Kyle B. Kosik, M. Terada, Ryan S. McCann, Colin P. Drinkard, P. Gribble
{"title":"Association between corticospinal inhibition and active dorsiflexion range of motion in patients with chronic ankle instability","authors":"Kyle B. Kosik, M. Terada, Ryan S. McCann, Colin P. Drinkard, P. Gribble","doi":"10.1002/tsm2.229","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.229","url":null,"abstract":"Decreased corticospinal excitability of the anterior tibialis muscle may contribute to the persistent deficits in dorsiflexion range of motion (DFRoM) associated with chronic ankle instability (CAI). The purpose of this study was to examine the association between corticospinal excitability and inhibition of the anterior tibialis muscle and active DFRoM in patients with CAI. Twenty‐one participants (age = 22.7 ± 3.3 years, height = 168.43 ± 8.0 cm, weight = 70.6 ± 14.4 kg) were enrolled in this controlled laboratory study. Corticospinal excitability and inhibition were assessed using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Eight stimuli were delivered at 120% of active motor threshold. Each peak‐to‐peak motor evoked potential (MEP) amplitude, and subsequent cortical silent period (CSP) was recorded for statistical analysis. Maximum active DFRoM was assessed using a bubble inclinometer with participants seated on the edge of a treatment table and the knee flexed to 90°. Separate Spearman Rho and Pearson product moment correlations were used to assess the relationship between measures of corticospinal excitability and inhibition and active DFRoM. A moderate negative correlation was found between CSP and DFR0M (P = .006, r = −.533). Corticospinal inhibition of the anterior tibialis may influence active DFRoM. Addressing centrally mediated alterations may be an important factor in restoring DFRoM in individuals with CAI.","PeriodicalId":75247,"journal":{"name":"Translational sports medicine","volume":"4 1","pages":"395 - 400"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/tsm2.229","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41480076","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}
Rebecca A. Bliss, Addie Long, C. Anderson, Allison Niederee, Hannah Arellanes, Kelly Quinlin
{"title":"Gaze stabilization function does not predict injury incidence among collegiate athletes","authors":"Rebecca A. Bliss, Addie Long, C. Anderson, Allison Niederee, Hannah Arellanes, Kelly Quinlin","doi":"10.1002/tsm2.228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.228","url":null,"abstract":"Maintenance of visual acuity during head movement is essential for optimal performance in sport. While it seems reasonable to suspect that reduced gaze stabilization might impair physical performance on the playing field and contribute to increased incidence of injury, the relationship between gaze stabilization function and athletic injury has not been examined. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of gaze stabilization on the incidence of injury in collegiate athletes. A total of 147 collegiate athletes were assessed using the Neurocom Invision gaze stabilization test (GST) prior to season of play in the horizontal plane. Injury reports for each athlete were recorded during the fall season, and then, comparisons between GST performance for those injured versus not were performed. Fifty‐eight percent of the athletes were injured during the season. There was no difference in average GST scores or asymmetry between athletes who sustained injury during season and those who did not. Lower horizontal gaze stabilization function does not appear to be associated with an increase in injury incidence in collegiate athletes. Baseline gaze stabilization testing is not recommended for identification of athletes at risk but could be utilized to establish baseline function.","PeriodicalId":75247,"journal":{"name":"Translational sports medicine","volume":"4 1","pages":"356 - 361"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/tsm2.228","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44853286","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":"Acute effects of combined static stretching and electrical stimulation on joint range of motion and passive stiffness","authors":"Takamasa Mizuno","doi":"10.1002/tsm2.227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.227","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to determine the acute effects of combined static stretching (SS) and electrical stimulation (ES) on joint range of motion (ROM) and passive muscle and tendon properties. Sixteen healthy men participated in two randomly ordered experimental trials, which comprised a combination of SS and ES (SS + ES), and SS alone. In the SS + ES trial, participants performed 5 minutes of calf stretching while receiving ES of the gastrocnemius medialis, whereas in the SS trial the participants performed calf stretching only. Maximal dorsiflexion angle, passive torque, and displacement of the muscle‐tendon junction were measured before and after intervention. The stiffness of the muscle and muscle‐tendon unit was calculated. Compared with the pre‐intervention values, there were significant increases in ankle ROM and passive torque at maximal dorsiflexion angle after both interventions. In addition, the passive torque at the submaximal dorsiflexion angle and stiffness of the muscle‐tendon unit were significantly decreased after both interventions. However, none of the assessed parameters significantly differed between the SS + ES and SS trials. These results show that 5 minutes of SS increases ankle ROM and changes the passive properties of the muscles. However, there is no additional effect of adding ES to SS.","PeriodicalId":75247,"journal":{"name":"Translational sports medicine","volume":"4 1","pages":"378 - 385"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/tsm2.227","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49065503","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}
