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An Investigation Of Lower Extremity Injuries In Soccer Athletes Related To Their Playing Environment, Ak Whitlock, K Francis, H Maloney Sep 2024

An Investigation Of Lower Extremity Injuries In Soccer Athletes Related To Their Playing Environment, Ak Whitlock, K Francis, H Maloney

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: The goal of this study was to investigate a connection between cleat type, surface type, and increased lower extremity injury rates in soccer athletes. Our hypothesis was that the cleat model, surface type, and facility affected the lower extremity injury rate among soccer athletes. Methods: A review of survey results distributed to the male and female soccer from an NCAA D-I program was completed. The survey investigated athlete injury history related to the specific shoe worn and the field surface information where the injury occurred. Measures of central tendency were calculated. Data was analyzed using a correlation analysis with …

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Anaerobic Capacity And Lower Body Strength Deficits Related To Thermal Protective Gear In Rural Volunteer Firefighters, J Diggins, R Shagena, T Patrick, A Catanese Sep 2024

Anaerobic Capacity And Lower Body Strength Deficits Related To Thermal Protective Gear In Rural Volunteer Firefighters, J Diggins, R Shagena, T Patrick, A Catanese

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Firefighting is a dangerous job with occupational hazards, strenuous shifts, and increased work- related fatigue that contributes to risk of injury. The weight of thermal protective gear (TPG) may increase neuromuscular challenges while on-duty. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of TPG on volunteer firefighters’ anaerobic and lower body strength performance. Methods: Nine healthy males (mean±SD: age= 41±9.3 years; ungeared body mass= 96.47 ± 14.51kg; ungeared height=181.67 ± 4.48cm; VFF experience 8 years) participated in a cross-sectional correlation study during three visits to a university research laboratory. Participants’ TPG included thermal pants, jacket, boots, and …

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Athletic Trainers’ Attitudes Towards Concussion Biomarkers And Their Future Use In Concussion Diagnosis, Jm Allen, T Mccormick, Kgs Swindell, T Campbell Sep 2024

Athletic Trainers’ Attitudes Towards Concussion Biomarkers And Their Future Use In Concussion Diagnosis, Jm Allen, T Mccormick, Kgs Swindell, T Campbell

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Currently, concussions are diagnosed using subjective criteria that typically require baseline measurements to be considered accurate. In some cases, symptoms may not be immediately evident following a brain injury. Recently, studies have begun analyzing the possibility of using biomarkers as a means of objectively diagnosing concussions. However, more research and information on biomarkers are required before implementation of diagnostic methods are possible; therefore, the purpose of our study was to explore and analyze current practicing athletic trainers’ attitudes toward the future implementation of concussion biomarkers in clinical practices. Methods: A phenomenological qualitative research design was used to gather information …

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Caffeine Consumption On Sports Performance Measures In College Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic, Ja Wills, Al Fraley Sep 2024

Caffeine Consumption On Sports Performance Measures In College Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic, Ja Wills, Al Fraley

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Focused Clinical Question: How does caffeine (CAF) consumption affect sports performance measures in healthy college athletes? Data Sources: In December 2023, PubMed was utilized to search key terms, including collegiate athlete, caffeine, and performance measures. A publication time frame from 2013-2023 was established. Study Selections: Inclusion criteria consisted of studies investigating collegiate athletes ingesting CAF and its impact on anaerobic, agility, and speed performance measures. Exclusion criteria consisted of participants with current injuries and ingredients consumed in addition to CAF. Data Extraction: Outcomes included sports performance measures such as: vertical jump test, 60- and 100-meter time trials, reaction time, maximum …

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Citation Accuracy Of Scholarly Journal Articles In Sports Medicine, Lk Warner, Le Trail, Bj Warner, Sa Cage Sep 2024

Citation Accuracy Of Scholarly Journal Articles In Sports Medicine, Lk Warner, Le Trail, Bj Warner, Sa Cage

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Previous research has expounded on the importance of accurate use of references in scholarly manuscripts. A thorough and appropriate use of references allows authors to validate and lend credence to the position they are attempting to take on their subject matter.Reference errors have been well documented in multiple scholarly journals covering healthcare topics. To date, there does not appear to be a description of the accuracy of reference lists in sports medicine scholarly journal articles. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe the rate of reference errors in sports medicine literature. Methods: We examined four peer-reviewed sports …

