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Everything we have read on sports. Each paper is summarised from the full article rather than its abstract, so the limitations are in there too, and the funding wherever the paper declares it.

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• PTRCT2017Acute effects of different foam rolling volumes in the interset rest period on maximum repetition performance.Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liaoPassive rest between sets of knee extensions produced more repetitions than foam rolling the quadriceps for 60, 90, or 120 seconds. Foam rolling for 120 seconds produced fewer repetitions than 60 or 90 seconds.
• PTRCT2017Immediate effect of ankle balance taping on dynamic and static balance of soccer players with acute ankle sprain.Journal of physical therapy scienceAnkle balance taping immediately reduced sway length and speed and raised limit of stability in 16 soccer players with acute ankle sprain, compared with placebo taping and no taping. This is an immediate effect only.
• PTCase Series2016Knee rotationplasty: motion of the body centre of mass during walking.International journal of rehabilitation research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue internationale de recherches de readaptationIn three patients with knee rotationplasty, muscle work during walking was in line with normal values for speed, but push-off power was asymmetric. The unaffected limb supplied most power, while the rotated limb supplied much less.
• PTRCT2017Effects of short-term plyometric training on physical fitness parameters in female futsal athletes.Journal of physical therapy scienceFour weeks of plyometric training improved jump distance, flexibility and body composition in female futsal athletes. The control group, which continued standard training alone, showed no such gains. This offers a low-cost, equipment-light addition to conditioning programs.
• PTNarrative Review2017Modern pain neuroscience in clinical practice: applied to post-cancer, paediatric and sports-related pain.Brazilian journal of physical therapyNo original methods or results are reported. This masterclass narrative review gives a literature-based rationale for applying pain neuroscience to post-cancer, paediatric and sports pain.
• PTNarrative Review2017An Integrated Model of Chronic Whiplash-Associated Disorder.The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapyThere is no clinical finding to report.
• PTOther2017Peripheral circulation indicators in veteran trail runners.Journal of physical therapy scienceSeven veteran trail runners showed a short-term drop in finger blood flow in a simulated altitude chamber, then an increase. A similar pattern appeared during mid-altitude training and before competition.
• PTCase Report2017Effects of 2-week intermittent training in hypobaric hypoxia on the aerobic energy metabolism and performance of cycling athletes with disabilities.Journal of physical therapy scienceThree athletes with physical disabilities shortened 14-km time trials and reached higher loads after 12 hypoxic training sessions, but peak oxygen measures did not clearly improve. Training, hypoxia, coaching, and iron supplements were given together. Only three cases.
• PTOther2017Gait initiation and termination strategies in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAdults with Prader-Willi syndrome started and stopped walking with slower weight shifts and longer transition times than healthy adults. Compared with obese controls without PWS, they still showed slower side-to-side shifts when beginning to walk.
• PTOther2017Comparison of muscle synergies before and after 10 minutes of running.Journal of physical therapy scienceAfter 10 minutes of running, modules 1 to 3 stayed the same in eight healthy men, but module 4 shifted from trunk muscles to muscles around the pelvis. This was a lab EMG finding, not a proven injury risk.
• PTRCT2017Effect of complex training on carbon monoxide, cardiorespiratory function, and body mass among college students at the initial stage of stopping smoking.Journal of physical therapy scienceDuring 12 weeks of not smoking, male students doing 30-minute aerobic plus weight training five times weekly had lower exhaled carbon monoxide, higher treadmill fitness, less body fat, and more muscle than controls.
• PTOther2017Effects of chronic ankle instability and induced mediolateral muscular fatigue of the ankle on competitive taekwondo athletes.Journal of physical therapy scienceTaekwondo athletes with chronic ankle instability landed with less ankle eversion and external rotation and less knee shock absorption than controls. After fatigue, controls changed landing angles and loading rate; athletes with instability did not change loading rate.
• PTOTSystematic Review2017A Systematic Review on the Effect of Mechanical Stretch on Hypertrophic Scars after Burn Injuries.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTBurn scar stretch, massage and splint trials were mixed, and each was combined with other burn care. Do not treat any single component as proven.
