Sports Medicine - Science method

Introduction Female participation in sports has reached a milestone in 1972 when a constitutional amendment was implemented to ensure equal opportunities for men and women. Since then, the percentage of participants in competitive sports has grown. In this context became necessary to understand menstrual cycle, contraceptive use, and its individual...

Introduction Female participation in sports has reached a milestone in 1972 when a constitutional amendment was implemented to ensure equal opportunities for men and women. Since then, the percentage of participants in competitive sports has grown. In this context became necessary to understand menstrual cycle, contraceptive use, and its individual...

Introduction The literature presents several scientifically validated and cross-culturally adapted questionnaires in the area of orthopedics and Sports Medicine scientifically validated and cross-culturally adapted. However, they are anatomically specific, and do not consider the specific needs of athletes. The “4-Domain PROM for Orthopedic and Spo...

Introduction The literature presents several scientifically validated and cross-culturally adapted questionnaires in the area of orthopedics and Sports Medicine scientifically validated and cross-culturally adapted. However, they are anatomically specific, and do not consider the specific needs of athletes. The “4-Domain PROM for Orthopedic and Spo...

Sports medicine is the science that studies the most important injuries that athletes may be exposed to During discussions or training. It also shows how these injuries can be prevented. In this study, the researcher has revealed the importance of this science in the mathematical sciences field, and revealed the importance of studying this science,...

Este manuscrito proporciona un análisis completo de dos décadas del estudio de las Ciencia del Movimiento Humano (CMH) en Costa Rica, enfatizando la notable expansión y avance del campo en ese periodo. Con el fin de mejorar el rendimiento deportivo, evitar lesiones, tratar enfermedades y fomentar el ejercicio físico, personas investigadoras en Cost...

Now a days, sports is fiercely competitive event, several factors affect the sports life such as anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, sports training and coaching, sports medicine, nutrition, growth and development, sociology, computer application and psychology and so on.

Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (vTOS) consists of upper extremities oedema, sometimes with varicose dilation of the superficial veins of the arm in consequence of compression and/or thrombosis of the subclavian vein. More specific factors, such as muscle hypertrophy, have additionally been registered in athletes. The case focuses on a 20-year-old...

Background Since arthroscopy was discovered to treat acromioclavicular joint injury, people have had great interest and attention to this beautiful and minimally invasive operation, and related research has been increasing worldwide. At present, there is no bibliometric and visualized analysis in this field. The purpose of this study is to explore...

A cognitive theory of visual expertise is proposed to model the visual information processing of domain experts. During theory development, we integrated empirical evidence from multiple methods of inquiry-including qualitative observations, qualitative interviews, eye tracking, and neuroimaging-used in research on learning and instruction in the p...

In the last decade there has been a growing interest in infrared thermography in the field of sports medicine in order to elucidate the mechanisms of thermoregulation. The aim of this study was to describe bilateral variations in skin temperature of the anterior thigh and patellar tendon in healthy athletes, to provide a model of baseline tendon an...

Background Cannabidiol (CBD) is a known pain modulator that is garnering increased attention in the orthopaedic world. There may be a considerable knowledge gap among orthopaedic sports medicine providers and their perception of its therapeutic value. Purpose To (1) examine the knowledge and beliefs of sports medicine orthopaedic providers with re...

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread chronic pain, muscle tenderness, chronic fatigue, and sleep disturbances. Treatment of FM focuses on the management of symptoms, often using medications, cognitive behavioral therapy, or moderate-to-high-intensity exercises (MHIE). MHIE is highly recommended by the current guideli...

Football (soccer) is a very popular team sport among African women and girls, with player numbers continuing to rise at all levels of the sport. Whereas the participation in football and associated injuries are on the rise, there are not enough sports and exercise medicine (SEM) personnel to attend to these women football players. While Africa may...

Implementing testing and assessment protocols within athletic populations is a foundational approach that supports strength and conditioning programming. The information gained from implementing these protocols can guide sport coaches, sports medicine professionals, and strength and conditioning practitioners when conducting athlete needs analysis,...

Sports Psychiatry has been developing for the last three decades and is growing to be an integral part of Sports Medicine and Psychiatry. With the rising growth of mental health awareness in popular culture, and public announcements of professional athletes describing their struggles with mental health, the need for Sports Psychiatrists is becoming...