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Conflict Management In Athletic Training: The Influence Of Organizational Culture, Cc Emerson Sep 2024

Conflict Management In Athletic Training: The Influence Of Organizational Culture, Cc Emerson

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Athletic trainers (ATs) face conflict within the social ecosystem of the organizations in which they practice and arises due to incompatibility of goals and interests. Within athletic departments, the ATs’ role to advocate for health and safety often comes at odds with an organizational culture directed towards maximizing performance and winning. ATs are often evaluated by dominant and powerful members of organizations who may not understand or respect the AT’s role. The purpose of this study was to examine the experience of managing conflict as an AT within the culture of athletics. Methods: This qualitative study explored experiences of …

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Consistency In Patient-Reported Outcomes Survey Response, Me Beck, J Johnson, Wz Garrett, C Lavender Sep 2024

Consistency In Patient-Reported Outcomes Survey Response, Me Beck, J Johnson, Wz Garrett, C Lavender

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Patients returning from ACL or other knee injuries must be physically ready to return to activity and mentally. Patient-reported outcome measures are important means to evaluate the level of patient readiness. Many healthcare providers utilize multiple surveys as part of their intake process to determine current status. The distribution of multiple surveys related to one joint may be problematic. A question of completeness and consistency among participants is a limitation of most measures. The purpose of this study was 1) to determine the level at which people will persist in multiple surveys and 2) to determine the consistency in …

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Continuing Education Seminar’S Impact On Knowledge And Retention Among Athletic Trainers., Brandon Warner, D Gill, S Shultz, W Karper, Sa Cage Sep 2024

Continuing Education Seminar’S Impact On Knowledge And Retention Among Athletic Trainers., Brandon Warner, D Gill, S Shultz, W Karper, Sa Cage

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: The athletic training profession requires continuing education (CE) to maintain their national practice credential. Recent research has shown healthcare professionals to have knowledge and skill declines post-continuing education courses. Even with the CE mandate and available research, there is little evidence on the effectiveness of continuing education in the profession of athletic training. There is also a lack of research on the impact of a CE seminar assessing behavior change post-seminar. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the impact of an educational seminar on participant knowledge gain, knowledge retention, and reported use of ES for pain …

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Effects Of Concussion History On Risk Taking Behaviors In Collegiate Athletes, K Formey, Tr Campbell Sep 2024

Effects Of Concussion History On Risk Taking Behaviors In Collegiate Athletes, K Formey, Tr Campbell

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

VirginiaContext: According to the literature, in the United States there are an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million sport-related concussions annually with over 10,000 concussions among National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes1. The annual incidence of medically diagnosed pediatric concussions increased from 34 per 10,000 persons in 2003 to 150 per 10,000 persons in 20132. There has been an increase in research studied on the physiological mechanisms and causes of concussions among people of all ages with sports participation being the etiology of about half of all pediatric concussions2. Concussions occur from excessive forces being applied to the skull resulting in …

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Effects Of Passive Heat Interventions On A Person’S Active Heat Acclimatization: A Critically Appraised Topic, Sl Dickstein, Dm Emerson, Al Fraley Sep 2024

Effects Of Passive Heat Interventions On A Person’S Active Heat Acclimatization: A Critically Appraised Topic, Sl Dickstein, Dm Emerson, Al Fraley

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Focused Clinical Question: Does implementing a month-long passive heat protocol in a sauna affect a person’s active heat acclimatization by decreasing average heart rate (HR), decreasing internal body temperature, and increasing skin temperature (Tsk)? Data Sources: A comprehensive search was conducted in September 2023 through PubMed. The search terms used were passive heat therapy, heat acclimatization, and hypoxia. Manuscripts were limited to those published within the last 5 years. Study Selection: Inclusion criteria consisted of physically active participants, measures of HR and body temperature, and randomized-controlled trials and crossover studies using saunas as a passive heat intervention. Exclusion criteria consisted …