S. Bliekendaal, M. Barendrecht, J. Stubbe, E. Verhagen
{"title":"Mechanisms of sport‐related injuries in physical education teacher education students: A descriptive analysis of 896 injuries","authors":"S. Bliekendaal, M. Barendrecht, J. Stubbe, E. Verhagen","doi":"10.1002/tsm2.225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.225","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to determine sport‐related injury mechanisms in physical education teacher education (PETE) students. This prospective cohort study (40 weeks) in first‐year PETE students obtained self‐reported characteristics of injuries (body part, injury setting, injury mechanism, and movements related to the cause of injury). Students (N = 759) from the academic years of 2015‐2016, 2016‐2017, and 2017‐2018 participated in this study. Descriptive data analysis was conducted on the injury characteristics. In total, 896 injuries were registered by 489 (64%) students. Large proportions of the injuries resulted from both non‐contact (N = 496, 56%) and contact (N = 381, 42%) mechanisms. The most common injury mechanism was gradual onset non‐contact (N = 275, 31%). High proportions of non‐contact injuries were found in curricular practices (N = 120, 44%) and extra‐curricular practices (N = 30, 38%). Injuries during extra‐curricular games were mainly contact related (N = 133, 81%). Furthermore, injury onset was most commonly associated with a landing (N = 179, 29%), a fall (N = 158, 25%), and an explosive movement (N = 114, 18%). The most common injury mechanism was gradual onset non‐contact. For practices (curricular and extra‐curricular) and extra‐curricular games, the most common injury mechanism was, respectively, non‐contact and contact with an person. Furthermore, injuries were most commonly associated with landings, falls, and explosive movements.","PeriodicalId":75247,"journal":{"name":"Translational sports medicine","volume":"4 1","pages":"368 - 377"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/tsm2.225","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43004615","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}
Joseph A. Laudato, Brandon M. Gibson, Brandon A. Miller, C. Martin, Cody Dulaney, Cardyl P. Trionfante, Adam R. Jajtner
{"title":"Knee wraps increase torque production during passive isometric knee extension","authors":"Joseph A. Laudato, Brandon M. Gibson, Brandon A. Miller, C. Martin, Cody Dulaney, Cardyl P. Trionfante, Adam R. Jajtner","doi":"10.1002/tsm2.221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.221","url":null,"abstract":"Knee wraps (KW) can be used as an ergogenic aid during the back squat to increase training volume and load. Previous investigations have examined carryover effect during the back squat, though the amount of torque produced at the knee due to the KWs remains unknown. Therefore, this investigation examined the influence of KWs on passive torque production, and its relationship to knee circumference. Nine resistance trained men performed two, 5 second passive isometric knee extensions with (KW) and without (UW) knee wraps at nine different angles (70°, 75°, 80°, 85°, 90°, 95°, 100°, 105°, and 110°). Data were analyzed via two‐way repeated measures ANOVA to assess differences between conditions, while Pearson's product‐moment correlations were used to assess the relationship between torque production and knee circumference. A significant interaction was observed for passive torque, revealing differences between all angles in KW (P ≤ .05), while differences during UW were only observed at angles greater than 90° (P ≤ .05). Paired samples t‐tests indicated differences between conditions at every angle except 70° (P ≤ .05). Knee circumference was not correlated to torque production at any angle (r = ≤ .411, P > .272). These results demonstrate the applicability of KW to passively increase torque produced at the knee during extension, independent of knee circumference.","PeriodicalId":75247,"journal":{"name":"Translational sports medicine","volume":"4 1","pages":"362 - 367"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/tsm2.221","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42045763","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}
C. Bolling, R. V. van Rijn, H. Pasman, W. van Mechelen, J. Stubbe
