Objectives We aimed to determine the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in sport, and what risk factors were associated with LBP in athletes. Design Systematic review with meta-analysis. Data sources ...

1 Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, University Hospital, Coventry, UK 2 Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Worcestershire ...

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1 School of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey 2 School of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Ankara Background: The sit and reach ...

Objectives: To determine if boxing exposure has changed over time and hence if current professional boxers are at the same risk of developing chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI) as historical ...

Background Narrowing of the subacromial space has been noted as a common feature of rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy. It has been implicated in the development of symptoms and forms the basis for some ...

1 Center for Sports Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands 2 Center for Human Movement Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, ...

Objectives Tendinopathy and fasciopathy are common conditions that can result in time-loss injury in athletes. This study aimed to determine if preseason sonographic abnormalities of the patellar ...

Background Pathology of the soft tissues of the shoulder including the musculotendinous rotator cuff and subacromial bursa are extremely common and are a principal cause of pain and suffering.

Objectives: To present a grading system of the protection offered by various types of mouthguard, together with an indication of associated risks, in order to make athletes aware of the consequences ...

Background Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common overuse injury in runners. Recent research suggests that hip mechanics play a role in the development of this syndrome. Currently, ...

1 Department of Physical Activity and Sports, University La Manouba, ISSEP, Ksar-Saïd, Tunis, Tunisia 2 Department of Animal Physiology, University of EL Manar, Tunis, Tunisia 3 Department of Study ...