The Effects of Functional Knee Bracing on Injury Prevention and Sport Performance

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergej M. Ostojic ◽  
Marko Stojanovic ◽  
Boris Vukomanovic
Keyword(s):  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Sport Performance

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

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 3839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sañudo ◽  
Sánchez-Hernández ◽  
Bernardo-Filho ◽  
Abdi ◽  
Taiar ◽  
...  
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.

scholarly journals Effect of Integrative Neuromuscular Training for Injury Prevention and Sports Performance of Female Badminton Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Wei Zhao ◽  
Changquan Wang ◽  
Yan Bi ◽  
Lianxu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Sports Injury ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Neuromuscular Training ◽  
Movement Screening ◽  
The Asymmetry

Objectives. Investigate the effects of integrated neuromuscular training (INT) on injury prevention and the performance of professional female badminton athletes by comparing their preintervention and postintervention tests. The study hypothesized that integrated neuromuscular training can improve the asymmetry and improve the sport performance of female badminton players. Methods. According to pretest value based on functional movement screening, 38 participants were divided into a high-risk group (HG) and a low-risk group (LG) with 22 and 16 people in each group. Two groups of athletes took part in an 8-week INT program consisting of four 90-min sessions each week. The asymmetries in movement, physical fitness, and special abilities were tested before and after the intervention. Independent sample t -test was used for the statistical analysis. Results. This research found indicated that 8 weeks of INT influenced FMS scores in both groups (HG and LG). The change of inline lunge ( E S H = 0.42 , E S L = 0.21 ) and trunk stability push-up ( E S H = − 0.58 , E S L = − 0.20 ) showed significant differences ( P < 0.05 ), and the change of the FMS scores ( E S H = 0.81 , E S L = 0.65 ), deep squat ( E S H = 0.6 , E S L = 0.3 ), and rotation stability ( E S H = − 0.65 , E S L = − 0.72 ) showed very significant differences ( P < 0.01 ). Compared to the pretest, most of the physical fitness parameters improved significantly in the HG and LG groups except strength index, and special abilities of the HG and LG group women badminton athletes showed a substantial increase. Conclusion. Integrated neuromuscular training can effectively improve the asymmetry of female badminton athletes’ limbs, prevent sports injury, and improve the athlete’s performance ability. However, athletes in different risk groups have certain differences in the degree of improvement in their motor skills.

scholarly journals Applied Biomechanics: Sport Performance and Injury Prevention

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 4230
Author(s):  
Enrique Navarro ◽  
Archit Navandar ◽  
Santiago Veiga ◽  
Alejandro F. San Juan
Keyword(s):  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Special Issue

This Special Issue had, as its main objective, the compilation of studies on sports performance and its relationship with musculoskeletal injuries [...]

scholarly journals Biomechanics in Paralympics: Implications for Performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 578-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Floor Morriën ◽  
Matthew J. D. Taylor ◽  
Florentina J. Hettinga
Keyword(s):  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Wheelchair Basketball ◽  
Prosthetic Devices ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Paralympic Sport ◽  
Hand Cycling

Purpose:To provide an overview of biomechanical studies in Paralympic research and their relevance for performance in Paralympic sports.Methods:The search terms paralympic biomechanics, paralympic sport performance, paralympic athlete performance, and paralympic athlete were entered into the electronic database PubMed.Results:Thirty-four studies were found. Biomechanical studies in Paralympics mainly contributed to performance enhancement by technical optimization (n = 32) and/or injury prevention (n = 6). In addition, biomechanics was found to be important in understanding activity limitation caused by various impairments, which is relevant for evidence-based classification in Paralympic sports (n = 6). Distinctions were made between biomechanical studies in sitting (41%), standing (38%), and swimming athletes (21%). In sitting athletes, mostly kinematics and kinetics in wheelchair propulsion were studied, mainly in athletes with spinal-cord injuries. In addition, kinetics and/or kinematics in wheelchair basketball, seated discus throwing, stationary shot-putting, hand-cycling, sit-skiing, and ice sledge hockey received attention. In standing sports, primarily kinematics of athletes with amputations performing jump sports and running and the optimization of prosthetic devices were investigated. No studies were reported on other standing sports. In swimming, mainly kick rate and resistance training were studied.Conclusions:Biomechanical research is important for performance by gaining insight into technical optimization, injury prevention, and evidence-based classification in Paralympic sports. In future studies it is advised to also include physiological and biomechanical measures, allowing the assessment of the capability of the human body, as well as the resulting movement.

scholarly journals Landing Technique and Performance in Youth Athletes After a Single Injury-Prevention Program Session

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (11) ◽  
pp. 1149-1157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayley Root ◽  
Thomas Trojian ◽  
Jessica Martinez ◽  
William Kraemer ◽  
Lindsay J. DiStefano
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Performance Measures ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Youth Athletes ◽  
Jump Landing ◽  
And Performance

Context Injury-prevention programs (IPPs) performed as season-long warm-ups improve injury rates, performance outcomes, and jump-landing technique. However, concerns regarding program adoption exist. Identifying the acute benefits of using an IPP compared with other warm-ups may encourage IPP adoption. Objective To examine the immediate effects of 3 warm-up protocols (IPP, static warm-up [SWU], or dynamic warm-up [DWU]) on jump-landing technique and performance measures in youth athletes. Design Randomized controlled clinical trial. Setting Gymnasiums. Patients or Other Participants Sixty male and 29 female athletes (age = 13 ± 2 years, height = 162.8 ± 12.6 cm, mass = 37.1 ± 13.5 kg) volunteered to participate in a single session. Intervention(s) Participants were stratified by age, sex, and sport and then were randomized into 1 protocol: IPP, SWU, or DWU. The IPP consisted of dynamic flexibility, strengthening, plyometric, and balance exercises and emphasized proper technique. The SWU consisted of jogging and lower extremity static stretching. The DWU consisted of dynamic lower extremity flexibility exercises. Participants were assessed for landing technique and performance measures immediately before (PRE) and after (POST) completing their warm-ups. Main Outcome Measure(s) One rater graded each jump-landing trial using the Landing Error Scoring System. Participants performed a vertical jump, long jump, shuttle run, and jump-landing task in randomized order. The averages of all jump-landing trials and performance variables were used to calculate 1 composite score for each variable at PRE and POST. Change scores were calculated (POST − PRE) for all measures. Separate 1-way (group) analyses of variance were conducted for each dependent variable (α &lt; .05). Results No differences were observed among groups for any performance measures (P &gt; .05). The Landing Error Scoring System scores improved after the IPP (change = −0.40 ± 1.24 errors) compared with the DWU (0.27 ± 1.09 errors) and SWU (0.43 ± 1.35 errors; P = .04). Conclusions An IPP did not impair sport performance and may have reduced injury risk, which supports the use of these programs before sport activity.

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