Abstract: For many years, athletic trainers (ATs) have been characterized as hardworking professionals who often labor under difficult conditions that include low pay, long hours, inadequate staff, little time off, and high levels of stress. These professional concerns have been studied in several settings ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: The graduate-assistantship position is unique in that certified athletic trainers (ATs) are required to serve concurrently as health care providers, students, and in some cases as preceptors. Balancing each of these responsibilities and the duties associated with each role individually can pose a ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: Over the past 20 years, secondary school sport participation among students in the United States has consistently increased. (1) To ensure the proper care of these athletes, the American Medical Association recommended that all secondary schools provide athletic training services. (2) In addition ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: Over the past 40 years, a variety of surveillance systems have documented the epidemiology of sport-related injuries. (1-5) However, sports injury-surveillance systems have been hindered by 2 main limitations. First, most injuries included in such systems were limited to time-loss (TL) injuries, or ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: Ankle stretching has been considered an essential part of rehabilitation and physical fitness programs for injury prevention and improvement of ankle function. (1) Limited dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM) may contribute to ankle, foot, and knee injuries, including plantar fasciitis, (2,3) ankle ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: Monitoring an athlete's hydration status can be important for maximizing performance (1-6) and can provide valuable information for the differential diagnosis of illness (eg, exertional heat illnesses). (7) Most data support performance deficits at body mass losses (BMLs) >2% in endurance exercise. ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: Formal assessment of concussed athletes is commonplace in sports medicine, and a number of assessment tools are available to quantify symptoms, cognitive impairments, and other injury sequelae. (1-4) Computerized neurocognitive tests (CNTs) are especially popular for assessing neuropsychological ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: Novel eccentric muscle contractions have been shown to cause exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). This damage typically results in decreased force production, (1,2) z-line streaming of sarcomeres, (3,4) delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and pain, edema, (5,6) and increased muscle tension, ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: Over the last 2 decades, participation in collegiate sports has consistently increased. (1) In the 2012-2013 academic year, collegiate sport participation reached an all-time high, with more than 450 000 student-athletes competing in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sports. (1) Over ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: The increasing demands required to enter the highest adult elite level in any sport necessitate enormous amounts of training during adolescence. Tennis is no exception and has become, from a physical perspective, one of the most challenging sports worldwide. In view of the early specialization that ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: The expectation that certified athletic trainers should be informed consumers of research has increased because athletic training, like many allied health professions, adheres to principles of evidence-based practice. Despite the increased emphasis on evidence-based practice in our educational ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: Head impacts in football players are directly associated with brain and spine injury, have been proposed to be associated with chronic injuries such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and have become a national concern. High school and college football participants can experience more than 1000 ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: American football players (AFPs) may be at higher risk of developing exertional heat stroke (EHS) in part because of the equipment-intensive uniform worn during the sport. (1) These athletes compete and often practice while wearing a full unifonn consisting of shoes; crew socks; undergarments; ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: The clinical presentation of and recovery from sport concussion (SC) are variable among athletes. Recovery curves based on animal models suggest the metabolic vulnerability associated with concussion resolves within approximately 7 to 10 days. (1,2) During this period of metabolic dysfunction, ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: Certified athletic trainers (ATs) play a primary role in facilitating an athlete's rehabilitation after a sport-related injury. Understandably, ATs view the identification of physical problems and development of rehabilitation plans as being of primary importance to their work alongside athletes. ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: The push-up is a very popular closed kinetic chain exercise used in both rehabilitation and strength programs. This exercise is popular because the push-up can be performed without any additional tools and the intensity can be altered with several variations, thus making it suitable for almost ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: The biomechanics and excessive shoulder revolutions performed by competitive swimmers often cause hypertrophy of the anterior shoulder musculature. (1,2) Tightness of the anterior musculature, such as the pectoralis minor, has been associated with the development of shoulder pain among competitive ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: An estimated 40 million children aged 6 to 18 years participate annually in at least 1 organized sport, (1) resulting in more than (4) million musculoskeletal injuries. (2) These injuries are associated with negative consequences, (3) such as the early development of osteoarthritis, (4-6) a ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Strains and sprains are the most common knee injury diagnoses in the emergency department, composing 42.1% of all injuries regardless of cause. (1) Depending on the sport, researchers (2) have reported that knee injury accounts for 15% to 50% of injuries related to athletics. For example, 31.7% of ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) represents a multidimensional construct centered on the link between injury or illness and a patient's subjective evaluation of his or her physical and mental well-being. (1) In an