{"title":"Cumulative effects of subsequent concussions on the neural patterns of young rugby athletes: data from event-related potentials.","authors":"Karim Bennys, Germain U Busto, Jacques Touchon","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2023.2189594","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2023.2189594","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Our study aimed at detecting a potential cumulative effect of subsequent concussions on the neural activation patterns of young rugby athletes with or without concussion history. Event-related brain potential (ERP) data from 24 rugby players, 22-year-old on average, were retrospectively examined. All underwent a Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT2) during preseason and an on-site ERP task (P300) following a recent concussion event (<48 hours). Sixteen players suffered at least one concussion in the previous 3 years and eight were without self-reported past concussion. While no differences were reported between groups regarding symptom appraisal on the SCAT2 assessment, ERP revealed significantly decreased P3b amplitude and a trend for increased P3b latency in players who experienced prior concussions. Our data thus support the cumulative effect of concussions on neuroelectric events in young rugby players, highlighting the importance of managing player's concussion load to reduce the risk of long-term injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"609-620"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9114289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tallyne Mayara Pacheco Dos Reis, Gabriel Gomes Aguiar, Luma Palheta de Azevedo, Emerson Silva Lima, Rodolfo André Dellagrana, Mateus Rossato
{"title":"Effects of acai supplementation (Euterpe precatoria Mart) on muscle recovery markers after jump protocol.","authors":"Tallyne Mayara Pacheco Dos Reis, Gabriel Gomes Aguiar, Luma Palheta de Azevedo, Emerson Silva Lima, Rodolfo André Dellagrana, Mateus Rossato","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2023.2189114","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2023.2189114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective was to evaluate the effects of acai supplementation (AS) on markers of muscle damage. Twelve men participated in the 21-day study. All performed the damage protocol (DP) in two moments, separated by 7 days. The DP consisted of 10 sets of 10 CMJs, with a recovery of 1 min between sets. The AS was performed for 7 days with 40 g/day of dehydrated acai (GA) or placebo (GP). Blood parameters (CK, LDH and Trolox-equivalent antioxidant capacity - TEAC) were evaluated at 0 h and 24 h. Ultrasound images (VL, RF and GM), DOMS in lower limbs and isometric peak torque (IPT) of knee extensors and flexors were evaluated at 0 h, 24 h, 48 h and 72 h after DP. A time-treatment interaction was observed for TEAC (<i>p</i> = 0.01), in which the GA presented increases of 11% after 24 h. Similarly, time-treatment interaction was observed for knee flexors IPT (<i>p</i> = 0.02), where GA showed superior recovery after 24 h (GA = 108 ± 23 vs. GP = 92 ± 24 N∙m) and 72 h (GA = 113 ± 31 vs. GP = 98 ± 26 N∙m). No significance was observed in the fatigue index for knee extensors (<i>p</i> = 0.75) and flexors (<i>p</i> = 0.89), indicating similar fatigue in both situations. We concluded that AS increased the TEAC and promoted faster recovery of the knee flexors IPT when compared to GP.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"580-596"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9153792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aaron A Cortes, Franco L Mombello, Carolina J Aviles, Mariluna Corvalan, Alfredo Nuñez, Giovanni Carcuro U, Mario I Escudero, Manuel J Pellegrini
{"title":"Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA) into Spanish (Chile).","authors":"Aaron A Cortes, Franco L Mombello, Carolina J Aviles, Mariluna Corvalan, Alfredo Nuñez, Giovanni Carcuro U, Mario I Escudero, Manuel J Pellegrini","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2022.2163395","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2022.2163395","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this protocol was to adapt and validate the English version of the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA) into Chilean Spanish according to the World Health Organisation guidelines. This is a cross-sectional study of 897 surveys of patients with non-traumatic surgical orthopaedic pathologies. We analysed internal consistency, validity, and acceptability, including correlation with the short form 36 (SF-36) medical score. The validation included 900 participants with a response rate of 99,66%, with excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.962). The Dysfunction and Bother Index items showed a value of 0.952 and 0.884 respectively, eliminating one item in the Dysfunction sub-scale. The principal component analysis was forced to four factors explaining 55.5% of the variance. SMFA-CL sub-scales are significantly correlated with SF-36 components and subcomponents. The first version of the SMFA-CL version (Spanish-Chilean) scale is reported. This culturally adapted score demonstrated a high rate of reliability, validity, and ability to objectively evaluate foot and ankle pathologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"556-566"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10667831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Describing the appropriate use and interpretation of odds and risk