Sport Injury Rehabilitation Research Articles

The Patient-Physiotherapist Tango: a Personalized Approach to ACL Recovery - a Qualitative Interview Study.

Person-centered care is a concept in healthcare that aims to promote the patient's health and adapt resources and interventions based on the patient's needs and wishes. Knowledge on what person-centered physiotherapy is for patients who rehabilitate after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and how patients experience it within the context of sports injury rehabilitation, is lacking. The aim of this study was to explore how patients who were in a late rehabilitation stage (8-12 months) after ACL reconstruction experienced their rehabilitation from a person-centered perspective. Qualitative interview study. Fourteen patients (57% females), aged 18-57, treated with ACL reconstruction, were interviewed with semi-structured interviews 8-12 months after ACL reconstruction. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed with qualitative content analysis. One theme: all lights on me; be seen and heard, a cornerstone for patients, supported by three main categories: 1) rehabilitation: a roller coaster of physical and psychological challenges; 2) patient involvement; 3) the physiotherapist - stronger together; emerged from the collected data. Patients in a late rehabilitation stage (8-12 months) after ACL reconstruction experienced that the rehabilitation process was person-centered when they felt to be the focus and were allowed to participate via open and constructive communication with the physiotherapists.

Application of infrared and near-infrared photosensitive pi-conjugated materials in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of sports injuries in aerobics

According to a survey in 2021, around 12% of people were injured during the exercise, and they require the immediate healing process. Several tissue healing materials are incorporated into the sports rehabilitation process. However, the materials have a high rejection reaction rate, poor effect, and low healing speed, which affects aerobics rehabilitation training. The research difficulties are overcome by applying infrared and near-infrared photosensitive pi-conjugated materials to tissue healing procedures to maximize the result of sports rehabilitation. The research analysis discusses the conjugated materials composition and biocompatibility properties which helps to manage the skin healing drug release rate and durations. In addition, the pi-conjugated materials having a high Nearer-Infrared (NIR) observation rate between 600 nm to 1000nm then the materials are suitable for the photobiomodulation therapy wavelength. Then, NIR triggers the drug release from conjugated materials that are used to locate the injured area for treatment and rehabilitation process. Therefore, infrared and NIR-based conjugated materials effectively support injury rehabilitation and damaged tissue regeneration processes. The system efficiency is evaluated using various skin healing rates with different experiments and experimental groups.

Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization and its efficiency on sports performance

Neuromuscular stability is necessary for optimal sport performance. Stability is not achieved only by abdominal muscles, spine extensors and gluteals, but it is accomplished by precise coordination of these muscles and intra-abdominal pressure by the central nervous system. A primary role of the core muscles stability is to raise the intra-abdominal pressure and to increase the tension in the thoracolumbar fascia. Postural core instability is associated with poor dynamic balance control and with a high risk of injury or fall. Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) is a rehabilitative approach to optimize the movement system based upon the scientific principles of developmental kinesiology and provides an effective tool in rehabilitation of sport injuries.

NCAA DI Athletic Trainers� Perception and Use of Psychological Techniques During Sport Injury Rehabilitation

NCAA DI Athletic Trainers� Perception and Use of Psychological Techniques During Sport Injury Rehabilitation

Intelligent rehabilitation assistant: Application of deep learning methods in sports injury recovery

In recent years, sports injury rehabilitation has developed into a specialized field that has forced the combination of an orthopedic surgeon, sports physiotherapist, and sports physician. Determining the appropriate time for an injured athlete to resume practice or competition is regarded as sports rehabilitation. Discovering the best solutions to avoid injuries, maximize recovery, and enhance performance is crucial for sports activities. The study introduced an intelligent rehabilitation assistant (IRA) that leverages advanced deep learning (DL) methods to enhance sports injury recovery. In this study, the IRA incorporates redefined prairie dog optimized bidirectional long-short-term memory (RPDO-Bi-LSTM) to enhance accuracy, predicting sports injury recovery. The study collected data on the state of rehabilitation, physiological parameters, and general health using wearable sensors and movement patterns. The data was preprocessed using a median filter to remove noise from sensor data. Region-based segmentation using segmented images from preprocessed data. Convolutional neural networks (CNN) using extracted features from obtained data. The IRA provides personalized recovery plans and real-time feedback. The framework consists of the components, suggested models to create quality scores for motions, measurements to quantify motion performance, and scoring of performance measurement elements into numerical quality scores. The proposed method is implemented using Python software. RPDO-Bi-LSTM presentation is evaluated by various metrics, such as accuracy 94.2% recall 98.2%, precision 96.5%, and specificity 95.2%, f1 score 95.6%, he planned technique attained good performance and improved the accuracy of sports injury recovery.

