Pub Date : 2025-03-24DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.03.009
Ayaka Takegami , Sonoko Mashimo , Suguru Ichihara , Satoru Nishida , Akira Ito , Hideaki Waki , Satoshi Hosoi , Naruto Yoshida
Objectives
To clarify the prevalence and severity of injuries and illnesses in university handball players.
Design
Prospective cohort study.
Setting
Survey-based online questionnaire.
Participants
231 university handball players (109 males and 122 females) over 38 weeks.
Main outcome measures
Each participant completed the Japanese version of the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center Questionnaire on Health Problems every Sunday. The main outcome measures were the average weekly prevalence of injuries and illnesses, duration, average weekly severity scores rated on a scale of 0–100 based on answers to four key questions, and cumulative severity scores.
Results
The average weekly prevalence was 27.4 % (95 % CI: 25.6–29.1 %) for injuries and 2.2 % (95 % CI: 1.6–2.8 %) for illnesses. Among injuries, traumatic injuries had higher average weekly severity scores (50.0 vs 32.0, p < 0.05) and cumulative severity scores per case (65.0 vs 42.0, p < 0.05) than overuse injuries. Conversely, overuse injuries lasted approximately 10 days longer than traumatic injuries (18 days vs 10 days, p < 0.05). Traumatic knee injuries and overuse shoulder injuries ranked the highest in prevalence, duration, and cumulative severity scores.
Conclusions
We found that, although overuse injuries were less severe than traumatic injuries, they interfered with handball activities for extended periods.
目的了解高校手球运动员伤病的发生率及严重程度。前瞻性队列研究。设置基于调查的在线问卷。参与者是231名大学手球运动员(109名男性,122名女性),持续38周。主要结果测量每位参与者每周日完成奥斯陆运动创伤研究中心健康问题问卷的日文版。主要结果测量是每周平均受伤和疾病发生率,持续时间,每周平均严重程度评分(基于四个关键问题的答案,评分范围为0-100),以及累积严重程度评分。结果损伤的周平均患病率为27.4% (95% CI: 25.6 ~ 29.1%),疾病的周平均患病率为2.2% (95% CI: 1.6 ~ 2.8%)。在损伤中,外伤性损伤的平均每周严重程度评分较高(50.0比32.0,p <;0.05)和每个病例的累积严重性评分(65.0 vs 42.0, p <;0.05)大于过度使用损伤。相反,过度使用损伤比外伤性损伤持续时间大约长10天(18天vs 10天,p <;0.05)。外伤性膝关节损伤和过度使用性肩部损伤在患病率、持续时间和累积严重程度评分上排名最高。结论:我们发现,虽然过度使用损伤比外伤性损伤严重,但它们对手球活动的干扰时间较长。
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Pub Date : 2025-03-24DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.03.008
Rachel K. Straub, Adam J. Barrack, Jordan Cannon, Christopher M. Powers
Objective
To determine what combination of relative trunk and tibia inclination and knee flexion biases the hip and knee extensors during the squat.
Design
Repeated measures.
Setting
University research laboratory.
Participants
16 healthy individuals.
Main Outcome Measures
The average hip/knee extensor moment ratio (HKR) was calculated during squat descent, and trunk-tibia inclination difference and knee flexion angle at peak knee flexion. A regression tree for repeated measures determined what combination of trunk-tibia inclination difference and knee flexion angle predicted HKR.
Results
HKR was predicted by trunk-tibia inclination difference (primary predictor) and knee flexion (secondary predictor). Four squatting strategies emerged: knee extensor bias (average HKR = 0.3), neutral bias (average HKR = 0.9), hip extensor bias (average HKR = 1.5), and high hip extensor bias (average HKR = 2.2). When trunk inclination exceeded tibia inclination ( ≥ 2.2°), hip-biased squatting was evident. Squat depth affected only hip-biased squatting: high hip extensor bias at moderate depths (<96° knee flexion), and a less pronounced hip bias at greater depths ( ≥ 96° knee flexion).
