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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><link>http://www.healio.com/rss</link><copyright>(c) 2016, Slack Incorporated. All rights reserved.</copyright><updated>2/26/2016 6:06:40 PM</updated><ttl>5</ttl><title>Athletic Training and Sports Health Care</title><description>Athletic Training and Sports Health Care Journal Articles</description><item><title>Incorporating Neurodynamics in the Treatment of Lower Leg Pain: A Case Review</title><description>Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a condition that commonly affects athletes who participate in running activities. The following case study describes a collegiate pole-vaulter who experienced a recurrent onset of MTSS. The treatment of this patient supports the consideration of neurodynamic peroneal sliders to improve pain and function associated with MTSS. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2016;8(1):36&ndash;39.]</description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2016-1-8-1/{f9f3e398-1577-46db-8fac-27f606789a09}/incorporating-neurodynamics-in-the-treatment-of-lower-leg-pain-a-case-review</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{F9F3E398-1577-46DB-8FAC-27F606789A09}</guid></item><item><title>Association of Prior Injury With the Report of New Injuries Sustained During CrossFit Training</title><description>CrossFit training (CrossFit, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA) has increased in popularity in the past decade, along with associated injury. Although the effectiveness of CrossFit training is associated with its dynamic approach to eccentric exercise, which yields rapid physical improvements, few studies have been published regarding the safety of these training methods. The purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics of athletes engaged in CrossFit training and to determine if these characteristics were associated with injury prevalence after the initiation of training. Individuals reported injury history, CrossFit experience, and the presence of joint injuries sustained from CrossFit participation. A significant correlation was found between history of prior injury and an increased prevalence of new injury in individuals participating in CrossFit training. Individuals with a history of joint injury were 3.75 times as likely to sustain an injury during CrossFit training (P = .04; 95% confidence interval: 0.88, 18.6). Clinicians should be aware that patients with prior injuries may be more susceptible to injury during CrossFit workouts. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2016;8(1):28&ndash;34.]</description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2016-1-8-1/{901b53e4-1fbd-475e-bb42-95a7dbefe6da}/association-of-prior-injury-with-the-report-of-new-injuries-sustained-during-crossfit-training</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{901B53E4-1FBD-475E-BB42-95A7DBEFE6DA}</guid></item><item><title>Comparison of Pulsed Shortwave Diathermy and Continuous Shortwave Diathermy Devices</title><description>ReBound continuous shortwave diathermy (ReGear Life Sciences, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA) is designed to heat deep tissues via anatomically designed garments. Research shows MegaPulse II pulsed shortwave diathermy (EMS Physio Ltd., Oxfordshire, England) can vigorously heat deep tissues. There is limited research on ReBound's heating capabilities. The authors measured the effect of ReBound and MegaPulse II on intramuscular heating and cooling. This repeated-measures counterbalanced, crossover design included 18 (male, n = 8; female, n = 10) healthy participants (mean age: 22.56 &plusmn; 2.89 years; height: 171.73 &plusmn; 6.53 cm, weight: 65.77 &plusmn; 6.47 kg, subcutaneous fat: 5.17 &plusmn; 1.68 mm). ReBound parameters were 100% intensity, 45 minutes, 18-inch garment and MegaPulse II parameters were 800 pps, 400 &micro;s, 48 W, 30 minutes. Participants received both treatments. Intramuscular temperatures (3 cm deep) were recorded for heating period and 30-minute cooling period. The MegaPulse II had a statistically greater increase in intramuscular tissue during warming (3.47 &plusmn; 0.92&deg;C) versus the ReBound (3.08 &plusmn; 1.19&deg;C); significant treatment effect (F1,17 = 9.04, P = .008), and a significant treatment-by-time interaction during cooling period (F1,24 = 8.58, P = .004), non-significant main effect for treatment (F = 0.248, P = .625). The MegaPulse II is capable of vigorously heating muscles 3 cm deep. The ReBound is capable of moderate heating, but cannot produce vigorous heating at 3 cm deep. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2016;8(1):18&ndash;26.]