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The relationship between hip muscle strength and lateral hip muscle morphology in active young adults with hip/groin pain
Introduction: Hip/groin pain is a common issue among young active adults. Weakness in the lateral hip muscles, including the gluteal muscles and tensor fascia latae, is often seen in individuals with hip/groin pain, which can impact sporting performance and daily activities. Muscle morphology (size and fatty infiltrate) has been demonstrated as a contributing factor in force development of muscles (e.g., strength). The aim of this study is to investigate whether a relationship exists between lateral hip muscle size, fatty infiltrate, and hip muscle strength in active young adults with hip/groin pain. (Source: Journal of Sc...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Z. Perraton, A. Mosler, P. Lawrenson, K. Weber, J. Elliot, K. Crossley, J. Kemp, C. Stewart, A. Professor Tags: P2023SMA-293 Source Type: research

Progressive Loading Test for Posterior Ankle Conditions: a novel clinical protocol
Introduction: Several clinical conditions can present as posterior ankle pain (e.g., Achilles tendinopathy, posterior impingement syndrome, superficial calcaneal bursitis). Due to the complex ankle anatomy, accurate diagnosis can be challenging but considered important for an effective treatment approach. Existing clinical tests may provoke multiple conditions. This protocol proposes a new pain provocation loading sequence aiming to distinguish between different ankle symptoms by testing increasing loads and asking about both, pain severity and pain location. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: B. Tessarin, A. Morais, S. Mayes, E. Rio Tags: P2023SMA-240 Source Type: research

Exploring differences in physical and psychological factors between people with unilateral and bilateral patellofemoral pain?
Introduction: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most prevalent knee conditions, affecting one in four young adults. Despite the high prevalence and physical and psychological burden in sporting populations including running, cycling, and basketball, little is known about the impact of living with unilateral or bilateral PFP. Our aim is to compare self-reported knee pain, knee function, fear of movement, symptoms duration, physical activity level and limb dominance between people with unilateral and bilateral PFP. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: B. Gragnani, C. Barton, M. Pazzinatto, K. Crossley, F. Serighelli, G. Nunes, D. De Oliveira Silva Tags: P2023SMA-221 Source Type: research

The thermal interactions of commonly artificial sports turf systems with the immediate environment
Introduction: To date, most of the injury related research of artificial sports surfaces has centred on football surfaces. The lack of empirical data beyond football on heat stored by, and emitted from, artificial sports surfaces limit the potential improvements of artificial sports surfaces. The aim of this study is to assess the risk posed by extremely hot artificial sports surfaces and measure the potential microclimatic variations due to surface type. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. Gonsalves, D. Twomey, B. O'Brien Tags: P2023SMA-298 Source Type: research

MyBackExercise App – A digital, automated exercise intervention for people with chronic non-specific low back pain. Protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Introduction: Chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP) remains one of the major global health challenges for nearly three decades, with escalating socioeconomic burden associated with population growth and aging, as well as the limited availability of healthcare resources and workforce shortages. Digital health solutions have emerged as a promising strategy to overcome barriers to accessing first-line, evidence-based healthcare and, possibly, improve the efficacy of healthcare systems. The purpose of this study will be to investigate whether an app-based automated exercise intervention improves self-reported physical funct...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: A. Moreti, J. Comachio, E. Ho, P. Beckenkamp, C. Castrillon, K. Roberts, M. Ferreira, P. Gordon, P. Ferreira Tags: P2023SMA-285 Source Type: research

Sink or Swim: Systematic Review on Shoulder Injury Risk Factors in Competitive Swimmers – Part A
This study reviews, synthesises and assesses literature on competitive swimmers ’ shoulder injury risk factors. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: A. McKenzie, S. Larequi, S. Duhig, A. Hams, J. Headrick, R. Whiteley Tags: P2023SMA-238 Source Type: research

Injury prevention programs fail to change most lower limb kinematics and kinetics in female team court-and-field sports: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials.
Introduction: Girls and women playing team field and court sports have high rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and are at 2-8 times greater risk of non-contact ACL injury than males. Multimodal injury prevention training programs reduce the risk of ACL injury in women by 45-67%. It is postulated that one mechanism by which exercise interventions are effective in reducing ACL injury risk is through changes in lower limb biomechanics; thus, understanding how training programs affect lower-limb kinematics and kinetics may help refine injury prevention programs. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Y. Lima, T. Collings, M. Hall, M. Bourne, L. Diamond Tags: P2023SMA-232 Source Type: research

Chronic Low Back Pain Has a Globally Negative Effect on Lower Limb Proprioception
Introduction: Lower limb proprioception impairment has been proposed to be a neuromuscular adaptation to chronic low back pain (CLBP) that could lead to balance and gait dysfunction. However, there is a paucity of evidence to support this postulation. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of CLBP on ankle, knee, and hip proprioception. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Z. Chen, D. El-Ansary, O. Tirosh, A. Pranata, J. Han Tags: P2023SMA-227 Source Type: research

