A Contemporary Review on Knee Injuries and Protective Pads

2020 ◽  
pp. 493-499
Author(s):  
K. Anirudh ◽  
Shivraj Narayan Yeole
Keyword(s):  
Knee Injuries

Screening of Athletic Knee Injuries

1985 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-230
Author(s):  
H. Royer Collins
Keyword(s):  
Knee Injuries

A comparative study of the acute effects of knee brace vs. kinesiotape on selected isokinetic strength variables of the knee muscles

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ali Kerim Yilmaz ◽  
Mehmet Vural ◽  
Mustafa Özdal ◽  
Menderes Kabadayi
Keyword(s):  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Acute Effects ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Kinesio Tape ◽  
Knee Strength ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
S Peak ◽  
Male Subjects ◽  
Methods Of Treatment

BACKGROUND: Different methods of treatment for preventing knee injuries, enhancing knee strength and minimising post-injury risks have been explored. Among these methods, Kinesio tape (KT) and knee braces (KB) are commonly used. OBJECTIVE : To investigate the acute effects of KT and KB on isokinetic knee strength parameters. METHODS: A total of 15 healthy sedentary male subjects voluntarily participated in the study. Concentric isokinetic knee extension (EX) and flexion (FLX) strength were measured at three sessions: 1. Baseline 2. with KT (’KT’) 3. with KB (’KB’). Tests were performed at 60, 180 and 240∘/s. Peak moment (PM), Hamstring/Quadriceps ratio (HQR), and joint angle at peak moment (JAPM) were measured. RESULTS: ‘KT’ and ‘KB’ were associated with increase in PMEX, PMFLX, HQR at 60 and 240∘/s (p< 0.05) and increased JAPMEX. No significant difference was observed at 180∘/s (p> 0.05). CONCLUSION: In healthy individuals, ‘I’ shape KT and KB positively affect EX and FLX strengths and HQR, especially at low angular velocity.

scholarly journals An Investigation of Knee Injury Profiles among Iranian Elite Karatekas: Observations from a Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6888
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Naserpour ◽  
Julien S. Baker ◽  
Amir Letafatkar ◽  
Giacomo Rossettini ◽  
Frédéric Dutheil
Keyword(s):  
Knee Injury ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lower Extremity Injury ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Team

Karate training, despite the many positive health benefits, carries a risk of injury for participants. The current cross-sectional study aimed to investigate knee injury profiles among Iranian elite karatekas. Participants who attended the national team qualifiers, which included 390 male Kumite karatekas (age 24 ± 3 years old and weight 63 ± 12 kg), participated in this study. Information on knee injuries (injury history, type of injury mechanisms, and effects of knee symptoms on the ability to perform daily activities and recreational activities) were obtained using the Knee Outcome Survey (KOS). Using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, the study examined the relationships between different variables, including KOS subscales and levels of self-reported knee joint function. Our findings indicated that 287 karatekas (73.6%) experienced knee injuries. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture (6.9%), articular cartilage (5.4%), and meniscus damage (3.8%) were the main typology of injury. In addition, there were no differences in knee injuries between the non-dominant and dominant legs. Most injuries occurred during the preparatory period (n = 162, 50%), especially during training periods. The KOS subscales scores (Mean ± Sd) for activities of daily living (ADL) and sports activity (SAS) were, respectively, 89 ± 11 and 91 ± 9. The self-reported scores for both the ADL and SAS subscales were, respectively, 89 ± 11 and 90 ± 10. Pearson coefficients of ADL and SAS subscales with their self-reported score were r = 0.761 (p < 0.0001) and r = 0.782 and (p < 0.0001), respectively. The profile of knee injuries in the current investigation is similar to previous surveys that reported lower extremity injury patterns. The findings of this study could be adopted to inform practice aimed at planning interventions for the reduction and prevention of knee injuries among karatekas.

scholarly journals Maximal Isometric or Eccentric Hamstring Strength—Which Test Modality Might Be More Suitable for Assessments in Youth Alpine Ski Racers?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 2138
Author(s):  
Roland Luchner ◽  
Lisa Steidl-Müller ◽  
Martin Niedermeier ◽  
Christian Raschner
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Model ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Test Procedure ◽  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Racing Performance ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
Fitness Programs ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Ski Racers

