Data sources An electronic database search was conducted (to 6 August 2012) of databases such as: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PubMed and Cochrane Databases. References from identified articles were ...

Objectives We investigated the temporal trend and the geographical variation in the rate of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and meniscal repair (MR) performed in England during a 20 ...

Correspondence to Shreya McLeod, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia; ...

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 determine the effects of multi-ingredient protein (MIP) supplements on resistance exercise training (RT)-induced gains in muscle mass and strength compared with protein-only (PRO) or ...

Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps (EAMC) is one of the most common conditions that require medical attention during or immediately after sports events. Despite the high prevalence of this condition ...

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 ...

Background Repetitive stresses during spike movements in volleyball, make the shoulder one of the most commonly exposed body parts, bringing athletes to prematurely interrupt their career. Objective ...

1 Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Institute, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, UK 2 Sports Institute of Northern Ireland and Ulster Rugby, Newtownabbey, UK Correspondence to C M Bleakley ...

Objective: To outline the current practice in the management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the United Kingdom. Methods: A postal questionnaire designed to include various clinical ...

Correspondence to Dr David McDuff, Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore MD 21201, USA; dmcduff52{at}gmail.com Background Substances from various classes may be used for ...

Brockwell E, Dufour S, Casagrande I, et al. Stepping into Play: a FIFA decision aid for football participation after childbirth. British Journal of Sports … ...