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Enhancing Cultural Competency In Sports Medicine Resident And Fellowship Physicians Through The Coming Out Star Exercise., Sa Cage, Ap Jacobsen Sep 2024

Enhancing Cultural Competency In Sports Medicine Resident And Fellowship Physicians Through The Coming Out Star Exercise., Sa Cage, Ap Jacobsen

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Previous studies have reported that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) healthcare providers and student-athletes encounter difficulties in their work or competition settings. Numerous medical professional associations have published statements affirming their commitment to providing equitable healthcare for patients from the LGBTQIA community. However, there is a paucity of research related to building cultural competency among healthcare professionals with regards to LGBTQIA patients. The purpose of this study was to describe the effects of the Coming Out Star exercise on giving sports medicine track resident and fellowship physicians a better understanding of the challenges faced by …

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Esophageal Candidiasis In A Baseball Athlete, A Fitzgerald, N Carvino Sep 2024

Esophageal Candidiasis In A Baseball Athlete, A Fitzgerald, N Carvino

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Background: Candidiasis is a yeast-based fungal infection often found in immunocompromised individuals, that can produce white patches, redness or soreness in the mouth, xerostomia, loss of taste, pain with eating and swallowing, and angular cheilitis. The patient in this case is a 21-yearold male baseball player who presented to the athletic trainer (AT) with flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, body aches, shortness of breath, and chills. The AT referred the patient to the team physician, who prescribed Zithromax five days after the onset of symptoms for bronchitis. There was no improvement after two days, so a Medrol pack was …

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External Pressures On Injured Athletes’ And Their Effects On Mental Health And Return To Play, A Graham, J Johnson Sep 2024

External Pressures On Injured Athletes’ And Their Effects On Mental Health And Return To Play, A Graham, J Johnson

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Student athletes face many challenges in and out of their sport. Along with practicing and playing to their best ability, they have to worry about keeping up with schooling. Once a player is hurt and out of play, they add the pressure of getting back into play on their plate. Along with their own internal pressure, athletes may experience pressure from outside sources. These sources could include friends, family, coaches, and parental guardians. External pressures could play a role in how an athlete returns to play. This research can help us understand whether the external pressures end up causing …

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Influence Of Thermal Protective Gear On Rural Volunteer Firefighter Postural Stability, E Shagen, J Patrick Sep 2024

Influence Of Thermal Protective Gear On Rural Volunteer Firefighter Postural Stability, E Shagen, J Patrick

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Firefighting is a physically demanding job. The ability to maintain and appropriately adjust postural stability is vital for the safety of firefighters, as they navigate through unpredictable terrain in various rescue situations while wearing restrictive equipment. The weight and design of thermal protective gear (TPG) may alter weight distribution causing changes to the center of gravity or restrict movement. The need for firefighters to maintain postural stability is essential for preventing falls on- duty. The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of TPG on rural volunteer firefighter (VFF) postural stability. Methods: Nine healthy males (mean±SD: age= …

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Injury Prevention Programs: Factors That Effect If A Coach Uses Injury Prevention Programs, A Deguzman, Jc Martinez Sep 2024

Injury Prevention Programs: Factors That Effect If A Coach Uses Injury Prevention Programs, A Deguzman, Jc Martinez

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: The purpose of this study was to determine how coaches view injury prevention programs (IPP) and how this affects their decision to implement an IPP with their team. The more information gained on a coach’s influence to implement an injury prevention program for their team, the more athletic trainers can understand and educate on the importance of injury prevention programs. Methods: Design: Cross-sectional Setting: Web-based survey Target Population: Youth Sport Coaches Dependent Variable: Coaches beliefs on IPPs Independent Variable: Willingness to implement an IPP. Youth sport coaches were surveyed on their attitudes and beliefs about injury prevention programs. All …

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Interdisciplinary Approach To Management Of An L4/L5 Disc Herniation In A Collegiate Football Player: A Type 3 Case Study, Cc Janush, A Meriwether, M Tillman Sep 2024

Interdisciplinary Approach To Management Of An L4/L5 Disc Herniation In A Collegiate Football Player: A Type 3 Case Study, Cc Janush, A Meriwether, M Tillman