Background: Physical fitness is an important component in the development of youth alpine ski racers. To write systematically planned and age-appropriate fitness programs athletes need to be physically tested at regular intervals at an early age. Although well-developed hamstring muscle strength is important for alpine ski racing performance and the prevention of serious knee injuries, it has not been well investigated, especially in youth athletes. Accordingly, the first aim of the present study was to assess the test-retest reliability of the maximum bilateral eccentric (MBEHS) and unilateral isometric (MUIHS) hamstring tests. The second aim of the present study was to assess whether the results of these two methods correlate and if it is possible to commit to one of the two methods to provide an economic test procedure. Methods: The first study included 26 (14 females/12 males) youth alpine ski racers aged between 12 and 13 years. All athletes performed two MBEHS and two MUIHS tests, 7 days apart. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC 3,1) and their 95% confidence intervals based on a consistency two-way mixed model were used to estimate the reliability of the two different test modalities. The second study included 61 (27 females/34 males) youth alpine ski racers aged between 10 and 13 years. All athletes performed one MBEHS and one MUIHS test. Bland-Altman plots and the 95% limits of agreement as well as correlations by Pearson (r) between the different test modalities were assessed. Results: In study 1 “poor” to “moderate” (MBEHS right leg 0.79 (0.58–0.90); left leg 0.83 (0.66–0.92); MUIHS right leg 0.78 (0.56–0.89); left leg 0.66 (0.37–0.83)) ICC values and 95% confident intervals were obtained. Standard error of measurement (SEM) between trails was between 18.3 and 25.1 N. Smallest detectable difference (SDD) was between 50.8 and 69.5 N. In study 2 mean differences between MBEHS and MUIHS was around 20 N with higher values for MBEHS. Significant moderate-to-strong correlations were found between the test modalities (r = 0.74–0.84, p <0.001). Conclusions: The MBEHS test has higher ICC values, lower CV values, higher SEM values and lower SDD values than the MUIHS test. All this suggests that the MBEHS test is more suitable than the MUIHS test to determine the maximum hamstring force in young alpine ski racers.

Occupational Knee Injuries

1996 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 805-814
Author(s):  
Geoffrey H. Westrich ◽  
Steven B. Haas ◽  
James V. Bono
Keyword(s):  
Knee Injuries

scholarly journals Short-term recovery of physical activity and knee function after an acute knee injury

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000950
Author(s):  
Sanne Fomin ◽  
Håkan Gauffin ◽  
Joanna Kvist
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Knee Injury ◽  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Acl Injury ◽  
Knee Function ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Acute Knee ◽  
Acute Knee Injury

ObjectivesTo describe self-reported knee function, participation in physical activity and the number of knee surgeries at 3 and 6 months following acute knee injury.MethodsProspective cohort study. Participants, aged 15–40 years with an acute knee injury sustained no more than 6 weeks prior to inclusion, were recruited. There were 279 participants with ACL injury and 101 participants with other acute knee injuries included. Follow-up questionnaires were sent at 3 and 6 months after injury. Demographic information, activity participation, International Knee Documentation Committee subjective knee form (IKDC-SKF) and the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) score were collected. Additional knee injuries were obtained from self-report and medical charts.ResultsThe IKDC-SKF, SANE and physical activity participation were reduced at 3-month and 6-month follow-up. The number of participants who achieved health-promoting physical activity levels was reduced by 50% at 6-month follow-up compared with before injury. Seventeen per cent of participants with ACL injury and 41% of participants with other acute knee injuries had returned to their preinjury physical activity at 6 months. Participants with ACL injury reported worse knee function, lower physical activity participation and had more surgeries (128 surgeries, including 109 ACL-reconstructions) compared with participants with other acute knee injuries (six surgeries).ConclusionAcute knee injuries, including ACL injuries, affected self-reported knee function and physical activity participation for at least 6 months after index injury. More research is needed to understand how best to help people with acute knee injuries return to physical activity and achieve satisfactory knee function.

Evaluation of acute knee injuries

1993 ◽  
Vol 93 (3) ◽  
pp. 75-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitchell H. Rothenberg ◽  
Ben K. Graf
Keyword(s):  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Acute Knee

Assessing the accuracy of clinical signs in acute knee injuries in current clinical practice: a prospective study

2002 ◽  
Vol 171 (S2) ◽  
pp. 71-72
Author(s):  
S. R. Kearns ◽  
S. H. Orakzai ◽  
H. A. Ridha ◽  
G. Roche-Nagle ◽  
P. Keogh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Current Clinical Practice ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Acute Knee

Multiligament Knee Injuries and Their Treatment

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 219-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Demetris Delos ◽  
Russell F. Warren ◽  
Robert G. Marx
Keyword(s):  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Multiligament Knee Injuries
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