Posts by Jane McDevitt, Ph.D., ATC
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Wake Up! Near Point Convergence May Change from Morning to Night
A person’s near point convergence measure may change ~1 cm from morning to night.
Understanding and Acting on the Role of Genetics in an ACL Tear
Welcome to Sports Med Res’ this week in review podcast where we highlight the news in sports medicine research from the week ending on February 5, 2021. This week’s podcast focused on whether we inherit our risk of an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
* Imaging in Scrotal Trauma: a European Society of Urogenital Radiology Scrotal and Penile Imaging Working Group (ESUR-SPIWG) Position Statement
* What Happens in the Family Stays in the Family: Inheriting a Risk of ACL Tears
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What Happens in the Family Stays in the Family: Inheriting a Risk of ACL Tears
A person’s risk of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is largely influenced by genetics. Hence, a preparticipation physical with a question about a family history of ACL rupture may identify someone at high risk for an ACL injury.
According to Our Football Athletes, the Risk of Suffering a Concussion is Low
Athletes participating in football may underestimate their risk of sustaining a musculoskeletal injury or concussion during a season.
Adding Some Mindfulness to Our Rehabilitation
Welcome to Sports Med Res’ this week in review podcast where we highlight the news in sports medicine research from the week ending on January 8, 2021. This week’s podcast focused on a mindfulness training program for people with patellofemoral pain.
* Cheers! Here’s to Grape Juice for Good Health but Perhaps Not Preventing Fatigue
* Patients with Depression are More Likely to Take Opioids Before an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
* Interassociation consensus recommendations for pitch-side emergency care and personal protective equipment for elite sport during the COVID-19 pandemic
* Ultrasound Can Identify Runners that are Two to Three Times More Likely to Develop Pain
* Mindfulness Training Enhances Rehabilitation Outcomes
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Patients with Depression are More Likely to Take Opioids Before an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Patients undergoing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with preoperative depression were more likely to take opioids before surgery and obtain ≥1 opioid refill postoperatively. However, they did not have greater odds of chronic postoperative opioid use than those without preoperative depression.
Mindfulness Training Enhances Rehabilitation Outcomes
Athletes with patellofemoral pain experienced better and longer-lasting patient-reported outcomes after completing an 8-week mindfulness program with an exercise program than those performing the exercise program alone.
Proposed Answer to Most Common Concussion Question: How many Days Until I Can Play?
About half of high school students will miss up to ~11 days from their sport after a concussion. However, nearly 30% of athletes will take longer than 14 days to return to unrestricted play.
Safe to Exhale? Exercising with a Face Mask
Healthy male participants could complete a short-term bicycle stress test while wearing a face mask with a minor increase in carbon dioxide levels compared to wearing no mask.
