Background Rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy is characterised by the deposition of hydroxyapatite crystals in one of the rotator cuff tendons and can be managed by ultrasound-guided lavage. However, ...

Objective To investigate the influence of trunk and lower limb motion on electromyography (EMG) muscle activity and recruitment patterns around the shoulder. Design Systematic review. Data sources ...

Objective To determine the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of match and training injuries among football players at an academy in Ghana. Methods In this prospective observational study, we ...

Objectives: The main aim in the current study was to use a single-subject analysis to profile the physical performance characteristics of individuals within an injured group and a between-group ...

Study design Qualitative, including consultation with international experts and patients. Purpose Develop a brief yet comprehensive evidence-based education leaflet to be used as an adjunct in the ...

Background Football exposure can increase the injury risk in youth football players, leading to time lost to injury and negative effects on health and performance. The implementation of injury ...

Communication influences players’ performance and health and is influenced by the leadership style of coaches, internal team communication and the integration of the medical team in the professional ...

Objective To develop a multivariate tool that would predict recurrent instability after a first-time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation. Methods Participants (aged 16–40 years) were recruited ...

Objective To establish the prevalence of mental health symptoms (MHSs) among Dutch elite athletes and their coaches, to examine the association between potential contributing factors and MHS among ...

Introduction Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. While exercise is crucial for managing OA, the effectiveness of a well-structured and efficient home-based, ...

Objectives The tackle carries the highest risk of concussion in women’s rugby union. To reduce concussion risk, a lowered maximum tackle height (LTH) law, lowering the maximum legal tackle height from ...

Background Sleep quality is an essential component of athlete’s recovery. However, a better understanding of the parameters to adequately quantify sleep quality in team sport athletes is clearly ...