{"title":"In your shoes: A qualitative study on the perspectives of professional dancers and staff regarding dance injury and its prevention","authors":"C. Bolling, R. V. van Rijn, H. Pasman, W. van Mechelen, J. Stubbe","doi":"10.1002/tsm2.226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.226","url":null,"abstract":"This study explored the perspectives of dancers and staff of the Dutch National Ballet, regarding injury definition, injury risk factors, and preventive measures. We conducted two focus groups: one with the medical/artistic staff and another with dancers. Data were analyzed inductively by two independent coders, through the constant comparative method, based on Grounded Theory. Participants defined an injury based mainly on dance performance limitations, while pain and time loss reflected injury severity. Dance injury was described as a spectrum of injury levels that depend on the ability to perform to the best of their ability, pain levels, and potential modification on dance participation. The imbalance between workload and the dancers' capacity to deal with load was perceived as the main cause related to injuries. Workload was presented as a complex equation, combining consistency, repertoire demands, daily schedule, traveling plan, and their interrelations. Injury prevention was described as a dynamic balance between being prepared to deal with load and managing load. The critical factors that modulate the injury prevention process were as follows: teamwork, communication, experience, and planning. Our findings show injury is not defined by a clear cutoff, with multiple injury risk factors interacting and evolving, making injury prevention a constant challenge.","PeriodicalId":75247,"journal":{"name":"Translational sports medicine","volume":"4 1","pages":"386 - 394"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/tsm2.226","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43737335","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}
Miguel Á de la Cámara, Augusto Jiménez-Fuente, Ana I Pardos-Sevilla
{"title":"Confinement time due to the COVID-19 disease: An opportunity to promote and engage people in regular physical exercise?","authors":"Miguel Á de la Cámara, Augusto Jiménez-Fuente, Ana I Pardos-Sevilla","doi":"10.1002/tsm2.170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.170","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75247,"journal":{"name":"Translational sports medicine","volume":"4 1","pages":"3-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/tsm2.170","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38303164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ian Whyte, E. Pattinson, S. Leyland, I. Soós, J. Ling
{"title":"Performance and image enhancing drugs use in active military personnel and veterans: A contemporary review","authors":"Ian Whyte, E. Pattinson, S. Leyland, I. Soós, J. Ling","doi":"10.1002/tsm2.186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.186","url":null,"abstract":"The use of performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs) among active military personnel and veterans presents a public health concern. Deeper understanding of PIEDs use in those populations is necessary to understand what underpins their use and provide information to help shape interventions with the aim of reducing impacts on individuals’ health, wellbeing, social circumstances, public perception and, in serving personnel, any wider military performance. A contemporary review was conducted using five academic journal databases, citation searching, and hand searching. Studies were excluded if published prior to 2000 or did not specify PIEDs use. Following this search, 20 studies were identified for review. Findings suggest that anabolic steroids and weight‐loss supplements were the most used PIEDs. Image enhancement was mentioned the most as a reason for PIEDs use followed by keeping up with the physical and emotional demands of active duty. Additionally, findings suggested that young, male non‐commissioned Army personnel were most likely to use PIEDs. There were clear gaps in the current literature surrounding PIEDs use, as well as an understanding of when service personnel began using PIEDs. Further research should aim to answer these questions.","PeriodicalId":75247,"journal":{"name":"Translational sports medicine","volume":"4 1","pages":"72 - 87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/tsm2.186","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46023680","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":"Head injury and concussion in cricket: Incidence, current guidance, and implications of sports concussion literature","authors":"D. Whitehouse, Isaac Kelleher-Unger, V. Newcombe","doi":"10.1002/tsm2.222","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.222","url":null,"abstract":"Concussion following head injury remains a significant cause of injury in cricket, with recent high profile events highlighting the ongoing risk of head injury in the sport and the emerging use of concussion assessments for elite players following injury. Sport‐related concussion has long been recognized to present significant concerns for athletes in both the short and long term, with an increasing evidence base surrounding diagnostic and prognostic approaches to the issue. Though cricket represents one of the most participated sports worldwide, there is a lack of evidence relating to the acute management and prognosis of head injury in cricket players. In this review, we searched the literature for terms related to head injury, concussion, and cricket, summarizing the main findings regarding the incidence, mortality, acute management, diagnostic approach, and outcome of cricket‐related head injury. Further, this review places these findings in the wider context of sports‐related concussion literature to ascertain both the current evidence base surrounding current cricket‐related concussion guidelines, and the direction of research for future approaches to sports concussion management.","PeriodicalId":75247,"journal":{"name":"Translational sports medicine","volume":"4 1","pages":"319 - 326"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/tsm2.222","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43701277","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}