adolescent population, HRQOL is largely defined by perceptions of function in ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: In asymptomatic, physically active males and females, the magnitude of knee laxity varies widely (1-4) and can differ in relative magnitude across anatomical planes. (1) Females generally have greater laxity than males, particularly in the transverse and frontal planes. (3-8) This evidence is ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Central motor drive to motor neurons is necessary to produce force about a given muscle. (1) A variety of intrinsic factors, including fatigue, (1) suboptimal voluntary effort, (2) and peripheral injury, (3) may influence the central motor drive to a muscle, thereby reducing force production. A ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: From 30% to 70% of shoulder pain is attributable to rotator cuff disorders. (1,2) During rotator cuff rehabilitation, progressive exercises are used to recover upper limb function. Shoulder coordination (ie, motion interactions between joints) is often overlooked in rehabilitation protocols but is ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Iontophoresis is a transdermal drug-delivery method used to apply anti-inflammatory and anesthetic drugs directly to an area. Iontophoresis uses a mild direct current to repel positive or negative drug ions through the stratum corneum of the epidermis and into the underlying tissues. (1) ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common form of musculoskeletal pain that occurs several hours to several days after performing unaccustomed exercise, especially when eccentric (lengthening) contractions are involved. (1,2) Characterized by a dull, aching pain, DOMS is usually felt when ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Therapeutic ultrasound for rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries is effective due to biomechanical effects of the acoustic wave and physiologic changes attributed to thermal heating of the treated tissues. Compression and rarefaction of cells caused by the mechanical-wave properties of ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Knowledge of concussions and concussion symptomatology has dramatically increased as researchers have explored the acute and prolonged effects of concussions among collegiate student-athletes. In 2010, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) passed legislation in all 3 divisions ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Exertional heat stroke (EHS) usually occurs during or immediately after strenuous exercise and under extreme environmental conditions. Much of our clinical experience comes from the military and concerns physically fit and well-trained athletes. Even if the pathophysiology of EHS is not fully ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Kinesiology tape (KT) is an elastic, therapeutic tape reportedly designed to facilitate the healing of traumatized tissue, thereby providing symptomatic relief for numerous medical conditions and injuries ranging from patellar dislocation to tendinopathies, such as lateral epicondylitis. (1) ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries produce significant joint trauma and have been implicated as the inciting event for both short-term and long-term changes within the articular structures of the knee. (1-8) Regardless of whether a patient chooses surgical or nonsurgical treatment, ACL ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Growing evidence implicates several neuropsychological factors in the mechanism of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprains. (1-6) Just before the joint loads is a short period of time when sensory integration and complex motor planning must accurately predict impending joint loads. (7) ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in young athletes (1-3) and a major cause of death in the general population. (4) The best way to prevent death from SCA is early defibrillation; survival declines by 7% to 10% for each minute that defibrillation is delayed. (5) Researchers ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Researchers have estimated that more than 7 million high school students currently participate in organized sports. (1) Approximately 1.4 million sport-related injuries occur among high school athletes each year. (2) American football alone has been projected to produce 12.04 injuries per 1000 ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Factors determining the progression of exercise loads during rehabilitation after injury currently follow 1 of 2 general approaches: (1) a progression according to tissue-healing time frames based on histologic studies and (2) an evaluation-based protocol in which the patient passes specific ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Individuals who experience a primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and return to sport may have up to a 25% chance of experiencing a second ACL injury to either knee, despite surgical reconstruction and rehabilitation. (1,2) The contralateral knee may be at greater risk of injury than the ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: The seventh ACL Research Retreat was held March 19-21, 2015, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The retreat brought together clinicians and researchers to present and discuss the most recent advances in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury epidemiology, risk factor identification, and injury risk ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Ankle sprains are the most commonly reported injury in collegiate and high school athletics, accounting for roughly 16% of all injuries (1,2); however, other estimates have indicated that ankle sprains compose up to 45% of all athletic injuries. (3,4) These injuries have placed an enormous burden ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: An estimated 200000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur annually in the United States, (1-2) with as many as 90% of patients electing to undergo ACL reconstruction (ACLR). (3) Despite the high prevalence of surgery after ACL injury, outcomes vary widely in the literature. Recent ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Recent debate and anecdotal evidence have suggested that newly credentialed athletic trainers (ATs) are not as prepared for the demands of professional practice as they once were. (1-6) However, these ATs still are expected to be completely autonomous practitioners and provide safe patient care. ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: The primary goal of traditional treatment and rehabilitation programs is to return the athlete to full functional capacity as quickly and safely as possible. (1) This goal is achieved with an aggressive program that may range from conservative management and patient guidance to state-of-the-art ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Currently, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education sets accreditation standards for the professional preparation of athletic trainers. (1) Students must complete a professional athletic training program (ATP) at the bachelor's or master's degree level for eligibility to sit ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Injury to the knee joint is highly prevalent during sports performance. (1) Of particular concern are injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and patellofemoral joint (PFJ), which account for a substantial loss of time from sport. (2) Injuries to these structures can result in the early ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Discussions about the most appropriate degree for professional preparation as an athletic trainer (AT) have ebbed and flowed over the past 2 decades without much action. The most recent debate centers on the move away from the traditional bachelor's degree professional program (333 programs to ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: A patient's perception about his or her ability to perform physical maneuvers during either activities of daily living or more challenging tasks, such as those specific to athletic performance, has become an important piece of the medical-assessment process. In addition to routine clinical measures ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: As evidence-based practice grows in the field of athletic training, clinicians are encouraged to document clinical outcomes to demonstrate the effectiveness of treatments or interventions to improve patient care. (1) Patient-reported outcome instruments (PROs) are patient-centered outcomes used in ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Addressing the health burden of mild traumatic brain injury from sport is increasingly considered a public health priority. (1) More than 450 000 college students participate in organized interscholastic sports each year. (2,3) Among collegiate athletes in contact and collision sports, Daneshvar et ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: The prevention, recognition, and treatment of exertional heat illnesses (EHIs) are core components of sports medicine services at all levels of sport. The risk of EHI is ever present during exercise in the heat but can also occur in "normal" environmental conditions. Our current knowledge base has ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Cryotherapy is a treatment modality that clinicians commonly use to promote quicker recovery from soft tissue injury in athletes to expedite return to participation. It has been described as the application of cold therapy to living tissues that results in a lower tissue temperature (1,2) and often ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a common occurrence in sport. (1) When compared with their male counterparts, females are at a 3.5 to 4 times higher risk of sustaining an injury to the ACL. (2-4) Among ACL injuries in females, the most frequent mechanism of injury occurs in ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common and debilitating injury in the athletic population. (1) Approximately 70% of ACL injuries during athletic activities result from a noncontact mechanism involving a deceleration task such as cutting, pivoting, or landing. (2) Female athletes ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: The ever-changing demographic makeup of the workforce appears to drive scholarly attention toward work and family challenges. Work-family and work-life balance have become predominant concerns for working Americans. Americans work more hours than people in other industrialized countries, (1) which ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Compared with their nonathlete peers, collegiate athletes consume higher quantities of alcohol, drink with greater frequency, and exhibit increased propensities to engage in heavy episodic drinking (ie, binge drinking). (1-3) Given their high-risk drinking behaviors, student-athletes are more ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Ankle sprains are common musculoskeletal injuries, with an estimated 23 000 injuries per day in the United States. (1) Recurrent ankle sprains have been reported to occur in as many as 80% of patients with ankle injuries. (2) Multiple recurrent ankle sprains are thought to be a complication of ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: The National Federation of State High School Associations reported that more than 7.7 million adolescents participate in US high school athletics annually. (1) In the last decade, the absolute number of participants in high school sports has increased 15%, (1) which is greater than the 5% increase ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Exertional heatstroke (EHS) is a medical emergency diagnosed when body core temperature (Tcore) is greater than 40[degrees]C and central nervous system dysfunction is displayed. (1-3) The possibility of neurologic deterioration, organ failure, and death increases with increasing duration of Tcore ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Kinesio Tape (KT) is used widely by professional and nonprofessional athletes in many sports to improve or restore motor performance. Unlike traditional athletic tape, the cotton material in KT features an acrylic adhesive thought to have a thickness similar to that of the human epidermis and ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: When the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) conducted its first national championship in women's gymnastics during the 1981- 1982 academic year, 179 teams and 2063 athletes participated. (1) However, over the past 30 years, participation has decreased. In the 2012-2013 academic year, ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries associated with athletics. (1) In addition, up to 73% of athletes who sustain ankle sprains experience recurrent ankle sprains, and 59% report functional loss and residual symptoms that have affected athletic performance. (2) Residual symptoms ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Athletes, especially those who participate in overhead activities, place much stress on their shoulder joints during activity, so they are at increased risk for developing shoulder injuries. Given that the shoulder allows for much mobility, stability is sacrificed; therefore, the shoulder is ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Single-sport specialization (SSS), characterized by year-round participation in a single sport to the exclusion of other sports and activities, is becoming more prevalent in youth athletes. (1,2) In a New York Times article, Belluck (3) reported on a small town in Minnesota where the basketball ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Inversion