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Static Stretching at Pain-Tolerated Intensity Is Not Necessary to Increase Knee Range of Motion in Amateur Soccer Players: a Randomized Trial

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ABSTRACT Background. Stretching exercises are commonly used in warm-up routines before sports practice. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the optimal intensity at which passive stretching should be performed in soccer players. This study investi­gated the acute and chronic effects of different static stretching intensities on the knee ROM, passive torque and functional … Continued

An Ecological Dynamics Perspective of Return to Play Decision-Making for Extreme Sport Athletes

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SUMMARY Background. Extreme sport participation occurs for many reasons. A commonality for many is the high risk of serious injury or death, particularly in association with mismanaged execution. Methods. This review describes a conceptual return to play decision-making model for extreme sport athletes based on considerations of ecological dynamics. Result. In guiding the extreme sport … Continued

Rodeo Injuries: The Role of Safety Equipment

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SUMMARY Background. Rodeo is an inherently dangerous competition and the equipment utilized to reduce the risk of injury is not well defined in the existing literature. Methods. A systematic review of the literature published between 1990 and 2018 was conducted and combined with personal and anecdotal reports to review and assess the role that protective … Continued