BACKGROUND A variety of therapeutic interventions is available for restoring motion and diminishing pain in patients with frozen shoulder. An overview article concerning the evidence for the effectiveness of these interventions is lacking. OBJECTIVE To provide an evidence-based overview regarding the effectiveness of conservative and surgical interventions to treat the frozen shoulder. METH...

BACKGROUND Ankle sprains are the most common musculoskeletal injuries that occur in athletes, and they have a profound impact on health care costs and resources. HYPOTHESIS A balance training program can reduce the risk of ankle sprains in high school athletes. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled clinical trial; Level of evidence, 1. METHODS Seven hundred and sixty-five high school soccer ...

Sprains and strains of the ankle are the most common sporting injury, and ankle strains alone are reported to account for 15 per cent of all sports injuries. While these types of injuries are usually considered minor, they may be significant due to their frequency and symptoms, and should be taken seriously due to their potential to cause chronic pain, swelling and functional instability. Measu...

OBJECTIVE To review 15 years of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) injury surveillance data for men's soccer and to identify potential areas for injury prevention initiatives. BACKGROUND The NCAA sanctioned its first men's soccer championship in 1959. Since then, the sport has grown to include more than 18 000 annual participants across 3 NCAA divisions. During the 15 years from ...

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries identified in athletics, the military, and hospital emergency rooms. A significant number of patients report injury recurrence, residual symptoms, ankle instability, and functional loss associated with a single acute sprain. Identifying modifiable risk factors for sustaining ankle sprains is essential to develop effective injury-prevention strat...

conclusions all paddle-boarding injuries were sustained by individuals who surf waves on a paddle-board, rather than paddle on calm water. despite concerns, paddle-board related injuries only accounted for 1% of 326 injuries suffered by surfers. we suggest equipment and practice modifications that may decrease the risk for injury and challenge the anecdotal theory that paddle-boarding injuries ...

INTRODUCTION Ankle injuries result in a significant amount of time lost from work and sport activity. The ankle is the most commonly injured joint in the body and 85% of those ankle injuries are lateral ankle sprains. 1 These injuries often result in residual disability with over 70% of those who suffered a lateral ankle injury reporting persistent symptoms 6 to 18 months postinjury, including ...