ankle sprains are common in physically active individuals. (1) Sprains to the ankle are often thought to be innocuous, but prolonged symptoms occur frequently, and individuals may continue to sustain sprains because of joint instability. (2-4) The term used to describe this syndrome is ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a debilitating condition resulting in loss of function and a decrease in athletic performance. In general, a compartment syndrome occurs when the circulation and function of tissues within a closed space are compromised by increased pressure within ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Cryotherapy is a common treatment for acute sport injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. (1) It is an accessible, simple, and often inexpensive therapy with a long history in medicine. Proposed therapeutic effects of cryotherapy include (1) reduced local tissue perfusion, oxygen consumption, ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: The foot is one of the most complex appendages of the human body. Its 26 bones (7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals, and 14 phalangeal segments) create 3 distinct areas of the foot known as the rearfoot, midfoot, and forefoot. The foot goes through many biomechanical changes during walking, running, and ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Work-life balance (WLB) concerns have been identified as having an important effect on the experiences and retention of female athletic trainers (ATs). (1-4) The field of athletic training, for the most part, is unique because these health care professionals work within sport settings. As are ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Concussions have recently moved to the forefront for the general public, legislators, and the sports medicine community, as all 50 states have passed concussion-management legislation and scientific bodies have produced numerous position or consensus statements. (1-3) In 2010, the National ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Shoulder injury, which can affect either the static or dynamic anatomical structures, can result in poor upper extremity function and suboptimal athletic performance. In the overhead athlete, anatomic tissue derangement frequently manifests as superior labral injury, which may occur alone or with ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Complete proximal rectus femoris avulsions are infrequent. On-field examination can be challenging and may lead to inexact recommendations for rehabilitation and return to play. In addition to history and physical examination, musculoskeletal ultrasound can improve diagnostic accuracy and help ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Shoulder injuries occur frequently in athletes performing overhead sports at different levels of competition. (1) Most shoulder injuries are believed to occur during the late phase of arm cocking, arm acceleration, and deceleration phase because large forces are produced. In particular, the ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most frequent chronic injuries among females. (1,2) The causes of PFP are multifactorial, with patellofemoral malalignment commonly accepted as a major contributor. (2,3) Patellofemoral malalignment increases contact pressure within the patellofemoral joint, ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Ankle sprains are the most common injury associated with physical activity. (1) Researchers (2) have reported recurrence rates after an initial ankle sprain as high as 70% and rates of developing chronic residual symptoms as high as 74%. The development of these residual symptoms, termed chronic ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Work-family balance often is discussed as the extent to which an individual is equally involved in and equally satisfied with his or her work and personal and family roles. (1) Conceptually, the work and family interface is viewed as one that is either in balance or in conflict. Thus, the terms ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Lateral ankle sprains are estimated to account for approximately 15% of all sport injuries. (1) Even more concerning than the initial ankle sprain is the large proportion of patients with residual symptoms and recurrent ankle sprains for months to years after the initial injury. (2) The occurrence ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Hamstrings strains are one of the most prevalent injuries in soccer and have a high rate of recurrence. (1-5) The effects of these injuries may be best appreciated by assessing how they influence participation in practices and competitions. Among professional soccer players, the average number of ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Ankle sprains occur frequently during sport and exercise. (1,2) In recent reviews of epidemiologic studies spanning more than 70 sports, authors (3,4) have identified ligament damage as responsible for 84% of all ankle injuries, with most involving the lateral ligament complex. The most commonly ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: More than 2 million athletes participate in American football each year. (1) The sport has the highest rate of fatalities and catastrophic injuries of any sport, (2) with most resulting from neurotraumatic (brain, cervical spine) and sudden cardiovascular events. The ability to initiate immediate ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Optimal upper limb function depends on the ability to statically and dynamically position the shoulder girdle in an optimal coordinated fashion. (1,2) Suboptimal motor control is considered a risk factor for developing shoulder subacromial impingement syndrome. (3-14) Alterations in scapular motion ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: An increasing number of children in the United States are participating in overhead physical activities, and athletes are beginning to specialize in sports earlier than in previous generations. (1) This rise in the number of children participating and increased specialization correspond with an ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Athletic training education is on the precipice of potential change. Based on the "Future Directions in Athletic Training Education" document released by the Executive Committee for Education (ECE) of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), (1) a working group was directed to evaluate ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Injury rates among baseball pitchers at all levels of competition are on the rise, and the elbow and shoulder are the most commonly injured joints. (1-4) With approximately 27 000 to 45 000 collegiate players and more than 4.5 million total participants in organized baseball in the United States ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: The