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View article: Higher level of communication between the medical staff and the performance staff is associated with a lower hamstring injury burden: a substudy on 14 teams from the UEFA Elite Club Injury Study
Higher level of communication between the medical staff and the performance staff is associated with a lower hamstring injury burden: a substudy on 14 teams from the UEFA Elite Club Injury Study Open
Objectives External risk factors connected to club, team and coaching are believed to be important in the causation of hamstring injuries, but little is known about the preventive measures used. The objective was to analyse the association…
View article: Mechanisms of Severe Adductor Longus Injuries in Professional Soccer Players: A Systematic Visual Video Analysis
Mechanisms of Severe Adductor Longus Injuries in Professional Soccer Players: A Systematic Visual Video Analysis Open
Background: Changing direction, kicking, reaching, and jumping have been found to be the primary mechanisms of adductor longus injury. No previous studies specifically analyzing severe adductor longus injury mechanisms using video analysis…
View article: Magnetic Resonance Imaging With a Novel Hip Flexion Scanning Position for Diagnosing Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging With a Novel Hip Flexion Scanning Position for Diagnosing Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Open
Background: Making a diagnosis of proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) may be challenging, as patients with correlating clinical symptoms may have normal or minimal findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Purpose/Hypothesis: T…
View article: Characterization of acute effects of football competition on hamstring muscles by muscle functional MRI techniques
Characterization of acute effects of football competition on hamstring muscles by muscle functional MRI techniques Open
Muscle functional MRI identifies changes in metabolic activity in each muscle and provides a quantitative index of muscle activation and damage. No previous studies have analyzed the hamstrings activation over a football match. This study …
View article: Different anatomic patterns of the indirect tendon of the rectus femoris
Different anatomic patterns of the indirect tendon of the rectus femoris Open
Purpose The rectus femoris forms the anterior portion of the quadriceps muscle. It has a proximal tendinous complex, which is constituted by a direct tendon, an indirect tendon, and a variable third tendon. Direct and indirect tendons conv…
View article: Utility of SpeedCourt System: A Novel Study of 100 Professional Footballers at FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence Dubai UAE
Utility of SpeedCourt System: A Novel Study of 100 Professional Footballers at FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence Dubai UAE Open
There is no difference in 6-s tapping, Chase 15-s tests or limb asymmetry amongst UAE and Non-UAE footballers. However, the non-UAE footballers showed significantly better performance in Countermovement Jump Test. The data provide baseline…
View article: Development of a Standardised System to Classify Injury-Inciting Circumstances in Football: the Football Injury Inciting Circumstances Classification System (FIICCS)
Development of a Standardised System to Classify Injury-Inciting Circumstances in Football: the Football Injury Inciting Circumstances Classification System (FIICCS) Open
Background A comprehensive examination of the sport-specific activities and circumstances being performed at the time of injury is important to hypothesise mechanisms, develop prevention strategies and inform future investigations. Results…
View article: Indirect Rectus Femoris Injury Mechanisms in Professional Soccer Players: Video Analysis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings
Indirect Rectus Femoris Injury Mechanisms in Professional Soccer Players: Video Analysis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings Open
Objective: To describe injury mechanisms and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in acute rectus femoris (RF) injuries of soccer players using a systematic video analysis. Design: Descriptive case series study of consecutive RF injur…
View article: Measuring direct and indirect tendon parameters to characterize the proximal tendinous complex of the rectus femoris in football and futsal players
Measuring direct and indirect tendon parameters to characterize the proximal tendinous complex of the rectus femoris in football and futsal players Open
Objective: To present unprecedented radiological parameters that characterize the angle between the direct and indirect tendons of the proximal rectus femoris (RF) and its inclinations and to evaluate the population variability according t…
View article: Epidemiology of hamstring injuries in 538 cases from an FC Barcelona multi sports club
Epidemiology of hamstring injuries in 538 cases from an FC Barcelona multi sports club Open
In the 17 sports practiced at multi-sport club, the incidence of hamstring injury was 1.29 per 100 athletes per year. Players from sports in which high-speed sprinting and kicking are necessary, and amateurs, were at higher risk of sufferi…
View article: MRI findings prior to return to play as predictors of reinjury in professional athletes: a novel decision-making tool
MRI findings prior to return to play as predictors of reinjury in professional athletes: a novel decision-making tool Open
View article: Mechanisms of Hamstring Injury in Professional Soccer Players: Video Analysis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings
Mechanisms of Hamstring Injury in Professional Soccer Players: Video Analysis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings Open
Objective: To describe the injury mechanisms and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in acute hamstring injuries of male soccer players using a systematic video analysis. Design: Descriptive case series study of consecutive acute ham…
View article: Cam morphology, hip range of motion and hip pain in young skiers and soccer players
Cam morphology, hip range of motion and hip pain in young skiers and soccer players Open
Objectives: To investigate hip pain, hip range of motion and the presence and size of cam morphology among young soccer players and skiers. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: The hip joints of young male soccer players and male and fe…
View article: A newly discovered membrane at the origin of the proximal tendinous complex of the rectus femoris
A newly discovered membrane at the origin of the proximal tendinous complex of the rectus femoris Open