Background While the relationship between electronic health record usage and physician burnout has been investigated in other specialties, no reports exist for orthopaedic surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of time spent on the electronic health record compared to actual patient interaction in four busy orthopaedic outpa...

Objective: Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is a common condition that primarily affects the elderly. While previous studies have focused on the tibiofemoral compartment, the significance of the patellofemoral compartment needs to be considered. Patellofemoral joint problems frequently occur in orthopedics and sports medicine and can be challenging...

Background/Aim: Sports injuries represent a significant public health concern, and their prevalence is on the rise due to the growing global population and increased participation in amateur and professional sports. Epidemiological studies on sports injuries are crucial in identifying priority areas for injury prevention efforts. While there is a w...

This study aims to investigate the Turkish validity and reliability of the International Fitness Scale (IFIS) and the Self-Perceived Health-Related Physical Fitness Questionnaire for Children (SPHQ-C) aged 10–17. The measurement tools were translated into Turkish by two independent researchers and back-translated. Then, the content validity was est...

Purpose The present study aims to assess the impact of the local language on the view count of patient-oriented educational Sports Medicine videos in an Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in the Middle East and North Africa. Methods An observational study on English and Arabic versions of Aspetar’s YouTube channel patient-oriented educationa...

Background It is important to consider biological sex as a variable that might influence exercise adaptation in order to optimize exercise prescription for men and women. Objective The aim of this study was to quantify the impact of biological sex on maximal oxygen uptake (V˙\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \...

Purpose of Review Musculoskeletal injuries of the chest wall are underrecognized by sports medicine clinicians. The purpose of this review is to highlight key elements of the presentation and management of chest wall injuries seen in an athletic population. Recent Findings Chest wall injuries may arise from the bony or cartilaginous structures, jo...

Purpose: To assess the survival rate and associated risk factors of a wide cohort of patient's underwent surgical treatment for posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)-based multiligament knee injury (MLKI) at long-term follow-up and to investigate the long-term patient's reported outcomes (PROMS) and functional activity. Methods: All cases of PCL-bas...

This article deals with the nonlinear behavior of trabecular bone tissue under uniaxial compression. The model of this behavior is a stress-strain curve with an ascending branch, a peak point, and a descending branch. The known stress-strain model predicts the behavior of trabecular bone tissue at the pre-peak and partially at the post-peak stage o...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia associated with impaired carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism, with concomitant absence of insulin secretion or reduced sensitivity to its metabolic effects. Patients with diabetes mellitus have 30% more risk of developing heart failure and cardiovascular dis...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been increasingly used in sports medicine owing to its various advantages. The purpose of our project was to standardize the parameters before performing large-scale clinical trials in the near future to precisely evaluate individual PRP quality. To examine the effects of regular exercise on PRP quality, this study fo...

Background This article aims to present the operational recommendations adopted by the Italian national society for orthopaedic surgery, arthroscopy, and sports medicine (SIAGASCOT) in managing patients eligible to undergo elective orthopaedic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic after the beginning of a national vaccination campaign. Materials an...

Objectives: To compare the effect of neuromuscular joint facilitation (NJF) and quadriceps strengthening exercises on pain, physical function, static posture, and balance control in subjects with knee osteoarthritis. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore. Participants: Subject...

Introduction. Understanding the epidemiological profile of foot and ankle’s injuries in athletes is relevant for the prevention and treatment its occurrence. Objective. To describe the epidemiology and risk factors of foot and ankle injuries in athletes treated at an outpatient sports medicine clinic. The primary hypothesis is that ankle instabilit...

Electrochemical lactate biosensors based on lactate oxidase (LOx) are used for diagnostics, sports medicine, and the food industry. However, samples from these sectors may have acidic levels at which the biocatalytic activity of LOx may be diminished. In this work, the enhancement of the bio‐electrocatalytic activity of LOx at low pH by pKa modulat...

Body composition as a meaningful factor can result in physiological responses in both the physical body and general health status. Nevertheless, the schemes for establishing cut-off points for identifying the classifications of the body fat percentage of athletes competing in combat sports still include gaps. The aim of this study was, by using bio...

In recent years, neuro-biomechanical enhancement techniques, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), have been widely used to improve human physical performance, including foot biomechanical characteristics. This review aims to summarize research on the effects of tDCS on foot biomechanics and its clinical applications, and further...

