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Background To identify mechanisms and patterns of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in adult women’s professional football by means of video match analysis. Methods ACL match injuries sustained in Germany’s first women’s league during the 2016–2017 to 2022–2023 seasons were prospectively analysed by three expert raters using a standardised observation form. Epidemiological and injury data, as well as the medical history of ACL tears, were obtained from media reports and the statutory accident insurance for professional athletes. Results Thirty-seven ACL injuries sustained in official football matches were included in the video analysis, of which 24 (65%) had associated knee injuries, mainly meniscus and collateral ligament injuries. According to the categorised contact mechanisms, 17 (46%) were non-contact injuries, 14 indirect contact injuries (38%) and six direct contact injuries (16%). Of the 17 non-contact injuries, seven (41%) occurred during the first 15 min of the match. C
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Keywords: Menstruation, Female Athletes, Sports, Indigenous Methodology Sports and medical professionals are increasingly focused on menstrual health and how it affects sporting performances, health, and well-being. However, with few exceptions, much of this research has focused on athletes of Caucasian and European descent, with findings generalized to athletes from distinct cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Very […]Read More…
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Mashup Score: 254The 11+ injury prevention programme decreases rate of hamstring strain injuries in male collegiate soccer players - 2 day(s) ago
Objectives To investigate if the 11+ injury prevention programme decreases the risk of hamstring injury and improves recovery time and determine whether compliance with the 11+ affects hamstring injury risk. Methods This study is a secondary analysis from a prospective cluster randomised controlled trial that included 65 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) division I and II men’s soccer teams over the fall 2012 season. Thirty-one teams were randomised to the intervention group that were using the 11+ as their warm-up and 35 teams to the control group that continued to use their traditional warm-up. Each certified athletic trainer (ATC) collected data on demographics, hamstring injury (HSI), mechanism of injury, position, playing surface, time lost due to injury and compliance to the 11+ programme. Results The 11+ decreased the risk of HSI by 63% compared with the control group (RR=0.37, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.63). Difference in return to play after HSI between the control (9.4±11
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Mashup Score: 44‘Playing catch-up’: safety and optimal tackle outcomes in women’s rugby union (PhD Academy Award) - 2 day(s) ago
I aimed to explore the safety and optimal tackle outcomes in women’s rugby union (henceforth called rugby). Using the evidence-based medicine model as a guiding framework, I employed multiple methods, integrating player values and coaching expertise with empirical and systematic approaches (figure 1).1 Figure 1 Venn diagram outlining thesis studies and their relation to evidence-based practice (EBP), adapted from Sackett et al .1 The frequency and impact of tackle injuries in rugby have prompted calls to mitigate the associated risks. Although women’s rugby is considered one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide, research has not kept up with the pace. Women’s rugby players feature in less than 4% of tackle literature, leaving coaches and practitioners assuming that tackle research in men can be generalised to Women. In the burgeoning performance context of women’s rugby, androcentric frameworks may be misaligned with the specific preparation needs of women players. As a physiotherap
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Mashup Score: 29Female athletes with ADHD: time to level the playing field - 2 day(s) ago
The significance of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in athlete populations has received much attention over the last decade. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder, with a global prevalence of 5.9%–7.1% in adolescents and a male predominance ranging from 1.8 to 3.5:1.1 The prevalence may be even higher in athlete populations, at 7%–8%,2 with a similar sex ratio (7%–8% males vs 4% females).3 Certain ADHD traits that are well suited to the sporting context, such as quick movements, reactive decision-making, a tendency towards hyperfocus on enjoyable activities and a positive effect of physical activity on ADHD symptoms,2 may explain the apparent preponderance of ADHD in athletes. However, no studies have evaluated ADHD and how it specifically or directly affects the female athlete. ADHD can impact recovery from concussion, be influenced by hormonal fluctuations and affect mental health and social relationships, particularly in females.3 4 The purp
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Mashup Score: 31‘Subconcussive’ is a dangerous misnomer: hits of greater magnitude than concussive impacts may not cause symptoms - 3 day(s) ago
Concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) defined by the presence of transient signs and symptoms related to alterations in brain function due to biomechanical force.1 2 However, not every such force results in acute signs or symptoms, and recent research seeks to better understand the sequelae of both forces and injuries that are subclinical. The term ‘subconcussive’ has emerged to refer to both subclinical head acceleration events (HAEs) and injuries (as defined by clinical, biomarker and/or neuroimaging changes). We believe that this term can be misleading in both instances and should be replaced. When referring to impacts, the prefix ‘sub’ implies lower magnitude HAEs than those that cause a diagnosed concussion. However, sensor studies show that many HAEs are associated with greater head acceleration than impacts that result in a diagnosed concussion. We suggest replacing subconcussive with the more agnostic term ‘non-concussive’. When referring to injuries, the term subconcuss
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Mashup Score: 66Body Composition: more than just a number - BJSM blog - social media's leading SEM voice - 3 day(s) ago
A series of body composition infographics An athlete’s body shape, weight and composition will change throughout their lifespan due to growth, development, and training adaptations. Despite this, a fixed view of an athlete’s optimal state is often adopted (1). Due to the differing physical requirements of various sports, body weight, and composition are important to […]Read More…
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Mashup Score: 250Exercise as medicine for the brain: moving towards precise and personalised recommendations - 4 day(s) ago
Exercise promotes brain health. Human and animal studies have demonstrated acute and chronic effects of exercise on brain and cognitive function.1–3 Exercise is not a magic bullet solution to every brain and health condition, but it is one of the most promising and scalable approaches to improve and maintain brain health throughout the lifespan. The purpose of this editorial is to highlight research needs in the field of exercise neuroscience with the aim to clarify the individual variability in response to exercise and to improve precision in using exercise as medicine for brain health. The benefit of exercise interventions on brain health is evident for different age groups and populations.3 For childhood and adolescence, exercise in school settings is critical given its broad access to the population and its potential to promote healthy brain development and enhance academic achievement.4 In adulthood, few studies show benefits in the maintenance or improvement of cognitive function
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Mashup Score: 5510+1 Clinical Tips for Vertical Jump Testing after ACLR - BJSM blog - social media's leading SEM voice - 5 day(s) ago
Keywords: vertical jumps, testing, ACL, return to sport Vertical jumps play a crucial role in the return-to-sport testing protocol following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). This recommendation extends beyond athletes in jumping sports, as vertical jumps metrics are sensitive to detect lower limb deficits even without advanced equipment. However, the effectiveness of these tests relies […]Read More…
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Keywords: Knee, meniscal tear, structural damage This blog is based on a recent study exploring differences in structural knee joint damage [1]. Why is this study important? Recently, two randomized trials compared a strategy of early meniscal surgery to a strategy of exercise therapy with the option of later surgery (if needed) in young active […]Read More…
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