Conclusions
Our results provide a framework to bias the squat exercise based on intent. To maximize or minimize hip relative to knee extensor demands, clinicians should be cognizant of the trunk inclination relative to tibia inclination and the influence of knee flexion.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-13DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.03.005
Shalimá Figueiredo Chaves Coelho Ferreira, Marcio Almeida Bezerra, Rodrigo Ribeiro de Oliveira, Pedro Olavo de Paula Lima
Objective
To evaluate the effectiveness of adding Dynamic Tape® to a progressive load exercise program in patients with patellar tendinopathy.
Design
Randomized controlled trial.
Setting
University research.
Participants
Forty-eight subjects with patellar tendinopathy.
Methods
Participants were divided into two groups: dynamic group, which received progressive load exercises and Dynamic Tape®, and sham group, which received progressive load exercises and sham taping. The intervention was conducted three times per week over 12 weeks.
Main outcome measures
The pain during decline squatting was assessed using a visual analog scale. The severity of patellar tendinopathy was measured using the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Patella (VISA-P).
Results
There was no effect of group-time interaction for the pain (Z = 0.844, p = 0.472) or severity (Z = 1.275, p = 0.286) of patellar tendinopathy. Reduced pain and severity were observed over time (p < 0.05), however there was no between-group differences (p > 0.05).
Conclusion
Dynamic Tape® does not provide additional benefits when combined with a progressive load exercise program for reducing pain and severity in patellar tendinopathy.
目的:评价在进行性负荷运动中加入Dynamic Tape®对髌骨肌腱病变患者的疗效。设计:随机对照试验。环境:大学研究。参与者:48名髌骨肌腱病变患者。方法:参与者分为两组:动态组,接受渐进式负荷练习和dynamic Tape®;假手术组,接受渐进式负荷练习和假手术胶带。干预每周进行三次,持续12周。主要结果测量:用视觉模拟量表评估蹲下时的疼痛。髌骨肌腱病变的严重程度采用维多利亚运动评估-髌骨研究所(VISA-P)进行测量。结果:组间交互作用对髌骨肌腱病变疼痛程度(Z = 0.844, p = 0.472)和严重程度(Z = 1.275, p = 0.286)无影响。随着时间的推移,疼痛和严重程度有所减轻(p < 0.05)。结论:Dynamic Tape®与渐进式负荷运动项目联合使用时,对于减轻髌骨肌腱病变的疼痛和严重程度没有额外的益处。
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Pub Date : 2025-03-12DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.03.006
Juan Sancho , Peter Malliaras , Ruth L. Chimenti , Igor Sancho
Objectives
The purpose of this study was to explore how Spanish physiotherapists manage Achilles tendinopathy and to evaluate the alignment of their practices with established clinical guidelines.
Design
A cross-sectional online survey of Spanish physiotherapists.
Setting
Clinical environment.
Participants
Four hundred thirty-four physiotherapists completed the survey.
Methods
An online survey was administered to Spanish physiotherapists between March and April 2024. The survey collected data on clinicians’ demographics, treatment approaches, and preferences. Descriptive analysis was performed, with nominal and ordinal data analyzed through frequency counts.
Results
Valid responses were received from 434 physiotherapists with a mean age of 32 years (IQR = 15, range 22–60). Exercise and education were the most used treatments (94 % and 78 % of respondents respectively), although there was variability in their implementation. However, a significant proportion of Spanish physiotherapists (64 %) reported using invasive techniques, which may reduce the time spent on evidence-based interventions (p = 0.001) for the management of Achilles tendinopathy.
Conclusions
Spanish physiotherapists generally follow clinical guidelines for managing AT, with exercise and education as the main interventions. Despite the limited evidence, invasive techniques and manual therapy (74 %) are widely used. Future research should clarify the impact of this practice in the Spanish population.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-11DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.03.004
Nan Mei , Zhende Jiang , Hiroaki Kurokawa , Yuki Ueno , Hengyu Liu , Jiaming Zou , Lijuan Fu , Akira Taniguchi , Yasuhito Tanaka , Yinan Wang , Fei Chang
Objective
To investigate postural control deficits and their correlation with recurrent ankle sprains in patients with both chronic ankle instability (CAI) and chronic syndesmotic injury (CSI).
Design
Cross-sectional design.
Setting
Motion laboratory and Orthopedic department.
