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The Effect of Life Stress on the Athletic Injuries of Intercollegiate Wrestlers
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An Analysis of Injuries Sustained in Physical Education Classes and in Athletics at the Secondary Schools of the Grand Forks Public School System During the School Years 1960-1965
… was to determine the frequency and nature of injuries sustained by students in athletics and in physical education classes in grades seven through twelve in the Grand Forks Public School System from 1960-1965. Data were gathered from the school accident fund claim sheets which were kept at the …
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Effect of Orthotics on Dynamic Balance in Participants with Pes Planus and Subacute Lateral Ankle Sprains
Lateral ankle sprains are common athletic injuries which lead to a decrease in balance via proprioceptive damage around the joint. Orthotics have been shown to help increase balance following acute ankle sprains. This research focused on the effect of orthotics on balance in participants with …
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Factors Affecting Anterior Knee Pain in Post-ACLR Comparing Patellar Tendon and Hamstring Tendon Autografts
<p>Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are frequent athletic and non-athletic injuries that impact a person's functional and athletic capability. ACL injuries generally require surgical reconstruction. The most popular graft types include patellar tendon (PT) and hamstring tendon (HT) …
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Longitudinal Examination of Perceived Stress and Depression Symptomology in Division I Student-Athletes
… make up almost 5 percent of all collegiate athletic injuries. Concussions have been linked with many long lasting effects including depression and increased stress or anxiety.</p> <p>OBJECTIVE: To longitudinally examine post-concussion depression and stress levels in National Collegiate …
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An analysis of player position group, height, weight, and relative body weight and their relationship to scores on the Functional Movement Screen(TM)
… continuously attempting to keep the incidence of injuries down. One way to accomplish this is to employ preventive methods that identify athletes who are at a greater risk of becoming injured prior to the start of the athletic season. The Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS) is a screening method …
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An analysis of the current status of Virginia coaches with regard to a coaching endorsement
Interscholastic athletic participation has increased significantly over the last twenty years; with this increase the need for more and qualified coaches is necessary. The purpose of this study was to investigate, in the state of Virginia, the opinions of school superintendents, principals, and …
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Einfluss der mechanischen Eigenschaften von Sportschuhen auf die Verletzungshäufigkeit der unteren Extremität im Basketballsport
Sportverletzungen der unteren Extremität im Basketball in Abhängigkeit der Torsionssteifigkeit des Sportschuhs Graumann, L. (1), Walther, M. (2). (1) Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Amberg, (2) Lehrstuhl für Orthopädie der Universität Würzburg Fragestellung: In der Basketballsaison 1998/99 wurde untersucht, …
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Rodeo Thumb: To Replant or Not
The general metadata -- e.g., title, author, abstract, subject headings, etc. -- is publicly available, but access to the submitted files is restricted to UT Southwestern campus access and/or authorized UT Southwestern users.
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A Comparison of Post-Injury Symptomatology and Recovery Following Concussion Versus Orthopedic Injury
OBJECTIVE: Concussion research has utilized orthopedic injury (OI) comparison groups to examine outcomes specific to concussion versus physical injury in general, due to the suggestion that preexisting, comorbid, and other injury-related factors influence post-concussion symptom reporting and …
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Outcomes Following Sports-Related Concussion in School-Aged Children and Adolescents: The Influence of Psychological Factors
Although neurocognitive performance has been a popular topic of investigation in sports-related concussion, biopsychosocial sequelae have received considerably less attention. We reviewed the literature on emotional and psychosocial functioning in school-aged children and adolescents following …
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Neuropsychological Functioning in Aging National Football League Retirees
Concussive and sub-concussive head impacts sustained over a National Football League (NFL) career have been proposed to increase risk for later cognitive impairment. However, research is generally limited on the neuropsychological functioning among NFL retirees, and no studies to date have …
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Self-efficacy and rehabilitation adherence
… intense. This being the case, athletes suffering injuries of the operative nature with extensive rehabilitation protocols are more prone to psychological ramifications related to their injury and rehabilitation. Literature has addressed some of the issues; however the role of self-efficacy on …
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Efectos de la suplementación en la prevención y tratamiento de lesiones musculoesqueléticas en corredores de resistencia
El atletismo es uno de los deportes más populares en todo el mundo. En los últimos años, el número de corredores ha aumentado, siendo las carreras a pie uno de los deportes más practicados por los españoles. Correr aporta innumerables beneficios para la salud, pero, desafortunadamente, también se …
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Effect of 17β Estradiol & Foot Strike Patterns on Physiological & Biomechanical Changes in Runners
… at a significantly increased risk of incurring injuries when compared to their male counterparts. Gender-specific factors such as anatomical, hormonal, and altered neuromuscular activation patterns have been implicated as causative factors. An association have been observed between hormonal …
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Length Of Playing Time and Previous History of Injury as Predictors of Readiness to Return to Play
… depression and decreased performance. For the athletic trainer, this issue is important to recognize because of the potential adverse effects that can be experienced by the athlete. In response to this, Glazer developed the Injury-Psychological Readiness to Return to Play (I-PRRS) scale, which …
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An Economic Evaluation of Body Checking Policies in Bantam Ice Hockey
… found to be effective in reducing the risk of injuries and associated healthcare costs, however the impact on injury risk and costs in Bantam (ages 13-14) remains unknown. The objectives of this study are to compare injury rates and costs between non-elite (lower 70% divisions of play) Bantam …
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An injury surveillance of patients utilising the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Chiropractic Treatment Facilities at the 2013 World Transplant Games
Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2015.
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Cross-cultural Adaption and Psychometric Properties Testing of The Arabic Anterior Knee Pain Scale
… Screening Evaluation testing done by a certified athletic trainer can also help in prevention of this syndrome. The purpose of this topic is to be able to review the anatomy of the knee, the risk factors predisposing to patellofemoral pain syndrome, soft tissue, arterial system, innervation of the …