British journal of sports medicine
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Comparative Study
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training induced alterations in muscle fibre type and cross sectional area.
To compare the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and isokinetic training on fibre type distribution and cross sectional area of the vastus lateralis muscle. ⋯ Both PNF and ISO training alter fibre type distribution and mean cross sectional area. These changes occur in the type II fibre subgroup.
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Case Reports
Multiple osteochondroses and avulsion fracture of anterior superior iliac spine in a soccer player.
Apophysitis describes a chronic traction injury at the insertion site of a tendon. There is a gradual onset of pain with no clear history of injury. ⋯ An open reduction and internal fixation was performed followed by a rehabilitation programme. No complications occurred, and the patient had returned to his previous level of sporting activity after six weeks.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Management of ankle sprains: a randomised controlled trial of the treatment of inversion injuries using an elastic support bandage or an Aircast ankle brace.
Lateral ligament ankle sprains are the single most common sports injury. ⋯ The use of an Aircast ankle brace for the treatment of lateral ligament ankle sprains produces a significant improvement in ankle joint function at both 10 days and one month compared with standard management with an elastic support bandage.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
An economic evaluation of a proprioceptive balance board training programme for the prevention of ankle sprains in volleyball.
To evaluate the cost effectiveness of a proprioceptive balance board training programme for the prevention of ankle sprains in volleyball. ⋯ Positive effects of the balance board programme could only be achieved at certain costs. However, if broadly implemented, costs associated with the balance board programme would probably be lower.