Side Effects and Patient Tolerance with the Use of Blood Flow Restriction Training after ACL Reconstruction in Adolescents: A Pilot Study by Jennifer Prue, Dylan P Roman, Nicholas G Giampetruzzi, Arthur Fredericks, Adel Lolic, Allison Crepeau, J. Lee Pace, Adam P Weaver

“…Further investigations are warranted to continue to evaluate patient tolerance and safety with BFRT, because while these preliminary results suggest a positive safety profile and good tolerance in the adolescent population after ACLR, they represent the experiences of only a small sample. # Level of Evidence Level 3…”
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Osteoarthritis of the knee joint and its association with metabolic syndrome: A case control study by Rohini Motwani, Arvind Kumar Bodla, Shravan Kumar Peddamadyam, Mrudula Chandrupatla, Nagesh Cherukuri, Maheshwar Lakkireddy, Gunvanti Rathod, Sai Ram Challa, Chowdavarapu Raghavendra Rao, Abhishek Arora, Srikanth Eppakayala, Arcot Reddy Vamsi Krishna

“…The association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and OAK is of growing interest due to the potential impact of MetS components on joint health. While evidence suggests that MetS and its components may influence the development of osteoarthritis (OA), the specific relationship between MetS and the likelihood of progressing to a stage of OAK that requires Total knee replacement (TKA) remains underexplored. …”
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Risk factors for difficult peripheral venous cannulation in hospitalised patients. Protocol for a multicentre case–control study in 48 units of eight public hospitals in Spain by Jose Miguel Morales-Asencio, Ian Blanco-Mavillard, Miguel Angel Rodríguez-Calero, Ismael Fernandez-Fernandez, Luis Javier Molero-Ballester, Catalina Matamalas-Massanet, Luis Moreno-Mejias, Joan Ernest de Pedro-Gomez

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Screening, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of developmental dysplasia of the hip in Brazilian population: a scoping review by Emily Schaeffer, Patricia Moreno Grangeiro, Patrícia Eduarda Conrado Martins Rocha Jaleca, Sheila Lam, Sana Arora, Daniel Frank Liggio

“…No language or date restrictions were applied.Data extraction and synthesis Studies were assessed based on title, authors, publication year, study design, sample size, level of evidence, region of Brazil and healthcare setting (public or private). …”
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The MyJump App is a Valid Method of Assessing and Classifying Limb Symmetry During Recovery from Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Isaac Whiteley, Vasileios Sideris, Roula Kotsifaki, Enda King, Rod Whiteley

“…The minimum detectable changes vary by metric but are likely sufficiently accurate to detect clinical changes. # Level Of Evidence Level 3…”
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Central obesity is a burden even in normal weight adolescents of a non-metropolitan Indian City: A case for alarm and action for prevention and control by Tabassum Nawab, Zulfia Khan, Iqbal M. Khan, Mohammad A. Ansari

“…Introduction: Central obesity (CO) leads to increased cardiovascular and metabolic risks in children and adolescents. The evidence on prevalence of central obesity and its correlates are lacking among adolescents in India. …”
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Comparative Pitching Biomechanics Among Adolescent Baseball Athletes: Are There Fundamental Differences Between Pitchers and Non-pitchers? by Garrett Bullock, Tessa C Hulburt, Gary Collins, Brian R Waterman, Kristen F Nicholson

“…Coaches should consider that novice pitchers may potentially have dissimilar trunk and ground reaction strategies in comparison to primary pitchers when designing appropriate pitch loading and recovery strategies. # Level of Evidence 3…”
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A novel alphanumeric classification system for ankle fractures: clinical applications and evaluation by Cemil Aktan, Ozkan Kose

“…Future research should focus on validating these findings in larger cohorts and assessing the DAFC system’s impact on long-term patient outcomes. Level of evidence Level IV, Retrospective cohort.…”
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The effect of magnesium supplementation on serum concentration of lipid profile: an updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis on randomized controlled trials by Mitra Hariri, Masoudreza Sohrabi, Ali Gholami

“…Abstract Background Some evidence suggests magnesium might reduce serum levels of lipid profile. …”
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Congestive heart failure adherence redesign trial: a pilot study by Ashvarya Mangla, Rami Doukky, Lynda H Powell, Elizabeth Avery, DeJuran Richardson, James E Calvin

