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Resolution Of Pain At Night And Improved Functional Outcomes After Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy, Evan T. Zheng, Koya Osada, Jillian L. Mazzocca, Natalie A. Lowenstein, Jamie E. Collins, Elizabeth G. Matzkin

SKMC Student Presentations and Publications

BACKGROUND: Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is performed for symptomatic meniscal tears that fail conservative treatment. Patients often report pain at night, although little research has been done to evaluate corresponding outcomes.

PURPOSE: To (1) evaluate patients with and without preoperative nighttime pain who underwent APM and (2) assess postoperative resolution of symptoms and associated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).

STUDY DESIGN: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

METHODS: Consecutive patients undergoing primary APM with or without chondroplasty at a tertiary academic center were prospectively enrolled in a database. Patient characteristics and PROMs were obtained pre- and postoperatively up to 2 years-including …

The Relationship Between Individualised Speed Thresholds And Changes In Aerobic Fitness In Elite Professional Youth Soccer Players. A Case Study, Ronan Kavanagh, Kevin Mcdaid, David Rhodes, Jill Alexander, Damian Harper, Rafael Oliveira, Kieran Berry, Mark Connor, Piotr Zmijewski, Ryland Morgans

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: This study aimed to examine the dose-response relationship between training load and aspects of physical fitness in English Premier League (EPL) U23 soccer players. Materials and Methods: Seven male EPL U23 outfield soccer players (age 20.1±1.1 years) participated in this study and performed the Bronco test on five occasions within one season. Individualised running thresholds were employed using maximal aerobic speed (MAS), anaerobic speed reserve (ASR) and maximal sprint speed (MSS) values utilising a GPS system. Results: No significant differences in the Bronco performance between the tests (p > 0.05, ES = 0.101) were observed. Distance covered above 30% …

Cardiac Screening Findings And Referral Patterns In Male African-American Basketball Players: Analysis Of The Heartbytes Registry, Douglas Corsi, Avinash Saraiya, Maggie Doyle, Vacha Shah, Blaise O'Malley, Grace Qiu, Renee Lanstaff, Imran Masood, Brian Osler, Alexander G. Hajduczok, Drew Johnson, David Shipon

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading medical cause of death in young athletes. Male African American basketball players (MABP) demonstrate particularly elevated risk for SCD. Despite increasing screening and preventative efforts, the incidence of SCD remains elevated in this population. This retrospective analysis of the HeartBytes National Youth Cardiac Registry (2015-2023) aimed to characterize cardiac screening findings, including symptoms, family history, physical exam, and electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities in MABP compared to other youth athletes undergoing cardiac screening. We secondarily examined referral patterns based on screening results between the two groups. Of 8,303 individuals screened, 200 MABP were identified. MABP …

Role Of Psychiatric Factors Hindering Physical Rehabilitation After Acl Reconstructive Surgery, Malak Rafik, Davian Caraballo, James Fini Jr., Nathan Barnhurst

Annual Research Symposium

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Subtalar Dislocation With Isolated Talonavicular Dislocation – A Unique Case, Yaser J. Rahim, Naveen J. Pattisapu, Maxwell C. Alley

The Lahey Journal

Subtalar joint dislocations are infrequent injuries of the foot involving interruption of the articulations in the subtalar joint complex. These injuries involve dislocation of the talocalcaneal and talonavicular joints simultaneously with or without associated fractures. Subtalar joint dislocations are classified as medial or lateral, with medial dislocations occurring more commonly. Medial subtalar dislocations are generally not associated with other injuries whereas lateral subtalar dislocations are more frequently accompanied by fractures of talus, calcaneus or navicular. Prompt recognition of this dislocation and other injuries prevent negative sequelae associated with delayed treatment, and patients typically have a good outcome and return to …

Exploration Of Running In Minimal And Conventional Footwear On Tibial Stress Fracture Probability In Habitual And Non-Habitual Minimal Users, Jonathan K. Sinclair, Paul J. Taylor

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

This research sought to investigate the impact of minimal and conventional footwear on the likelihood of tibial stress fractures among individuals who habitually and do not habitually use minimal footwear. Ten males who habitually ran in minimal footwear and ten males who habitually ran in conventional footwear, took part in this investigation. Kinematic information during overground running were gathered using an eight-camera motion-capture system, and ground reaction forces were recorded using a force plate. Tibial strains were assessed through finite element modelling, while the likelihood of stress fractures was determined through probabilistic modelling across a 100-day running period. Medial tibial …

Examining The Impact Of An Education Intervention On Parents' Perceptions Of Sport Specialization, Lauren Schlacht Butler, Justin S. Disanti, Joseph J. Janosky, Jane S. Chung, James F. Russomano, Amanda M. Black, Shelly Fetchen Dicesaro, Eric Post, Jonathan A. Santana, Troy M. Smurawa, Tamara Valovich Mcleod

