Download or read book Neuromuscular Imbalances in Female Athletes written by Jennifer Lynn Miller and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Neuromuscular Training and Adaptations in Youth Athletes written by Urs Granacher and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Frontiers Research Topic entitled "Neuromuscular Training and Adaptations in Youth Athletes" contains one editorial and 22 articles in the form of original work, narrative and systematic reviews and meta-analyses. From a performance and health-related standpoint, neuromuscular training stimulates young athletes' physical development and it builds a strong foundation for later success as an elite athlete. The 22 articles provide current scientific knowledge on the effectiveness of neuromuscular training in young athletes.

Download or read book The Female Athlete E Book written by Rachel Frank and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-08-04 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all the important factors that must be considered when assessing and treating an athlete, the impact of patient sex is perhaps the most critical, yet historically has often been neglected. The "same injury" in a male patient may present differently, sometimes in subtle ways, than in a female patient and may require a different treatment approach. The Female Athlete, edited by Dr. Rachel Frank, provides concise, expert coverage of the ways in which common sports medicine injuries present in female patients versus male patients, describing recent literature analyzing sex differences in injury patterns and available treatment options. Provides a comprehensive review of key areas of importance related to care for women in sports, including the differences in care and treatment for male and female patients. Covers many of the most common injuries female athletes face, including ACL injuries, shoulder instability, concussion, stress fractures, female overuse injuries, and more. Considers prevention strategies, nutritional recommendations, as well as exercise recommendations for women during pregnancy.

Download or read book Neuromuscular Characteristics of Division I Collegiate Female Athletes written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Female Athlete Triad written by Catherine M. Gordon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book of its kind to focus solely on the female athlete triad - its origins, its recognition, and most importantly, its management. Since the symptoms themselves cover a range of medical specialties, chapters are written by experts in a number of relevant fields - sports medicine, orthopedics, endocrinology, and pediatrics - with an eye toward overall care of the young female athlete. Additionally, each chapter includes suggestions on how to educate and communicate with young athletes and their parents, as well as trainers and coaches, on how to manage the illness outside of the direct clinical setting. The female athlete triad is often seen in sports where low body weight is emphasized, such as gymnastics, figure skating, and running, though it can appear in any sport or activity. The interrelated symptoms - eating disorders, amenorrhea, and low bone mass - exist on a spectrum of severity and are serious and potentially life-threatening if not properly treated. Psychological problems, in addition to medical ones, are not uncommon. The Female Athlete Triad: A Clinical Guide discusses all of these areas for a well-rounded and in-depth approach to the phenomenon and will be a useful reference for any clinician working with female athletes across the lifespan.

Download or read book Neuromuscular Performance and the Menstrual Cycle written by Shayna Marie Lemke and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women athletes are more likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligament than their male counterparts. The female athlete has a complex system of steroid hormones that are continually changing. These sex hormones that fluctuate throughout each month may influence knee injuries, specifically the anterior cruciate ligament. The increased incidence in women is thought to be multifactorial, a combination of structural, anatomical, or biomechanical factors. The NCAA has reported that 75 percent of anterior cruciate ligament injuries are non-contact in competitive jumping or pivoting sports. In this study, the effects of the menstrual cycle on neuromuscular performance were investigated. Fifteen healthy females with regular menstrual cycles completed the various tests of this study for three phases of the menstrual cycle. All females were categorized as moderate or vigorous exercisers from an activity questionnaire. This study used a repeated measures experimental design; therefore, each participant served as her own control. The participants completed a series of two tests, including functional balance and fatigability.

Download or read book Musculoskeletal Health in Women written by Elinor Mody and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent research indicates that gender differences in anatomy and physiology, endocrinology, hand eye co-ordination and motor development have an effect on the kinds of injuries incurred as a result of sporting activities. Since men and women have different responses to exercise; strength and conditioning programs should be modified for these differences. Musculoskeletal Health in Women was born out of a need to provide fitness advice tailored to women. For example, research has focused on correcting neuromuscular imbalances in women to prevent injuries. Increased abduction moment at the knee and balance problems have been found to be predictors of ACL injury. Muscle strengthening with special emphasis on the terminal knee extensors and hip abductors can improve these neuromuscular imbalances. Additionally, taping and bracing at the ankle may be helpful, particularly in women prone to certain injuries. Any discussion of women’s sports injuries is only complete if it includes the Female Athlete Triad: energy availability (which is affected by eating disorders), osteoporosis, and menstrual function. Musculoskeletal Health in Women provides a fully-illustrated and comprehensive overview of all of these aspects and its multidisciplinary approach ensures that expertise is provided from disciplines such as psychiatry, physiatry, endocrinology, nutrition, rheumatology, orthopedics, physical therapy and radiology. These authors have worked with women athletes of all ilks and are well equipped to address a full spectrum of issues related to the musculoskeletal health of women. Musculoskeletal Health in Women will be of primary interest to women athletes and women embarking on a fitness regimen. Health professionals working in this area would also invariably benefit from the advice and guidance provided within these pages.

