Sport-Specific AMCaMP: New Modular Tools for Measuring Adolescent Self-Confidence In Sport-Specific Movement by Keith H. May, William C. Espinoza, Andrew A. Guccione

“…The results of this study support using these modules as part of the overall clinical evaluation of psychological readiness to return to sport. # Level of Evidence Level 3b.…”
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Ketogenic metabolic therapy for schizoaffective disorder: a retrospective case series of psychotic symptom remission and mood recovery by Nicole Laurent, Erin L. Bellamy, Katherine A. Tague, Donika Hristova, Ally Houston

“…Standard treatments, primarily pharmacological, often fail to control symptoms fully and can lead to significant metabolic side effects. Emerging evidence suggests that ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT), also known as the ketogenic diet, may offer a powerful alternative to conventional treatments for mood components and resolve psychiatric symptoms in patients with schizoaffective disorder.MethodsThis case series investigates the effects of KMT on two individuals diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder who pursued this therapy due to the ineffectiveness of conventional treatments. …”
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Development of an Injury Burden Prediction Model in Professional Baseball Pitchers by Garrett Bullock, Charles Thigpen, Gary Collins, Nigel Arden, Thomas Noonan, Michael Kissenberth, Ellen Shanley

“…The inclusion of both modifiable and non-modifiable factors into a comprehensive injury burden model provides the most accurate prediction of days lost in professional pitchers. # Level of Evidence 2…”
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Diagnostic Imaging for Distal Extremity Injuries in Direct Access Physical Therapy: An Observational Study by Michael S Crowell, John S Mason, Jamie B Morris, Max K Dummar, Paul A Kuwik

“…The diagnostic accuracy of the Ottawa Ankle Rules was similar to previously reported values. # Level of Evidence Level 3.…”
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Effects of postoperative physical exercise rehabilitation on cardiorespiratory fitness, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with colorectal, breast, and prostate ca... by Mailin Beyer, Christian Bischoff, Johannes Lässing, Ines Gockel, Roberto Falz

“…Postoperative exercise interventions led to improvements in CRF and functional capacity (VO2max: MD 1.46 ml/kg/min; 95%-CI 0.33, 2.58; p  = 0.01; 6MWD: MD 63.47 m; 95%-CI 28.18, 98.76; p = 0.0004, respectively) as well as QoL (0.91; 95%-CI 0.06, 1.76; p = 0.04). The quality of evidence was moderate to low. Conclusion Postoperative exercise interventions could effectively improve CRF, functional capacity and QoL as shown in this meta-analysis. …”
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Use of Sildenafil in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Findings from a U.S. Healthcare Claims Database by Ariel Berger, John Edelsberg, Simon Teal, Marko A. Mychaskiw, Gerry Oster

“…**Methods:** Using a large U.S. healthcare claims database, we identified all patients with evidence of PAH (International Classification of Disease, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification [ICD-9-CM] diagnosis codes 416.0, 416.8) and receipt of sildenafil between January 1, 2005 and September 30, 2008. …”
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Position- and Sex-Related Differences in Sagittal and Frontal Plane Concentric Isokinetic Hip Muscle Peak Torques and Agonist-Antagonist Ratios by Lisa T. Hoglund, Matthew C. Schiffino, James E. Freels, Isabella G. Romano

“…In contrast, hip flexor-extensor ratio was greater when tested in standing versus supine. # Level of Evidence 3…”
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Reliability Analysis of In-person and Virtual Goniometric Measurements of the Upper Extremity by Tracy Spigelman, Leah Simpkins, Casey Humphrey, Yehor Vitel, Aaron Sciascia

“…Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability were determined via intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). # Results Inter-rater reliability for five of the six in-person (ICC≥0.81) and virtual measurements (ICC≥0.78 ) were classified as excellent. …”
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Let´s Swing it –The Interaction Between Participation-Related Shoulder Load and Pre-season Trunk Rotation Power on Shoulder Problems in Male Handball Players by Kari Arnason, Atli Agustsson, Hilde Fredriksen, Elis Thor Rafnsson, Kristin Briem

“…Looking beyond shoulder strength and load may therefore be important. # Level of evidence 3…”
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The Test Re-Test Reliability of A Novel Single Leg Hop Test (T-Drill Hop Test) by Rodney Negrete, Samantha Simms, Jacob Gross, Lucas Nunes Rabello, Matt Hixon, Ibrahim M. Zeini, Walter L. Jenkins, George J. Davies