A healthy lifestyle includes many components, one of which is adequate physical activity. An important role in the formation of the habit of observing a normal regime of motor activity belongs to the formation of the habit of physical exertion, which is usually formed during sports. However, sports activities are accompanied by high physical exerti...

BACKGROUND As language learning models are becoming increasingly integrated into different aspects of health care, questions about its implication on medical research began to emerge. Key aspects such as authenticity in academic writing are at stake with AI generating highly accurate and grammatically sound texts. OBJECTIVE The objective of this s...

Introduction: There is a linear association between pre-gestational body mass index (BMI) and almost all adverse pregnancy outcomes. Pregnancy is "a window of opportu-nities" in terms of changing behavior and improving awareness of healthy living. The proper assessment of physical activity levels, during pregnancy, determines trends, health benefit...

Purpose: To improve the clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), there have been attempts to reproduce anatomic reconstruction by modifying the single-bundle (SB) and double-bundle (DB) techniques. Although DB ACLR restores better rotational control compared to SB ACLR, it is still debatable whether there are higher cl...

Background (1): Football is the most popular sport among men, associated with a certain risk of injury, which leads to short-and long-term health consequences. While the injury profile of professional footballers is known, little is known about the injury profile of amateur footballers; amateur football is a major and diverse area, the development...

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of ACL reconstruction (ACLR) alone, ACLR with lateral tenodesis, and ACL and ALL reconstruction. Methods: A retrospective cohort of prospectively collected data on all ACL procedures was performed at Aspetar Specialized Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital between January 2020 and...

Background Arthralgia or joint pain is a heterogeneous condition including organic and nonorganic joint pain. It is common in older populations, particularly in females. There is evidence that menopausal changes are associated with increased prevalence of arthralgia. While physical activities have been recommended to mitigate osteoarthritis (OA) an...

Training and practice preparation have long received attention as the largest factors for injury prevention. While proper training and practice programs are a crucial component of injury prevention, they only represent a piece of a larger puzzle. External factors outside of training and practice such as sleep, nutrition, hydration, and rest are equ...

Objectives This study described differences in lifestyle factors (sleeping problems/fatigue, pressure/activation), perceived coach autonomy support and indicators of mental health (well-being and poor general mental health) across various age groups (children ≤12 years, youths 13–15 years, junior to senior ≥16 years) and sports (basketball and gymn...

Background Apophyseal overuse injuries are self-limited with skeletal maturity; however, they may be a source of significant pain and time lost from training. There is a lack of consensus for its management with the current available treatment, which might lag behind the ongoing development of regenerative medicine. The current retrospective case s...

Background: Percussion massage therapy is a popular approach in sport medicine for physical therapists, but few researchers have investigated the comparison with other intervention methods. Objective: This study aimed to examine the comparison of the effects of dynamic stretching, static stretching and percussive massage therapy on balance and p...

Over the past two decades, advances in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques have led to significant growth in sports medicine surgery. Implants such as suture anchors, interference screws, and endo-buttons are commonly used in these procedures. However, traditional implants made of metal or inert materials are not absorbable, lea...

Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of single-session combined LIPUS, magnetic field therapy, and the two light therapies (invisible infrared and Blue) using a multifunctional device in pain management after acute soft tissue injuries among athletes. Methods During the period of Feb-May 2023, a case-control study was...

Background: Racial and ethnic disparities in the field of orthopaedic surgery have been reported extensively across many subspecialties. However, these data remain relatively sparse in orthopaedic sports medicine, especially with respect to commonly performed procedures including knee and hip arthroscopy. Purpose: To assess (1) differences in utili...

Introduction and purpose: To briefly introduce the reader to the application of nuclear medicine studies in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders developed among athletes. Materials and methods: To prepare this review, publications indexed in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases were analyzed. Special attention was given to fu...

Sports physiotherapy and medicine is a subspecialty of physiotherapy and medicine that focuses on the treatment of injuries and illnesses that affect bodily function. The real duties of a sports physiotherapist and a sports medicine physiotherapist, however, are not well understood by many individuals. Clinics, sporting groups, and private pr...