• PTOther2017Comparison of physical activities of female football players in junior high school and high school.Journal of physical therapy scienceHigh school female football players ran faster and completed football agility tests better than junior high players, and bounded farther. Their strength, balance, endurance, hopping, flexibility, and curl-ups did not differ.
• PTOther2017Content validity and test-retest reliability of a low back pain questionnaire in Zimbabwean adolescents.Archives of physiotherapyA Zimbabwean adolescent low back pain questionnaire was judged relevant by experts, but answers about sciatica and functional limitation were inconsistent between assessments. Use it to screen pain and factors, not to score function.
• PTSystematic Review2018Exercise training to reduce sympathetic nerve activity in heart failure patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis.Brazilian journal of physical therapyFour months of aerobic cycle training lowered muscle sympathetic nerve activity compared with a control condition of medication and daily-life follow-up in adults with chronic heart failure across five randomized trials. This measure is not a commonly used clinical outcome.
• PTOther2017Correlation between sleep and psychological mood states in female wheelchair basketball players on a Japanese national team.Journal of physical therapy scienceAmong 17 female wheelchair basketball players, better sleep efficiency, fewer sleep disturbances and lower total sleep problem scores went with higher vigor. 9 of 17 met the insomnia cutoff.
• PTSystematic Review2017Effectiveness of resistance exercise compared to aerobic exercise without insulin therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis.Brazilian journal of physical therapyIn adults with type 2 diabetes not using insulin, resistance exercise and aerobic exercise did not differ for blood sugar control, body mass index or lipids; only cardiorespiratory fitness favored resistance, from very low-quality evidence.
• PTRCT2017The effects of place running exercises on the pulmonary function of normal adults.Journal of physical therapy scienceHealthy college students who did place running for four weeks had greater vital capacity than those doing stationary cycling. Not all breathing measures changed.
• PTRCT2017Enhancement of motor skill learning by a combination of ideal model-observation and self-observation.Journal of physical therapy scienceWatching both a model and their own swing video made the angle closer to 90 degrees after the final practice than watching their own video alone. The difference did not remain one week later in healthy novice golfers.
• PTOther2017Applicability of ultrasonography for evaluating trunk muscles size in athletes: a study focused on baseball batters.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn baseball batters, ultrasound thickness of trunk muscles closely matched MRI muscle size, except multifidus showed weaker agreement. Ultrasound may estimate trunk muscle size, but not performance.
• PTOTRCT2017Accelerometer-Determined Physical Activity and Clinical Low Back Pain Measures in Adolescents With Chronic or Subacute Recurrent Low Back Pain.The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapyAccelerometer data showed no meaningful link between how much adolescents with chronic low back pain moved and their pain, disability, or quality of life. Activity levels did not explain clinical symptoms, suggesting movement volume alone is not a reliable marker of severity.
• PTOther2018Translation, cross-adaptation and measurement properties of the Brazilian version of the ACL-RSI Scale and ACL-QoL Questionnaire in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Brazilian journal of physical therapyThe Brazilian Portuguese versions of the ACL-RSI and ACL-QoL are reliable and valid for assessing psychological readiness and quality of life in patients after ACL reconstruction. They can be used clinically to guide return-to-sport decisions.
• PTOther2017Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score of Korean national ice hockey players.Journal of physical therapy scienceKnee pain, symptoms, daily function, sport function and quality of life were mostly related in 18 Korean national ice hockey players. Daily function and quality of life were the exception.
• PTCase-Control2017Hip Abductor Muscle Volume and Strength Differences Between Women With Chronic Hip Joint Pain and Asymptomatic Controls.The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapyWomen with chronic hip pain had weaker hip abductors but larger gluteal muscles than matched controls. This disconnect suggests weakness may stem from poor muscle quality or activation rather than simple atrophy, though the small sample limits firm conclusions.