“…We hypothesised that providing individualised self-management support to patients and feedback on use of evidence-based HF therapies (EBT) to physicians could lead to improvements in care and decrease hospitalisations. …”
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Impacts of Strategic Mobility Restrictions Policies during 2020 COVID-19 Outbreak on Brazil’s Regional Air Quality by Anderson P. Rudke, Daniela S. de Almeida, Ronaldo A. Alves, Alexandra Beal, Leila D. Martins, Jorge A. Martins, Ricardo Hallak, Taciana T. de Almeida Albuquerque

“…Spatially, it was possible to evidence that large urban centers (with a large vehicle fleet) were the ones that showed the most significant reduction in NO2. …”
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Sex and Age Comparisons in Neuromuscular And Biomechanical Characteristics of the Knee in Young Athletes by Erin R Pletcher, Travis J Dekker, Scott M Lephart, Tim C Sell

“…These differences may be minimized through appropriate age and sex specific training programs. # Levels of Evidence 3a # Clinical Relevance Neuromuscular and biomechanical differences between sex and age groups should be accounted for in injury prevention and rehabilitation. …”
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Lumbopelvic Stability and Trunk Muscle Contractility of Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability by Ryan S McCann, Kelly Johnson, Ashley M B Suttmiller

“…While LM contractility and lumbopelvic stability did not differ between groups, future research should continue to examine their relevance to CAI. # Level of Evidence 3b…”
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The role of climate change and niche shifts in divergent range dynamics of a sister-species pair by Summers, Jeremy, Lukas, Dieter, Logan, Corina J, Chen, Nancy

“…Meanwhile, the boat-tailed grackle has remained limited to warm, wet, coastal environments. We found no evidence that changes in habitat connectivity affected the ranges of either species. …”
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The Validity of a Portable Strain-Gauge Apparatus Versus a Commercial Isokinetic Dynamometer for Evaluating Knee Extension Kinetics by Dustin Oranchuk, Chris Juneau, Shelley Diewald, Jono Neville, John Cronin

“…Similar results, such as those quantified via an isokinetic device, can be obtained without extreme rigour and constraint. …”
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Patient-reported Outcomes and Muscle Strength after a Physiotherapy-led Exercise and Support Brace Intervention in Patients with Acute Injury of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament: A... by Randi Gram Rasmussen, Julie Sandell Jacobsen, Birgitte Blaabjerg, Torsten Grønbæk Nielsen, Lene Lindberg Miller, Martin Lind

“… # Conclusions The physiotherapy-led exercise and support brace intervention demonstrated clinically relevant improvements in patient-reported outcomes and knee flexion strength, and the risk of PCL surgical reconstruction was considered low within the first two years. # Level of evidence 3b…”
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Normative Reference Values and Validity for the 30-Second Chair-Stand Test in Healthy Young Adults by Donald H. Lein Jr., Mansour Alotaibi, Marzouq Almutairi, Harshvardhan Singh

“…Future investigators should perform studies to determine if 30CST predicts sport performance. # Level of Evidence Level 2…”
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Post-operative Rehabilitation for Scapular Muscle Reattachment: A Case Report by Wendy Burke, W Ben Kibler, Tim L Uhl

“…The slow recovery is due to three issues 1) the prolonged time from injury to diagnosis created significant muscle wasting and muscular imbalance of surrounding tissues, 2) once this tissue was repaired it requires months of protection to recover, 3) the involved scapulothoracic muscle have to regain adequate strength as the foundation for upper extremity functions. # Level of evidence Level 5…”
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Kinematics, Kinetics and Muscle Activity Analysis during Single-leg Drop-jump Landing Followed by an Unanticipated Task: Focusing on Differences in Neurocognitive Function by Satoshi Shibata, Masahiro Takemura, Shumpei Miyakawa

“…Although trunk motion in the sagittal and frontal planes during single-leg drop-jump landing increases the ACL injury risk by affecting knee joint motion, the effect of trunk motion in the horizontal plane remains unclear. # Level of Evidence 3 © The Authors…”
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Multiclass Supervised Learning Approach for SAR-COV2 Severity and Scope Prediction: SC2SSP Framework by Shaik Khasim Saheb, B. Narayanan, T.V. Narayana Rao

“…Conclusion: The conclusion and potential future healthcare planning follow the exploration of evidence-based approaches and modalities in the scope and forecast. …”
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