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Analysis of Biomechanical and Clinical Factors Influencing Running Related Musculoskeletal Injuries

Analysis of Biomechanical and Clinical Factors Influencing Running Related Musculoskeletal Injuries

Author: Megan Quinlevan Beard

Publisher:

ISBN: OCLC:942690393

Category: Biomechanics

Page: 219

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Purpose: The primary purpose was to compare baseline running biomechanics of the hip, pelvis, and trunk, isometric hip strength, and trunk endurance between female runners who sustain a running related musculoskeletal injury (RRMI) during a "marathon in training' program and runners who remain injury-free (INJF). The secondary purpose was to establish the relationship of frontal plane trunk, pelvis and hip running biomechanics to isometric hip strength and trunk endurance. Methods: Fifty female runners were tested prior to starting the training program. Three-dimensional kinematics and kinetics were collected while running over ground at a self-selected speed. Kinematic variables of interest were hip, pelvic, and trunk frontal plane angles and hip transverse plane angles during the stance phase of running. Maximum isometric voluntary contractions in hip abduction, external rotation, extension and flexion were performed and reported as torque normalized to mass (Nm/kg). Additionally, trunk flexion endurance was tested by performing as many curl-ups to fatigue and was reported as the number of successful repetitions. While extension, and lateral trunk flexion endurance tests were performed suspended off a platform and held until fatigued, and reported in seconds. Results: The RRMI group exhibited increased contralateral pelvic drop and ipsilateral trunk lean during the stance phase of running compared to the INJF group. There were no significant differences for all isometric hip strength tests and trunk endurance tests between the RRMI and INJF groups. Contralateral pelvic drop was weakly correlated with isometric hip abduction strength and trunk extension endurance, and ipsilateral trunk lean was negatively correlated with lateral trunk flexion endurance. There were no correlations between peak hip adduction during running and the strength and endurance variables. Conclusion: Faulty running mechanics, including increased contralateral pelvic drop and trunk lean, may be related to the development of a RRMI amongst female runners during training. The decreased contralateral pelvic drop exhibited during running is impacted by the trunk extensors and hip abductors. Additionally, an increase in ipsilateral trunk lean during running was associated with decreased lateral trunk flexion strength. These results suggest the assessment of both the hip and trunk musculature and running biomechanics in the evaluation and treatment of RRMIs. Clinicians and researchers should utilize gait analysis to identify faulty running biomechanics in runners prior to the initiation of a running regimen. Prevention strategies such as gait reeducation and strengthening to minimize frontal plane pelvic motion during running should be performed in runners who exhibit abnormal running biomechanics.

Clinical Care of the Runner

Clinical Care of the Runner

Author: Mark Harrast

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323679503

Category: Medical

Page: 302

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Offering current guidance from national and international experts, Clinical Care of the Runner provides a comprehensive, practical approach to caring for the runner patient. Editor Dr. Mark A. Harrast, Clinical Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Sports Medicine and Medical Director for Husky Stadium and the Seattle Marathon, ensures that you’re up to date with assessment, biomechanics, musculoskeletal injuries, medical illness, training, special populations, and other key topics. Covers general topics such as evaluation of the injured runner, on-the-field and in-office assessment, and sports psychology for the runner. Includes biomechanics and rehabilitation chapters, including running gait assessment, choosing a running shoe, and deep water running for prevention and rehabilitation of running injuries. Provides expert guidance on bone stress injuries and bone health, osteoarthritis and running, knee injuries in runners, and other musculoskeletal injuries. Features a section on specific populations such as the novice runner, the youth runner, the peripartum runner, and the ultramarathoner. Consolidates today’s available information and guidance into a single, convenient resource.

Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

Author: Peter Merton McGinnis

Publisher: Human Kinetics

ISBN: 0736051015

Category: Human mechanics

Page: 434

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Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Second Edition, introduces exercise and sport biomechanics in concise terms rather than focusing on complex math and physics. This book helps students learn to appreciate external forces and their effects, how the body generates forces to maintain position, and how forces create movement in physical activities.

