{"title":"Readability of the Disablement in the Physically Active Scale in Pediatric Athletes: A Preliminary Investigation","authors":"Ashley N Marshall, K. Lam","doi":"10.1123/ijatt.2020-0110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2020-0110","url":null,"abstract":"The Disablement in the Physically Active scale (DPA) is a patient-reported outcome measure that is used to evaluate health-related quality of life in athletic and highly functional patient populations. However, its appropriateness for pediatric athletes is unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine the readability of the DPA in pediatric athletes. On average, athletes reported that they had difficulty reading 20.2% of each domain and 81.8% of the scale domains exceeded the fifth-grade reading-level threshold. These findings suggest that the DPA may not be appropriate for pediatric athletes. Future research is warranted to develop a pediatric version of the DPA, utilizing the results of this study for guidance.","PeriodicalId":38680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89499606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Abdelmonem, M. Ameer, Karim Ghuiba, A. Al Abbad
{"title":"Kinesio Taping Versus Athletic Taping in Managing Chronic Golfer’s Elbow in Male Athletes","authors":"A. Abdelmonem, M. Ameer, Karim Ghuiba, A. Al Abbad","doi":"10.1123/ijatt.2021-0130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2021-0130","url":null,"abstract":"Medial epicondylalgia is a repetitive stress condition. The aim of this study was to assess whether Kinesio taping offers any superiority over athletic taping for chronic medial epicondylalgia management. The results show statistically significant differences in isokinetic and patient self-reported variables between each group: (a) Group A: Kinesio tape with rehabilitation; (b) Group B: athletic taping with rehabilitation; and (c) group C: only rehabilitation. Although no significant differences in preintervention group assessments (p > .05) were found, only Group (A) showed statistically significant posttreatment improvements. Kinesio taping over athletic taping appears effective for treating chronic medial epicondylalgia and facilitating pain reduction and isokinetic improvements.","PeriodicalId":38680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training","volume":"86 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87723682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Ohrnberger, Matthew J Sabin, Michael T. Lane, Heather R. Adams-Blair, Aaron D. Sciascia
{"title":"Efficacy of Pain Scales in the Athletic Population and Pairing With Algometric Measurements","authors":"E. Ohrnberger, Matthew J Sabin, Michael T. Lane, Heather R. Adams-Blair, Aaron D. Sciascia","doi":"10.1123/ijatt.2020-0115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2020-0115","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to determine if subjective pain scales commonly used (a) are correlated to each other and with algometric measurements and (b) differ between collegiate athletes and noncollegiate athletes. There were consistent significant positive correlations between all pain scales, regardless of groupings (collegiate athletes: r = .234–.730, p ≤ .007; noncollegiate athletes: r = .518–.820, p ≤ .002; female: r = .437–.690, p ≤ .010; male: r = .492–.784, p ≤ .005). These findings suggest that the pain scales studied could be used with both athletic and nonathletic populations. Algometric assessments may be better suited for patients with altered pain processing compared with those without.","PeriodicalId":38680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training","volume":"86 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89038785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nicole D. Jones, Kelsey M. Rynkiewicz, Stephanie M. Singe
{"title":"The Impact of COVID-19 on the Work–Life Balance of Collegiate Athletic Trainers","authors":"Nicole D. Jones, Kelsey M. Rynkiewicz, Stephanie M. Singe","doi":"10.1123/ijatt.2021-0081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2021-0081","url":null,"abstract":"Context: The COVID-19 pandemic has potential ramifications on work–life balance for those working in health care. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to better understand COVID-19 on work–life balance and quality of life among collegiate athletic trainers. Method: Data for this study were generated from 636 eligible respondents (33 ± 9 years) representing Division I, II, and III (n = 360, n = 104, and n = 172, respectively) settings. Results: Four main themes emerged from consensual qualitative data analysis: mental health impact, social responsibility, work–life boundaries, and 24/7 work demands. Conclusion: The results suggest that collegiate athletic trainers are struggling to find work–life balance and must find ways to implement self-care practices.","PeriodicalId":38680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training","volume":"190 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86072852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristen C. Schellhase, Emily Y. Tran, Shannon Carmody, Peter Dawry, L. Mangum
{"title":"Retention of Athletic Trainers in the Secondary School Setting","authors":"Kristen C. Schellhase, Emily Y. Tran, Shannon Carmody, Peter Dawry, L. Mangum","doi":"10.1123/ijatt.2021-0104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2021-0104","url":null,"abstract":"Research has explored factors related to retention of athletic trainers in collegiate settings but less is known about retention of athletic trainers in secondary school settings. This study aimed to investigate factors that increase retention of secondary school athletic trainers. Twenty-two secondary school athletic trainers (10 females and 12 males, length of employment 14.65 ± 5.01 years) participated in a semistructured video call interview with seven open-ended questions. A phenomenological approach revealed three themes and eight subthemes: (a) support (administration, partner athletic trainer, and non-work-related); (b) connections (impact on patients, school community, and wider community); and (c) security (financial and nonfinancial). Although participants acknowledged challenges, they identified aspects that positively influenced their retention.","PeriodicalId":38680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87450221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kyle North, Koki Kawaguchi, M. Perri, Megan E. Mormile, Russell T. Baker, James M. May, Alan Nasypany