• PTOther2017Wheelchair Shuttle Test for Assessing Aerobic Fitness in Youth With Spina Bifida: Validity and Reliability.Physical therapyThe Shuttle Ride Test produced similar peak oxygen uptake values to the lab wheelchair propulsion test in youth with spina bifida using wheelchairs. Shuttles were repeatable, but do not use the oxygen uptake equation for one child.
• PTOther2017Effects of lower extremity injuries on aerobic exercise capacity, anaerobic power, and knee isokinetic muscular function in high school soccer players.Journal of physical therapy scienceHigh school soccer players with lower extremity injuries had lower aerobic capacity and lower anaerobic threshold, and became more fatigued on a 30 second power test. Knee strength did not differ.
• PTSystematic Review2017Physical activity and cognitive function in adults with multiple sclerosis: an integrative review.Disability and rehabilitationIn adults with MS, more active or fitter people had better scores on cognitive tests of processing speed, memory and executive function. Exercise trials were mixed, so this does not show exercise improves cognition.
• PTOTNarrative Review2018Passive prosthetic hands and tools: A literature review.Prosthetics and orthotics internationalPassive prostheses are used by about one in three potential users, mostly for appearance and comfort, not just as a step toward active devices. They offer limited but sufficient function for many daily tasks. Research should focus on adjustable hands and tools for work and sports.
• PTOther2017The effects of the menstrual cycle on the static balance in healthy young women.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn 18 healthy young women, sway while standing was higher at ovulation than early in menstruation. Higher sway means less steady balance. Consider lower intensity balance training at ovulation.
• PTOther2017Audiospatial cognitive ability of visually impaired athletes in static and dynamic spatial cognitive tasks.Journal of physical therapy scienceBlind athletes did not locate sounds better than sighted subjects in static tasks. In dynamic tasks, they had smaller errors to the left. The groups were small, so this is not evidence of a training benefit.
• PTCohort2018Family History of Migraine Associated With Posttraumatic Migraine Symptoms Following Sport-Related Concussion.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationTeen athletes with a family history of migraine were more likely to have posttraumatic migraine symptoms within two weeks: 57% versus 33%. Family history alone did not predict worse thinking or dizziness screening results.
• PTOther2018Experience does not influence injury-related joint kinematics and kinetics in distance runners.Gait & postureYears of running experience was not associated with injury-related running mechanics in 100 healthy distance runners. Age and speed were linked to knee, hip, stride, and loading measures.
• PTCohort2017Potentially Preventable Within-Stay Readmissions Among Medicare Fee-for-Service Beneficiaries Receiving Inpatient Rehabilitation.PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitationDuring inpatient rehabilitation, 3.5% of Medicare stays were readmitted for conditions considered potentially preventable. Older age, male sex, prior hospitalizations, long acute stay, ICU use, more comorbidities, and lower function marked higher risk. Infections accounted for 36.8% of these readmissions.
• PTSurvey2018Survey report on awareness and participation behavior in disabled sports and disability understanding after Tokyo's bid for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.Journal of physical therapy scienceMost of 220 respondents were not interested in watching, joining, or volunteering for disabled sports, and 76.8% reported no behavior change after Tokyo's bid. Many had never studied disability and felt unconfident about disability knowledge.
• PTCase-Control2017Decreased Anticipatory Postural Adjustments During Gait Initiation Acutely Postconcussion.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationWithin 24 hours of concussion, student-athletes showed smaller preparatory shifts of body weight before stepping, especially backward and sideways. Their first step was also slower.
• PTRCT2017Effects of the Integration of Dynamic Weight Shifting Training Into Treadmill Training on Walking Function of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Study.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationBetween-group walking speed gains were not different, but treadmill training plus cable-driven leg and pelvis assistance gave a larger endurance gain than treadmill training alone. Within the robotic group, self-selected speed and endurance improved after training, but not at follow-up.