Participants
73 individuals with CAI and 15 healthy controls Main outcome measures: Patients with CAI were divided into a CAI group (isolated CAI) and a CSI group (CAI with CSI) based on arthroscopic findings. Postural control was evaluated using the Sensory Organization Test, Adaptability Test, and Romberg Test.
Results
The CSI group had significantly lower somatosensory, visual, and vestibular scores and higher visual dependency compared to CAI group and controls (p < 0.05-0.001). CSI groups showed higher sway energy than the CAI in the plantarflexion sway (p < 0.05). Correlation analysis indicated strong associations between sprain incidence and plantarflexion sway energy (r = 0.68, p < 0.001), VAS scores (r = 0.54, p < 0.001), and somatosensory deficits (r = −0.43, p < 0.001). The AUC for the logistic regression model was 0.906, indicating excellent model performance (p < 0.001).
Conclusions
Our results found that plantarflexion instability of the CSI correlates most strongly with the risk of ankle sprains, despite coexisting multisensory deficits. Hence, rehabilitation should address these deficits, pain management and targeted training.
目的探讨慢性踝关节不稳定(CAI)和慢性胫腓联合损伤(CSI)患者的姿势控制缺陷与复发性踝关节扭伤的关系。DesignCross-sectional设计。设有运动实验室和骨科。研究对象:73例CAI患者和15例健康对照。主要结局指标:根据关节镜检查结果将CAI患者分为CAI组(孤立CAI)和CSI组(伴有CSI的CAI)。姿势控制采用感觉组织测试、适应性测试和Romberg测试进行评估。结果与CAI组和对照组相比,CSI组的躯体感觉、视觉和前庭功能评分显著降低,视觉依赖性显著提高(p <;0.05 - -0.001)。在跖屈摆动中,CSI组比CAI组表现出更高的摆动能量(p <;0.05)。相关分析显示,扭伤发生率与跖屈曲摆动能有很强的相关性(r = 0.68, p <;0.001), VAS评分(r = 0.54, p <;0.001)和躯体感觉缺陷(r = - 0.43, p <;0.001)。logistic回归模型的AUC为0.906,表明模型性能良好(p <;0.001)。结论我们的研究结果发现,尽管存在多感觉缺陷,CSI的跖屈曲不稳定与踝关节扭伤的风险相关性最强。因此,康复应该解决这些缺陷,疼痛管理和有针对性的训练。
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Pub Date : 2025-03-06DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.03.003
Jason S. Pedley , Rhodri S. Lloyd , Paul J. Read , Isabel S. Moore , Gregory D. Myer , Jon L. Oliver
Objectives
To determine associations between drop-jump vertical kinetics and acute non-contact knee injury-risk in male youth soccer players.
Design
Prospective cohort study.
Setting
Professional soccer academies.
Participants
Youth soccer players (n = 264).
Main outcome measures
Drop-jump vertical kinetics; injury epidemiology. Associations between kinetics and injury were assessed using binary logistic regression. Differences between injured and uninjured groups were compared using statistical parametric mapping.
Results
Peak braking: peak propulsive force ratio (OR = 1.59, 1.10–2.29, p < 0.05), propulsive work (OR = 0.53, 0.28–0.99, p < 0.05) and vertical stiffness (OR = 1.68, 1.13–2.52, p < 0.05) were associated with risk of sustaining a knee injury. All variables demonstrated ‘unusable’ or ‘weak’ levels of predictive ability in identifying players who would become injured (AUC 0.568–0.663).
Conclusions
Drop-jump vertical kinetics that characterise the shape of the force-time waveform provide insight to acute non-contact knee injury-risk in male youth soccer players. Large transient spikes in force in the early phase of ground contact, coupled with reduced propulsive forces are a risk factor for acute non-contact knee injury in male youth soccer players. Variables are not sensitive enough to predict injury but provide additional training targets to help mitigate risk in this population.