Download or read book The Effect of an 8 Week Neuromuscular Training Program on Neuromechanics in African American Female Athletes written by Timothy Wayne Hughley and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an 8 week neuromuscular training program on lower extremity knee valgus angle in African American athletes. We hypothesized a neuromuscular training program would signficantly decrease lower extremity knee valgus angles during a drop vertical jump at landing compared to a control group. Fifteen female volleyball, track, softball players underwent an 8 week intervention neuromuscular training program that included three main components. While eleven controls underwent the resistance training protocol for eight weeks. With this directional hypothesis we used a T-Test on the difference between tests. Intervention athletes pre- and posttest 2-dimensional analysis demonstrated decreased knee valgus angles during a drop vertical jump landing maneuver. Intervention mean was a 9.4 degree decrease in valgus from pretest and control mean was 0.6 degree decrease in valgus from pretest. The subjects undergoing the neuromuscular training program demonstrated a significantly greater decrease in knee valgus angle compared to controls. Measurements taken from the suibjects with 2-dimensional motion analysis were used to calculate the knee flexion range of motion during landing from a drop box vertical jump. Maximum knee flexion range of motion increased fro 74.7 plus or minus 1.9 to 78.5 plus or minus 1.6. Control subjects did not demonstrate significant changes in knee valgus or knee flexion anlges during the 8 week protocol. The results of this study support the hypothesis that an 8 week neuromuscular training program that combines injury prevention-training components can decrease an injury risk factor such as knee valgus in African American female athletes.

Download or read book Neuromuscular Responses and Balance Performance of Elite Female Athletes During Postural Perturbation written by Jennifer Anne Ocif and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book ACL Injuries in Female Athletes written by Robin West and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-read reference presents a succinct overview of clinically-focused topics covering the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of ACL injuries in the female athlete. Written by two professional team physicians, it provides practical, focused information for orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeons and physicians. Covers ACL injury risk factors and prevention, including biomechanics, biology, and anatomy of the female athlete. Discusses graft choices, the biology of healing, rehabilitation and return to play, future options for treatment, and more. Addresses special considerations such as pediatric ACL and revision ACL. Consolidates today’s available information and experience in this timely area into one convenient resource.

Download or read book The Effectiveness of a Neuromuscular Training Program on Hip Strength and Core Stability in Healthy Adolescent Females written by Christine Johnston Heise and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: Following the onset of maturation, female athletes have a significantly higher risk for anterior cruciate ligament injury when compared with male athletes. It is therefore important to evaluate this increased risk in this population and some possible preventative measures. Objective: To examine the effect of a neuromuscular exercise training (NME) program on hip strength and core stability in healthy adolescent females. Study Design: Randomized Clinical Trial which employed a repeated measures design. Participants: Healthy adolescent females aged 12-18 years old. Intervention: A 5-week progressive perturbation NME program was administered according to previously described and validated methodologies. The supervised program was administered 2x/week for 5 weeks. The program consisted of a series of destabilizing perturbations that were applied to the unstable surfaces with the participant in a unilateral stance. Outcome Measurements: Hip external rotation (ER) and hip abduction strength were evaluated using held-hand dynamometry. A dynamic seated stability test was used to evaluate core stability. Vertical jump test using the Vertex was used to evaluate lower extremity functional power and performance. Results: 40 healthy adolescent females (age 13.5 ± 0.2 years, height 165.3 ± 7.5 cm, weight 70.0 ± 25.3 kg, BMI 25.2 ± 6.6 kg/m2) were recruited. Two-way ANOVAs compared hip ER and abduction strength, core stability, and vertical jump pre- and post- NME training between the control and NME groups. Independent samples t-tests demonstrated that the percentage change in hip abduction strength and core stability was different between the control and NME group, with the NME group showing more improvement at follow-up. There was no significant relationship noted between strength scores and core stability or vertical jump performance. Conclusions: Overall, the results suggest the possibility of some impact as a result of the NME program, but more research is still needed to clarify the results of this and other investigations which have examined the efficacy of NME training programs in specific at-risk populations such as physically active adolescent females.