• PTOther2018Kinematic Differences During Single-Leg Step-Down Between Individuals With Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome and Individuals Without Hip Pain.The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapyDuring a single-leg step-down, people with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome showed, on average, 4.9° more hip bending and 4.1° more forward pelvic tilt than people without hip pain. This was a movement difference, not a treatment result.
• PTPilot2018The effect of aroma stimulation during isotonic exercise on the rating of perceived exertion and blood fatigue factors of athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome.Journal of physical therapy scienceAroma oil mixture lowered perceived effort after some leg exercises in 7 athletes with kneecap pain. One fatigue marker rose in the control group but not clearly in the aroma group. Other markers rose in both groups.
• PTOTOther2018The effect of insole on muscle activity and muscle fatigue at sit to standing of tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius in adult male.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn 30 young men, wearing insoles of different heights did not change muscle activity during sit-to-stand. However, calf muscle fatigue was significantly higher with 5.5 cm insoles compared to lower heights, suggesting a potential increase in muscular demand.
• PTCohort2018Do moderate aerobic exercise and strength training influence electromyographic biofeedback of the pelvic floor muscles in female non-athletes?Journal of physical therapy scienceOver three months, pelvic floor contraction scores rose in all three groups of female non-athletes, but the largest rise occurred in previously inactive women who started moderate gym exercise. The study did not randomize participants.
• PTRCT2018Reduced Hip Adduction Is Associated With Improved Function After Movement-Pattern Training in Young People With Chronic Hip Joint Pain.The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapyIn 28 young adults with chronic hip pain, movement-pattern training plus strengthening was followed by improved function. Larger reductions in hip adduction during a single-leg squat were associated with better Harris Hip Scores, but the study cannot separate training from strengthening or prove it works.
• PTRCT2018Effects of mechanical-bed massage on exercise-induced back fatigue in athletes.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn 12 athletes, mechanical-bed massage lowered perceived back fatigue compared with rest. Back muscle endurance did not differ, and some heart-rate measures changed immediately.
• PTCase-Control2018Postural stability for taekwondo athletes with repetitive ankle sprains during a single-leg stance.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn taekwondo athletes with repeated ankle sprains, injured-limb sway did not differ from controls during an eyes-closed single-leg stance. Uninjured-limb sway was greater than controls.
• PTOTQualitative2018Participant-Reported Benefits of Involvement in an Adaptive Sports Program: A Qualitative Study.PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitationAdaptive sports participants described physical, social, and athletic identity benefits, but injury fear, transport, cost, time, and lack of program information limited sustained participation. Staff and peers helped them continue.
• PTCohort2018Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome (OSPRO) for Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions: Results From the Validation Cohort.The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapyThe 10-item OSPRO-YF and 10-item OSPRO-ROS improved prediction of some 12-month outcomes only slightly after demographic, clinical and baseline scores were considered. Use them as adjuncts, not stand-alone decision tools.
• PTOTRCT2018Reducing barriers to healthy weight: Planned and responsive adaptations to a lifestyle intervention to serve people with impaired mobility.Disability and health journalPeople with mobility impairments received an adapted group weight-loss program with phone sessions, arm-based activity tracking, adaptive cooking, caregiver support, problem-solving, and other changes. The paper describes the adaptation, not tested effectiveness.
• PTOther2017Inactive lifestyles and sedentary behavior in persons with chronic aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: evidence from accelerometer-based activity monitoring.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationSix months after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, 33 people had similar sedentary time to 18 controls but less overall activity; their activity bursts were shorter and sitting or lying spells longer despite no paresis.
• PTCohort2018Early changes in cerebral autoregulation among youth hospitalized after sports-related traumatic brain injury.Brain injuryFive of six hospitalized youth with sports-related brain injury had impaired brain blood flow regulation within 24 hours, even when Glasgow Coma Scale was 15 and headache was present.
• PTCohort2018The effect of wearing night splints for one year on the standing motor function of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Journal of physical therapy scienceBoys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who wore night splints for over half the year showed improved left ankle flexibility compared to those who wore them less. However, overall walking ability and right ankle flexibility did not significantly differ between the groups.