Development of an Injury Burden Prediction Model in Professional Baseball Pitchers by Garrett Bullock, Charles Thigpen, Gary Collins, Nigel Arden, Thomas Noonan, Michael Kissenberth, Ellen Shanley

“… # Results Two-hundred, ninety-seven pitchers (94 injuries) were included with an injury incidence of 1.15 arm injuries per 1000 athletic exposures. Median days lost to an arm injury was 58 (11, 106). …”
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Position- and Sex-Related Differences in Sagittal and Frontal Plane Concentric Isokinetic Hip Muscle Peak Torques and Agonist-Antagonist Ratios by Lisa T. Hoglund, Matthew C. Schiffino, James E. Freels, Isabella G. Romano

“…# Background Hip muscle weakness is associated with many musculoskeletal conditions and athletic injuries. Isokinetic testing is often performed to measure a patient's strength or to assess treatment response. …”
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Prevalence of Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit in Fast Bowlers and Its Correlation with Bowling Speed by Suresh Perumal

“…Background: Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) is a common musculoskeletal disorder seen in overhead athletes due to repetitive overhead activity at extreme ranges of motion. …”
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Mechanical Percussion Devices: A Survey of Practice Patterns Among Healthcare Professionals by Scott W Cheatham, Russell T Baker, David G Behm, Kyle Stull, Morey J Kolber

“… # Methods A 25 question online survey was emailed to members of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy…”
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Effectiveness of Four-Decontamination Techniques on Bacterial Growth on CPR Manikins after Use in a CPR Course

“…Clorox Disinfecting Wipes™, 1:10 bleach-to-water solution and 70% isopropyl alcohol were low cost, efficient, and effective decontamination methods; UVC-light’s effectiveness requires further research. Athletic trainers and educators can use these results to appropriately select disinfecting agents to reduce risk ...…”
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Are We Overlooking Anatomical Contributions to Dynamic Knee Valgus? by Matt Dewald, Madison Andersen, Laura Higgins, Emma Porter, Alex Wickersham

“…# Background Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) is widely considered a risk factor for injuries, despite contradictory research. Consequently, athletic performance and injury rehabilitation cueing has primarily focused on keeping the "knees out"…”
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Utility of 2D Video Analysis for Assessing Frontal Plane Trunk and Pelvis Motion during Stepping, Landing, and Change in Direction Tasks: A Validity Study by Rachel K Straub, Christopher M Powers

“… # Methods 3D kinematics and 2D frontal plane video were obtained from 39 healthy participants (15 males and 24 females) during five athletic tasks (step down, lateral shuffle, deceleration, triple hop, side-step-cut). …”
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U-shaped association between sleep duration and frailty in Chinese older adults: a cross-sectional study by Yanliqing Song, Haoqiang Liu, Kenan Gu, Yue Liu

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The Association of Obesity with Walking Independent of Knee Pain: The Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study by Daniel K. White, Tuhina Neogi, Yuqing Zhang, David Felson, Michael LaValley, Jingbo Niu, Michael Nevitt, Cora E. Lewis, James Torner, K. Douglas Gross

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The Effects of Krill Oil on mTOR Signaling and Resistance Exercise: A Pilot Study by John Georges, Matthew H. Sharp, Ryan P. Lowery, Jacob M. Wilson, Martin Purpura, Troy A. Hornberger, Flint Harding, James H. Johnson, David M. Peele, Ralf Jäger

“…Krill oil supplementation in athletes is safe, and its effect on resistance exercise deserves further research.…”
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Non-Anatomic Reconstruction in Multiligament Knee Injuries: A Functional Approach by Mihai Hurmuz, Cătălin-Adrian Miu, Daniel Ceachir, Romulus-Fabian Tatu, Mihai Andrei, Bogdan Andor, Alexandru Catalin Motofelea, Călin Tudor Hozan

“…While anatomic ligament reconstruction has been traditionally advocated, non-anatomic techniques may provide effective alternatives, particularly for patients with moderate functional demands who do not require high-level athletic performance. <i>Material and methods</i>: In this study, we assessed the outcomes of a non-anatomic, hybrid surgical approach involving combined arthroscopic and open non-anatomic ligament reconstruction in 60 patients with multiligament knee injuries. …”
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β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate-enriched nutritional supplements for obese adults during weight loss: study protocol of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial by Ming Yang, Xiaofan Jing, Yuxiang Liang, Renjie Wang, Hongbo Fu, Jiaojiao Jiang

