USASOC Injury Prevention/Performance Optimization Musculoskeletal Screening Initiative

Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization in Soldiers of the Army 101st Airborne/Air Assault Division

10.21236/ada618622 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Scott Lephart

Keyword(s):

Injury Prevention ◽

Performance Optimization ◽

And Performance

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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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Gender Differences in Static and Dynamic Postural Stability of Soldiers in the Army’s 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation ◽

10.1123/jsr.2016-0131 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 126-131 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Timothy C. Sell ◽

Mita T. Lovalekar ◽

Takashi Nagai ◽

Michael D. Wirt ◽

John P. Abt ◽

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Keyword(s):

Injury Prevention ◽

Performance Optimization ◽

Postural Stability ◽

Stability Index ◽

Healthy Female ◽

Reaction Forces ◽

And Performance ◽

Dynamic Postural Stability ◽

Female Soldiers ◽

Gender Specific

Context: Postural stability is essential for injury prevention and performance. Differences between genders may affect training focus. Objective: To examine static and dynamic postural stability in male and female soldiers. Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Setting: Biomechanics laboratory. Participants: 25 healthy female soldiers (26.4 ± 5.3 y) and 25 healthy male soldiers (26.4 ± 4.9 y) matched on physical demand rating and years of service from the Army’s 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Interventions: Each person underwent static and dynamic postural stability testing. Main Outcome Measures: Standard deviation of the ground reaction forces during static postural stability and the dynamic stability index for dynamic postural stability. Results: Female soldiers had significantly better static postural stability than males but no differences were observed in dynamic postural stability. Conclusions: Postural stability is important for injury prevention, performance optimization, and tactical training. The differences observed in the current study may indicate the need for gender-specific training emphasis on postural stability.

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Systematic development of an injury prevention programme for judo athletes: the IPPON intervention

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine ◽

10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000791 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. e000791

Author(s):

Amber L von Gerhardt ◽

Ingrid Vriend ◽

Evert Verhagen ◽

Johannes L Tol ◽

Gino M M J Kerkhoffs ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Knowledge Transfer ◽

Injury Prevention ◽

Performance Optimization ◽

Ankle Injuries ◽

Prevention Programme ◽

The Third ◽

Judo Athletes ◽

Fourth Step ◽

Injury Prevention Programme

ObjectivesTo systematically develop an injury prevention programme in judo and test its feasibility: Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Netherlands (IPPON) intervention.MethodsWe used the five-step Knowledge Transfer Scheme (KTS) guidelines. In the first two steps, we described the injury problem in judo and showed possibilities to reduce the injury rates. In the third step, the Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) translated this information into actions in judo practice. Expert meetings and practical sessions were held. In the fourth step, we developed the injury prevention programme and evaluated its feasibility in judo practice in a pilot study. As a final step, we will evaluate the injury prevention programme on its effectiveness to reduce injuries.ResultsIn the first two steps, information collected indicated the need for reducing judo injuries due to high incidence rates. Injury prevention programmes have shown to be effective in reducing injuries in other sports. For judo, no injury prevention programme has yet been systematically developed. In the third step, the KTG reached consensus about the content: a trainer-based warm-up programme with dynamic exercises focusing on the shoulder, knee and ankle. In the fourth step, the intervention was developed. All exercises were approved in the pilot study. Based on the pilot study’s results, the IPPON intervention was extended and has become suitable for the final step.ConclusionWe developed the IPPON intervention using the systematic guidance of the KTS. This trainer-based programme focuses on the prevention of shoulder, knee and ankle injuries in judo and consists of 36 exercises classified in three categories: (1) flexibility and agility, (2) balance and coordination and (3) strength and stability. The effectiveness and feasibility of the intervention on injury reduction among judo athletes will be conducted in a randomised controlled trial.

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