Download or read book Modifiable Risk Factors Contributing to Neuromuscular Control in Adolescent Female Basketball Athletes written by Eleanor M. Beltz and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Female basketball athletes are at increased risk for lower extremity injury. Neuromuscular control is a risk factor for musculoskeletal injury and likely fluctuates. Previous studies investigating the relationship between neuromuscular control and injury have typically utilized a single baseline neuromuscular control assessment with prospective injury monitoring, which does not capture potential variability in neuromuscular control that may influence injury risk. Preventive training programs (PTPs) are designed to improve neuromuscular control and can reduce lower extremity injury rates. Training load, or the volume and intensity of activity, may also modulate neuromuscular control. High training load can lead to fatigue, which has been shown to impair neuromuscular control. The relationship between neuromuscular control and training load has not been established. Purposes:1) Evaluate variability in neuromuscular control in adolescent female basketball athletes; 2) Evaluate the effect of PTPs on variability in neuromuscular control measures; 3) Examine the association of neuromuscular control and training load in adolescent female basketball athletes. Study Design: Cohort, observational (Purposes 1 and 3) and interventional (Purpose 2). Methods:Adolescent female basketball athletes (n=67) completed serial neuromuscular control and power assessments during the competitive basketball season. Participantsfrom one organization (n=47) were exposed to PTPs. An additional sample of adolescent female basketball athletes (n=15) completed neuromuscular control assessments before and after daily participation in multi-day basketball tournament. Training load was recorded for Purposes 1 and 3. Statistical Analyses:Repeated measures ANOVAs assessed neuromuscular control variables over time. Bivariate correlations were used to explore the relationship between neuromuscular control and training load. Results: Neuromuscular control varied over an athletic season and during a multi-day tournament. The role of PTPs in neuromuscular control variability is unclear. Findings regarding the relationship between neuromuscular control and training load during an athletic season were inconsistent. There was no association between training load and neuromuscular control during tournament play. Conclusion:Neuromuscular control is dynamic. Single-point neuromuscular control screenings should not be viewed as an absolute determinant of injury risk. Measures of neuromuscular control should be interpreted within the context of the individual and other injury risk factors.

Download or read book Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science written by Margo Mountjoy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new International Olympic Committee (IOC) handbook covers the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of females in sports at all levels of competition. Each chapter focuses on the specific issues that female athletes confront both on and off the field, such as bone health, nutritional recommendations, exercise/competition during menstruation and pregnancy, and much more. Fully endorsed by the IOC and drawing upon the experience of an international team of expert contributors, no other publication deals with the topic in such a concise and complete manner. The Female Athlete is recommended for all health care providers for women and girl athletes internationally for all sports and all levels of competition. It is a valuable resource for medical doctors, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists, and sports scientists as well as coaches, personal trainers and athletes.

Download or read book Strength and Conditioning for Female Athletes written by Keith Barker and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2018-07-27 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women's sport in general has gained an increasingly higher profile and level of respect in recent years, and it is becoming widely acknowledged that a female athlete's training programmes will differ in several respects from that of their male counterparts. Despite this, there is a dearth of research evidence available to coaches and athletes to guide the planning and programming process, with limited comparisons of training adaptations between the genders and in particular, a lack of investigation into elite female performers. Strength and Conditioning for Female Athletes contains insights from various experts in this specialised area. This text outlines specifically what is and what isn't known regarding female athlete development, and exposes the gaps that currently exist in the academic literature, with practical examples of applied practice. Coaches, sports scientists and athletes themselves will find here a wealth of useful information, with topics including: needs analysis; programme design for the basic biomotor abilities; speed and agility; long-term athlete development; the menstrual cycle and gender-specific injuries.

Download or read book The Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament written by Shital N. Parikh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book fills the void in the existing literature related to the diagnosis and evaluation of pediatric ACL injuries and presents both current and emerging surgical techniques for pediatric ACL reconstruction. Once considered rare, these injuries are on the rise as children are increasingly active and engaged in high-impact sports. Historically, these injuries have been treated with benign neglect, but there is increasing evidence that non-operative treatment approaches can lead to recurrent instability, further injury to the meniscus or cartilage, and eventually joint degeneration. Opening with discussion of epidemiology, developmental anatomy, and assessment and radiography, this one-stop resource then presents conservative and surgical management strategies and algorithms, including ACL reconstruction without bone tunnels, use of epiphyseal tunnels, trans-physeal tunnels, or hybrid techniques. Special attention is given to the young female athlete, complications, prevention strategies, rehabilitation and return to play considerations. Bringing together the latest clinical evidence with the preferred techniques of experts in the field, The Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament is a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the inherent problems in treating ACL injuries in the pediatric patient, useful for pediatric orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic sports medicine surgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians and other professionals working with the young athlete.

Download or read book Exertional Heat Illnesses written by Lawrence E. Armstrong and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2003 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only text to focus exclusively on heat-related illnesses. Full of practical advice for professionals in a variety of medical, academic, & commercial settings. Learn how to identify, treat & prevent exertional heat illnesses & ensure your sporting events are safe.

Download or read book Basketball Sports Medicine and Science written by Lior Laver and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 1018 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed as a comprehensive educational resource not only for basketball medical caregivers and scientists but for all basketball personnel. Written by a multidisciplinary team of leading experts in their fields, it provides information and guidance on injury prevention, injury management, and rehabilitation for physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, conditioning trainers, and coaches. All commonly encountered injuries and a variety of situations and scenarios specific to basketball are covered with the aid of more than 200 color photos and illustrations. Basketball Sports Medicine and Science is published in collaboration with ESSKA and will represent a superb, comprehensive educational resource. It is further hoped that the book will serve as a link between the different disciplines and modalities involved in basketball care, creating a common language and improving communication within the team staff and environment.