</description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2016-1-8-1/{2f7ebb00-59e0-4aaf-be66-e59d11c737f3}/comparison-of-pulsed-shortwave-diathermy-and-continuous-shortwave-diathermy-devices</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{2F7EBB00-59E0-4AAF-BE66-E59D11C737F3}</guid></item><item><title>Management of Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction in an Anaerobic Athlete: A Case Review</title><description>A female intercollegiate basketball player with exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction was instructed on resisted inspiration breathing exercises and treated for allergies and reflux. She reported significant improvement in respiratory symptoms during exercise and demonstrated a normalization of flow volume loop on spirometry, indicating a successful intervention for exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2016;8(1):40&ndash;44.]</description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2016-1-8-1/{93095cfd-529a-40da-87f6-d23f1d3b544d}/management-of-exercise-induced-laryngeal-obstruction-in-an-anaerobic-athlete-a-case-review</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{93095CFD-529A-40DA-87F6-D23F1D3B544D}</guid></item><item><title>No Difference in Prophylactic Support Provided by Either Cloth or Self-adherent Tape</title><description>The purpose of this study was to examine the ankle support provided by cloth and self-adherent tape before and after an exercise protocol. Forty-five physically active, college-aged subjects participated in the study. Participants were randomly assigned into one of three groups: white cloth tape, self-adherent tape, or control. After the taping condition was applied, participants completed a 30-minute exercise protocol to simulate a practice or game. Ligament laxity was measured using the LigMaster Arthometer (Sport Tech, Inc., Charlottesville, VA) and ankle range of motion using a standard goniometer. Cloth and self-adherent tape both significantly reduced plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, and inversion range of motion immediately, but both lost some degree of their restrictive properties following exercise. Talar tilt displacement was significantly reduced in both cloth and self-adherent tape conditions immediately after application and after exercise. Both cloth and self-adherent tape were equal in their effectiveness to minimize joint range of motion and talar tilt displacement. [Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2016;8(1):8&ndash;16.]</description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2016-1-8-1/{5f709d8a-20e3-4ea1-b1da-c273b77d415c}/no-difference-in-prophylactic-support-provided-by-either-cloth-or-self-adherent-tape</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{5F709D8A-20E3-4EA1-B1DA-C273B77D415C}</guid></item><item><title>Giving Thanks to Our Manuscript Reviewers and Editorial Board</title><description /><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2016-1-8-1/{3730ff5f-134a-4629-8754-402c2905fabd}/giving-thanks-to-our-manuscript-reviewers-and-editorial-board</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{3730FF5F-134A-4629-8754-402C2905FABD}</guid></item><item><title>Spondylolysis in the Young Athlete</title><description /><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2016-1-8-1/{f55c6810-3b65-4833-ab18-14c0ceef6706}/spondylolysis-in-the-young-athlete</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{F55C6810-3B65-4833-AB18-14C0CEEF6706}</guid></item><item><title>Protective Equipment Removal in the Pre-hospital Setting: We Got This!</title><description /><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-11-7-6/{d0f00102-1027-471b-a461-342246cc71e3}/protective-equipment-removal-in-the-pre-hospital-setting-we-got-this</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{D0F00102-1027-471B-A461-342246CC71E3}</guid></item><item><title>Time and Head and Neck Movement Associated With Lacrosse Helmet Facemask Removal</title><description>Facemask removal (FMR) may be used to gain access to the airway of an athlete after catastrophic injury. FMR time and head and neck movement may be influenced by athletic trainer work setting and helmet type. This project assessed the influence of work setting and helmet type on time and head and neck movement during FMR with a cordless screwdriver. Twenty-four (12 high school, 12 college) athletic trainers completed FMR of five different helmets that were properly fit and worn by a human model. Motion capture cameras were used to record removal time (seconds) and maximal head and neck angle (degrees) measured in three planes. A significant main effect of helmet type on removal time was observed (P &lt; .05). Significant differences existed between maximal movement angle in the sagittal plane (P &lt; .05) between two of the helmets. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2015;7(6):255&ndash;264.]