目的探讨男性青少年足球运动员落跳垂直运动动力学与急性非接触性膝关节损伤风险之间的关系。前瞻性队列研究。设立专业足球学院。青少年足球运动员(n = 264)。主要观察指标:落跳垂直动力学;伤害流行病学。使用二元逻辑回归评估动力学和损伤之间的关联。采用统计参数映射法比较受伤组与未受伤组的差异。结果制动:峰值推进力比(OR = 1.59, 1.10-2.29, p <;0.05),推进工作(OR = 0.53, 0.28 - -0.99, p & lt;0.05)和垂直刚度(OR = 1.68, 1.13-2.52, p <;0.05)与持续膝盖损伤的风险相关。所有变量都显示出“不可用”或“弱”水平的预测能力,以确定哪些球员会受伤(AUC 0.568-0.663)。结论:表征力-时间波形形状的落跳垂直动力学为男性青少年足球运动员急性非接触性膝关节损伤风险提供了见解。在地面接触的早期阶段,力量的大瞬时峰值,加上推进力的减少,是男性青少年足球运动员急性非接触性膝盖损伤的危险因素。变量不够敏感,不足以预测伤害,但提供了额外的训练目标,以帮助减轻这一人群的风险。
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Pub Date : 2025-03-04DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.03.002
Nigel Travers , Myles C. Murphy , Benedict M. Wand , Paul Kirwan , Mervyn Travers , James Debenham , William Gibson , Dana Hince
Objectives
Evaluate structural validity, hypothesis testing and measurement invariance of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment–Achilles (VISA-A) using Rasch analysis to determine if it can be recommended to measure Achilles tendinopathy severity.
Methods
We performed an evaluation of the VISA-A measurement properties using Rasch Measurement Theory by pooling individual participant data from previously conducted studies (n = 217). Structural validity was assessed via threshold/category mean order; adequate item fit; unidimensionality; local dependence; internal consistency. Hypothesis testing was assessed via divergent validity. Measurement invariance assessed via differential item functioning.
Results
The VISA-A has inadequate construct validity. This is evident from issues with item 8 and insufficient threshold order, item fit, borderline internal consistency and measurement invariance, with item response being influenced by both age and BMI.
Conclusion
The VISA-A has inadequate structural validity, borderline internal consistency and poor measurement invariance. Thus, the VISA-A does not meet with COSMIN criteria for construct validity due to issues with structural validity and measurement invariance. Thus, the VISA-A cannot be recommended for use, and should not be used in clinical practice or research. However, if the VISA-A has been used, analysis using only items 1–6, with responses collapsed into a 4-point scale provides the best structural validity.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-03DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.03.001
Jack T. Hickey , Cian Lennon , Michael Gillick , Liam Sweeney
Objectives
To describe a novel method for measuring eccentric hip adductor (EHAD) strength during the Copenhagen adduction exercise (CAE) and investigate the test re-test reliability of this measure.
Design
Test re-test reliability study.
Participants
Twenty male athletes aged 24 ± 6 years participated in two data collection sessions 7 ± 2 days apart.
Main outcome measures
During each data collection session, participants performed three maximal effort repetitions of the CAE with their leg supported by an ankle strap hung from a fixed barbell. We attached a commercially available load cell in-series with the ankle strap to measure peak force in Newtons (N) during the eccentric lowering phase of the CAE. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), SEM as a percentage of the mean (SEM%) and minimal detectable change at a 95% confidence interval (MDC95) were calculated for this measure of EHAD strength.
Results
Test re-test reliability was good for EHAD strength measured during the CAE on dominant (ICC = 0.84; SEM% = 3.6%; MDC95 = 33 N) and non-dominant (ICC = 0.87; SEM% = 3.3%; MDC95 = 29 N) legs.
Conclusions
This study provides proof-of-concept that EHAD strength can be measured during the CAE with good test re-test reliability.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-03DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.02.007
Lasse Ishøi , Simon Meincke , Anders P. Lund , Anders Stenholm , Matt DeLang , Kasper Thornton , Kristian Thorborg
Introduction
The Nordic Hamstring exercise (NHE) increases hamstring strength, but muscle soreness and excessive fatigue may hinder adoption. The assisted NHE (A-NHE), with an elastic band around the chest lowering the force in the eccentric lowering phase, may be a less demanding alternative. We investigated the effectiveness of A-NHE versus NHE on hamstring strength, muscle soreness, and perceived exertion.