Functional outcome after arthroscopic mosaicplasty for localised osteochondral defects in the knee

Background: Knee injuries are commonly encountered in active sports persons as well as nonathletes, with approximately 60% of patients having cartilage damage with or without associated ligament and meniscal injuries. In this study, we report on the functional outcome of autologous osteochondral grafting in localised cartilage lesions of the knee. MethodsA longitudinal follow-up study was conducted on 50 patients aged between 18-55 years with symptomatic focal cartilage defect in the knee of size less than 2.0 cm2 after necessary inclusion/exclusion criteria. Management involved arthroscopic autologous osteochondral grafting. The donor cartilage was from the non–weight-bearing region of the ipsilateral knee. Other associated intra-articular injuries were addressed in the same sitting. The patients were followed up after 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months and clinical status documented by the Lysholm Knee Function Scale (LKFS). ResultsMost patients were young active males. Clinical presentation involved pain in all participants, followed by joint line tenderness. There was at least one associated injury to other intra-articular structures in 52% of the patients. The commonest associated injury was anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear followed by meniscus tear. The mean size of the focal cartilage defect was 1.013 cm2, ranging from 0.8 cm2 to 1.6 cm2. The mean preoperative LKFS was 56.97 ± 1.38 (standard error). There was a statistically (p < 0.001) as well as clinically significant (clinically important difference >13.0 and patient acceptable symptomatic state >70.0) improvement in the mean Lysholm score, which was 70 ± 1.32, 81.3 ± 1.12 and 92.1 ± 1.11 at the end of 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months respectively. Eighty-four percent of the patients showed excellent functional outcome at 6 months (LKFS >90), whereas 8% and 4% had good and fair outcomes, respectively, at 6 months (LKFS: 70–90). Two patients (4%) who had failed ACL reconstruction had poor outcome (LKFS <70)at 6 months. ConclusionMosaicplasty is an excellent procedure for managing cartilage defects of small to medium sizes, less than 2.0 cm2. The short-term results are satisfying and can accelerate rehabilitation of sports injuries. It is noteworthy that instability is a contra-indication for the procedure to succeed.

Current Concept &amp; Phases of Sport Injury Rehabilitation

Current Concept &amp; Phases of Sport Injury Rehabilitation

A biomechanics research on drug therapy in the rehabilitation of sports training injuries

In the process of sports training and competition, if sports injury occurs, it not only has a serious impact on the physical and psychological of athletes, but also has a negative impact on the overall training and competition. During the competition, if effective treatment is not obtained, it can have an irreversible impact on athletes’ future participation in sports. Nowadays, many athletes lack knowledge on the prevention and treatment of sports injuries during physical exercise. Therefore, it is urgent to conduct research and analysis on the treatment methods for training injury rehabilitation. In this paper, the visual analogue scale (VAS) and cell landscape analysis technology were used to analyze and compare the therapeutic effects of platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection technology, diclofenac, indomethacin, Qili San and placebo tablets. Focusing on how these drugs promote rehabilitation by affecting mechanical parameters and tissue mechanical properties, it is concluded that PRP injection technique, diclofenac and indomethacin improve the treatment effect of pain after rehabilitation of sports injuries. The number of people who completely recovered with Indomethacin was 4 and that with placebo was 2. The results show that these drugs significantly improve the mechanical properties of the tissue and contribute to the rehabilitation process. This study has further explored the drug treatment of sports injury, explored several drug treatment mechanisms and efficacy and has guiding significance for subsequent drug treatment of sports injury.

Retraction Note: Simulation of sports injury prevention and rehabilitation monitoring based on fiber optic sensors and machine learning algorithms

Retraction Note: Simulation of sports injury prevention and rehabilitation monitoring based on fiber optic sensors and machine learning algorithms

The Role of the ‘Exercise Science’ in Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

The Role of the ‘Exercise Science’ in Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Application of Surface Electromyography in Knee Joint Sports Injury Rehabilitation

Application of Surface Electromyography in Knee Joint Sports Injury Rehabilitation

Application Simulation Research Based on Visual Image Capture Technology in Sports Injury Rehabilitation

To capture and analyze the motion state of patients in real time and improve the evaluation effect of sports injury, the research is based on image recognition in visual image capture technology. Firstly, multiscale attention mechanism was introduced into U-Net image segmentation model to improve the pre-processing of image recognition. Then, the image recognition model of convolutional neural network is optimized by gradient class weighted activation mapping. The combination of the two is applied to the sports injury image processing to verify the effect. The results show that the F1 score and Precision values of the improved segmentation model in the database reach 98.85% and 98.74%, respectively. The segmentation accuracy is obviously improved. The accuracy of the optimized image recognition method in the training set and the test set is about 96% and 98%, respectively. After the combination of the two methods, the processing accuracy of sports injury medical images is 97%, and the running time is within 4s. It has high accuracy and processing efficiency, providing a technical and methodological basis for sports injury rehabilitation training.