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

PURPOSE: Several organizations have developed educational materials to provide stakeholders with information about the health risks of early sport specialization (ESS), though the impact of these efforts is not yet known. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe and assess the effect of an educational intervention on parental knowledge and perceptions of ESS. We hypothesized that a video-based educational intervention would increase parental knowledge and change perceptions of ESS. METHODS: Eighty-three parents of youth athletes completed a web-based survey. Participants were randomized into an intervention (ESS video) or control (concussion video) group. Each group completed a pre-and post-intervention …

Strategies For Optimizing Female Athlete Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach To Mitigate Stress Fractures And Minimize Missed Participation In Collegiate Sports, Natalie B. Allen, Melissa R. Penkalski, Shannon M. Hauschildt, Kristin A. Paloncy-Patel

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background: If not recognized early, low energy availability, along with overtraining, may result in stress fractures and significant time lost from sports participation for athletes at any level. Objective/Aim: The multidisciplinary collegiate medical team plays a key role in early identification of Female Athlete Triad (Triad) and Relative Energy Density in Sport (RED-S). To help with early identification, which may in turn lead to fewer stress fractures and less time missed from sports participation, this study’s objective was to implement the use of the 2014 Female Athlete Triad Cumulative Risk Assessment (FACTRA) and test early identification. The first …

Application Of The Theory Of Planned Behavior In Concussion Disclosure: A Systematic Review, Michelle L. Weber Rawlins, R. Curtis Bay, Tamara Valovich Mcleod

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Many athletes do not seek care for a suspected concussion for a number of reasons. Failing to do so can lead to persisting symptoms, longer recovery, or secondary injury. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), along with knowledge of concussion, has been used to examine concussion care seeking. It is theorized that TPB components including attitudes, subjective norms, and self-efficacy are associated with one’s intention to perform a health-related behavior, and their actual behavior. Many studies have used the TPB in an attempt to predict concussion disclosure, with mixed results. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine …

High School Sport Specialization Associated With Missing Time With Friends And Frequent Travel, Madison N. Renner, Kevin M. Biese, Eric G. Post, Mayrena I. Hernandez, Emily C. Srygler, Stephanie N. Adler, David R. Bell

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Physical consequences of youth sport specialization have been established, yet the psychosocial demands remain largely unexplored. Hypothesis: Missing time with friends due to sport demands and frequent out-of-state travel is associated with sport specialization classification for each high school grade, and this association remains after stratifying for gender and sport level. Study Design: Cross-sectional. Methods: Six hundred sixty-eight (349 female) Division I and club sport athletes from a large midwestern university completed a retrospective survey assessing sport specialization classification and the travel and social demands of sport participation for each high school grade. To measure the social and travel …

Clinical Evaluation Of A Markerless Motion Capture Technology: Reliability And Usability For Musculoskeletal Assessment, Meghan E. Garvey, Jeremy D. Hernandez, Philimon Nyakauru Gona, Matthew J. Schmitz, Brant Hannahs, Daniel E. Highland, Donald J. Kosiak Jr

Aesculapius Journal (Health Sciences & Medicine)

BACKGROUND While various technologies have recently emerged as prominent tools in healthcare, particularly for augmenting screening and diagnostic processes, evaluations of their accuracy and reliability within clinical musculoskeletal (MSK) settings remain limited.

METHODS This was a cross-sectional clinical evaluation and usability study of a markerless motion capture system (MMCS) compared with the standard of care using a manual goniometer in a healthy adult population. Ten range of motion (ROM) measurements (degrees) were taken on the same participant using both methods. Active, passive, and 3-repeat active joint ROM measurements were taken for the right and left sides. Mean paired differences between …

Understanding Injury Risk In Female College Dancers: The Interplay Of Mobility And Strength, Audrey Clark

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

INTRODUCTION: Female college dancers present a unique set of demands that contribute to a risk of injury different from other sports. Two of the primary physical demands of dance, mobility and strength, are also known risk factors for non contact injuries. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between mobility, strength, and non contact injuries in female college dancers and add to the current gap in literature. METHODS: Participants (n=10) completed an injury history, hand-grip assessment, Functional Movement Screen (FMS), and monthly follow up injury surveys during the duration of the study. Means, standard deviations, correlations, and …

Isapa 2025: Program Guide, Catherine Carty, Gerard Masdeu Yelamos

Publications

ISAPA 2025 is a landmark international event that brings together global leaders, researchers, practitioners, and advocates in Adapted Physical Activity to ignite systemic change under the unifying theme “Shifting the Dial: From Awareness to Transformation.” Hosted in Kerry, Ireland, under the patronage of UNESCO, the symposium integrates five major events into one dynamic platform.

