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The mission of SMR is to objectively summarize and describe the clinical relevance of research articles related to basic science, translational research, and clinical research that may be relevant to students and professionals interested in sports medicine. Furthermore, SMR aims to provide a forum for clinicians, researchers, and students in sports medicine-related fields to discuss the clinical relevance of new research.
Jeffrey B. Driban, PhD, ATC, CSCS
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- October 8, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 268 views
Risk Factors for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome and Tibial Stress Fractures in Runners
by Jill R. Crosson DO, MBA in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), also known as ‘shin splints,’ is commonly seen in runners and can be a very frustrating and nagging injury. Tibial stress fractures (SF) are another significant injury that can potentially force athletes to take long periods of rest. Despite the high frequency of MTSS and the implications of SF, it is unclear what risk factors may be related to these conditions. Therefore, the authors of this study wanted to identify the incidence and also estab........ Read more »
Yagi S, Muneta T, & Sekiya I. (2012) Incidence and risk factors for medial tibial stress syndrome and tibial stress fracture in high school runners. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. PMID: 22875369
- October 5, 2012
- 05:15 AM
- 328 views
Failed Healing of Rotator Cuff Repairs Relates to Degradative Enzymes Levels Prior to Repair
by Katie Reuther in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain and disability. Surgical repair is often recommended in an attempt to reduce pain and restore function. Unfortunately, recurrent defects often persist (20-94% of cases) due to failure of the rotator cuff to heal. Several biologic and environmental factors have been implicated as important to tendon healing and remodeling; therefore, their presence (or lack thereof) may be critical when repairing torn rotator cuff tendons. The objective o........ Read more »
Robertson CM, Chen CT, Shindle MK, Cordasco FA, Rodeo SA, & Warren RF. (2012) Failed healing of rotator cuff repair correlates with altered collagenase and gelatinase in supraspinatus and subscapularis tendons. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(9), 1993-2001. PMID: 22896627
- October 4, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 317 views
Return to High School- and College-Level Football After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
by Kathleen White in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common among young football players. Surgical reconstruction is currently the most common intervention to facilitate return to play, however not all athletes are successful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of data regarding how many football players return to play and what factors may increase the risk of a player not being able to return to play. The purpose of this study was to determine the percentage of high school and college-level football playe........ Read more »
McCullough KA, Phelps KD, Spindler KP, Matava MJ, Dunn WR, Parker RD, MOON Group, & Reinke EK. (2012) Return to High School- and College-Level Football After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) Cohort Study. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. PMID: 22922520
- October 3, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 275 views
Implications for Dexamethasone Treatment of Tendon Injury
by Sarah Ilkhani-Pour in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Tendinopathy is a clinical diagnosis characterized by focal tenderness, activity-related pain, weakness, and increased tendon size. Unlike the commonly used term “tendinitis” suggests, inflammation is not normally seen in the late stages of tendinopathy but may be present in early stages. Clinically, despite lack of evidence of inflammation in chronic tendinopathy, prescription of glucocorticoids, such as Dexamethasone, is often used as a quick-fix to reduce pain and “inflamm........ Read more »
Zhang J, Keenan C, & Wang JH. (2012) The effects of dexamethasone on human patellar tendon stem cells: Implications for dexamethasone treatment of tendon injury. Journal of Orthopaedic Research. PMID: 22886634
- October 1, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 280 views
Adaptations of Shoulder Joint Stiffness may Lead to Increased Muscle Efficiency and Neuromuscular Control
by Jane McDevitt. in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
During overhead throwing energy must be absorbed and distributed across soft tissues (i.e., musculotendinous structures, joint capsule/ligaments) within a limited range of motion to minimize the risk of injuries. This is primarily accomplished by the interaction between the nervous and musculoskeletal systems that influences shoulder stiffness. Active stiffness, which combines passive (e.g., capsule, ligament, and tendons) with dynamic components (e.g., muscles co-contraction and reflex response........ Read more »
Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Higginson JS, Kaminski TW, Swanik KA, Kelly JD 4th, & Nazarian LN. (2012) Neuromuscular and stiffness adaptations in division I collegiate baseball players. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. PMID: 22898532
- September 28, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 445 views
New Evidence Supporting ACL Injury Prevention Warm-up Programs
by Stephen Stache, MD and Marc I. Harwood, MD in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Medications that improve the transmission of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, have been shown to improve functional outcomes in animal models of concussion. Amantadine, a dopaminergic agent, has recently been shown through preliminary research and anecdotal evidence to improve post-concussion cognitive function and symptoms such as attention, concentration, impulsivity, and fatigue. This retrospective study by Reddy, et al. examined the influence of amantadine on the improvement of cognitive defi........ Read more »
Reddy CC, Collins M, Lovell M, & Kontos AP. (2012) Efficacy of Amantadine Treatment on Symptoms and Neurocognitive Performance Among Adolescents Following Sports-Related Concussion. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. PMID: 22613947
- September 26, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 237 views
The Effectiveness of “The 11” in Preventing Injuries among Male Amateur Soccer Players
by Kyle Harris in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Incidence of injuries in soccer is among the highest of all team sports. FIFA developed an exercise program, called the 11, that focuses on injury prevention. This program has been tested among younger soccer players but not among male adults, which represents a large number of soccer players. Therefore, van Beijsterveldt and colleagues completed a cluster-randomized controlled trial to investigate the effectiveness of The 11 program to reduce the incidence and severity of injuries among adult m........ Read more »
van Beijsterveldt AM, van de Port IG, Krist MR, Schmikli SL, Stubbe JH, Frederiks JE, & Backx FJ. (2012) Effectiveness of an injury prevention programme for adult male amateur soccer players: a cluster-randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine. PMID: 22878257
- September 24, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 328 views
Do NSAID’s Delay Healing in Stress Fractures?
