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Sport Injuries, Rehabilitation and New Technologies
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Sport Injuries, Rehabilitation and New Technologies

A special issue of Sports (ISSN 2075-4663).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 5283

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Dr. Andrea Demeco

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Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Parma, Str. dell'Università, 12, 43121 Parma, PR, Italy
Interests: muscle skeletal disorders and sport trauma
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Regular sport participation has positive implications for public health, including the prevention of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity and well-documented benefits on mental health and quality of life. On the other hand, the high demands placed on the musculoskeletal system by the repetitive technical gestures, the pressing rhythm of training, and the trauma of play increase the risk of injury. This represents a dramatic experience for an athlete and may require a long period away from competition. Advances in sport rehabilitation have helped to optimize rehabilitation plans, facilitating the return to competition. This is possible thanks to advances in physiotherapy and regenerative medicine, which offer new therapeutic approaches to both acute and “overuse” pathologies. In this context, in order to minimize recovery time and time out of competition, it is essential that the medical team find effective, safe, and rapid treatment strategies. Papers addressing these topics are invited for this Special Issue, especially those combining a high academic standard coupled with a practical focus on providing new advances in sport injury rehabilitation.

Dr. Andrea Demeco
Guest Editor

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Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • sport injuries
  • musculoskeletal disorders
  • overuse injuries
  • sport rehabilitation
  • physical therapy
  • kinematic analysis
  • electromyography
  • athletic training
  • return to competition
  • sport performance
  • sport supplements