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Background: The rate for low back injuries in collegiate football players has been reported as 2.70 per 10,000 athlete exposures with lumbar disc herniations (LDH) accounting for roughly 8% of these injuries. In athletic populations, the decision of surgical versus conservative management for LDH can present a unique challenge to the clinician and patient given an patient’s concern for return to play with minimal time loss. This type 3 CASE study will discuss the non-operative management of an L4/L5 disc herniation in a collegiate football player and highlight the interdisciplinary team approach that allowed the athlete to play an entire …

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Measuring Psychological Readiness With The Shoulder Instability-Return To Sport After Injury Scale In Athletes With Traumatic Shoulder Dislocations: A Critically Appraised Topic, Ha Arnett, K Moore, Zk Winkelmann, H Miller Sep 2024

Measuring Psychological Readiness With The Shoulder Instability-Return To Sport After Injury Scale In Athletes With Traumatic Shoulder Dislocations: A Critically Appraised Topic, Ha Arnett, K Moore, Zk Winkelmann, H Miller

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Focused Clinical Question: How can using the Shoulder Return to Sport after Injury (SI-RSI) scale to measure mental readiness in athletes after a shoulder injury improve return-to-play protocol? Data Sources: In September 2023, a computerized search of PubMed for evidence was completed. The search terms were fear of reinjury or psychological readiness, kinesiophobia, confidence, and return to play or return to sport, or RTP. The search was limited to studies published between 2018 and 2023. Study Selection: The inclusion criteria consisted of studies that used the SI-RSI to measure fear during return to play and shoulder injuries that required surgery. …

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Mole Or Melanoma: Knowing Your Abcde’S May Save Your Life!, Jh Knaul Sep 2024

Mole Or Melanoma: Knowing Your Abcde’S May Save Your Life!, Jh Knaul

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Background: Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, or about 9500/day. Research indicates that nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), including basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), affects more than 3 million Americans a year. More than 1 million Americans are living with Melanoma, nearly 200,000 cases of melanoma were diagnosed in 2022 with about 98,000 being invasive and 100,000 being non-invasive (in situ). The average age of diagnosis is 65. Melanoma rates in the US have been rising rapidly …

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Myositis Ossificans In A Female Sprinter With The Sickle Cell Trait, Rl Quintana, M Menjivar Sep 2024

Myositis Ossificans In A Female Sprinter With The Sickle Cell Trait, Rl Quintana, M Menjivar

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Background: Sickle cell trait (SCT) is associated with an increase in muscle breakdown after strenuous exercise due to improper blood flow to active muscles. Evidence suggests that individuals with SCT can increase muscle breakdown during exercise by as much as 54%. This case outlines a 21-year-old African collegiate sprinter with SCT who reported feeling a “pop” in her right hamstring that caused her to stop running mid-race. She reported that no pain was associated with the “pop” but was scared by the sensation. Evaluations of strength and range of motion were all unremarkable and there were no palpable deformities. She …

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Non-Operative Management Of Distal And Proximal Interphalangeal Fractures Without Excessive Sport Removal, Og Newhouse, J Johnson Sep 2024

Non-Operative Management Of Distal And Proximal Interphalangeal Fractures Without Excessive Sport Removal, Og Newhouse, J Johnson

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Background: Intra-articular fracturs of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints occur primarily from impacted shear force. With continued participation, fractures have a high possibility of nonunion or malunion. While accounting for patients’ requests may not always be possible, extreme modification of activity may permit their requests. Patient: The patient is a college-aged female volleyball athlete who plays in the front row. The initial report showed a fracture of the right fifth phalange from incomplete range of motion (ROM), swelling, and bruising after an impacted shear force was placed on her finger from a block. She was referred …

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Orientation Using Standardized Patients Increases Athletic Training Student Communication Effectiveness When Transitioning To Clinical Education Experiences, Jl Frye, Ma Belbey, Kj Armstrong Sep 2024

Orientation Using Standardized Patients Increases Athletic Training Student Communication Effectiveness When Transitioning To Clinical Education Experiences, Jl Frye, Ma Belbey, Kj Armstrong