Running Injuries, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, E-Book

Running Injuries, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, E-Book

Author: Michael Fredericson

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323417112

Category: Medical

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Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians across the country see injured runners every day. Running injuries may impact other areas of the body and PM&R physicians are trained to treat the body as a whole, as opposed to treating just the injury, they work to identify the true source of the problem and develop a training or rehabilitation program to solve it.

Sports Biomechanics

Sports Biomechanics

Author: Melanie Bussey

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781135826239

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 288

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This advanced text is the companion volume to Introduction to Sports Biomechanics, also written by Roger Bartlett. Focussing on third year undergraduate and postgraduate topics the text explores sports injury in relation to biomechanics. Part One presents a detailed examination of sports injury, including the properties of biological materials, mechanisms of injury occurrence, risk reduction, and the estimation of forces in biological structures. Part Two concentrates on the biomechanical enhancement of sports performance and covers in detail the analysis of sports technique, statistical and mathematical modelling of sports movements, and the feedback of results to improve performance. Each chapter feature an introduction, summary, references, example exercises and suggestions for further reading, making this an invaluable textbook for students who wish to specialize in sports biomechanics or sports injury and rehabilitation.

Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine For The Primary Care Practitioner, Fourth Edition

Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine For The Primary Care Practitioner, Fourth Edition

Author: Richard B. Birrer

Publisher: CRC Press

ISBN: 9781482220124

Category: Medical

Page: 850

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Primary care practitioners are often the first medical professionals to see patients after an injury, making it critical for them to stay up to date on the latest developments in sports medicine. Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Practitioner contains the most current information on major topics in sports science and clinical medicine. It is a valuable resource for primary care physicians and allied health professionals who practice, teach, and hold specialty certifications in sports medicine and related fields. The book discusses key concepts related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports injuries. This edition adds new sections on pro-inflammatory treatments, field-side acupuncture, and brief musculoskeletal ultrasound as well as a new chapter on wellness and video illustrations of important musculoskeletal maneuvers at www.crcpress.com/9781482220117. The book follows the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT), which addresses the quality, quantity, and consistency of evidence. It recommends levels of patient-oriented evidence to assist physicians in their diagnoses. Also included is a link to videos that demonstrate important musculoskeletal maneuvers used in sports medicine. As exercise and sports move beyond the realm of leisurely activity to a necessary component of good health, this book has become an important resource for all those involved in sports medicine.

Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis

Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis

Author: Reed Ferber

Publisher: Human Kinetics

ISBN: 9781492584353

Category: Medical

Page: 152

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Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis With Online Video is the premier resource dedicated to running mechanics and injury prevention. Running continues to be one of the most popular sports, despite the fact that up to 70 percent of runners will sustain overuse injuries during any one-year period. Therefore, it is imperative for health care professionals, coaches, and runners themselves to be informed on injury prevention and optimal treatment. Referencing over 250 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, this text is a comprehensive review of the most recent research and clinical concepts related to gait and injury analysis. Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis With Online Video supplies professionals with an expansive array of clinical applications. Physical therapists and athletic trainers will come away with an understanding of ways to build on standard practice, while runners, coaches, and personal trainers will gain a new appreciation for the performance benefits that gait analysis can provide. The text has the following features: • A discussion of the complexities of running biomechanics as they relate to muscular strength, flexibility, and anatomical alignment for the purpose of providing an advanced clinical assessment of gait • Guidelines for assessing, treating, and preventing a range of common and not-so-common running injuries • A detailed analysis of running biomechanics to help professionals identify the interactions of the kinetic chain and the causes of overuse injuries • A video library featuring 30 clips that demonstrate the biomechanical patterns discussed in the text • Documented clinical examples to help practitioners apply the wealth of information in the book to their own practice Early chapters introduce readers to the basics of running-related injuries, foot mechanics, and shoe selection before progressing to discussions of knee and hip mechanics, ways to influence gait mechanics, and technical aspects of video gait analysis. Via a detailed joint-by-joint analysis, the book pinpoints common problem areas for runners and describes protocols for treatment. Later chapters present case studies of injured runners to guide professionals through a detailed biomechanical analysis and treatment recommendations, and an overview chapter summarizes the interrelationships of movement patterns at each joint with anatomical, strength, flexibility, and kinetic chain factors. Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis With Online Video is the most comprehensive resource for running-related research. Readers will come away armed with the knowledge and tools to perform an advanced clinical assessment of gait and rehabilitate and prevent running injuries. A continuing education quiz based on the content of this book is also available for purchase separately.

Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

Author: Peter M. McGinnis

Publisher: Human Kinetics

ISBN: 9781492581581

Category: Science

Page: 460

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Please note: This text was replaced with a fourth edition. This version is available only for courses using the third edition and will be discontinued at the end of the semester. Taking a unique approach to the presentation of mechanical concepts, Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise eBook, Third Edition With Web Resource, introduces exercise and sport biomechanics in simple terms. By providing mechanics before functional anatomy, the book helps students understand forces and their effects before studying how body structures deal with forces. Students will learn to appreciate the consequences of external forces, how the body generates internal forces to maintain position, and how forces create movement in physical activities. Rather than presenting the principles as isolated and abstract, the text enables students to discover the principles of biomechanics for themselves through observation. By examining ordinary activities firsthand, students will develop meaningful explanations resulting in a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanical concepts. This practical approach combines striking visual elements with clear and concise language to encourage active learning and improved comprehension. This updated edition maintains the organization and features that made previous editions user friendly, such as a quick reference guide of frequently used equations printed on the inside cover and review questions at the end of each chapter to test students’ understanding of important concepts. The third edition also incorporates new features to facilitate learning: • Two online resources incorporate sample problems and use of video to allow practical application of the material. • New art and diagrams enhance problem sets and help students visualize the mechanics of real-world scenarios. • Increased number of review questions (200) and problem sets (120) provide an opportunity for practical application of concepts. • Greater emphasis on the basics, including improved descriptions of conversions and an expanded explanation of the assumption of point mass when modeling objects, provides a stronger foundation for understanding. • New content on deriving kinematic data from video or film and the use of accelerometers in monitoring physical activity keeps students informed of technological advances in the field. Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise eBook, Third Edition With Web Resource, is supplemented with two companion resources that will help students better comprehend the material. Packaged with this e-book, the web resource includes all of the problems from the book, separated by chapter, plus 18 sample problems that guide students step by step through the process of solving. This e-book may also be enhanced with access to MaxTRAQ Educational 2D software for Windows. MaxTRAQ Educational 2D software enables students to analyze and quantify real-world sport movements in video clips and upload their own video content for analysis. The software supplements the final section of the text that bridges the concepts of internal and external forces with the application of biomechanics; it also provides an overview of the technology used in conducting quantitative biomechanical analyses. The MaxTRAQ Educational 2D software must be purchased separately to supplement this e-book at the MaxTRAQ website. Instructors will benefit from an updated ancillary package. An instructor guide outlines each chapter and offers step-by-step solutions to the quantitative problems presented, as well as sample lecture topics, student activities, and teaching tips. A test package makes it easy to prepare quizzes and tests, and an image bank contains most of the figures and tables from the text for use in developing course presentations. Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Third Edition, is ideal for those needing a deeper understanding of biomechanics from a qualitative perspective. Thoroughly updated and expanded, this text makes the biomechanics of physical activity easy to understand and apply.

Athletic and Sport Issues in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - E-Book

Athletic and Sport Issues in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - E-Book

Author: David J. Magee

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9781437715729

Category: Medical

Page: 824

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Part of David J. Magee's Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Series, Athletic and Sport Issues in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation provides expert insight and clear rehabilitation guidelines to help you manage injuries and special medical needs unique to athletic clients. Contributions from leading physical therapists, athletic trainers, and orthopedic surgeons give you a comprehensive, clinically relevant understanding of common sports-related injuries and help you ensure the most effective therapeutic outcomes. Addresses a broad range of sports-related injuries and conditions Reinforces key concepts with highlighted content and hundreds of detailed illustrations Summarizes essential information for fast, easy reference in class or in clinical settings

Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Author: Peggy A. Houglum

Publisher: Human Kinetics

ISBN: 9781492585916

Category: Medical

Page: 1168

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Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition With Online Video, presents foundational information that instills a thorough understanding of rehabilitative techniques. Updated with the latest in contemporary science and peer-reviewed data, this edition prepares upper-undergraduate and graduate students for everyday practice while serving as a referential cornerstone for experienced rehabilitation clinicians. The text details what is happening in the body, why certain techniques are advantageous, and when certain treatments should be used across rehabilitative time lines. Accompanying online video demonstrates some of the more difficult or unique techniques and can be used in the classroom or in everyday practice. The content featured in Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries aligns with the Board of Certification’s (BOC) accreditation standards and prepares students for the BOC Athletic Trainers’ exam. Author and respected clinician Peggy A. Houglum incorporates more than 40 years of experience in the field to offer evidence-based perspectives, updated theories, and real-world applications. The fourth edition of Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries has been streamlined and restructured for a cleaner presentation of content and easier navigation. Additional updates to this edition include the following: • An emphasis on evidence-based practice encourages the use of current scientific research in treating specific injuries. • Full-color content with updated art provides students with a clearer understanding of complex anatomical and physiological concepts. • 40 video clips highlight therapeutic techniques to enhance comprehension of difficult or unique concepts. • Clinical tips illustrate key points in each chapter to reinforce knowledge retention and allow for quick reference. The unparalleled information throughout Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition, has been thoroughly updated to reflect contemporary science and the latest research. Part I includes basic concepts to help readers identify and understand common health questions in examination, assessment, mechanics, rehabilitation, and healing. Part II explores exercise parameters and techniques, including range of motion and flexibility, proprioception, muscle strength and endurance, plyometrics, and development. Part III outlines general therapeutic exercise applications such as posture, ambulation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise equipment, and body considerations. Part IV synthesizes the information from the previous segments and describes how to create a rehabilitation program, highlighting special considerations and applications for specific body regions. Featuring more than 830 color photos and more than 330 illustrations, the text clarifies complicated concepts for future and practicing rehabilitation clinicians. Case studies throughout part IV emphasize practical applications and scenarios to give context to challenging concepts. Most chapters also contain Evidence in Rehabilitation sidebars that focus on current peer-reviewed research in the field and include applied uses for evidence-based practice. Additional learning aids have been updated to help readers absorb and apply new content; these include chapter objectives, lab activities, key points, key terms, critical thinking questions, and references. Instructor ancillaries, including a presentation package plus image bank, instructor guide, and test package, will be accessible online. Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition, equips readers with comprehensive material to prepare for and support real-world applications and clinical practice. Readers will know what to expect when treating clients, how to apply evidence-based knowledge, and how to develop custom individual programs.

Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions in the Foot and Lower Leg

Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions in the Foot and Lower Leg

Author: Keith Rome

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780702060762

Category: Medical

Page: 288

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Bridging the gap between undergraduate and postgraduate knowledge and experience, this new full colour resource uses an interdisciplinary approach to help manage chronic conditions – osteoarthritis, Achilles tendinopathy, gout, rheumatic diseases, forefoot/rearfoot entities, stress fractures/reactions, cerebral palsy – in the lower limb and foot. Each chapter includes sections on predisposing factors, diagnosis, impairments, function, quality of life and management strategies while highlighting any complex features of a condition which may present. The latest advances are discussed with suggestions for new paths of research – ‘future directions’. The text is further supported by additional commentaries from internationally renowned researchers who highlight the key elements of the work and provide a supplementary perspective of the particular clinical condition. A general view of the patient’s needs is offered throughout, connecting clinical realities to real-world patient experiences. Management of Chronic Conditions in the Foot and Lower Leg is a comprehensive, practical tool that can be used to inform daily decision making in practice as well as to support those who build policy and management strategies in the clinical areas covered. Clear content and structure supported by full colour illustrations Includes less discussed conditions such as gout and cerebral palsy Focus on pain, impairment, function, quality of life and management strategies Critical reflections by experts highlight current clinical practice and thinking in research Provides a sound interpretation of research findings Features patient-reported outcome measures and health related behaviour strategies