by Kris Fayock in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a commonly used medication for pain related to musculoskeletal injuries that can be obtained both over the counter and with a prescription. They act by inhibiting the effects of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which play a role in bone biology, specifically bone resorption by COX-2. Stress fractures are common injuries that affect many people of all ages and level of activity. There are studies that show negative effects of NSAIDs on complete f........ Read more »
Kidd LJ, Cowling NR, Wu AC, Kelly WL, & Forwood MR. (2012) Selective and non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitors delay stress fracture healing in the rat ulna. Journal of Orthopaedic Research. PMID: 22847634
- September 21, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 274 views
Survival of the ACL Graft and the Contralateral ACL at a Minimum of 15 Years
by Andrew Lynch in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Anterior cruciate ligament injury is devastating to the athletic career of an athlete, but it is also potentially only the beginning of knee problems for an athlete. ACL reconstruction likely follows, which can restore static stability (but not prevent the development of arthritis or guarantee a return to sports), but we know that there is at least some risk for suffering a graft injury or a contralateral ACL injury. However, like many aspects of function after ACL injury, we don’t have s........ Read more »
Bourke HE, Salmon LJ, Waller A, Patterson V, & Pinczewski LA. (2012) Survival of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft and the Contralateral ACL at a Minimum of 15 Years. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(9), 1985-92. PMID: 22869626
- September 19, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 273 views
Calcium Phosphate Soaking to Improve ACL Graft Tendon-Bone Healing?
by Nicole Cattano in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is performed regularly in the orthopedic world with relatively favorable results. While the selection of a hamstring autograft allows for fewer issues at the harvest site than the patellar tendon autograft, the problem that arises is the lack of bone block to assure graft fixation and possible widening of bone tunnels over time. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to assess the effectiveness of calcium phosphate (CaP) graft hybrid........ Read more »
Mutsuzaki H, Kanamori A, Ikeda K, Hioki S, Kinugasa T, & Sakane M. (2012) Effect of calcium phosphate-hybridized tendon graft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(8), 1772-80. PMID: 22713551
- September 17, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 228 views
Are Your Parents Cramping Your Style?
by Jane McDevitt in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Previous research has shown that variants, like single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), within collagen genes (e.g., COL5A1, COL3A1, COL6A1, and COL12A1) can influence the structure and function of different collagen fibers. Furthermore, altered collagen fibers may be a predisposing factor to exercise-associated muscle cramping, however, research has yet to examine if genetic variants in these collagen genes are associated with a history of exercise-associated muscle cramping among runners. Ther........ Read more »
O'Connell K, Posthumus M, Schwellnus MP, & Collins M. (2012) Collagen Genes and Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramping. Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine. PMID: 22894972
- September 14, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 397 views
Factors Associated with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
by Hallie Labrador in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a very common diagnosis, making up about 25% of all running injuries. It can also be a very frustrating diagnosis for both patients and clinicians. Whereas short-term treatments can be successful in alleviating symptoms, long-term results are variable, and there is no definitive operative management for PFPS. Several studies have examined risk factors for the development of PFPS with the goal of directing treatments at modifiable factors. The purpose of thi........ Read more »
Lankhorst NE, Bierma-Zeinstra SM, & van Middelkoop M. (2012) Factors associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine. PMID: 22815424
- September 12, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 323 views
Quadriceps Function in Braced ACL Reconstructed Patients
by Kyle Harris in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries many patients wear a variety of knee braces with the intent to increase joint stability and prevent further injury. However, little is known about the neuromuscular effects of these braces during exercise among patients with ACL reconstructions. Therefore, Davis and colleagues completed a crossover study to compare quadriceps muscle activation (maximal contraction and central activation ratio [CAR]) among 14 patients with ACL re........ Read more »
Davis AG, Pietrosimone BG, Ingersoll CD, Pugh K, & Hart JM. (2011) Quadriceps function after exercise in patients with anterior cruciate ligament-reconstructed knees wearing knee braces. Journal of Athletic Training, 46(6), 615-20. PMID: 22488186
- September 10, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 284 views
Can the Sleeper Stretch Increase Range of Motion and the Sub-Acromial Space?