{"title":"Efficacy of a Mulligan Concept Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide Technique for Cervicogenic Headache: A Critically Appraised Topic","authors":"Kyle North, Koki Kawaguchi, M. Perri, Megan E. Mormile, Russell T. Baker, James M. May, Alan Nasypany","doi":"10.1123/ijatt.2021-0119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2021-0119","url":null,"abstract":"Clinical Question: In adults with cervicogenic headache (CGH), what are the effects of a clinician-applied Mulligan Concept C1–C2 rotational sustained natural apophyseal glide on cervicogenic symptomology? Clinical Bottom Line: Both Level 2b and Level 4 evidence of Grade B quality exists to support using the C1–C2 rotational sustained natural apophyseal glide to decrease CGH severity and participant-reported neck disability immediately posttreatment, while also increasing cervical range of motion in adult patients with CGH headaches and a positive flexion–rotation test. Further research should examine the long-term effects of the C1–C2 rotational sustained natural apophyseal glide technique on cervical range of motion, flexion–rotation test results, and CGH frequency and severity. In addition, the flexion–rotation test should be explored as a standard diagnostic assessment in CGH cases.","PeriodicalId":38680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91044637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Gardner, Tricia M Kasamatsu, Melissa M. Montgomery
{"title":"Athletic Trainers’ Perceptions of Patient-Reported Outcomes After Completing a Clinic-Wide Implementation Program","authors":"L. Gardner, Tricia M Kasamatsu, Melissa M. Montgomery","doi":"10.1123/ijatt.2020-0081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2020-0081","url":null,"abstract":"Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are important for capturing patients’ perspectives on quality of life and aiding in provision of whole-person patient care; yet, PROs are not routinely used in athletic training practice. We investigated the athletic trainers’ perceptions of using PROs after they had completed a required PRO implementation program. Athletic trainers had positive perceptions after integrating PROs into clinical practice. Barriers associated with PRO use may be improved with a support structure that requires accountability and provides resources such as reminders and professional development to recognize ways that PROs can be used to improve patient care.","PeriodicalId":38680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training","volume":"153 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78601964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew Wilson, Lynette M. Carlson, Colton Norton, W. Bruce
{"title":"Decreases in Performance Observed After COVID-19 Infection in High School Female Soccer Players","authors":"Andrew Wilson, Lynette M. Carlson, Colton Norton, W. Bruce","doi":"10.1123/ijatt.2021-0092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2021-0092","url":null,"abstract":"This case report retrospectively reviewed competition sprinting performances by a cohort of eight female high school soccer players before and after the incidence of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Performances were split into COVID-19-positive and COVID-19-negative groups, and metrics were collected using a global positioning system for each player during each game. An apparent decrease of 21.13% was found in the COVID-19-positive group’s performances in distance sprinted per game in contrast to an increase of 8.43% for the COVID-19-negative group’s performances. Results suggest patient-athletes experience decreases in intense sprinting performances following COVID-19 infection.","PeriodicalId":38680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training","volume":"119 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77465503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ian Brewer, J. Zimmerman, Marcie Fyock-Martin, N. Cortes, Joel R. Martin
{"title":"Does Reactive Neuromuscular Training Increase Gluteal Musculature Activation During Squatting Movements? A Critically Appraised Topic","authors":"Ian Brewer, J. Zimmerman, Marcie Fyock-Martin, N. Cortes, Joel R. Martin","doi":"10.1123/ijatt.2021-0011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2021-0011","url":null,"abstract":"Clinical Question: Does reactive neuromuscular training (RNT) increase gluteal muscle activation during squatting movements? Clinical Bottom Line: The current best evidence suggests RNT may result in acute increases of gluteus maximus and gluteus medius muscle activation when performing the barbell back squat exercise; however, the findings were inconsistent and unclear for other types of squatting movements. Grades B and D evidence exists on the effects of RNT to increase gluteus maximus and medius muscle activation, respectively, during squatting movements. Given the methodological differences and mixed findings reported in this critically appraised topic, practitioners should carefully consider whether using RNT would be appropriate for a given clinical scenario.","PeriodicalId":38680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training","volume":"98 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76864430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unstable Osteochondral Fracture of the Talus, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability in an Adolescent Athlete: A Case Report","authors":"Toby J. Brooks, K. Crawford, Eugene E. Curry","doi":"10.1123/ijatt.2022-0045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2022-0045","url":null,"abstract":"A 15-year-old multisport athlete with chronic left ankle pain and instability 2 years following initial injury was diagnosed with an unstable osteochondral fracture of the lateral talar dome, osteochondritis dissecans, and lateral ligament instability. The patient underwent open surgical repair consisting of loose body excision, lateral ligament reconstruction, and talar dome debridement and microfracture followed by postoperative therapeutic exercise for 7 months. The patient successfully returned to competitive sports within a calendar year. Although not considered particularly rare among adult populations, osteochondral fracture of the talus is relatively rare in adolescents. This case demonstrates that a diagnosis of unstable osteochondral fracture and/or gross lateral ligament instability should be considered in cases involving adolescent athletes with significant ankle injury and prolonged pain and/or loss of function.","PeriodicalId":38680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84812567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}