</description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-11-7-6/{3de83754-dfd2-46e6-916b-c9d7f9c9264f}/time-and-head-and-neck-movement-associated-with-lacrosse-helmet-facemask-removal</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{3DE83754-DFD2-46E6-916B-C9D7F9C9264F}</guid></item><item><title>Cutting the Lacrosse Helmet Chinguard for Facemask Removal</title><description>Facemask removal (FMR) of a helmeted athlete should be a consideration in the case of a possible cervical spine injury. The authors compared three different cutting tools in a two-tooled approach for lacrosse FMR where the chinguard was compromised to allow airway access. Facemask removal could not be completed during 4 of the 27 trials due to screw removal failure. They found that the chinguard cutting tool significantly altered total FMR time, chinguard cutting time, and tool preference (P &lt; .05), but there was no correlation between FMR time and grip strength (P = .40). The Bent Handle Model (#144566; Industrial Molding Supplies, Chagrin Falls, OH) non-standard gate cutters was the fastest and most preferred of the three cutting tools tested. Based on the results and following manufacturer guidelines, the authors recommend the use of a cordless screwdriver to remove all screws securing the facemask to the helmet shell, followed by use of the Bent Handle Model cutting tool for the most expedient way to remove a facemask from a men's lacrosse helmet when the chinguard must be cut. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2015;7(6):248&ndash;254.]</description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-11-7-6/{9ce0546e-e633-4c1d-a76b-12ad04e6f149}/cutting-the-lacrosse-helmet-chinguard-for-facemask-removal</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{9CE0546E-E633-4C1D-A76B-12AD04E6F149}</guid></item><item><title>Motion Created in an Unstable Cervical Spine During the Removal of a Football Helmet: Comparison of Techniques</title><description>Helmet removal is necessary to maintain airway access in a suspected cervical spine injury. The aim of this investigation was to determine which of two football helmet removal techniques minimized angular and translational displacement in a suspected cervical injury. This repeated measures study used five fresh cadaveric specimens. An electromagnetic device measured angular (degrees) and translational (millimeters) displacements at an unstable C5&ndash;C6 segment. The removal techniques were facemask removal and then helmet removal (FMH) and direct helmet removal (Helmet). The authors found that the FMH technique resulted in significantly less flexion-extension (P = .023) and axial rotation (P = .023) than the Helmet technique. FMH caused significantly less anterior-posterior (P = .035), medial-lateral (P = .013), and axial (P = .028) translations than the Helmet technique. The FMH technique created significantly less motion than the Helmet technique in this helmet model. Future research on different helmet models may confirm that the FMH technique minimizes the potential for secondary injury. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2015;7(6):242&ndash;247.]</description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-11-7-6/{a412d12e-1333-4c6d-88ef-3ed257d7b182}/motion-created-in-an-unstable-cervical-spine-during-the-removal-of-a-football-helmet-comparison-of-techniques</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{A412D12E-1333-4C6D-88EF-3ED257D7B182}</guid></item><item><title>Head Acceleration, Time, and Difficulty During Helmet Removal With and Without Facemask Removal</title><description>Helmet removal may be indicated for cervical spine injuries. It is unknown whether removing the facemask before helmet removal is beneficial. Head acceleration, time, and difficulty were compared during helmet removal of two different helmet types (Riddell 360 and VSR4; Riddell Inc., Elysia, OH) with and without facemask removal. For all planes of acceleration, the 360 was greater than the VSR4 (5.19 &plusmn; 1.6 and 3.1 &plusmn; 0.67 m/s2, respectively, sagittal; 4.87 &plusmn; 1.6 and 2.8 &plusmn; 0.78 m/s2, respectively, transverse; 2.71 &plusmn; 0.92 and 1.94 &plusmn; 0.43 m/s2, respectively, frontal). For sagittal and transverse planes of acceleration, facemask-on was greater than facemask-off (4.76 &plusmn; 1.1 and 3.52 &plusmn; 0.80 m/s2, respectively, sagittal; 4.33 &plusmn; 1.1 and 3.34 &plusmn; 0.93 m/s2, respectively, transverse). The VSR4 (91.2 &plusmn; 18.8 sec) took longer than the 360 (50.2 &plusmn; 11.1 sec). Facemask-off (82.5 &plusmn; 13.8 sec) took longer than facemask-on (59.0 &plusmn; 15.0 sec). The VSR4 was more difficult (2.67 &plusmn; 0.83) than the 360 (2.31 &plusmn; 0.73). Facemask removal limited acceleration at the head. The removal process increased the time for the task for both helmets (360 and VSR4) and increased difficulty with the VSR4. Research analyzing induced motion is warranted. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2015;7(6):224&ndash;231.]</description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-11-7-6/{79770bc3-a614-4e31-9a94-d40b221af3ba}/head-acceleration-time-and-difficulty-during-helmet-removal-with-and-without-facemask-removal</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{79770BC3-A614-4E31-9A94-D40B221AF3BA}</guid></item><item><title>The Effect of Football Shoulder Pad Removal Technique and Equipment Removal Training on Cervical Spine Motion, Time to Task Completion, and Perceived Task Difficulty</title><description>Current recommendations for managing cervical spine injuries suggest leaving football equipment in place to minimize spine motion. Novel equipment designs (eg, RipKord; Riddell, Rosemont, IL) may warrant a change in current recommendations. Thirty-two certified athletic trainers were initially trained in three removal techniques. Participant pairs completed two testing sessions 4 weeks apart. They were randomly assigned to control (no additional training) or reinforced training (repeated training from first session) groups for the second session. Removing RipKord shoulder pads was more than 10 seconds faster than both traditional shoulder pad removal techniques (P &lt; .001). Less cervical spine range of motion (approximately 1.5&deg;) with the flat torso technique was observed in the sagittal and frontal planes (P &lt; .05) during Session II in the reinforced training group. Reinforced training reduced spine motion in the flat torso technique. Sports medicine programs should frequently practice equipment removal. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2015;7(6):232&ndash;241.]</description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-11-7-6/{ac0c27c1-e4f1-4481-ade3-f0166c9a9c64}/the-effect-of-football-shoulder-pad-removal-technique-and-equipment-removal-training-on-cervical-spine-motion-time-to-task-completion-and-perceived-task-difficulty</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{AC0C27C1-E4F1-4481-ADE3-F0166C9A9C64}</guid></item><item><title>Importance of the Pre-event Sports Health Care Team Medical Time-out</title><description>Athletic trainers can benefit from a pre-game checklist similar to the surgical time-out used to coordinate care and reduce medical errors. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2015;7(6):222&ndash;223.] <div class="ftAuthorNotes"> </div></description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-11-7-6/{ec1694f5-4ad2-4d1f-a60a-9bb7d0d55959}/importance-of-the-pre-event-sports-health-care-team-medical-time-out</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{EC1694F5-4AD2-4D1F-A60A-9BB7D0D55959}</guid></item><item><title>Neurologic Symptoms in a Football Player With Chiari I Malformation: A Case Review</title><description>The presence of underlying central nervous system structural pathology complicates the evaluation of neurologic deficits in an athlete with concussion. The authors describe the presentation and evaluation of a football player with a Chiari I malformation who had an acute onset of neurologic symptoms during a game. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2015;7(5):214–216.]<div class="ftAuthorNotes">From the Departments of Internal Medicine (TAS), Community and Family Medicine (KBS), and Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation (MSS), University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.Dr. Michael Seth Smith received money for expert testimony. The remaining authors have no financial or proprietary interest in the materials presented herein.Correspondence: Thomas A. Starnes, MD, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608. E-mail: thomas.starnes@medicine.ufl.edu</div><div class="ftHistory-received"> Received: May 07, 2015</div><div class="ftHistory-accepted"> Accepted: August 17, 2015</div></description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-9-7-5/{4912b0f9-fd83-4ccd-95f0-43c566b93c1d}/neurologic-symptoms-in-a-football-player-with-chiari-i-malformation-a-case-review</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{4912B0F9-FD83-4CCD-95F0-43C566B93C1D}</guid></item><item><title>No Relationship Between Concussion History and Functional Movement Screen Performance</title><description>Healthy young adults with a history of multiple concussions appear to adopt conservative postural control strategies during instrumented balance assessments. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a practical assessment of balance readily available to sports medicine clinicians. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between FMS performance and prior concussion history (0 to 4 concussions). Fifty-five club sports student-athletes (38 male/17 female; mean height: 1.70 ± 0.17 m; mean weight: 78.5 ± 19.9 kg; mean age: 20.0 ± 1.5 years; 60% reported prior concussion) performed the seven FMS components. A bivariate Pearson correlation was performed to compare the relationship between concussion history and composite and component FMS scores. There were no significant relationships between concussion history and either the composite (r = 0.131, P = .34) or any of the component (P &gt; .05) scores. These results suggest that the FMS was not an effective screening tool to identify these deficits if postural control impairments were present. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2015;7(5):197–203.]<div class="ftAuthorNotes">From the Department of Health and Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia (JD, JLL, VG, JD); and the Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware (JRO, TB).Supported in part by a Georgia Southern University College of Graduate Studies grant.Dr. Dorrien received funding from the Georgia Southern University College of Graduate Studies to support the program. The remaining authors have no financial or proprietary interest in the materials presented herein.Correspondence: Thomas Buckley, EdD, ATC, Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Delaware, 541 South College Ave., 144 Human Performance Laboratory, Newark, DE 19716. E-mail: TBuckley@UDel.edu</div><div class="ftHistory-received"> Received: January 20, 2015</div><div class="ftHistory-accepted"> Accepted: July 09, 2015</div></description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-9-7-5/{fdde58c5-2579-4137-aba6-2abe4786d2d6}/no-relationship-between-concussion-history-and-functional-movement-screen-performance</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{FDDE58C5-2579-4137-ABA6-2ABE4786D2D6}</guid></item><item><title>Assessment of Dietary Vitamin D Intake and Compliance With Recommended Vitamin D Supplementation in Division I Collegiate Athletes</title><description>The primary aim of this study was to assess dietary vitamin D intake and compliance with a recommended vitamin D supplementation program in a collegiate athlete population. Subsequently, associations between dietary intake, compliance with supplementation, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels were investigated. This study retrospectively reviewed vitamin D data for 256 athletes across 13 sports at one NCAA Division I University. Independent variables were gender, skin tone, sport, season of year, dietary intake of vitamin D, and supplementation compliance. The main outcome measure was serum 25(OH)D. Low vitamin D status was defined as 25(OH)D level less than 30 ng/mL. Supplementation was recommended for athletes with low status. In fall, 35.5% of athletes had levels less than 30 ng/mL. Mean 25(OH)D level declined (P &lt; .001) between fall (40.7 ± 7.5 ng/mL) and winter (32.5 ± 7.3 ng/mL) in non-supplemented athletes. Supplementation increased 25(OH)D levels by 8.5 ± 9.5 ng/mL (95% confidence interval: 6.6 to 10.4) in 12 weeks. On average athletes reported moderate compliance, taking approximately half of their prescribed supplements. There was a weak correlation between percent supplement compliance and 25(OH) D levels (r = 0.257, P = .011). Athletes with better vitamin D status had higher intake of milk (among freshmen only, P = .042) and yogurt (among all athletes, P = .025). Increasing dietary intake of vitamin D-rich foods and moderate to good compliance with recommended supplementation may help collegiate athletes improve or maximize their vitamin D status. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2015;7(5):204–213.]<div class="ftAuthorNotes">From the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.The authors have no financial or proprietary interest in the materials presented herein.The authors thank the Sports Medicine staff at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Intercollegiate Athletics for their commitment to the welfare of the student-athletes and contributions to the Badger Athletic Performance program.Correspondence: M. Alison Brooks, MD, MPH, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 621 Science Drive, Room Box, Madison, WI 53705. E-mail: brooks@ortho.wisc.edu</div><div class="ftHistory-received"> Received: January 12, 2015</div><div class="ftHistory-accepted"> Accepted: August 21, 2015</div></description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-9-7-5/{d29b3722-8cae-4bc5-a4c2-0e9dba197f0b}/assessment-of-dietary-vitamin-d-intake-and-compliance-with-recommended-vitamin-d-supplementation-in-division-i-collegiate-athletes</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{D29B3722-8CAE-4BC5-A4C2-0E9DBA197F0B}</guid></item><item><title>Balance