“…Dietary supplements for improving body composition while inducing weight loss are therefore needed. β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) has been proven to be effective for improving muscle mass and muscle strength in athletes, older adults and patients with cancer. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of HMB-enriched nutritional supplements for improving muscle mass and muscle function in obese adults during calorie restriction.Method and analysis A total of 72 Chinese adults with obesity will be randomised to receive HMB-enriched nutritional supplements (65 g/day) or a placebo for 12 weeks. …”
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A Review of the Health Impact of Nicotine Pouches by Radosław Chmiel, Daria Michałka, Natalie Papachristoforou, Zuzanna Gałuszka, Monika Makar, Tomasz Bartuś, Natalia Tekiela, Emilia Bąk, Justyna Głowacka, Aleksandra Kocjan

“…These products, popular among young adults and athletes, may help with smoking cessation but carry risks, particularly with long-term use. …”
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A Speed-Invariant Template-Based Approach for Estimating Running Temporal Parameters Using Inertial Sensors by Rachele Rossanigo, Marco Caruso, Elena Dipalma, Cristine Agresta, Lucia Ventura, Franca Deriu, Andrea Manca, Taian M. Vieira, Valentina Camomilla, Andrea Cereatti

“…This limitation prevents their use for real-world analysis for a wide range of runners and for sports disciplines where athletes vary their running speed. This study evaluated the speed-dependance of eight relevant foot-mounted inertial-based methods from previous research and proposed a novel method that could be robust to speed changes. …”
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Different patterns of neurogenic quadrilateral space syndrome: a case series of undefined posterior shoulder pain by Giuseppe Porcellini, Alberto Brigo, Michele Novi, Elisa De Santis, Silvia Di Giacomo, Andrea Giorgini, Gian Mario Micheloni, Rocco Bonfatti, Alessandro Donà, Luigi Tarallo

“…It was first described in 1983; however, it is an uncommon syndrome that initially presents with nonspecific shoulder pain or selective deltoid atrophy, and diagnosis is often delayed owing to its rarity. Young athletes of overhead sports are more commonly affected by this syndrome. …”
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The impact of technologies on the development of repetitive speed in handball, basketball and volleyball by Dana Badau, Adela Badau, Virgil Ene-Voiculescu, Carmen Ene-Voiculescu, Dragos Florin Teodor, Constantin Sufaru, Corina Claudia Dinciu, Victor Dulceata, Dan Cristian Manescu, Catalin Octavian Manescu

“…Methodology: There were 311 subjects in the study, including 243 student-athletes (handball, basketball, and volleyball) and 65 recreational subjects (control group). …”
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Investigating the effects of previous injury on subsequent training loads, physical fitness, and injuries in youth female basketball players by Yuanqi Huang, Shaonan Wang, Changfei Li, Yukun Wang, Zhanshuang Bai, Zhanshuang Bai, Binghao Lv, Yuheng Gui, Zhongjian Wei

“…BackgroundPrevious studies have shown that athletes accustomed to higher chronic workloads are less susceptible to injury than those exposed to lower chronic workloads. …”
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Investigating the psychology of eating after exercise — a scoping review by Alice Porter, Russell Jago, Luke A Robles, Elin Cawley, Peter J. Rogers, Danielle Ferriday, Jeffrey M. Brunstrom

“…Research in children, athletes, or animals was excluded. No country or date restrictions were applied. …”
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Heart rate cost as a tool for monitoring recovery between acute training sessions by José Morais Souto Filho, Milton Rocha de Moraes, Patrício Lopes de Araújo Leite, Larissa Alves Maciel, Andréa Cândida Arruda Andrade Rezende, Thiago dos Santos Rosa, Fabiana Andrade Machado, Sergio Rodrigues Moreira, Ricardo Yukio Assano, Marcelo Magalhães Sales, Herbert Gustavo Simões

“…These findings are relevant for researchers, coaches, and athletes in daily recovery assessments.…”
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Unsteady ground: understanding the problem of BPPV in the world of sports by Wojciech Nowak, Mirosław Sawicki, Jagoda Mikołajczyk, Paulina Krzemińska, Maciej Gołębski, Zuzanna Kukla, Sebastian Musialik, Stella Mieruszyńska, Jakub Włosiański, Izabela Sadowska

“…This aims to facilitate the prompt resolution of vertigo symptoms in affected individuals and to identify potential, less obvious risk factors that may predispose athletes to this condition. State of Knowledge: Even though the knowledge about the etiology and risk factors of BPPV has significantly advanced in the last decade, more than half of all cases is are still classified as idiopathic. …”
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