Tag: athletic injuries

Quadriceps Force Fluctuation During Maximal Isometric Contraction is Altered in ACL Injury and is Associated with Lower Limb Functional Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study with Athletes

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SUMMARY Objective. This study aims to investigate the effects of ACL injury on force fluctuation measures (stability and complexity) of the quadriceps muscle, and how these measures relate to functional performance. Methods. Forty-two athletes (14 females) with unilateral ACL injury were assessed. Quadriceps maximal isometric contraction was performed for both limbs before any surgical intervention. … Continued

Matside Medical Aid during Judo Competition in Japan

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SUMMARY Background. This study aimed to investigate the trend of injuries occurring during judo competition reported by matside healthcare professionals. Seventeen judo competitions were investigated. Methods. Injury data (severity, location, type and emergency transportation to medical institution) were recorded on-site using a simple injury reporting form with sex, age and weight category. A total of … Continued