Continuous Laryngoscopy during Exercise (CLE) is safe, feasible and guides clinical decision making
Introduction: Disproportionate exertional breathlessness is common and has a broad range of differential diagnoses. Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is increasingly recognized as a driver of exertional dyspnoea in adolescents and younger adults. EILO describes a paradoxical glottic or supraglottic restriction in response to high-intensity exercise. It appears to be as common as exercise-induced bronchospasm, with a higher prevalence in competitive sportspeople. EILO can mimic or co-exist with asthma resulting in misdiagnosis, inappropriate treatment and frustration from the persistently symptomatic individual....
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: A. Crawford, K. Baumwol, J. Blakey Tags: P2023SMA-213 Source Type: research

Does location matter? Assessing the heat risk of common artificial sports surfaces
Introduction: High surface temperatures across artificial sports surfaces are more widespread than previously understood. Currently a calculation of heat stress risk is completed with measurements from the nearest weather station. However, when measures are not conducted on-site, variations in thermal comfort measurements occur potentially increasing the risk of heat stress. The aim of this study is to evaluate the concordance of meteorological data of multiple artificial sports surfaces with meteorological data from the nearest Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) weather station and the City of Ballarat (COB) environmental monito...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. Gonsalves, D. Twomey, B. O'Brien Tags: P2023SMA-294 Source Type: research

The utility of salivary microRNA and proteins as potential diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury: A systematic review
Introduction: Concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has become a major health concern with possible long-term clinical sequelae. Up to 50% of individuals with mTBI go unreported. At present there are no objective diagnostic or prognostic tools for concussion. Recently, emerging research in serum, cerebrospinal fluid and salivary biomarkers show promise as indicators of concussion. Saliva is the least invasive fluid for biomarker analysis. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the evidence for salivary microRNAs (miRNAs) and proteins in the diagnosis and prognosis of concussion. (Source: Journal of Sci...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: R. Orr, C. Wang Tags: P2023SMA-246 Source Type: research

Assessing lower-limb kinematics via OpenCap during dynamic tasks relevant to anterior cruciate ligament injury: a validity study
Introduction: Marker-based laboratory motion capture systems are costly, time-consuming, and require specialised training. As such, they are not appropriate for large-scale, field-based assessments. Newly available markerless systems allow for quicker and portable assessment. OpenCap is an open-source, markerless, web-based software that estimates three-dimensional kinematics from videos recorded from two smartphones. The aim of this study was to determine the validity of OpenCap for measurement of lower-limb kinematics during tasks relevant to anterior cruciate ligament injury compared to a marker-based motion capture sys...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Y. Lima, T. Collings, M. Hall, M. Bourne, L. Diamond Tags: P2023SMA-237 Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Assessments using Foot Shape Indexes for Flatfoot in Comparison with Clinical Assessments
Introduction: Flatfoot, a well-known foot deformity, is reportedly a risk factor for some musculoskeletal disorders. While conventionally evaluated by clinical assessments such as radiographic measurements and the Foot Posture Index (FPI-6), there are limitations that require clinical specialists and depend on the examiner's skill. Such assessments thus lack reliability and versatility. In contrast, assessments using the foot shape index (FSI) with FPI-6 as the norm are practical without requiring the examiner's expertise. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. Ichikawa, H. Kusumi, K. Kusano, K. Kikuchi, M. Kikuchi Tags: P2023SMA-209 Source Type: research

Prevalence and Characteristics of Musculoskeletal and Sports injuries in Pole Dancing: A Systematic review
Introduction: Pole Sports is a performance sport, combining dance and acrobatics on a vertical pole. In the early 2000s, pole dancing increased in popularity as a form of fitness and has continued to grow as a sport. In 2017, GAISF granted observer status to pole dancing. There have, however, been no systematic reviews to date assessing the prevalence of injuries in pole sports. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the prevalence and characteristics of musculoskeletal and sports injuries in pole sports reported in published literature. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: C. Scott Tags: P2023SMA-208 Source Type: research

Barriers and enablers influencing female athlete return-to-sport postpartum: A scoping review
Introduction: Motherhood within sport has become more common with many female athletes seeking to return postpartum; however, few sport organisations possess policies that support female athletes to return-to-sport postpartum. As such, it is unclear what sport organisations could or should do to help female athletes to return-to-sport postpartum. To support sport organisations in developing postpartum policy, this study aims to synthesise existing literature identifying the barriers and enablers that influence female athlete return-to-sport postpartum. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: B. Tighe, M. Hayman, S. Williams Tags: P2023SMA-205 Source Type: research