Methods
We randomized 31 youth elite football players (under-14 and -15) from a single professional football academy to either NHE or A-NHE, who performed the same supervised 8-week program. The A-NHE was performed with an elastic band, progressing from heavy to light assistance. A blinded tester assessed Nordic hamstring strength, while hamstring muscle soreness and perceived exertion were assessed during each session.
Results
Intention-to-treat analysis showed no group by time interaction (p = 0.61) for Nordic hamstring strength. Both groups improved significantly (A-NHE mean difference: 3.7 kg, 95% CI [2.1; 5.3]; NHE mean difference: 3.2 kg, 95% CI [1.2; 5.2]) corresponding to approximately 20%. The NHE group reported significantly higher hamstring muscle soreness (beta = 1.77, p < 0.01) and perceived exertion (beta = 1.54, p < 0.01).
Conclusion
Eight weeks of assisted-versus regular Nordic Hamstring training led to similar strength gains, but with lower hamstring muscle soreness and perceived exertion.
北欧腿筋运动(NHE)增加腿筋力量,但肌肉酸痛和过度疲劳可能会阻碍采用。辅助NHE (a -NHE)是一种要求较低的替代方法,在偏心性降低阶段,在胸部周围系一根松紧带来降低力。我们研究了A-NHE与NHE对腘绳肌力量、肌肉酸痛和感觉用力的有效性。方法我们将31名14岁以下和15岁以下的优秀青少年足球运动员随机分为NHE和a -NHE两组,他们进行了同样为期8周的监督项目。A-NHE是用橡皮筋进行的,从重辅助到轻辅助。一个盲法测试者评估北欧腘绳肌力量,而腘绳肌酸痛和感觉劳累在每次会议期间进行评估。结果意向-治疗分析显示北欧腘绳肌强度无时间交互作用组(p = 0.61)。两组均有显著改善(A-NHE平均差异:3.7 kg, 95% CI [2.1;5.3);NHE平均差值:3.2 kg, 95% CI [1.2;5.2]),约占20%。NHE组的腘绳肌酸痛程度显著高于对照组(β = 1.77, p <;0.01)和感觉劳累(β = 1.54, p <;0.01)。结论:与常规的北欧腘绳肌训练相比,8周的辅助训练导致了相似的力量增加,但下肢腘绳肌酸痛和感觉劳累。
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Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.02.011
Christopher E. Proppe , Paola M. Rivera , Sean M. Lubiak , David H. Fukuda , Abigail W. Anderson , Hansen A. Mansy , Ethan C. Hill
Objectives
Assess the repeatability of exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH) following low-load resistance exercise with blood flow restriction (LL + BFR) and the magnitude of EIH following LL + BFR, high-load resistance exercise, and a control intervention 1-h after exercise.
Design
Crossover design.
Setting
University laboratory.
Participants
15 females, 15 males.
Main outcome measures
Pain pressure threshold and tolerance of the rectus femoris, gastrocnemius, and biceps brachii pre-exercise and 0-, 15-, 30-, 45-, and 60-min post-exercise.
Results
There was no significant (p = 0.211–0.741) difference in pain pressure threshold or tolerance between LL + BFR1 and LL + BFR2 suggesting that EIH following LL + BFR is repeatable. LL + BFR elicited a significant (p = 0.001–0.043) increase in local pain pressure threshold (1.57 ± 1.21–0.98 ± 1.48 Δkgf) and tolerance (1.98 ± 2.65–0.83 ± 2.15 Δkgf) up to 1-h post-exercise. High-load resistance exercise elicited a significant (p = 0.003–0.034) increase in pain pressure threshold 0-min post-exercise (1.69 ± 1.74 Δkgf) and tolerance 0- and 15-min post-exercise (2.31 ± 2.44 Δkgf; 0.56 ± 1.83 Δkgf, respectively) then returned to pre-exercise levels. LL + BFR elicited a significant (p = 0.025–0.046) increase in systemic pain pressure tolerance (0.77 ± 0.88 Δkgf) of the gastrocnemius as well as pain pressure threshold (0.53 ± 0.54 Δkgf) and tolerance (0.49 ± 1.02 Δkgf) of the biceps brachii, when collapsed across Time.
Conclusions
LL + BFR may be a repeatable, effective pain management intervention that can produce prolonged EIH.
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