The program reflects IFAPA’s mission to advance inclusion, research, professional excellence, and international cooperation, while also contributing meaningfully to the implementation of global frameworks such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris 2024 Call …

Nfl Kick-Off Rule Change: A Comparative Analysis Of Injury Incidence, Troy Puga, Tanner Haechten, Coleman Cush, Mckenna Box, Hans Drawbert, John Riehl

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Introduction: Kickoffs in the National Football League (NFL) remain one of the most dangerous plays during an NFL game, with high levels of injuries. In 2024, the NFL implemented kickoff rules intended to reduce the number of injuries during this play, and improve player safety. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the 2024 NFL kickoff rules on the incidence of injuries during the kickoff. Methods Injuries on kickoffs were identified for the 2024, 2023, and 2022 NFL seasons using the transcribed game book for each game on the official NFL website. Injury type was confirmed …

Time Of Urine Sampling May Influence The Association Between Urine Specific Gravity And Body Composition, Patrick B. Wilson, Brian K. Ferguson, Ian P. Winter

Exercise Science Faculty Publications

Urine specific gravity (USG) is frequently utilized in sports practice and research to assess hydration status. Prior research suggests that individuals with large amounts of fat-free mass (FFM) and muscle have elevated USG, but little is known about whether the time of collection (first-morning vs. spot sampling) and various nutritional factors influence these relationships. This cross-sectional, observational study assessed fasted first-morning (n = 55) and non-fasted spot USG (n = 51) samples in adults and evaluated relationships of USG with body composition and nutrition intake. The InBody 770 was used to estimate FFM, skeletal muscle mass (SMM), and total body …

Examining Isokinetic Knee Peak Torque And Time To Peak Torque As Predictors Of Vertical Jump Height In Division I Men's Basketball Players., Caroline Westwood, Arakua Welbeck, Carolyn Killelea, Peter Howard, Mallory Faherty, Daniel Le, Ryan Zerega, Charles R Reiter, Timothy C Sell

OhioHealth Research Institute Articles

The vertical jump (VJ) is one of the most important movements for basketball athletes and therefore determining modifiable predictors of the VJ would aid substantially in crafting more effective training regimens. The purpose of this study was to determine if isokinetic quadriceps strength and torque predict VJ height and which characteristics and testing speed is the strongest predictor of VJ height. Fifteen subjects (age: 18.5 ± 1.0 years, height: 195.9 ± 6.9 cm, weight: 96.2 ± 13.7 kg) from a single Division I men's basketball team were recruited for this study. All participants performed a standing vertical jump with arm-swing …

Menstrual Cycle Variations In Ultrasound And Biomechanical Risk Factors For Acl Injury In Adolescent Female Athletes, Jessica Garcia

Kinesiology Dissertations - Archive

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a significant concern in adolescent female athletes, with rates consistently higher than their male peers. This disparity is attributed to a complex combination of anatomical, hormonal, and neuromuscular factors that elevate injury risk while performing dynamic movements common in running and cutting sports such as soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and volleyball. Knee laxity has been identified as a potential risk factor, yet current measurement tools lack the sensitivity, reliability, and validity needed for practical application. Additionally, fluctuating sex hormones throughout the menstrual cycle (MC) have been implicated in changes to ligament properties and neuromuscular control, …

No Difference In Static Postural Stability Bilaterally Or Versus Control At 12 Weeks After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction., Alessa R Lennon, Carolyn Killelea, Mallory S Faherty, Timothy C Sell

OhioHealth Research Institute Articles

BACKGROUND: Comparing static postural stability between the involved and uninvolved legs in individuals 12 weeks after ACL reconstruction (ACLR), and against healthy controls, may provide insight into rehabilitation progression.

PURPOSE: To compare static single-leg postural stability between the injured and uninjured legs of individuals 12 weeks post ACLR, and to a control group of healthy, physically active individuals.

STUDY DESIGN: Case-control study.

METHODS: Twenty-nine participants (17 male, 12 female; age = 20.9 ± 5.0) 12 weeks post ACLR and 87 healthy controls (51 male, 36 female; age = 19.4 ± 1.2) volunteered. Static single-leg postural stability was assessed using an …

Prepared To Protect: Improving Cardiac Emergency Response Through Education And Action Planning In Youth Club Sports, Melissa Garcia

Nursing | Senior Theses

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in youth sports, illuminating the essential demand for adequate emergency response, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) usage, and comprehensive emergency action plans (EAPs). Research shows that despite the importance of prompt intervention, the majority of youth club sports programs outside of the school setting lack the training and resources needed to respond effectively to SCA incidents. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an educational seminar that includes CPR/AED training and EAP simulation exercises in improving participants’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing cardiac emergencies. A quasi-experimental …

The Major League Baseball Pitch Clock: One Year Position Player Injury Analysis, Troy Puga, Nicholas Scigliano, Mckenna Box, John T. Riehl

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Background In 2023, Major League Baseball (MLB) implemented the pitch clock. The effects of the pitch clock on player injury rates is largely unknown, and some, including the major league baseball players association, have suggested that pitchers may be at an increased risk of injury with its implementation. Position players have received little attention in these discussions, even though they may be at the same theorized risk of injuries. The aim of this study is to determine if implementation of the 2023 MLB pitch clock influenced the incidence of injuries in position players. It is hypothesized that implementation of the …