Error Scoring System Stances That Identify Division I Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability Most in Need of Rehabilitation</title><description>The purpose of this study was to determine which stances of the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) identify Division I athletes with chronic ankle instability most in need of a rehabilitation program. Fifty-one athletes volunteered to participate and were divided into the control group with no history of ankle injury and the chronic ankle injury group with self-reported history of one or more ankle injuries with repetitive bouts of “giving way.” All participants were tested in the six stances of the BESS and their scores were analyzed. Area under the curve (AUC) values, cut-off scores, and odds ratios (ORs) for each stance were computed. Single leg stance on foam surface (AUC = 0.88; cut-off score = 5; OR = 16.26) and tandem stance on foam surface (AUC = 0.80; cut-off score = 3; OR = 4.82) were statistically significant. These two BESS stances may be used as a quick and inexpensive screening tool for athletes to determine who is most in need of a preventative ankle rehabilitation program to decrease the risk of injury. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2015;7(5):190–196.]<div class="ftAuthorNotes">From Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia.The authors have no financial or proprietary interest in the materials presented herein.Correspondence: Brandon Dobo, MS, ATC, 3211 Druid Hills Reserve Drive, Atlanta, GA 30329. E-mail: bdobo1@gsu.edu</div><div class="ftHistory-received"> Received: January 05, 2015</div><div class="ftHistory-accepted"> Accepted: August 18, 2015</div></description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-9-7-5/{5f0564fa-ada8-48f2-8fdc-8ecc1cc1fe4f}/balance-error-scoring-system-stances-that-identify-division-i-athletes-with-chronic-ankle-instability-most-in-need-of-rehabilitation</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{5F0564FA-ADA8-48F2-8FDC-8ECC1CC1FE4F}</guid></item><item><title>Assessment of Comfort During NMES-induced Quadriceps Contractions at Two Knee Joint Angles</title><description>The effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is largely dependent on the training intensity used during treatment, but patient tolerance is believed to limit NMES training intensities. In a previous study several participants reported greater discomfort with lesser knee flexion angles, which prompted this investigation. This study aimed to compare level of discomfort in participants completing NMES-induced isometric quadriceps contractions at 60° and 15° of knee flexion while using a fixed NMES amplitude. Twenty healthy participants experienced NMES-induced isometric quadriceps contractions at 60° and 15° of knee flexion. Immediately following NMES, participants rated level of discomfort on a 100-mm visual analog scale. A dependent t test was used to analyze the differences in discomfort between joint angles. The mean visual analog scale score at 15° was significantly greater than at 60°. When possible, a flexed knee position is recommended because improved comfort should enable a greater training intensity with improved benefits. [Athletic Training &amp; Sports Health Care. 2015;7(5):181–189.]<div class="ftAuthorNotes">From the The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi (CBB, WRH, CDB); and Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan (MGM).The authors have no financial or proprietary interest in the materials presented herein.The authors thank Dr. Trenton E. Gould for his assistance with the statistical analyses and Medco Sports Medicine for providing the electrodes used in this study.Correspondence: Cody B. Bremner, MS, ATC, LAT, 118 College Drive #5142, Hattiesburg, MS 39406. E-mail: codybremner@yahoo.com</div><div class="ftHistory-received"> Received: April 08, 2015</div><div class="ftHistory-accepted"> Accepted: August 05, 2015</div></description><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-9-7-5/{fcf6cd5d-4090-4e90-9ed1-e49ca0400c37}/assessment-of-comfort-during-nmes-induced-quadriceps-contractions-at-two-knee-joint-angles</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{FCF6CD5D-4090-4E90-9ED1-E49CA0400C37}</guid></item><item><title>Diagnostic Injection With Functional Testing: A Tool for Evaluation of the Painful Athletic Hip</title><description /><link>http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/atshc/2015-9-7-5/{9b192666-abe7-48f6-ac15-989602025c6f}/diagnostic-injection-with-functional-testing-a-tool-for-evaluation-of-the-painful-athletic-hip</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>{9B192666-ABE7-48F6-AC15-989602025C6F}</guid></item></channel></rss>