Neuromuscular training injury prevention strategies in youth sport: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ObjectiveTo synthesise the current evidence regarding the risk factors, the injury prevention strategies and the profile of injured skiers and snowboarders in terrain parks (TPs) and half-pipes (HPs).DesignSystematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines.Data sourcesLiterature searches from six electronic databases and manual searches were performed.Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesInclusion criteria were: (1) publication based on original data; (2) injuries sustained in TPs or HPs; (3) recreational skiing or snowboarding injuries; (4) observational or experimental study design with a comparison group.ResultsNo study explored the risk factors in HPs or the prevention strategies in TPs or HPs. From the literature retrieved, there is strong evidence that skiing or snowboarding in a TP is a risk factor for head, neck, back and severe injuries. Two papers assessed the risk factors for injuries in TPs, mainly demonstrating that features promoting aerial manoeuvres or a large drop to the ground were associated with higher feature-specific injury rates. The profile of injured skiers and snowboarders in TPs described in the literature suggested some evidence of associations between factors including activity, sex, skill level, helmet use, age and TP injuries.Summary/conclusionsThis systematic review demonstrates the need for studies identifying the risk factors for injuries to skiers and snowboarders and on interventions to reduce the risk of injury in TPs and HPs. Studies addressing the issue of TP design should be considered.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42016045206.

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Primary and Secondary Prevention Strategies for Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Device: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis

Current Problems in Cardiology ◽

10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2021.100835 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100835

Author(s):

Devesh Rai ◽

Raseen Tariq ◽

Muhammad Waqas Tahir ◽

Medhat Chowdhury ◽

Abdul Wahab ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Secondary Prevention ◽

Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Prevention Strategies ◽

Primary And Secondary Prevention ◽

Assist Device ◽

Ventricular Assist ◽

Left Ventricular Assist

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Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness of home safety interventions (education and provision of safety equipment) for child injury prevention

Injury Prevention ◽

10.1136/injuryprev-2012-040590a.11 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 18 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. A88-A88

Author(s):

D Kendrick ◽

P Wynn ◽

B Young ◽

A Mason-Jones ◽

N Ilyas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Injury Prevention ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Home Safety ◽

Safety Equipment ◽

Child Injury ◽

Safety Interventions ◽

Child Injury Prevention

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Integrative Neuromuscular Training in Young Athletes, Injury Prevention, and Performance Optimization: A Systematic Review

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app9183839 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (18) ◽

pp. 3839 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sañudo ◽

Sánchez-Hernández ◽

Bernardo-Filho ◽

Abdi ◽

Taiar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Injury Prevention ◽

Performance Optimization ◽

Training Programs ◽

Sport Performance ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Neuromuscular Training ◽

Control Group ◽

Publication Date ◽

Young Athletes

The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the current evidence by assessing the effectiveness of integrative neuromuscular training programs in injury prevention and sports performance in young athletes. Different data sources were analyzed up to January 2018. Eligible studies contained information on population (young athletes), intervention (neuromuscular training), comparator (control group or another exercise intervention), outcomes (injury prevention or sport performance), and study design (randomized trials or prospective studies). The trials were restricted based on the language (English) and for publication date (after January 1st, 2007). Fourteen randomized controlled trials were included: Seven included dynamic stability-related outcomes. Three assessed the coordination performing fundamental movements and sport-specific skills, while other five studies analyzed muscle strength and two assessed plyometric tests. Agility was evaluated in three studies and speed tests were also considered by four studies. Finally, fatigue resistance in three studies and injury risk in four were assessed. This review provides evidence that integrative neuromuscular training programs can enhance performance and injury prevention in young athletes, taken into account that adherence to the training program is adequate. Collectively, well-designed, randomized studies are necessary to collaborate with the present findings.

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