View article: Management of anterior thigh injuries in soccer players: practical guide
Management of anterior thigh injuries in soccer players: practical guide Open
View article: Strength Measurements and Results of Surgical Treatment of Complete Rectus Femoris Mid-substance Rupture: A Case Report
Strength Measurements and Results of Surgical Treatment of Complete Rectus Femoris Mid-substance Rupture: A Case Report Open
Introduction: Rectus femoris injuries are common in sports requiring sprinting and kicking, especially in football. In addition to sports injuries, rectus femoris injuries can occur during physically active daily living and physical work. …
View article: Tears of biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus are not equal—a new individual muscle-tendon concept in athletes
Tears of biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus are not equal—a new individual muscle-tendon concept in athletes Open
Objectives: Hamstring injuries are common and can now be accurately diagnosed. In addition, novel surgical indications have been introduced. However, evidence-based guidelines on the hamstring injuries in management of top-level athletes a…
View article: Chronic and Recurrent Rectus Femoris Central Tendon Ruptures in Athletes: Clinical Picture, MRI Findings, and Results of Surgical Treatment
Chronic and Recurrent Rectus Femoris Central Tendon Ruptures in Athletes: Clinical Picture, MRI Findings, and Results of Surgical Treatment Open
Background: Severe rectus femoris central tendon rupture is an uncommon sports-related injury. Most rectus femoris central tendon injuries can be treated by nonoperative means, but some tend to reinjure, resulting in chronic symptoms. Phys…
View article: Periodization in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: A Novel Framework
Periodization in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: A Novel Framework Open
More than 250,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur each year in the USA, and approximately 65% of these injuries undergo reconstructive surgery. Appropriate rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction can yield predictably good …
View article: Sports-related lower limb muscle injuries: pattern recognition approach and MRI review
Sports-related lower limb muscle injuries: pattern recognition approach and MRI review Open
View article: Exercise-Based Strategies to Prevent Muscle Injury in Male Elite Footballers: An Expert-Led Delphi Survey of 21 Practitioners Belonging to 18 Teams from the Big-5 European Leagues
Exercise-Based Strategies to Prevent Muscle Injury in Male Elite Footballers: An Expert-Led Delphi Survey of 21 Practitioners Belonging to 18 Teams from the Big-5 European Leagues Open
View article: <b><i>ACTN3</i></b>’s R577X Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Allele Distribution Differs Significantly in Professional Football Players according to Their Field Position
<b><i>ACTN3</i></b>’s R577X Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Allele Distribution Differs Significantly in Professional Football Players according to Their Field Position Open
Introduction: Football is characterised by intermittent high-intensity efforts varying according to the field position of a player. We aimed to ascertain whether polymorphisms in the ACTN3 gene are associated with diff…
View article: A Histoarchitectural Approach to Skeletal Muscle Injury: Searching for a Common Nomenclature
A Histoarchitectural Approach to Skeletal Muscle Injury: Searching for a Common Nomenclature Open
In recent years, different classifications for muscle injuries have been proposed based on the topographic location of the injury within the bone-tendon-muscle chain. We hereby propose that in addition to the topographic classification of …
View article: Neuroplasticity and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Neuroplasticity and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Open
View article: Effect of poor cooperation between coaching and medical staff on muscle re-injury in professional football over 15 seasons
Effect of poor cooperation between coaching and medical staff on muscle re-injury in professional football over 15 seasons Open
Mourad Ghrairi,1–3 Tom Loney,1 Ricard Pruna,2,4 Nikos Malliaropoulos,2,5 Xavier Valle2,41College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai 505055, United Arab Emirates; 2European College o…
View article: <p>Effect of poor cooperation between coaching and medical staff on muscle re-injury in professional football over 15 seasons</p>
Effect of poor cooperation between coaching and medical staff on muscle re-injury in professional football over 15 seasons Open
Findings suggest that poor cooperation between coaching and medical teams may increase the risk of muscle re-injury in professional football. Future studies conducted in different clubs, leagues, countries, and even sports are required to …
View article: Sport specific rehabilitation: the Barcelona Football Club vision
Sport specific rehabilitation: the Barcelona Football Club vision Open
Following an injury, the appropriate recovery methodology is vital to return athletes quickly and safely to their sport.Traditionally, rehabilitation stages are planned according to pre-established milestone.In this way, if a re-injury occ…
View article: Complete midsubstance rectus femoris ruptures: a series of 27 athletes treated operatively
Complete midsubstance rectus femoris ruptures: a series of 27 athletes treated operatively Open
Introduction: Rectus femoris muscle injuries are common in sports.Although majority of these injuries are treated conservatively, some tend to present significant disability which could compromise the returning to pre-activity level of com…
View article: Could single nucleotide polymorphisms influence on the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of sport injuries?
Could single nucleotide polymorphisms influence on the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of sport injuries? Open
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a new powerful biological tool in sports medicine, when used to treat tendon, ligament and muscle injuries.PRP is a fraction of autologous whole blood containing an increased number of platelets and a wide var…
View article: Operative Treatment of Proximal Rectus Femoris Injuries in Professional Soccer Players: A Series of 19 Cases
Operative Treatment of Proximal Rectus Femoris Injuries in Professional Soccer Players: A Series of 19 Cases Open
Background: Proximal rectus femoris (PRF) tears are relatively rare injuries among top-level athletes. PRF injuries can be avulsions of both tendon heads (direct and reflected heads) or of a single head, and some have a tendency to progres…