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RETURN TO SPORT AFTER ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE
… years). Among professional athletes, 25% fail to return to sport (RTS), and those who do typically require 8–11 months of recovery. Furthermore, their performance can decline by up to 50% during the two years following RTS, and their career length is shorter compared to non-injured players or …
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Return to sport criteria post glenohumeral joint stabilisation in male contact and collision athletes
Background The path of return to contact and collision sports after glenohumeral joint stabilisation (GHJS) varies significantly among athletes. There are high rates of re-injury and associated fear and anxiety, especially among young male contact and collision athletes. Return-to-sport (RTS) …
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Strength and power assessment in rehabilitation: profiling the athlete’s return to sport journey following ACL reconstruction
… including criterion-based progressions to protect healing structures, ensure safe restoration of fundamental physical capacities, and guide appropriate return to sports (RTS) activities. The aim of the proposed research was to examine strength and power in the rehabilitation pathway of …
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Does Psychological Readiness Affect Jump Biomechanics Across the Continuum of Care Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction?
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an athlete’s psychological readiness to return to sport on jump–landing biomechanics after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) at the time of return to sport testing and 6 weeks after returning to sport. The first aim of the …
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Length Of Playing Time and Previous History of Injury as Predictors of Readiness to Return to Play
… report psychological distress levels similar to individuals receiving treatment for mental health problems as a result of their injury. Athletes who return to sport before they are psychologically ready can experience fear, anxiety, re-injury, injury to addition body part, depression and …
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Perceptions of the Psychological Rehabilitation of a Student-Athlete with an injury in Sport at the NCAA Division I Level : A Narrative Approach of Student-Athletes and Athletic Trainers
… with each unique situation. One's reaction to their sport injury can be an influential determinant of their return to sport (Ahern & Lohr, 1997; Podlog & Eklund, 2005; Podlog & Eklund, 2009; Podlog, Lochbaum, & Stevens, 2009; Walker, Thatcher, & Lavallee, 2007). Those working directly with …
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COMPARISON OF CLINICAL VERSUS MECHANICAL MEASUREMENTS IN DETECTING LOWER LIMB ASYMMETRIES ASSOCIATED WITH A SECOND ACL INJURY
… <strong>Objectives: </strong>To compare clinical and mechanical measures in detecting lower limb asymmetries associated with second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.<strong> Background: </strong>Knee extension moment (KExtM) asymmetry is predictive of second ACL …
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Differences in Movement and Loading Variability Between ACLR and Healthy Athletes During Bilateral and Unilateral Landings
… in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in sports makes it the most common ligament injury and leads the athlete down a difficult road with reconstruction surgery (ACLR) and months of rehabilitation. Specifically, females are at a greater risk of both primary and secondary ACL injuries …
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The role of the coach-athlete relationship during rehabilitation following severe knee injury in adolescent athletes
… prolonged rehabilitation and absence from sport. Coaches are vital during rehabilitation, supporting athletes with psychological challenges associated with injury recovery. While athletes appreciate coaches' involvement during rehabilitation, their satisfaction with the support delivered is …
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Evaluating Stretch-Shortening Cycle Function in Athletes After ACL Reconstruction Using a Repeat Hop Test
The purpose of this thesis was to evaluate the influence of external task constraints on repeat hop testing (RHT) performance, neuromuscular control, and interlimb force-time asymmetry in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The first study compared three methods for …
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The Experiences of Athletes Rehabilitating From Season Ending Injuries and Their Perceived Value of Psychological Interventions: Three Case Studies
… detrimental effect on injury rehabilitation and return to sport. For the most part, researchers have focused on athletes who have experienced short to moderate term injuries. Few have addressed long-term injury rehabilitation (LTIR). This thesis focuses on athletes who had experienced season …
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Ανάλυση της κινησιοφοβίας και της ψυχολογικής επανένταξης σε αθλητές μετά από τραυματισμό: συγκριτική εφαρμογή των ερωτηματολογίων TSK- 17 και PRIA- RS
… (Psychological Readiness of Injured Athletes to Return to Sport), μαζί με ερωτήσεις για πόνο (VAS), δημογραφικά χαρακτηριστικά, συμμετοχή σε συνεδρίες φυσικοθεραπείας και προπονητικές συνήθειες. Η στατιστική ανάλυση πραγματοποιήθηκε στο SPSS με χρήση συσχετίσεων και συγκρίσεων ομάδων. …
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Is the upper quarter Y-Balance test a useful measure to determine upper limb loading response in female competitive gymnasts after upper extremity injury?
Gymnastics requires an athlete to weight-bear through each upper extremity (UE) in various positions. These unique sport requirements should be considered by clinicians when rehabilitating a gymnast after UE injury. There is currently no reliable and valid clinical test for female gymnasts, though …
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Development of the shoulder return to contact continuum in rugby: an assessment framework for traumatic anterior glenohumeral joint dislocations
Rugby is a highly demanding sport, which imposes a high risk of musculoskeletal injuries, particularly due to contact events. Among these, traumatic anterior glenohumeral joint (GHJ) dislocations are among the most significant, as these injuries account for prolonged absence from sport and imposes …
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The development and evaluation of virtual reality-based training on performance and rehabilitation outcomes
Sports injuries are types of injuries that usually occur during sports, training, or exercise. Sports injuries often result from poor training methods, inappropriate equipment, lack of fitness, insufficient warm-up, and trauma (Salerno, 2009). Knee injuries are considered one of the most common …
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Functional recovery at discharge from rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
… and subjective measures, and psychological factors tests are used in clinically based settings to assess knee function, as well as to determine when patient is ideally suited to return to sport (RTS). Success following ACLR has been defined as a return to pre-injury or healthy levels of …
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Impact of Surface Stiffness on Lower Limb Stiffness and Symmetry During Gait
Human locomotion is a topic that has been studied for many years in biomechanics. To perform athletic tasks or everyday tasks, balance and symmetry is needed. Symmetry is the perfect balance and correspondence of the body or parts of the body. This concept has often been used to evaluate the …
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Factors that influence the performance of hop tests
… and athletic function, and they can also be used to monitor progress, as well as recommend whether a return to sport or normal activity is likely to be beneficial or harmful for those recovering from a sporting injury or surgical intervention. Hop tests can combine and test the different elements …
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