K Bibby, T M Comyns, R Cahalan, H Purtill, I C Kenny
{"title":"How are female rugby players affected by contact breast injuries and exercise-induced breast pain - an international survey.","authors":"K Bibby, T M Comyns, R Cahalan, H Purtill, I C Kenny","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2431824","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2431824","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Female Rugby Union players were affected by contact breast injuries (CBI) and exercise-induced breast pain (EIBP). Hundred and eighty-two female Rugby players from 25 different countries reported incurring a CBI or EIBP which affected sport performance. A higher percentage of 7s players (7s: 64.3%, 15s: 51.9%) reported at least one CBI over a 12-month period. EIBP frequency, during the same period, was notably low for 7s and 15s. Sprinting, jumping and running were the most frequent activities precipitating the severest EIBP. Being tackled or tackling most frequently caused a CBI. Respondents affected by either CBI (57.3%) or EIPB (51.3%) reported always playing-on during matches despite their pain or injury. Between 19.4% and 32.1% of the respondents did not have a CBI or EIBP prevention strategy. A paucity of player knowledge on prevention strategies was noted, indicating a need for education addressing breast pain and injury among players.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"146-155"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142681595","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}
Albert Wang, Bethany Koh, Alan McCall, Eva Ferrer, Ritan Mehta, Katrine Okholm Kryger
{"title":"Illness, the overlooked research topic for time-loss in women's football - a scoping review.","authors":"Albert Wang, Bethany Koh, Alan McCall, Eva Ferrer, Ritan Mehta, Katrine Okholm Kryger","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2428603","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2428603","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The best medical care for female football athletes should be evidence-based, and patient- and context-specific. A 2019 scoping review identified key knowledge gaps relating to the health of female footballers. Since then, research in women's football has been intensifying. To aid in the direction of future research, this study aims to scope peer-reviewed, illness-related research in women's football. Five databases were searched in July 2023. In combination with identified studies from the 2019 review, 72 studies were included for data extraction of sample characteristics (age, playing level, geography), illness characteristics according to IOC guidance, and broader research themes. Results reveal an overall lack of quantity and variety in illnesses investigated, with a growing popularity in mental health research. Minimal female athlete-specific illnesses were identified. Future research must address urgent female-specific illness topics, and also consider where knowledge from adjacent populations might be safe to adapt into women's football.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"117-128"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142639668","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":"Adding vibration and non-vibration foam rolling to routine soccer training alters muscle strength, flexibility, and dynamic balance in young male semi-professional soccer players: a randomized, controlled comparative study.","authors":"Erhan Secer, Derya Ozer Kaya","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2439271","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2439271","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to examine the effects of 6-week vibration (VFR) and non-vibration foam rolling (FR) on muscle strength, hamstrings-to-quadriceps (H:Q) ratio, flexibility, and dynamic balance in soccer players. Thirty-six players were included in the study. The players were randomly assigned to either VFR (n=12), FR (n=12), or control group (CG) (n=12). The players in VFR and FR groups performed VFR or FR thrice per week for 6 weeks. The CG did not receive any intervention. Pre- and post-test assessment included muscle strength, H:Q ratio, flexibility, and dynamic balance. Dominant extremity knee flexor and non-dominant extremity knee flexor and extensor muscle strength improved in VFR and FR groups (p<0.05). Flexibility and dynamic balance improved in VFR group (p<0.05). Both 6-week VFR and FR increased muscle strength without affecting H:Q ratio. VFR was more effective than FR for improving flexibility and dynamic balance. The results can be stunning for performance enhancement.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"156-174"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142802020","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":"Increased anterior pelvic tilt angle elevates the risk of hamstring injuries in soccer player.","authors":"Ahmet Bayrak, Süleyman Patlar","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2430662","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2430662","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to determine the impact of increased anterior pelvic tilt angle on hamstring muscle injuries in football players. An independent t-test was performed to compare right and left anterior pelvic tilt angles.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>The study was conducted by monitoring 76 different players from a professional club in the Premier Division of Professional Football League over a period of five years. During this time, the hamstring injuries sustained by the players and their severity were recorded using MRI imaging techniques.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The comparison of the right and left anterior pelvic tilt angles among players was analysed using an independent t-test for independent groups. The Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to determine the threshold value that categorizes the right and left angles. According to the results, a significant impact of the variation in right-left anterior pelvic tilt angle on hamstring muscle injuries was observed (<i>p</i> < 0.05). However, no significant effects were found for the Q angle, tibial torsion, or knee posture (<i>p</i> > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In conclusion, it can be stated that an increase in the anterior pelvic tilt angle is associated with a higher frequency of hamstring injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"129-145"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142681615","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}