Journal of Athletic Training (JAT) officially turned 50 with the January 2015 issue. Although the origins of JAT date to 1956, a volume number was not assigned to the publication for several years. I was not there for the beginning but recall receiving my issue of Athletic Training 4 times each ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: The synergistic muscle activity of the spine, pelvis, and trunk has been proposed to improve sport performance. (1) In anticipation of movement, the neurologic feed-forward mechanism activates the muscles that stabilize the intervertebral segments of the lumbar spine. (2) Regardless of the task, ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in the athletic population, and ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is the most common intervention to restore joint stability. (1) However, despite successfal surgical intervention, ACL injury may result in persistent lower extremity weakness and negative ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Researchers (1-4) have evaluated proprioception in different joints owing to its importance regarding movement refinement and motor control and its potential involvement in injury prevention. Proprioception at the ankle has been evaluated widely because of its importance as a cause or consequence ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Most health professionals who work with injured athletes have encountered situations in which an athlete was struggling psychologically to return to play or the duration of rehabilitation was disproportionate to the athlete's initial physical dysfunction. To date, a few scales measure athletes' ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Injury prevention is mentioned in virtually every definition of sports medicine, but very little research evidence is available to support specific procedures for reduction of injury risk. A 4-step model to guide sports injury-prevention research and practice was introduced more than 20 years ago ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: More than 19 million individuals run for exercise in the United States. (1) Annually, the incidence of overuse running injuries averages 50%, with nearly half of those injuries occurring at the knee. (2,3) Greater vertical ground reaction force loading rates and vertical impact peak recently have ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Maintenance of stable posture depends on the efficient processing and integration of information from the visual, somatosensory, and vestibular systems and the modulation of efferent responses by the musculoskeletal system. (1) A decline in postural stability is often a hallmark of advancing age ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures occur in approximately 250 000 Americans per year, (1) resulting in knee instability and loss of function. (2) Surgical ACL reconstruction (ACL-R) and therapeutic rehabilitation are often pursued to stabilize the knee and improve physical performance. ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with more than 265 million participants. It is also one of the sports most commonly associated with athletic injury, such as to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). More than 25% of individuals with ACL injuries do not return to previous activity ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Eccentric exercises are performed by eliciting a muscle contraction while the muscle lengthens; these exercises are commonly used for strengthening and rehabilitating skeletal muscle. This type of exercise is known for greater production of force and can damage the muscle if performed in excess, as ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: In a recent meta-analysis, we (1) elucidated that ankle sprain is an injury risk for participants of all ages during a wide variety of activity types. Decreased physical activity, (2) the potential for the development of posttraumatic ankle arthritis, (3) and medical costs (4) are immediate ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Socialization within athletic training has received increasing attention over the last decade, as it provides a foundation for understanding the recruitment and retention of athletic training students and professionals. (1,2) The socialization process starts early as an individual begins the ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Turf toe is a common injury in athletes participating in outdoor cutting sports. Clanton and Ford (1) reported that injury to the foot was the third leading cause of missed athletic participation. Damage to the metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) represents a large percentage of those injuries. ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a commonly performed surgical procedure in active individuals; injury to this ligament is more frequent in sports requiring multidirectional activities, with an estimated incidence of 81 per 100000 persons. (1-3) Discrepancies in the literature ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: The management of mild traumatic brain injury, typically referred to in the United States as a concussion, has become an area of great concern and controversy in the athletic setting. Numerous states have adopted or are in the process of adopting legislation that mandates evaluation procedures and ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Passive musculotendinous resistive properties are commonly assessed via the application of a dynamic stretch. (1-4) For the hamstrings specifically, the use of a straight-legged-raise (SLR) movement to assess passive resistive properties, such as passive torque and range-of-motion (ROM) ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Authors of retrospective (1-4) and prospective (5,6) studies consistently have reported associations between greater magnitudes of sagittal- and transverse-plane knee-joint laxity and greater risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Researchers examining the potential biomechanical ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries are an inherent risk of participation in athletes. Noncontact injuries represent approximately 20% of all injuries sustained during games and 40% of injuries sustained during practices. (1) Beck and Wildermuth (2) theorized that noncontact injuries occur because of a ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: COMMENTARY Initial traumatic anterior glenohumeral dislocations have high recurrence rates. The joint articulations and high reliance on dynamic stabilizers place the shoulder at risk for dislocation with subsequent reinjury when intervention, including rehabilitation and protection, is inadequate ... (Publication: Journal of Athletic Training) PubDate: Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -040
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