by Stephen Thomas in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
It is well known that overhead athletes develop a loss of internal rotation (IR; also called glenohumeral internal rotation deficit or GIRD) and a gain of external rotation (ER). Recently, it has been demonstrated that baseball players with GIRD are more likely to develop shoulder injuries. It has been suggested that GIRD is caused by a tight posterior capsule and during ER the tight capsule may alter the arthrokinematics of the shoulder by moving the head of the humerus in a posterior-superio........ Read more »
Maenhout A, Van Eessel V, Van Dyck L, Vanraes A, & Cools A. (2012) Quantifying acromiohumeral distance in overhead athletes with glenohumeral internal rotation loss and the influence of a stretching program. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(9), 2105-12. PMID: 22869627
- September 7, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 425 views
New Evidence Supporting ACL Injury Prevention Warm-up Programs
by Christian Glaser in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Soccer is a popular sport throughout the world; however, female soccer athletes are much more prone to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury than their male counterparts. One theory why female athletes are more prone to ACL injuries involves the different firing patterns of the muscles in the lower extremity in women compared to men, which leads to increased valgus load at the knee in females. Considering this hypothesis, is there a short, effective, and applicable intervention that could be........ Read more »
Waldén M, Atroshi I, Magnusson H, Wagner P, & Hägglund M. (2012) Prevention of acute knee injuries in adolescent female football players: cluster randomised controlled trial. BMJ (Clinical research ed.). PMID: 22556050
- September 5, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 318 views
The Accuracy of Hip Special Tests
by Nicole Cattano in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of diagnosed hip pathologies due to greater attention to this area. “Chronic groin pain” is no longer an accepted diagnosis for athletic injuries. Therefore, we need a closer look at the accuracy of hip special tests for athletic injuries to help determine which special tests can help us make differential diagnoses. The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze the literature on hip special tests to determ........ Read more »
Reiman MP, Goode AP, Hegedus EJ, Cook CE, & Wright AA. (2012) Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests of the hip: a systematic review with meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. PMID: 22773321
- September 4, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 284 views
Re-evaluating RICE for Ankle Sprains
by Jane McDevitt in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries. Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE) is an easy and popular therapy option in the acute stage of an ankle sprain, however, there is a lack of evidence-based research supporting this treatment. Therefore, the objective of this study was to utilize a systematic review to determine the effectiveness of using RICE therapy within 72 hours after an ankle sprain.... Read more »
van den Bekerom MP, Struijs PA, Blankevoort L, Welling L, Van Dijk CN, & Kerkhoffs GM. (2012) What is the evidence for rest, ice, compression, and elevation therapy in the treatment of ankle sprains in adults?. Journal of Athletic Training, 47(4), 435-43. PMID: 22889660
- August 31, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 317 views
Balance and Neurocognitive Deficits in Non-Concussed Athletes
by Stephen Stache in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Post-injury management of sports-related concussion has become increasingly dependent on the results from neurocognitive assessments, which rely on both subjective and objective data, including Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT), and the Postconcussion Symptom Scale. A recent study examining high school athletes 2 days following a concussion found that even in the non-concussion control group, 30% of the athletes had sign........ Read more »
Mulligan I, Boland M, & Payette J. (2012) Prevalence of neurocognitive and balance deficits in collegiate aged football players without clinically diagnosed concussion. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 42(7), 625-32. PMID: 22531476
- August 29, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 391 views
Kinesio Tape and Cervical Manipulation Help Decrease Mechanical Neck Pain
by Kyle Harris in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Mechanical neck pain is a common ailment which can affect as much as 33% of the population. While manual therapy is often performed, a gold standard for managing mechanical neck pain has yet to be determined. Also supported for managing mechanical neck pain is the use of Kinesio Tape, although there is limited evidence to support this. Therefore, Saavedra-Hernández and colleagues completed a randomized clinical trial comparing manual therapy to Kinesio Taping.... Read more »
Saavedra-Hernández M, Castro-Sánchez AM, Arroyo-Morales M, Cleland JA, Lara-Palomo IC, & Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C. (2012) Short-Term Effects of Kinesiotaping Versus Cervical Thrust Manipulation in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. PMID: 22523090
- August 27, 2012
- 12:04 AM
- 321 views
Injuries in High School Softball and Baseball Players
by Laura McDonald in Sports Medicine Research (SMR): In the Lab & In the Field
Over the last ten years, participation rates have increased in baseball and softball (3.9% and 8.4% at the interscholastic level, respectively). Despite this rise in popularity, a dearth of knowledge exists concerning the incidence of injuries sustained by high school baseball and softball players. Therefore, the authors conducted a prospective cohort study of high school athletes (247 athletes; 103 female, 144 male) to determine initial and subsequent injury rates; compare injury rates between ........ Read more »
Shanley E, Rauh MJ, Michener LA, & Ellenbecker TS. (2011) Incidence of injuries in high school softball and baseball players. Journal of Athletic Training, 46(6), 648-54. PMID: 22488191
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