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Predictive Validity of Multifactorial Injury Risk Models and Associated Clinical Measures in the U.S. Population
by Adam C. Eckart, Pragya Sharma Ghimire and James Stavitz
Sports 2024, 12(5), 123; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12050123 - 28 Apr 2024
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Background: Popular movement-based injury risk screens were shown to lack predictive precision, leading to interest in multifactorial models. Furthermore, there is a lack of research regarding injury risk assessment for those currently or planning to be recreationally active. This study aims to provide [...] Read more.
Background: Popular movement-based injury risk screens were shown to lack predictive precision, leading to interest in multifactorial models. Furthermore, there is a lack of research regarding injury risk assessment for those currently or planning to be recreationally active. This study aims to provide injury risk insights by analyzing multifactorial injury risk models and associated clinical measures in the U.S. population. Methods: Data related to injury, inflammatory markers, physical functioning, body composition, physical activity, and other variables from 21,033 respondents were extracted from NHANES. Odds ratios for self-reported injury were calculated for single predictors and risk models. Case–control and principal component analyses (PCA) were conducted to elucidate confounders and identify risk factor clusters, respectively. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was used to test the precision of a risk factor cluster to identify pain points and functional difficulties. Results: Sociodemographic, individual, and lifestyle factors were strongly associated with higher odds of injury. Increases in fibrinogen and C-reactive protein were significantly associated with all risk groups. Membership to the high-risk group (age over 40, obesity, no muscle-strengthening activities, sedentary lifestyle, and low back pain) predicted at least one functional difficulty with 67.4% sensitivity and 87.2% specificity. In the injury group, bone turnover markers were higher, yet confounded by age, and there was a significantly higher prevalence of self-reported osteoporosis compared to the control. In males, low testosterone was associated with injury, and high estradiol was associated with pain and functional difficulties. In females, high follicle-stimulating hormone was associated with functional difficulties. PCA revealed four high-risk profiles, with markers and activities showing distinct loadings. Conclusions: A comprehensive approach to injury risk assessment should consider the nexus of aging, lifestyle, and chronic disease to enhance tailored injury prevention strategies, fostering safe and effective physical activity participation and reducing the burden of musculoskeletal disorders. Full article
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Applicability of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool in Elite Volleyball Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
by Flavia Figlioli, Giacomo Belmonte, Valerio Giustino, Alberto Canzone, Elena Ferrantello, Marco Gervasi, Eneko Fernández-Peña, Giuseppe Battaglia, Antonino Bianco and Antonino Patti
Sports 2024, 12(3), 71; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12030071 - 05 Mar 2024
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Background: The ease of administration of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) could represent a methodology for periodically evaluating athletes, preventing ankle instability injuries. This study aimed to achieve three objectives: (a) to evaluate the applicability of the CAIT scale in volleyball; (b) [...] Read more.
Background: The ease of administration of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) could represent a methodology for periodically evaluating athletes, preventing ankle instability injuries. This study aimed to achieve three objectives: (a) to evaluate the applicability of the CAIT scale in volleyball; (b) to explore whether ankle instability presents a greater risk in lower-level volleyball categories and whether elite athletes demonstrate an ability to mitigate this risk; and (c) to identify potential predictors of ankle instability. Methods: Eighty female volleyball players participated in this cross-sectional observational study. The CAIT was administered to evaluate the athletes belonging to some teams in Series A, B, and C. Results: The Spearman’s ranks correlation coefficient showed significant correlations between CAIT items. Additionally, the Cronbach’s α showed a high internal consistency. Our results showed a significant difference between athletes who reported pain and those who did not (p < 0.001). The multiple linear regression model analysis showed that pain was a predictor of ankle instability (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the CAIT can be used to evaluate ankle stability in volleyball players. This scale could represent a valuable tool for implementing specific intervention programs to prevent ankle injuries in athletes. Full article
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Analyzing Injury Patterns in Climbing: A Comprehensive Study of Risk Factors
by Markéta Kovářová, Petr Pyszko and Kateřina Kikalová
Sports 2024, 12(2), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12020061 - 19 Feb 2024
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Climbing, a sport with increasing popularity, poses diverse risks and injury patterns across its various disciplines. This study evaluates the incidence and nature of climbing-related injuries, focusing on how different disciplines and climbers’ personal characteristics affect these injuries. Data on injury incidence, severity, [...] Read more.
Climbing, a sport with increasing popularity, poses diverse risks and injury patterns across its various disciplines. This study evaluates the incidence and nature of climbing-related injuries, focusing on how different disciplines and climbers’ personal characteristics affect these injuries. Data on injury incidence, severity, and consequences, as well as climbers’ personal attributes, were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using generalized linear models and generalized linear mixed models, Cochran–Armitage tests, and multivariate analysis. Our findings indicate a direct correlation between time spent on bouldering and lead climbing and increased injury frequency, while injury incidence decreases with time in traditional climbing. Interestingly, personal characteristics showed no significant impact on injury incidence or severity. However, distinct patterns emerged in individual disciplines regarding the recent injuries in which age and weight of climbers play a role. While the phase of occurrence and duration of consequences show no significant variation across disciplines, the intensity of the required treatment and causes of injury differ. This research provides insights into climbing injuries’ complex nature, highlighting the need for tailored preventive strategies across climbing disciplines. It underscores the necessity for further investigation into the factors contributing to climbing injuries, advocating for more targeted injury prevention and safety measures in this evolving sport. Full article
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Biomechanical Factors Predisposing to Knee Injuries in Junior Female Basketball Players
by Néstor Pérez Mallada, María Jesús Martínez Beltrán, María Ana Saenz Nuño, Ana S. F. Ribeiro, Ignacio de Miguel Villa, Carlos Miso Molina, Ana María Echeverri Tabares, Andrés Paramio Santamaría and Hugo Lamas Sánchez
Sports 2024, 12(2), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12020060 - 16 Feb 2024
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This cross-sectional observational study aims to determine isokinetic normality data at different speeds, and isometric data of ankle and knee joints, in healthy basketball players aged 15–16 years old. The participants were recruited through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, and biomechanical variables were [...] Read more.
This cross-sectional observational study aims to determine isokinetic normality data at different speeds, and isometric data of ankle and knee joints, in healthy basketball players aged 15–16 years old. The participants were recruited through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, and biomechanical variables were collected. The study involved 42 participants. Right-leg dominance was higher in women (85.7%) than in men (78.6%). Men had a higher weight, height, and body mass index compared to women. Statistically significant differences were observed between sex and height (p < 0.001). Significant differences were found between sexes in knee flexor and extensor strength at different isokinetic speeds (30°, 120°, and 180°/s), except for the maximum peak strength knee flexion at 180°/s in the right leg. In the ankle, the variables inversion, eversion, and work strength values at different isokinetic speeds and full RoM, by sex, were not significantly different, except for the right (p = 0.004) and the left (p = 0.035) ankle full RoM. The study found lower knee extensor strength in women, indicating the need to improve knee flexor/extensor strength in women to match that of men, as seen in other joints. The results can guide the development of preventive and therapeutic interventions for lower limb injuries in basketball players. Full article
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