Concussion is a frequent injury in many sports and is also common in para athletes. However, there is a paucity of concussion research related to para sport, and prior International Concussion in Sport (CIS) consensus papers have not substantively addressed this population.
Read MoreWhat does neurocognition have to do with ACL injuries?
In a recent viewpoint, Alli Gokeler and colleagues make an argument on the importance of viewing ACL Injuries with a neurocognitive lens. They conclude that there is a need to broaden our scope of ACL injury mechanisms and screening for ACL injury. Integrating a neurocognitive approach to the existing biomechanical and neuromuscular approach would enhance our understanding of the ACL injury mechanisms’ complexity.
Read MoreCan we explain preventive behaviour in recreational runners?
Knowing how to influence and change behaviours related to an individual’s environment is key for physical therapists to achieve the desired adherence and effectiveness of a proposed intervention program. Hence, in our most recent study, we raised a question to explain running-related injury preventive behaviour.
Read MoreChallenging but possible! Incorporating preventive exercises in touring performing arts.
Demanding performance schedules in the modern professional circus can result in artists having minimal time for injury rehabilitation and strength and conditioning for injury prevention. Consequently, professional circus artists routinely perform with work-related lower limb health problems. Injury prevention, although challenging, must be considered. In this study, we examined the feasibility of implementing a 9-week calf endurance program in a running Cirque du Soleil touring show.
Read MoreGrowth velocity is causally related to injury risk in elite-level youth football players
This study was just published Open Access in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sports. It identified the causal relationship between growth velocity and injury in elite-level youth football players and assessed the mediating effects of motor performance in this causal pathway.
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