Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is an enigmatic condition with confusing terminology, the term often being used interchangeably with shin splints. It is suggested that MTSS and shin splints be ...

Variations in definitions and methodologies have created differences in the results and conclusions obtained from studies of football (soccer) injuries, making interstudy comparisons difficult.

Background Physical activity has been associated with improved survival, but it is unclear whether this increase in longevity is accompanied by preserved mental and physical functioning, also known as ...

4 NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Correspondence to Professor Bill Vicenzino, School of ...

Objective To evaluate and synthesise the literature on hip strength among patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP) to address the following: (1) differentiate between hip strength as a risk factor and ...

1 Consultant Physiotherapist, South Devon NHS Healthcare Trust, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK 2 Consultant Physiotherapist, St George’s NHS Healthcare Trust, London, UK; Visiting Reader, St George’s ...

Background Knee reinjury after ACL reconstruction is common and increases the risk of osteoarthritis. There is sparse evidence to guide return to sport (RTS) decisions in this population. Objectives ...

2 School of Population Health, Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Correspondence to Natasha Schranz, Health and Use of Time (HUT) ...

Travel forms an integral part of modern-day athletes lives. The interrelated effects of travel fatigue, jet lag and increased risk of illness, are likely to affect performance unless managed ...

Introduction Manual therapies have been advocated for the management of tendinopathy. Purpose of the study To systematically review the literature to determine the efficacy of the use manual therapies ...

Objective: To identify the most salient medical issues that may be associated with mixed martial arts competition by determining the types and proportions of match stoppages. Methods: Publicly ...

Correspondence to Dr Kristoffer Weisskirchner Barfod, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Sports orthopeadic Research Center – Copenhagen (SORC-C), 2650 Hvidovre ...