“…These results are important prior to validation and utilization as a clinical functional performance test. # Levels of Evidence Level 2…”
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Correlation Between Y-Balance Test and Balance, Functional Performance, and Outcome Measures in Patients Following ACL Reconstruction by Jin Seong Kim, Ui Jae Hwang, Moon Young Choi, Doo Hwan Kong, Kyu Sung Chung, Jeong Ku Ha, Oh Yun Kwon

“…The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to determine the strength of the association between scores on the YBT and selected outcomes including laxity measured via the KT-2000 arthrometer, static balance measured via the Biodex Balance System, isokinetic muscle torque and hamstring-to-quadriceps (HQ) ratio, and performance on the single leg hop test and the single leg vertical jump test…”
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Psychological Patient-reported Outcomes Cannot Predict a Second Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Patients who Return to Sports after an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructio... by Ramana Piussi, Rebecca Simonson, Johan Högberg, Roland Thomeé, Kristian Samuelsson, Eric Hamrin Senorski

“… # Conclusion Since cut-off values could not differentiate between patients who suffered a second ACL injury and those who did not, clinicians should not rely only on cut-off values or a single PRO of those analyzed in this study when making decisions on which patients are at risk of experiencing a second ACL injury when returning to sports after ACL reconstruction. # Level of Evidence Level 3…”
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The impact of green human resource management practices on organisational sustainability through green knowledge sharing by Aimun Khawaja, Khalida N. Janjua

“…It also innovatively examines the ways by which GHRMP can enhance OS in the textile sector of Punjab, Pakistan, where extensive industrialisation and environmental pollution are evident. Future research could discover additional dimensions of this concept with various mediators and moderators in different geographical contexts.…”
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The art of being healthy: a qualitative study to develop a thematic framework for understanding the relationship between health and the arts by Matthew Knuiman, Peter Wright, Michael Rosenberg, Christina R Davies

“…A health–arts framework is of value to researchers seeking to build the evidence base; health professionals interested in understanding the health–arts relationship, especially those who use social prescribing for health promotion or to complement treatments; in teaching medical, nursing and health-science students about arts outcomes, as well as artists and health professionals in the development of policy and programmes.Design A qualitative study was conducted. …”
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The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Shoulder & Elbow Score used as a Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for the Youth and High School Aged Baseball Athlete by Ryan Monti, Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez

“…The predictive threshold score can be used in a clinical setting to aid with determining if a youth or high school-aged athlete is suffering from pain while participating in overhead throwing, and to guide rehabilitation management. # Level of Evidence Level III…”
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Dynamic Functional Ability in Lacrosse Players in Relation to Development of Sport-Related Onset of Musculoskeletal Pain by Zane Thompson, Joseph G. Wasser, Kevin R. Vincent, Heather K. Vincent

“…Detecting these pertinent biomechanical errors and subsequently developing proper training programs could help prevent lower extremity and low back pain onset. # Level of Evidence III…”
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Patients’ preferences on atopic dermatitis skincare and social media use: a qualitative study by Roxana Mazilu, Stefanie Ziehfreund, Stephan Traidl, Alexander Zink

“…Additionally, educational interventions on SM, addressing patients’ questions and concerns with evidence-based information, hold the potential for beneficial outcomes.…”
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Effects of a Groin Pain Prevention Program in Male High School Soccer Players: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial by Kazuki Fujisaki, Kiyokazu Akasaka, Takahiro Otsudo, Hiroshi Hattori, Yuki Hasebe, Toby Hall

“… # Conclusion A 16-week program incorporating the CAE in training sessions in high school soccer players reduced the incidence of groin pain and which may be related to injury severity according to time -lost to soccer, however the combination of both the CAE and NHE may be more effective than the CAE alone. # Level of Evidence 2b…”
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Using the ADAPT guidance to culturally adapt a brief intervention to reduce alcohol use among injury patients in Tanzania. by Catherine A Staton, Armand Zimmerman, Msafiri Pesambili, Ashley J Phillips, Anna Tupetz, Joao Vitor Perez de Souza, Judith Boshe, Michael H Pantalon, Monica Swahn, Blandina T Mmbaga, Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci

“…However, most BNIs are developed in high-income countries, with limited evidence of their effectiveness in LMICs. To address this gap, we culturally adapted a BNI for alcohol-related injury patients at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC), a tertiary hospital in Tanzania. …”
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The Effect of Concussion History on Lower Extremity Injury Risk in College Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Vanessa Ramirez, Ryan McCann, Eric Schussler, Jessica Martinez

“…Clinical assessments throughout the concussion return-to-play protocol may need to be improved in order to detect lingering impairments caused by concussions. # Level of Evidence 1…”
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