Objectives To assess the associations between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in young men and the incidence of site-specific cancer. Methods A Swedish population-based cohort study with register linkage of men who underwent military conscription in 1968–2005 was undertaken. CRF was assessed by maximal aerobic workload cycle test at conscription....

arthroscopy and sports medicine Anterior cruciate ligament injury

Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to discuss the use of point-of-care ultrasound for sideline youth sports coverage. Recent Findings Participation in youth sports has been increasing, with trends that athletes are specializing earlier and competing at higher levels at younger ages (NSCH 2019, Fabricant 2013). Point-of-care ultrasound...

Background The tibial tuberosity maturation process is a developmental period during which insertional injuries can occur, such as Osgood-Schlatter disease. A four-stage classification system is commonly used to assess the developmental features of the tibial apophysis. Previous studies have shown that this maturation process begins earlier in girl...

Background and purpose: The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of Russian current and strengthening exercise on pain strength and performance in sprinters with calf muscle strain.

Simple Summary The electrocardiogram is a relevant diagnostic tool for detecting cardiac rhythm disturbances during routine examinations. With the increasing importance of horses as sport animals, cardiology now plays a significant role in equine medicine. In particular, the Lusitano horse has gained worldwide acceptance for its athletic potential....

Este estudo teve como objetivo elaborar e verificar os efeitos de um protocolo de treinamento funcional com peso corporal na força, equilíbrio, flexibilidade, resistência aeróbica, agilidade e coordenação motora de idosos em dois diferentes volumes semanais de treinamento, um menor e outro maior que o recomendado pelo Organização Mundial da Saúde e...

This book is the definitive single-volume reference in children's sport and exercise medicine. It is presented in 4 comprehensive sections - Exercise Science, Exercise Medicine, Sport Science and Sport Medicine. 104 world leading scientists and clinicians from 67 universities and university hospitals, in 25 countries systematically address the scie...

Purpose To investigate the potential use of large language models (LLMs) in orthopaedics by presenting queries pertinent to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery to generative pre-trained transformer (ChatGPT, specifically using its GPT-4 model of March 14th 2023). Additionally, this study aimed to evaluate the depth of the LLM’s knowledge and i...

Objective The effects of different exercise doses on motor function, balance, mobility, and quality of life (QOL) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) were evaluated. Method The exercise intervention dose was evaluated based on the recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for developing and maintaining cardiorespirato...

Background: Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) stabilizations are associated with a high overall failure rate, while 9.5 % of these patients requiring subsequent revision surgery. Consequently, understanding the specific cause of primary ACJ stabilization failure is paramount to improving surgical decision making in this challenging patient cohort. Pu...

Background Few studies have evaluated the outcomes of posterior arthroscopic capsulolabral repair in adolescents, especially with regard to outcomes after revision repair. Hypothesis Adolescent athletes who undergo revision arthroscopic posterior unidirectional capsulolabral repair will have similar outcomes and return to play when compared with a...

Background and Purpose Load asymmetry can be present before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), which may affect progress during knee rehabilitation in an outpatient sports medicine setting. Current rehabilitation primarily focuses on strength, pain, and range of motion deficits; however, recent evidence suggests the use of movement retraining...

Background The International Knee Document Committee Subjective Knee Form (IKDC-SKF) is a patient-reported outcome measure used in orthopedics and sports medicine. Further psychometric assessment is necessary to confirm measurement properties in a large, heterogenous sample. Purpose The purpose of the study was to assess the psychometric properties...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish consensus statements on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of musculoskeletal pathologies. Methods: A consensus process on the treatment of PRP utilizing a modified Delphi technique was conducted. Thirty-five orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians participated in these co...

Background Despite developing and implementing return to sport guidelines, high rates of re-injury remain. The return to sport continuum is a three-phase, criterion-based progression based on physical and psychological factors used to guide the sports medicine team in return to sport decision making. Situational awareness (SA) pertains to an athlet...

Guided by the Health China 2030 Action, this research aims to investigate the current state of sports and medicine integration in China. The study utilizes a combination of literature review and questionnaire survey methods to identify key challenges facing sports and medicine integration in China. To address these challenges, the study examines th...

A neural network structure of Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) is proposed which could be used to predict the temperature and humidity of other key parts from the temperature and humidity data of some parts of the human body when wearing tight sportswear, so as to realize the temperature and humidity data prediction of all key points of the human body...

Background Up to 20% of shoulders with anterior instability are associated with superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesions, and they remain untreated after an open Latarjet procedure. SLAP lesions can be responsible for pain and feelings of instability in high-demand patients. Purpose/Hypothesis The aim of this study was to compare the earl...