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Transitioning from didactic to clinical education is overwhelming for novice athletic training students. The change in the learning environment often causes anxiousness as students get acquainted with the clinical site, preceptor expectations, and demonstrating clinical skills during patient care. Learning to communicate provides additional challenges as students must convey information to their patients, practice active listening, relay patient information to their preceptor, and possibly navigate conflict management. Simulation-based orientations have been effective in other healthcare professions to ease this transition; however, it has not been examined in professional athletic training students. Methods: The study used a convenience sample of …

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Platelet-Rich-Plasma Injections Vs. Corticosteroid Injections In The Reduction Of Pain For Patients With Frozen Shoulder: A Critically Appraised Topic, Al Pendleton, Mr Dombrowski, Rj Bonser, Jg Coots Sep 2024

Platelet-Rich-Plasma Injections Vs. Corticosteroid Injections In The Reduction Of Pain For Patients With Frozen Shoulder: A Critically Appraised Topic, Al Pendleton, Mr Dombrowski, Rj Bonser, Jg Coots

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Focused Clinical Question: Is a platelet-rich plasma or a corticosteroid injection better for relieving pain for patients with frozen shoulder pathologies? Data Sources: To identify relevant research papers, Boolean searches were conducted on Google Scholar, CINAHL Ultimate, MEDLINE Ultimate, and SPORTDiscus databases from September 14th through September 25th, 2023. Key terms used were corticosteroid (CS) injection, platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) injection, frozen shoulder, and adhesive capsulitis. Study Selection: The inclusion criteria were: articles published from 2018-2023, Randomized Control Trials comparing PRP and CS injections, and studies that used visual analog scale (VAS). Additionally, each article selected summarized outcome measures in a table. …

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Presentation Of Bilateral Acetabular Labral Tears In A Collegiate Women’S Lacrosse Player: A Level 3 Clinical Case Study, W Giannelli, K Herraiz, A Mercer Sep 2024

Presentation Of Bilateral Acetabular Labral Tears In A Collegiate Women’S Lacrosse Player: A Level 3 Clinical Case Study, W Giannelli, K Herraiz, A Mercer

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Background: The hip and groin injury rate in female collegiate lacrosse players has been reported to be 35.06 per 100,000 athlete exposures yet the frequency of acetabular labral tears (ATL) remains unclear. Sports which involve repeated bouts of running in combination with frequent twisting and pivoting motions, have been suggested to have a higher prevalence rate of ALT. This level 3 case study will discuss the unique presentation of bilateral ALTs in a female collegiate lacrosse player. Patient: Patient is a 19-year-old Division I collegiate women’s lacrosse player who first presented with pain in her left hip while at home …

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Reliability And Validity Of The Iphone To Measure Hip Internal And External Rotation, Jl Blatz, Nm Cattano Sep 2024

Reliability And Validity Of The Iphone To Measure Hip Internal And External Rotation, Jl Blatz, Nm Cattano

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Clinicians use a traditional goniometer or a quick visual estimate to measure range of motion (ROM) in patients, these methods can be time consuming or inaccurate. The purpose of this study is to assess the reliability and validity of the iPhone Measure app to measure hip internal rotation (IR) and external rotation (ER). Methods: 20 participants were recruited; they were physically active and aged 18-28 years old. Hip IR and ER was measured prone with the subject on a table. The measures were taken three times and bilaterally for each, then recorded. The ROM was measured by 2 student …

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Single Limb Postural Control Throughout A Collegiate Football Season, L Custer, S Tomasi, J Lima, A Rieland Sep 2024

Single Limb Postural Control Throughout A Collegiate Football Season, L Custer, S Tomasi, J Lima, A Rieland

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: It is estimated that college football players sustain an average of 3 subconcussive blows to the head per game. Limited research has demonstrated that collegiate football players present with decreased static postural control, as measured using the Balance Error Scoring System, at the end of season compared to baseline. Interestingly, neurocognitive test scores in collegiate football players were not found to differ preseason, midseason and postseason. Authors hypothesized that using neurocognitive tests may not have been sensitive enough to detect the effects of the subconcussive impacts. Force plate data provides valid information of postural control. The purpose of this …

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Specific Barriers To Athletic Trainers’ Familiarity With And Attitudes Toward Concussion Biomarkers: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Te Mccormick, Jm Allen, Kgs Swindell, Tr Campbell Sep 2024