50 Years of Research on the Psychology of Sport Injury: A Consensus Statement

Factors influencing sport injury risk, rehabilitation outcomes, and return to sport processes have been the focus in various research disciplines (sports medicine, psychology and sociology). One discipline, with over 50 years of scholarship, is the psychology of sport injury. Despite the research in this field, there is no evidence-based consensus to inform professional practice. The aim of this original and timely consensus statement is to summarise psychological sport injury research and provide consensus recommendations for sport practitioners seeking to implement psychological principles into clinical practice. A total of seven experts with extensive experience outlined the consensus objectives and identified three psychology of sport injury sub-domains: risk, rehabilitation and return to sport. The researchers, grouped in pairs, prepared initial drafts of assigned sub-domains. The group met in Stockholm, and the three texts were merged into a draft and revised in an iterative process. Stress responses are the strongest psychological risk factor for acute injuries. Intra- and interpersonal factors, as well as sociocultural factors, are demonstrated psychosocial risk factors for overuse injuries. Stress management and mindfulness interventions to prevent injuries have been successfully implemented. The rehabilitation process may influence athlete’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioural responses. Social support, mindfulness, acceptance-based practices, and cognitive-behavioural based intervention programs reduce negative reactions. Return to sport includes various stages and different trajectories. Returning athletes typically experience concerns regarding competence, autonomy, and relatedness. It is recommended that athletes focus on the physical, technical, and psychological demands of their sport as they progress to increasingly intense activities. Interdisciplinary collaboration (e.g., sports medicine and psychology) would be beneficial in enhancing clinical practice and improving athlete outcomes.

The Role of Art Therapy in Enhancing Rehabilitation Outcomes for Athletes with Sports Injuries

Purpose: This study sought to analyze the role of art therapy in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes for athletes with sports injuries. Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library. Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the role of art therapy in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes for athletes with sports injuries. Preliminary empirical review revealed that art therapy offers significant benefits for athletes recovering from sports injuries. Through a review of empirical studies, it was found that art therapy facilitated emotional expression, coping skills development, and social support, leading to improved psychological well-being and holistic healing. The study emphasized the importance of addressing the biopsychosocial aspects of rehabilitation and highlighted the need for further research to understand the mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of art therapy. Overall, the findings underscored the transformative potential of art therapy in optimizing rehabilitation outcomes for athletes with sports injuries. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Biopsychosocial Model of Health, Self- Determination theory (SDT) and Transactional Model of Stress and Coping may be used to anchor future studies on rehabilitation for athletes with sports injuries. The study provided several recommendations contributing to theory, practice, and policy in sports injury rehabilitation. It suggested further exploration of theoretical frameworks to understand art therapy's therapeutic mechanisms and its integration into existing models. In practice, it recommended incorporating art therapy into multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs, along with developing evidence-based guidelines for its implementation. Additionally, the study advocated for policy initiatives to increase access to art therapy services for athletes, emphasizing collaboration among stakeholders and interdisciplinary knowledge sharing. These recommendations aimed to promote holistic approaches to rehabilitation, improve outcomes, and enhance the overall well-being of injured athletes.

Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in Physical Training

Sports injury is an important problem in physical training, Prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries is essential to guarantee the health of athletes and improve the training effect, This paper aims to explore the prevention and rehabilitation strategies of sports injuries in physical training, By analyzing the type of sports injuries, the mechanism of occurrence, and the risk factors, The principles and methods of rehabilitation after a sports injury are also discussed, Emphasizing the importance of scientific rehabilitation training in promoting casualty recovery and return to the field, Reasonable training plan, good physical fitness, correct sports skills, and proper rehabilitation training are the key to the prevention and treatment of sports injuries.

Rehabilitation Profiling for Injured Elite Athletes: A Case Study with Implications for Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Return-to-Sport Transitions

This case study outlines the use of rehabilitation profiling and an interprofessional care team to ease an elite athlete’s significant transitions through the phases of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear, impacting her competitive season and a sudden transition to sport injury rehabilitation. The aim of rehabilitation profiling was to encompass the physical and psychological components deemed most valuable to the athlete’s current transition phase and give insight into which interventions to employ. The effectiveness of the interventions was assessed by monitoring the athlete through individual consultation, feedback from the interprofessional care team, and observation of task completion.