Paolo Perna, Fearghal Kerin, Neil Greig, Marco Beato
{"title":"Return-to-play criteria following a hamstring injury in professional football: a scoping review.","authors":"Paolo Perna, Fearghal Kerin, Neil Greig, Marco Beato","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2439274","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2439274","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present scoping review aims to describe the available criteria to determine Return-To-Play (RTP), propose methodological considerations and new research questions, and provide information to help practitioners in professional football make informed decisions regarding RTP following a hamstring strain injury (HSI) in professional male football. The following electronic databases were searched: PubMed, MEDLINE, web of science and SPORTDiscus using keywords related to HSI in elite football. All types of studies in English reporting at least one RTP criterion for professional football players who sustained an HSI were included. In total, 19 studies met the inclusion criteria. RTP criteria were divided into three categories: clinical, strength and performance criteria. Clinical criteria were also divided into sub-categories: absence of pain, hamstring flexibility, medical staff clearance, psychological readiness, surgeon's opinion and imaging. Practitioners working in professional male football could benefit from using a combination of criteria in their RTP battery of tests.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"175-194"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819081","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":"Hidden support for the lionesses: a breast/bra intervention.","authors":"Joanna Wakefield-Scurr, Melissa Jones, Brogan Jones, Emily Whatling, Ritan Mehta","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2357761","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2357761","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite health and performance benefits of appropriate breast support in sport, elite women athletes' knowledge of breasts/bras is poor leading to poor bra choices, breast pain and performance decrements. This multiphase intervention assessed breast/bra issues and preferences, individually prescribed sports bras and evaluated outcomes for the England Senior Women footballers. Breast/bra workshops were delivered to England players; all 36 completed pre-intervention surveys and breast/bra assessments, before being prescribed bras six weeks before European and World Championships (2022, 2023). 24 players completed post-intervention surveys. Pre-intervention outcomes identified poor knowledge, poor bra fit, many bra issues, and cultural sensitivities. Breast pain was prevalent (61%), with 25% reporting clinically significant breast pain. Post-intervention, players reported significant improvements with prescribed sports bras. 91% reported improvements in knowledge and benefiting from the intervention. This successful intervention provided an evidence-base for ongoing breast health initiatives with England Teams, plus roll-out to all levels of women's football.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141070768","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}
Yasuki Sekiguchi, Yuri Hosokawa, Ekow Dadzie, Virgilio Lopez, Joseph J Bivona, Staci N Thornton, John F Jardine, Douglas J Casa, Elaine C Lee
{"title":"Change in interleukin (IL)-6, 8, and 10 and its association with an increase in core temperature following a 7-mile running race in the warm weather.","authors":"Yasuki Sekiguchi, Yuri Hosokawa, Ekow Dadzie, Virgilio Lopez, Joseph J Bivona, Staci N Thornton, John F Jardine, Douglas J Casa, Elaine C Lee","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2428602","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2428602","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purposes of this study were 1) to investigate if cytokines were increased following a running road-race, and 2) to examine associations between cytokines and hyperthermia. Seventy-seven recreational runners participated in this study which occurred at the 7-mile race in the heat (ambient temperature, 25.0-26.7°C; %RH, 56.7-79.0 ± 5.0%). Before and following the race, blood draws were performed to measure circulating inflammatory cytokines. Core temperature was measured using an ingestible thermistor throughout the race. Core temperature was significantly higher at post-race (39.5 ± 0.7°C) than pre-race (36.9 ± 0.4°C, <i>p</i> < 0.001). IL-6, IL-8, and IL-10 significantly increased at post-race (IL-6, 48.0 ± 22.3 pg⋅ml<sup>-1</sup>; IL-8, 63.8 ± 23.9 pg⋅ml<sup>-1</sup>; IL-10, 29.2 ± 20.0 pg⋅ml<sup>-1</sup>) compared to pre-race (IL-6, 28.4 ± 13.6 pg⋅ml<sup>-1</sup>; IL-8, 53.2 ± 19.4 pg⋅ml<sup>-1</sup>; IL-10, 18.6 ± 11.9 pg⋅ml<sup>-1</sup>, <i>p</i> < 0.001). A greater increase in core temperature pre- to post-race was predicted by the faster finish time, a greater increase in IL-6, and greater body mass loss during the race (r<sup>2</sup> = 0.298, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Small associations were found between IL-8 and core temperature at post-race (<i>r</i> = 0.255, <i>p</i> = 0.025). In conclusion, cytokines concentrations and core temperature increased following the race. Moreover, post-race hyperthermia is associated with increased IL-6, faster finish times, and higher body mass losses.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"107-116"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142627110","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}
