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Filter by:Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are the signature injuries of the ongoing military conflicts. MSKI affect 800,000 Service Members annually and TBI have impacted more than 350,000 in the past 19 years and account for 22% of all combat casualties. Concussion, a mild form of TBI, increases MSKI risk in physically active individuals, including Service Members. The overall goal of the study is to identify the neuromuscular control mechanisms that increase MSKI risk following concussion. It is hypothesized that concussed individuals will display abnormal neuromuscular function that increases MSKI risk, as compared to non-concussed controls. The study will employ a multi-center, prospective, case-matched control observational study to identify the differences in neuromuscular function following concussion that may contribute to increased MSKI risk. Once the neuromuscular control mechanisms that increase MSKI risk following concussion are identified, targeted risk mitigation strategies can be developed to reduce MSKI risk.
This study aims to assess the quality and life and life satisfaction of pediatric and adolescent gymnasts throughout their musculoskeletal injury recovery.
The objective of this study is to collect baseline data from a normative population of adolescents who participate in organized "land-based" sports, that gender and age matches some of the population of patients expected to be treated at Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Services, MultiCare affiliated therapy centers, and Mary Bridge Specialty Clinics who will be seen in the Research and Movement Lab. This project will recruit 40 patients between the ages of 13-25 years old. Non-invasive measurements of movement patterns will be collected during common sport-related activities over a single data collection session.
The sequelae that occur in post-COVID-19 patients are multiple and, at a therapeutic level, these represent a new challenge within the general context of the pandemic that the world is suffering. The virus has managed to end thousands of lives today and many other cases are being charged as directly responsible for a multiplicity of multi-system damages that need to be diagnosed and treated. Among the most relevant, are those that can affect to neurological, respiratory and musculoskeletal levels in patients without previous pahologies, and in patients at risk who already had a pathology prior to infection. On the other hand, signs and symptoms have been observed characteristic in the organ systems described above in post-contagion patients, directly associated with sequelae SARV-CoV2. The radio frequency (RF) of electromagnetic waves represents a technology of proven efficacy and safety in multiple fields of both human and veterinary medicine. These include neurological and pneumological pathologies, and very especially those that affect the locomotor system. In therapeutics there are different RF modalities depending on the modality, polarity, type of signal and frequency, which in turn translate into different therapeutic profiles, clinical indications, efficacy and safety. Among the RF technologies most used today and that have a greater scientific background, is the one known as Resistive Capacitive Monopolar Radio Frequency at 448 kHz (INDIBA®) (RFMCR). This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of RFMCR in the treatment of neurological, respiratory and musculoskeletal sequelae in patients presenting this type of pathologies that appear after contagion by COVID-19. Through this non-invasive technique, the investigators want to show that RF can help the physical rehabilitation of these patients through metabolic stimulation, increased vascularization and oxygenation of directly affected tissues, effects of deep hyperthermia generated by the interaction of the current with the treated biological substrate, as well as the activation of tissue regeneration, the result of subthermal action. It is thus intended to improve signs such as lung capacity, dyspnea, neuropathies and global muscle capacity, which are essential for the recovery of the post-COVID-19 patients. The hypothesis of this study is that current post-COVID-19 treatments can be significantly improved in order to prevent complications and ensure the patients' well-being.
The aim of this study is to determine how we can best support coaches to implement an injury prevention (IP) program (Prep-to-Play) in female community Australian Football. We will recruit at least 140 female community football teams from 15 different football leagues in Victoria, Australia. Teams will be competing in U16, U17, U18, U19 or open womens competitions. We will train and support coaches to implement the IP program and evaluate the effects of the IP program on injuries across two football seasons.
Musculoskeletal trauma is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States and its negative quality of life impact extends beyond that of physical recovery. More than 50% of victims of musculoskeletal trauma suffer lasting mental health issues following their injury. These symptoms can develop across all spectrums of patients with a variety of injury severities. Previously, this research team developed a ten-step program with the aim of developing fostering coping mechanisms in trauma patients. We were unable to demonstrate a measurable benefit to their mental health or physical function. This has been mirrored in other studies as well; talk therapy and support groups are not a strong enough intervention for some patients. We hypothesize that a subset of the trauma population would benefit from medical treatment for their depressive and anxious symptoms in the early recovery period. Given the limited resources of mental health systems, it would be ideal for their surgical providers to be able to manage safely their post-injury mental health issues during their surgical follow up. This is a pragmatic pilot study to develop an effective, acceptable, time-limited treatment strategy that could be safely implemented by non-mental health care providers for victims of musculoskeletal trauma.
The proposed study evaluates the effect of ankle foot orthosis (AFO) heel height and stiffness on the forces and motion of the lower limb during over-ground walking in individuals who use an AFO for daily walking. Previous studies suggest that heel height and stiffness effect limb loading, but these data and the analysis techniques applied are limited. In this study, heel cushions with different height and stiffness's (4 conditions) will be placed in participants shoes and they will walk at controlled and self-selected speeds. Participants will also walk with their AFO as configured prior to enrollment, and with no AFO if possible. The proposed study will provide evidence that can be used by clinicians and researchers to align braces that most effectively improve function during every-day walking.
The aim of this study is to identify factors responsible for recurrent shoulder instability in children. Shoulder instability, i.e. complete or partial dislocation of the shoulder joint, is common in children, resulting in pain and disability. Recurrent instability can damage the shoulder joint resulting in the premature development of arthritis. Rehabilitation approaches are preferred over surgical methods for the growing child e.g. physiotherapy to restore movement and prevent further instability. Existing rehabilitation procedures are based on addressing factors assumed to be responsible for instability e.g. physiotherapists may try to increase shoulder stability by building up the shoulder muscles to compensate for the damaged ligaments. It is evident however that the mechanisms of shoulder instability are not well understood, as failure rates for physiotherapy are high, with 70% - 90% of children continuing to suffer recurrent instability. This is an observational, cross-sectional study of children (aged 8 to 18) presenting with shoulder instability of any origin, traumatic or atraumatic (n=15) and an age-matched sample (n=15) with no history of shoulder problems. Muscle activity and movement pattern differences will be measured using non-invasive 3D motion capture and surface electromyography, to identify factors responsible for instability. Only a single visit to the site will be required (The Orthotic Research & Locomotor Assessment Unit (ORLAU) based at The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Oswestry.). If investigators better understand the mechanisms associated with instability, physiotherapy interventions to reduce dislocations and disability can be better targeted. If specific patterns of activity associated with instability are identified, these could be addressed through personalised and improved exercise prescription and rehabilitation. Additionally, causes of instability for which physiotherapy may not be appropriate may be identified, therefore ensuring patients are referred to the correct service in a timely manner, improving patient outcomes and allocating physiotherapy resources more appropriately. Participants will be recruited from musculoskeletal/orthopaedic outpatient clinics. This study is funded by the Private Physiotherapy Education Foundation.