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Lower limb coordination and coordination variability in runners with and without patellofemoral pain
Introduction: The motions of the lower extremity are usually coupled, and it is most likely that these motions are uncoupled/less well coordinated in the presence of patellofemoral pain (PFP). The evidence to support this hypothesis is contradictory. The aim was to investigate the difference between lower limb coordination and coordination variability between runners with and without PFP. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: E. Machado, N. Pereira, A. Fl ávia dos Santos, B. Luz, L. Mendonça, F. Serrão Tags: O2023SMA-176 Source Type: research

Using SUpported Motivational InTerviewing (SUMIT) to improve physical activity for people with knee osteoarthritis. A pilot, feasibility randomised controlled trial
Introduction: Our primary objective was to determine the feasibility of conducting a fully powered trial to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of using SUpported Motivational InTerviewing (SUMIT) to increase physical activity in people with knee osteoarthritis following a structured education and exercise-therapy program. Our secondary objective was to determine if a worthwhile treatment effect was likely for physical activity, physical endurance, joint-related quality of life (QoL), health-related QoL and pain. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: E. Bell, P. O'Halloran, J. Wallis, K. Crossley, A. Gibbs, A. Lee, S. Jennings, C. Barton Tags: O2023SMA-196 Source Type: research

Associations between hamstring strain and knee ligament injuries with isometric trunk and hip strength and morphology in professional Australian rules football and rugby league players
Introduction: Smaller lumbar multifidus at L5 (LM L5) and larger quadratus lumborum (QL) cross sectional area (CSA) potentially increase lower limb injury risk in elite team sports athletes. Including functional measures with structural may improve risk models. Relationships between isometric trunk and hip strength and morphology were explored with hamstring and knee ligament injury risk in Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) players. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. Hajek, M. Williams, M. Bourne, L. Roberts, N. Morris, N. Shield, J. Headrick, S. Duhig Tags: O2023SMA-184 Source Type: research

A randomised, assessor-blinded, parallel group feasibility trial of flat, flexible school shoes for adolescents with patellofemoral pain
Introduction: Treatment options for adolescents with patellofemoral pain (PFP) are limited. Flat, flexible footwear are effective at reducing patellofemoral joint (PFJ) loads during running in those with PFP, as well as asymptomatic adults. Adolescents spend a large percentage of their weekday time in school shoes which often have a stiff, raised heel and inflexible midsole; features known to elevate PFJ loads. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of conducting a large-scale randomised controlled trial (RCT) on the effect of flat, flexible school footwear, when compared to traditional school footwear, in ...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: N. Mazzella, A. Fox, D. Trowell, N. Saunders, B. Vicenzino, J. Bonacci Tags: O2023SMA-179 Source Type: research

The prevalence, severity, and mechanism of breast injuries within women's rugby league
Introduction: Breast injuries have a high prevalence in female contact sports, are mostly unreported and negatively affect athletic performance. In addition, they can have severe and long-term consequences, including breast fat necrosis, damage to milk ducts in lactating women, rupture of breast implants, and stunting breast development. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: R. Tyler, B. McRae, K. Lambert, D. McGhee Tags: O2023SMA-168 Source Type: research

FIFA Sudden Death Registry (FIFA SDR): Update from 2014 to April 2023 in Australia and Asia
Introduction: To investigate the causes and circumstances of sudden death in Australian and Asian football (soccer) players. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: T. Meyer, F. Egger, A. Ukaj Tags: O2023SMA-206 Source Type: research

“It would be so nice to have that hybrid between performance and comfort:” Co-designing women’s specific running shoes for competitive and recreational runners
Introduction: Despite many known anatomical, biomechanical, and social differences between men and women, most current running footwear is designed from and tested on men. These footwear prototypes are later shrunk to create smaller versions for women, allowing only minimal further shoe modifications. It is unknown if the currently available running footwear adequately meets the needs of women runners or if women would benefit from additional shoe variations and adaptations. This qualitative study explored the running footwear preferences and needs of competitive and recreational women runners and how these needs may chang...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: A. Ezzat, G. Dhillon, A. Wilhelm, C. Napier Tags: O2023SMA-204 Source Type: research

Does social support impact on exercise adherence in patients with chronic low back pain?
Introduction: Initiating and maintaining physical activity (PA) (including participation in exercise) is particularly difficult for at risk groups such as those with chronic LBP. The impact of perceived social support on exercise adherence in people with LBP following discharge from treatment is unclear. This prognostic study therefore aimed to assess whether there is a relationship between perceived social support in individuals who have recently been discharged from treatment for chronic LBP and the number of exercise sessions and total amount of exercise they perform over a 6-month period. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: K. Roberts, E. Ho, M. Mittinty, M. Halliday, C. Fritsch, P. Ferreira Tags: O2023SMA-192 Source Type: research