ratios.","authors":"M R Lininger, H J Root, R Camplain, S D Barger","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2022.2132861","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2022.2132861","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In sport medicine, epidemiology of sport-related injury provides the foundation for understanding what types of injuries and illnesses occur and who is at the highest risk. Thus, accurate and transparent reporting and interpretation of risk metrics is essential to sports epidemiology. Odds ratios (OR) and risk ratios (RR) are two statistics used to quantify the association between exposure and outcome and are frequently seen in sports medicine literature. While similarities exist, there are optimal ways to use and interpret OR and RR based on the study design and outcome incidence in the target population. In this short communication, we will present common study designs (e.g. prospective cohort, case-control, cross-sectional) along with recommendations for the use and interpretation of OR and RR. This will ultimately assist practitioners in choosing and interpreting these frequently confused measures of association and also help journal reviewers better understand the appropriate use of these measures when evaluating a manuscript.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"504-510"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9194382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oscar D Valencia, Claudia Danes-Daetz, Sofía Haro, M Pía Didyk, M Rossato, Pablo Benavides, Rodrigo Guzman-Venegas
{"title":"Electromyographic and kinematic parameters of the shoulder in wheelchair rugby players: case reports.","authors":"Oscar D Valencia, Claudia Danes-Daetz, Sofía Haro, M Pía Didyk, M Rossato, Pablo Benavides, Rodrigo Guzman-Venegas","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2022.2161903","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2022.2161903","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Wheelchair rugby was created as part of the rehabilitation for patients with spinal cord injury. The biomechanical analysis of wheelchair propulsion (WP) in these athletes seems to be a key element to understand the reasons behind musculoskeletal injuries. This case reports study aimed to describe the electromyographic activity and kinematic parameters of the shoulder during the propulsion phases on the wheelchair in two Paralympic rugby players (A1 and A2) with spinal cord injury. Myoelectric activity (three portions of the deltoid, biceps and triceps brachii) and kinematics of the shoulder were assessed during the push (PP) and recovery (RP) phases. These variables were calculated considering ten propulsion cycles by each athlete. The results showed a different muscle activation between players, A1 described a high average amplitude of the anterior deltoid (PP = 58.44 ± 16.35%MVC; RP = 43.16 ± 13.48%MVC) in both propulsion phases, while A2 generated high average activity of triceps brachii (29.28 ± 10.63%MVC) and middle deltoid (46.53 ± 14.48%MVC), during PP and RP, respectively. At the same time, the player with a C7-T1 spinal cord injury (A2) showed a higher range of motion in the three plans, considering both propulsion phases.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"537-544"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10460136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tobias Alt, Kevin Nolte, Dennis Horn, Dominik Modenbach, Thomas Jaitner, Axel J. Knicker
{"title":"Improving the ecological validity of isokinetic knee tests at different hip angles: reciprocal concentric-eccentric movements as a suitable alternative for discrete tests","authors":"Tobias Alt, Kevin Nolte, Dennis Horn, Dominik Modenbach, Thomas Jaitner, Axel J. Knicker","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2023.2289036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2023.2289036","url":null,"abstract":"Isokinetic knee tests mostly evaluate reciprocal concentric-concentric flexor-extensor movements in a seated position. Discrete tests generate higher moments, but time requirements impede their wid...","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138628175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Javier Raya-González, Luis Torres Martin, Marco Beato, Alejandro Rodríguez-Fernández, Javier Sanchez-Sanchez
{"title":"The effects of training based on Nordic hamstring and sprint exercises on measures of physical fitness and hamstring injury prevention in U19 male soccer players.","authors":"Javier Raya-González, Luis Torres Martin, Marco Beato, Alejandro Rodríguez-Fernández, Javier Sanchez-Sanchez","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2021.2010206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2021.2010206","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study analysed the effects of a training program based on Nordic hamstring and sprint exercises on physical performance and hamstring injuries in young male soccer players. Forty-nine U19 players were randomly assigned to a control (CG; <i>n</i> = 26) or experimental group (EG; <i>n</i> = 23). Linear sprint and with change of direction (COD) were assessed before and after a 14-week training period. Hamstring injuries were collected during the intervention period. Between-groups analysis revealed differences in linear sprint performance (<i>p</i> = 0.012-0.001) in favour of the EG. Pre-to-post performance increased significantly in the EG for 20 m (effect size [ES] = -0.56) and 30 m (ES = -0.62) sprints, but a significant reduction in some COD parameters was observed (ES = 0.45-0.57). In CG, only a significant reduction in COD with dominant leg was found (ES = 0.63). Significant differences in injury burden in favour of the EG was reported such as (27.87 [CG] vs. 3.82 [EG] absence days/1000 h of exposure, rate ratio = 7.30, 95% CI 3.34-15.99). While injury incidence was not different between the EG and CG. These findings suggest that the training program implemented can improve sprint performance and reduce injury burden.