Specific Barriers To Athletic Trainers’ Familiarity With And Attitudes Toward Concussion Biomarkers: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Te Mccormick, Jm Allen, Kgs Swindell, Tr Campbell

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: The diagnosis of concussions is largely reliant on subjective information in conjunction with objective measures that might not be the most valid and/or reliable. There is now new research being performed evaluating the use of biological indicators, or biomarkers in the diagnosis and management of concussion. However, the amount of knowledge about biomarkers among athletic trainers is unknown. Additionally, the barriers preventing ATs from using such biomarkers has yet to be studied. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine athletic trainers’ familiarity with and their attitude towards concussion biomarkers, while evaluating specific barriers preventing their use in …

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The Analysis Of Ground Kinematics In Tie-Down Ropers, M Watts, A Chelette, J Sandford, K Mata Sep 2024

The Analysis Of Ground Kinematics In Tie-Down Ropers, M Watts, A Chelette, J Sandford, K Mata

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Tie-down roping, an event in rodeo, occurs when the athlete ropes a calf while on horseback, quickly dismounts from the horse and ties three legs of the calf together. Injuries to the knee and lower body have occurred with athletes in the tie-down roping event. Previous research with college rodeo athletes has shown the knee to be the most frequently injured area of the body. The athlete’s lower body movements during the dismount from the horse may increase the risk of injury to the knee. However, these movements have not been previously studied in the tie-down roping event. The …

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The Food Environment Of Female Athletes Attending Historically Black Colleges And Universities: A Qualitative Study On The Dimensions Of Food Access And Nutrition, Na Uriegas, Zk Winkelmann, Dm Emerson Sep 2024

The Food Environment Of Female Athletes Attending Historically Black Colleges And Universities: A Qualitative Study On The Dimensions Of Food Access And Nutrition, Na Uriegas, Zk Winkelmann, Dm Emerson

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Context: Student-athletes are a subset of college students who face additional stressors related to the demands of their sport and academic workload. The food choices of student-athletes may be influenced by the unique food environment they are in. Further challenges may present for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) student-athletes as their institutions tend to be in low food access areas. We aimed to assess food security and explore the lived experiences of HBCU female student-athletes surrounding their food environment and ability to access food based on the five dimensions of food access: availability, accessibility, affordability, accommodation, and acceptability. Methods: …

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Use Of An External Dynamic Arm Stabilizer In A Collegiate Baseball Player With Valgus Extension Overload: A Case Report., Jp Goza, Ap Jacobsen Sep 2024

Use Of An External Dynamic Arm Stabilizer In A Collegiate Baseball Player With Valgus Extension Overload: A Case Report., Jp Goza, Ap Jacobsen

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Background: A 21-year-old, male, collegiate baseball player reported to the athletic training staff complaining of pain along the posteromedial aspect of the right elbow. The patient reported a previous history of a grade I ulnar collateral ligament sprain that had been rehabilitated until he was able to return to full pain free activities. The patient could not recall a specific mechanism of injury. Physical examination revealed a loss of terminal elbow extension, and pain along the posteromedial aspect of the elbow. The patient reported no neurological symptoms during or after throwing. Valgus Stress, Milking, and Posterolateral Rotary Drawer tests were …

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Weighted Ball Programs And Medial Elbow Injury In Youth Baseball Pitchers, M Sobolewski, K Pritchard Sep 2024

Weighted Ball Programs And Medial Elbow Injury In Youth Baseball Pitchers, M Sobolewski, K Pritchard

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Introduction: Weighted ball programs have been proven to increase pitching velocity, however a combination of poor musculature and body mechanics with increased elbow valgus can heighten the incidence of medial elbow overuse injuries in the youth population. Clinical Question: Can youth baseball pitchers who use weighted ball programs increase their pitching velocity without causing an increased risk of medial elbow injury? Methods: The literature was explored to discover studies that investigated medial elbow injuries using weighted ball programs in youth baseball pitchers. Articles included weighted ball programs as an intervention, kinetics/injury mechanics, youth elbow injuries, and prevention of overuse injuries. …

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