Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine
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Orthop J Sports Med · Aug 2018
The Effects of a Compression Garment on Lower Body Kinematics and Kinetics During a Drop Vertical Jump in Female Collegiate Athletes.
The use of compression garments has spread rapidly among athletes, largely because of marketing and perceived benefits. Upon review, it is unclear whether compression garments have a significant effect on performance and recovery, although they have been found to enhance proprioception. Further, it is reported that compression of the knee joint improves both dynamic and static balance. However, there is currently a paucity of data demonstrating the effects of compression garments on the biomechanical risk factors of knee-related injuries in female athletes. ⋯ The use of specifically designed compression garments could aid in the prevention of knee injuries by inducing changes in jumping mechanics.
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Orthop J Sports Med · Aug 2018
Manuscript Submission Patterns of Authors Publishing in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Journals.
Previous studies have examined the most cited articles in orthopaedic sports medicine research and the journals in which they were published. ⋯ Among the orthopaedic sports medicine journals included in this study, articles published in AJSM have the highest percentage of first submissions.