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48 Measuring eccentric hip adductor strength during the copenhagen adduction exercise: a proof of concept and test re-test reliability study
Introduction Eccentric hip adductor (EHAdd) strength is a relevant outcome measure for male athletes competing in multi-directional sports, where adductor-related groin pain is prevalent. This study ...
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46 Prevalence of asymptomatic shoulder findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): a scoping review
Background Shoulder MRI for diagnostic purposes carries an inherent risk of finding asymptomatic changes not causing problems. This can lead to overdiagnosis and ultimately, overtreatment. To mitigate ...
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6 Does leg dominance matter on the modified balance error scoring system? An investigation in secondary school and university athletes
Introduction The Modified Balance Error Scoring System (mBESS) remains the consensus balance examination tool for the evaluation of a sport-related concussion ...
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20 Have hip arthroscopy outcomes plateaued? A comparison of one-year outcomes in 3031 hip arthroscopies from 2012–2023
Introduction Hip arthroscopy is an established method for treating hip-related groin pain. In the past decade, an abundance of peer-review papers has focused on optimizing the surgical treatment. We ...
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40 Muscle function, pain sensitivity and psychological factors in male athletes with longstanding groin pain – which factors are affected?
Introduction Longstanding groin pain has traditionally been viewed as a local musculoskeletal injury. Findings of reduced maximal strength, multiple painful tissues without clear injuries, and ...
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3 People’s perceptions about their anterior cruciate ligament injury and its care - a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis
Introduction Understanding how people cope with the short- and long-term impacts of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and what influences their choice of management (operative vs non-operative) ...
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11 Achilles tendon shear wave velocity within 1-year after non-operatively treated rupture
Introduction Our aim was to investigate changes in Achilles tendon (AT) shear wave velocity (SWV) during the first year after rupture. Additionally, we explored associations between AT SWV and ...
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27 An athlete pain assessment toolkit for sports physiotherapists - development and prototype
Introduction Athlete Pain is underreported and has a significant impact on performance and quality of life. A biopsychosocial model with 5 domains has been proposed for athlete pain assessment; ...
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44 Implementing an early detection strategy to detect early signs of groin problems and to monitor hip strength throughout a season
Introduction The aim of this study was to implement and evaluate an early groin problem detection strategy and to monitor hip adduction and abduction strength of rugby union players during a full ...
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19 People with hip osteoarthritis have reduced quadriceps voluntary activation and altered motor cortex function: a case-control study
Introduction Deficits in voluntary muscle activation and altered motor cortex function are present following serious knee injury and are proposed to influence rehabilitation outcomes. It is unknown if ...
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4 Investigating missed days from school among high school athletes following sport-related concussion
Introduction Sport-related concussions [SRC] can significantly impact students’ attendance and academic performance, underscoring the need for gradual return-to-learn protocols. Understanding the ...
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17 New clinic-friendly protocol to assess knee extension strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Background Recovery of knee extension strength following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a key factor in clinical decisions, such as determining readiness to running and ultimately ...