Perceptions and experience of mental fatigue in professional ballet: a qualitative study
Introduction: Mental fatigue (MF) is a psychobiological state caused by prolonged periods of cognitively demanding activity. It has been shown to influence physical, psychological, technical, and tactical performance in sport. Mental fatigue is indicated by changes to subjective, neurobiological, and/or behavioural measures, however there is currently no clear gold standard measurement. Research investigating the impact of MF on tasks that combine the physical, psychological, and technical aspects of performance, such as professional ballet, which has demands that are similar to but unique to those in sport, does not exist...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. Wirdnam, S. Mayes, C. MacMahon, K. Ferrar, J. Cook, E. Rio Tags: O2023SMA-163 Source Type: research

What support do Australian sporting organisational policies provide to athletes during pregnancy and postpartum? A scoping review
The objectives of this study were to examine the prevalence and nature of existing pregnancy and parenting policies within the Australian sporting system. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: J. Titova, M. Hayman, M. Davenport, S. Williams Tags: O2023SMA-165 Source Type: research

Joining Forces: Police recruit physical capability at entry is impacted by previous injury-related disability
Introduction: To be admitted to the Police academy, aspiring officers must meet minimum fitness standards. However, it is possible that some recruits may not fully disclose previous injuries, which could affect their fitness levels upon entry. If recruits are not adequately prepared for the physical demands of the training program, this could increase their risk of injury due to the higher training loads. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to: 1) report the prevalence of previous injury and persistent disability in Police recruits at baseline (collected by an agency external to the Police), and 2) explore relatio...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: V. Sutton, P. Chivers, N. Hart, J. Cochrane Wilkie, M. Murphy Tags: O2023SMA-162 Source Type: research

Influence of match congestion on activity and cardiovascular demands of elite referees during a national women ’s basketball competition
Introduction: Scheduling of matches close together with minimal rest days, known as match congestion, has been reported to influence athlete and team performance, and injury rates in elite basketball players. Match congestion may also impact upon elite basketball referees with the accumulation of fatigue over successive matches potentially impacting their subsequent physical and cognitive abilities. Therefore, the current study examined the effect of match congestion (53 matches in 40 days) on the physical demands experienced by elite referees during a women ’s national basketball competition. (Source: Journal of Science...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: A. Leicht, J. Guy, A. Scanlan, N. Elsworthy Tags: O2023SMA-160 Source Type: research

Inter-session, intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of single-leg drop jump landing tasks using the SLESS and compared to the double-leg drop jump landing tasks using theLESS
Introduction: In recent decades, there has been an increase in the incidence of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries during sports, leading to high costs for athletes, sports teams, and the healthcare system. These injuries often occur during single-leg drop jump landing. There is a lack of studies available on a screening tool to assess multiple planes of motion during a single-leg drop jump landing in the field-based setting. One study has investigated the inter-session reliability of the Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) during double-leg drop jump landing tasks. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: P. Manoj Rajakaruna, A. Dempsey, Y. Learmonth Tags: O2023SMA-155 Source Type: research

The Relationship Between Post-Concussion Exercise Tolerance, Symptom Burden and Recovery Duration in Paediatric Patients: An 8-Year Longitudinal Study
Introduction: The aims of this study were to: 1) determine the relationship between exercise tolerance with post-concussion symptom deficits, cognitive function and recovery duration in a paediatric cohort, and 2) examine the longitudinal effect of exercise tolerance on symptom burden over the clinical time course of a child âs recovery from concussion. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. Cassimatis, R. Orr, A. Fyffe, G. Browne Tags: O2023SMA-152 Source Type: research

Post-Concussion Clinical Insomnia is Associated with Heightened Symptom Severity, Lower Cognitive Function and Delayed Recovery Duration in Children and Adolescents
Introduction: Despite sleep disturbance being commonly reported following concussion, it is often not routinely screened for and overlooked in the overarching management of concussion. The aims of this study were to: 1) identify the prevalence of post-concussion clinical insomnia (PCCI) in children and adolescents diagnosed with concussion, and 2) ascertain what demographic characteristics and clinical indicators of concussion recovery are associated with PCCI in a paediatric cohort. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. Cassimatis, R. Orr, A. Fyffe, G. Browne Tags: O2023SMA-153 Source Type: research