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 5","pages":"588-603"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10032280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Position Specific Physiotherapy Training on performance of Indian football players: A Randomized Control Trial.","authors":"Ujwal L Yeole, N Praneetha, Chinmoyee Panigrahy","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2021.2020787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2021.2020787","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated the effect of Position-Specific Physiotherapy Training on Agility, Speed endurance, and Balance in Indian Football Players. Around 70 football players were approached of which 48 gave consent to participate, and further 30 players sufficing inclusion criteria were recruited. They were divided into three groups, Forwards (Group A, n = 10), Defenders (Group B, n = 10), and Control (Group C, n = 10), according to their On-field Position. These participants underwent Position Specific Physiotherapy Training for 4 weeks. Significant improvement was noted in the Agility of Group A (p ≤ 0.001) and Group B (p ≤ 0.001) as compared to Group C (p = 0.071). Speed Endurance improved for Group A (p ≤0.001) and Group B (p ≤ 0.001) as compared to Group C (p = 0.111). Fatigue Index of Group A (p ≤ 0.001) and Group B (p ≤ 0.001) improved significantly as compared to Group C (p = 0.383). The Balance of Group A (p = 0.0063) and Group B (p = 0.0019) improved significantly as compared to Group C (p = 0.0632). Position-Specific Physiotherapy Training was found to be effective in improving Agility, Speed endurance, and Balance ability of the Indian Football Players.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 5","pages":"619-627"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10044694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M R Lininger, S W Yeargin, R M Hirschhorn, J Mensch
{"title":"Assessing the validity of a helmet fit checklist in a sample of youth football players.","authors":"M R Lininger, S W Yeargin, R M Hirschhorn, J Mensch","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2021.1988949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2021.1988949","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The dynamics of American youth football make it critical to ensure that helmets are appropriately fit to decrease the risk of injuries. Currently, there is only one researcher-developed checklist to determine helmet fit, and psychometric testing is lacking; therefore, the aim of this work was to determine the validity of the checklist. The 13-item checklist was used to measure helmet fit in 267 youth football players prior to the start of the season. Using a Principal Components Analysis to assess validity, a 5-component model was found explaining 58% of the available variance. These results suggest that a single, summative score should not be used for this checklist; rather five scores should be calculated for each component (<i>stability, snugness, size, integrity</i>, and <i>accessory)</i>. A more practical and valid tool to assess fit, such as a sub-sectioned chronological American football-specific checklist, can better assist coaches/administrators responsible for helmet fit and player safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 4","pages":"357-367"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9684364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A critical appraisal of ankle rehabilitative interventions.","authors":"John McCreadie, Olivia Whyte, Matt Greig","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2021.2001648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2021.2001648","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Introduction</i> Lateral ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal pathology. Functional exercise progression is vital to restore full function. <i>Aim</i> The aim of this study was to compare the electromyographical response to a standard balance task on one stable and four unstable surfaces. <i>Participants</i> Twenty subjects (5 male, 15 females; age at 23 ± 7.1 years) were recruited to participate in the study. <i>Methods</i> A gym-based single session cross over design was used to compare peak and mean surface EMG (sEMG) activity of the Peroneus Longus, Tibilais Anterior and medial head of the gastrocnemius muscles whilst performing a standardized balance task on one stable surface and four unstable surfaces stable surface. <i>Results</i> A significant main effect for surface was found. Post-hoc testing revealed that the Floor and Trampoline (Trampet) elicited similar mean sEMG response. <i>Discussion</i> The results of the study propose a safe and stepwise progressive rehabilitation regime following ankle injury whilst considering the healing process of the injured structure.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":"31 4","pages":"482-490"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9693899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}