Translation and Adaptation of the Reinjury Anxiety Inventory, the Sport Injury Rehabilitation Adherence Scale, and the Athletic Injury Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Into Turkish.

Psychological difficulties can adversely affect rehabilitation outcomes and make return to sport more difficult. Identifying psychological difficulties is possible with valid and reliable measurement tools. The purpose of this study is to translate and culturally adapt the Reinjury Anxiety Inventory (RIAI), the Sport Injury Rehabilitation Adherence Scale (SIRAS), and the Athletic Injury Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (AISEQ) into Turkish and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish versions. Cross-sectional study. The instruments were forward- and back-translated, culturally adapted, and validated on 248 athletes and 34 physical therapists. The physical therapists of the athletes completed the SIRAS to evaluate the athletes. Statistical analysis included reliability tests (Cronbach alpha and test-retest), exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and correlational analysis. Floor and ceiling effects (<15%) were also assessed. Confirmatory factor analyses revealed a satisfactory model fit for the RIAI and the AISEQ, and exploratory factor analysis revealed the 1-factor structure for the SIRAS as in the original. All 3 instruments displayed adequate internal consistency (Cronbach alpha coefficients ranged from .84 to .88) and test-retest reliability (coefficients ranged from .81 to .93). Convergent validity of the instruments was supported by significant correlations between the AISEQ and both the RIAI and the SIRAS. Our results suggest that the Turkish versions of the instruments were valid, consistent, and reliable in athletes who have serious injuries. Scores on these instruments could be useful for evaluating the contributions of psychological factors to return to sport following serious injuries. Clinicians are encouraged to use RIAI-Turkish (RIAI-TR), SIRAS-Turkish (SIRAS-TR), and AISEQ-Turkish (AISEQ-TR) together to make decisions about the treatment and rehabilitation plans of injured athletes.

A study of sports injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies in physical education teaching in colleges and universities

A study of sports injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies in physical education teaching in colleges and universities

The Role of Sport Psychology in Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in Junior Athletes.

Sports injuries have historically been addressed and treated from a purely physical perspective. Nevertheless, like in many other aspects of sports, it has become evident during the last decades that psychological considerations and consequent interventions are both vital and inevitable in the work with athletes, particularly in the work with junior athletes. Especially in the domains of sports injury prevention and rehabilitation, psychological measures can yield significant benefits for junior athletes. Stress management techniques, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, motor imagery, or seeking social support have been demonstrated as being highly effective. These techniques, many of them originally intended by sport psychologists to optimize performance, now aid junior athletes in performing at their best while also preventing injury and facilitating a safe return to competition after injury. During injury rehabilitation, sport psychological measures play an important role as well. The purpose of this review is firstly to provide an overview of the psychological factors that significantly support both injury prevention and rehabilitation. We subsequently elaborate on the identification and optimization of these factors by presenting evidence-based psychological interventions and training programs. In addition, we provide science-informed fundamentals that may serve as a basis for the adaptation and/or development of novel psychological measures to support junior athletes during injury prevention and rehabilitation.

The effect of a rehabilitation program using some exercises and ultrasound on the posterior shoulder muscle tear in athletes

&#x0D; Excessive physical pressure causes injury. It may occur at a sudden moment and is usually the result of an error in the application or an unexpected accident, or it may arise as a result of repeated injury to the same place, which leads to serious injury if it continues to occur. Hence the need to use methods and techniques in Treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and rehabilitation of the injured faster and better, a research problem is whether rehabilitative exercises with the ultrasound device have a role in improving the strength and range of motion of the injured hidden shoulder muscle. The current research aims to prepare rehabilitative exercises with an ultrasound device to rehabilitate the rupture of the posterior shoulder muscle in some athletes and to identify the preference of the program through the pre and post tests. To achieve this goal, the researcher used the experimental approach in one group design (pre-post). As for the research community, the researcher identified his research community in the intentional way, which is represented by the players with rupture of the posterior shoulder muscle from the Muthanna Governorate clubs, who numbered (8) injured (handball, volleyball, gymnastics, and wrestling). The researchers used tests that measure the extent of injury improvement, by testing (Kinetic range of the shoulder joint) As for the rehabilitation program, it took (6) weeks to be implemented, at the rate of (3) units per week, bringing the total number of rehabilitation units to (18) units, as the first and second week included ultrasound sessions only. As for the rehabilitative exercises, they were applied from the third week to the sixth week, at a rate of four weeks, as the number of units reached (12) rehabilitative units.&#x0D; &#x0D;