Olivier Materne, Faye Bennett, Ashley Sweeney, Jamie Ramsden, Chris Milne, Mark Waller, Karim Chamari, Barry Drust
{"title":"Incidence and burden of 671 injuries in professional women footballers: time to focus on context-specific injury risk reduction strategies.","authors":"Olivier Materne, Faye Bennett, Ashley Sweeney, Jamie Ramsden, Chris Milne, Mark Waller, Karim Chamari, Barry Drust","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2367199","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2367199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the extent of injury incidence and burden in a professional women football team of the Scottish Women's Premier League during two seasons. All injuries causing time-loss or required medical attention were recorded prospectively. A total of 671 injuries, 570 requiring medical attention and 101 causing time-loss were recorded in 41 players. Injuries occurring with National Team resulted in 12% of the club's international players' lay-off. Overall injury incidence was 11.1/1000-hours and burden was 368.9 days/1000-hours. Injury incidence (23.9/1000-hours vs 8.2/1000-hours) and burden (1049.8 days/1000-hours vs 215.1 days/1000-hours) were higher for match compared to training. Foremost mechanism of match injury burden was indirect-contact, which was different than the non-contact predominantly observed for training injury burden. Injury incidence, burden and patterns differed between training, match and playing positions. Tailoring injury-risk reduction strategies considering context, circumstances and playing position deserve consideration to enhance player's injury resilience in professional women footballers.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"10-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141427469","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":"Using complex systems to understand running-related injuries.","authors":"Mabliny Thuany, Douglas Vieira, Carel Viljoen, Katja Weiss, Beat Knechtle, Thayse Natacha Gomes","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2428597","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2428597","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to investigate anthropometric and training characteristics associated with injuries in runners using a complex approach. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 97 Brazilian runners of both sexes (age: 39.1 ± 11.5 years; body mass index: 24.2 ± 4.2 kg/m<sup>2</sup>). A web survey was used for data collection, including age, sex, body weight, body height, training volume/frequency, session duration, running pace and injury information (yes or no; the number of injuries). The partial correlation parameter was used for network estimation, considering both sexes. For women, injury occurrence was positively and strongly associated with training frequency (<i>r</i> = 0.57) and the number of competitions (<i>r</i> = 0.64), while for men, a negative and strong association was found with age (<i>r</i>=-0.69), and positive associations were observed with BMI (<i>r</i> = 0.89) and training volume (<i>r</i> = 0.82). Network centrality showed that training session duration and the number of competitions/year presented a higher expected influence value for women (-1.47) and men (-1.31). Using a non-linear approach with Brazilian non-professional runners, training characteristics had a stronger influence on running-related injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"97-106"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142627111","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":"Effects of Tai Chi training on functionality, dynamic balance, kinesiophobia, and quality of life in athletes with functional ankle instability.","authors":"Aynollah Naderi, Seyed Zahid Ebrahimi","doi":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2387350","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15438627.2024.2387350","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the effects of Tai Chi training on functionality, dynamic balance, kinesiophobia, and quality of life in athletes with Functional Ankle Instability (FAI). Forty-three athletes with FAI were randomly assigned to either a Tai Chi group (<i>n</i> = 21) or a control group (<i>n</i> = 22). The Tai Chi group followed a tailored exercise protocol addressing ankle instability through a three-phase progression, while the control group had no intervention but continued their usual activities. Measurements, including Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT), Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), Short Form-12 (SF-12), figure-8 hop test, and perceived treatment effect were assessed before and after the intervention. The Tai Chi group showed significant improvements in CAIT score and SEBT reach distance compared to the control group (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Tai Chi exercises also reduced TSK, improved figure-8 hop score, and enhanced the physical component of SF-12 (<i>p</i> < 0.005), with no significant effect on the mental component of SF-12 (<i>p</i> = 0.7). The findings imply that Tai Chi may be a valuable consideration for athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals working with athletes with FAI.</p>","PeriodicalId":20958,"journal":{"name":"Research in Sports Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"48-61"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141890047","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}