged that this will: 1) improve safety and health outcomes for athletes who suffer concussive injuries while participating in Taekwondo activities; 2) assist...

Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the degree of knowledge that sports chiropractors have in regard to concussion diagnosis and management. Methods: A concussion knowledge survey was administered to Sport Chiropractic Fellows of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences - Canada (RCCSS(C)) (n=44) via SurveyMonkey....

Poomsae is the only non-contact and no opponent form of Taekwondo. The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine the type and rate of injuries in elite Canadian Poomsae athletes. Strain and joint dysfunction were the most common types of injuries in Poomsae. Lower limb and back were the most common area of injury in females and males respe...

Objectives: To investigate the degree of knowledge chiropractic fourth year interns and post-graduate chiropractic residents have in regard to concussion diagnosis and management. Methods: A survey modified from a study conducted by Boggild and Tator (2012), was administered to fourth year chiropractic interns and post-graduate residents via Sur...

This case describes the utilization of spinal manipulative therapy for an acute athletic injury during a Taekwondo competition. During the tournament, an athlete had a sudden, non-traumatic, ballistic movement of the cervical spine. This resulted in the patient having a locked cervical spine with limited active motion in all directions. The attendi...

Our study aims to identify trends in anthropomorphic attributes and competitive strategies of successful (medalists) versus non medalist young Olympic Taekwondo competitors by gender in terms of body mass, body-mass index (BMI) and fighting technique at the Youth Olympic Games 2010. Results were then compared to adult Taekwondo Olympic athletes in...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the combined effect of Creatine (Cr) and sodium bicarbonate (SB) supplementation on blood lactate and anaerobic power during two bouts of repeated vertical jump test in taekwondo players. Methods: Sixteen young male taekwondo players were matched in two treatments (Cr+SB, n=8 and placebo (P), n=8) a...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the combined effect of Creatine (Cr) and sodium bicarbonate (SB) supplementation on blood lactate and anaerobic power during two bouts of repeated vertical jump test in taekwondo players. Methods: Sixteen young male taekwondo players were matched in two treatments (Cr+SB, n=8 and placebo (P), n=8) a...

Purpose: The objective of this study was to identify the rate of injuries relative to total number of injuries, type, body location, mechanism, season periods and their daytime in Iranian`s men premier league in 2011-2012. Methods: For this prospective study, 197 athletes with the mean age and body mass of 23.2 year-old and 70.52 kg respectively we...

To emphasize the importance for health care professionals to be knowledgeable of a relatively rare form of thoracic outlet syndrome, known as Paget Schroetter syndrome. The etiology, key signs and symptoms, and the importance of immediate referral are highlighted and an introduction to manual therapists' role within a multidisciplinary team is prov...

To present a case of traumatic hyoid bone fracture and a review of the literature Traumatic hyoid bone fractures are rare, however with the increasing popularity of martial arts the incidence of traumatic hyoid bone fracture may increase in prevalence. A thirteen year old taekwondo athlete collapsed after receiving a kick to the anterior neck. Foll...

The purpose of this study was to determine the rate and type of injury in elite Canadian Taekwondo athletes, before and during competition and to investigate the relationship between past injuries, injuries during competition and success. This retrospective case-series study incorporated Taekwondo injuries sustained by 75 male and female elite Cana...

Weight reduction cycles are used by weight classed athletes in Taekwondo to make a weight category. Tension, dizziness, headaches, and confusion have been associated with rapid weight loss (RWL). There is a lack of research in weight cycling and its benefits among Taekwondo athletes. To investigate the rate of weight cycling in Junior Taekwondo ath...

The purpose of this study was to identify the characteristics of Olympic medal winners (gold, silver, bronze) who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and compare these characteristics to those who competed but did not earn medals. We have also descriptively analysed the 2008 data in comparison to the 2004 data (Kazemi et al., 2009), and 2000...

This retrospective longitudinal study aims to describe reported Taekwondo injuries and to examine associations between competitor experience level, age and gender, and the type, location, and mechanism of injury sustained. Additionally, we examined whether recent rule changes concerning increased point value of head shots in adult Taekwondo competi...

The purpose of this study is to identify the characteristics of Tae kwon do champions (gold, silver, and bronze medalists) who competed in the Athens 2004 Olympic Games (N = 124) and compare these characteristics to those who competed but did not earn medals. All the data for the study was obtained from the official website of the 2004 Olympic Game...

The purpose of the present study was to examine chiropractic utilization following a sport-related injury among National Team members and other high level Taekwondo athletes. Retrospective surveys were conducted among Canadian male and female Taekwondo athletes (Group A, n = 60) competing in a national tournament and National Taekwondo team athlete...

To present the clinical features of post traumatic arthrofibrosis and response to treatment with Vibromax Therapeutics (VMTX) in 28 year old male soccer player. Many studies have reported an increase in muscle performance after whole-body vibration, but to date none have evaluated the possibility of vibration application as a therapy for functional...

The purpose of this study was to identify the profile of the Olympic champions and the other competitors who were involved in the Games. The information on each of the athletes was obtained from the "Official Site of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, www.olympics.com/eng/sports/TK" and included weight category, weight, height, age, points obtained, wa...

There is also an additional file attached titled, "Figure 1. Questionnaire". This is the exact Questionnaire which was distributed to the athletes.

Over the past decade, there has been heightened interest in injury rates sustained by martial arts athletes, and more specifically, Taekwondo athletes. Despite this interest, there is a paucity of research on pre-competition habits and training of these athletes. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess training characteristics, competition pr...

The purpose of this prospective study was to assess the injury rates in male and female adult Canadian Taekwondo athletes relative to total number of injuries, type and body part injured. Subjects (219 males, 99 females) participated in the 1997 Canadian National Taekwondo Championships in Toronto, Canada. Injuries were recorded on an injury form t...

Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is an uncommon entity in athletes. However, it is a common cause of shoulder pain and disability in the general population. Although it is a self limiting ailment, its rather long, restrictive and painful course forces the affected person to seek treatment. Conservative management remains the mainstay treatmen...

Lumbar disc herniations are rare in children. The etiology and clinical picture may be different in children than in adults. Conservative management is the treatment of choice. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art which is notorious for its high fast kicks. Tae Kwon Do will be an official Olympic sport in the year 2000. Low back pain is occasionally...

A review of the literature was conducted to find relevant publications on the validity, reliability and utilization of the tuning fork test in detection of stress and simple fractures. Medline 1966-1998, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) 1982-1997, Science Citation Index 1961-1997, Index to chiropractic literature 19...

The incidence of rotator cuff tear increases with age. Degenerative rotator cuff tears are commonly seen in athletes above 40 years. These athletes are commonly involved in overhead activities. Repetitive microtrauma is a more important factor in rotator cuff degeneration than acute trauma. Conservative treatment is the mainstay treatment for these...

An elite soccer player presented with a classic acute anterior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint complicated by axillary nerve damage. The incidence, mechanism of injury, clinical presentation, conservative treatment and rehabilitation of the anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation and associated axillary nerve damage are discussed in this pape...