Background Training load, previous injury and genetics, have traditionally been considered the primary risk factors for progressive osteoarthritis in athletes. However, advances in microbiome research ...

In 2013, the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center Overuse Injury Questionnaire (OSTRC-O) was developed to record the magnitude, symptoms and consequences of overuse injuries in sport. Shortly afterwards ...

Objectives We aimed to investigate which prevention strategies for low back pain (LBP) are most effective. Design We completed a Bayesian network meta-analysis to summarise the comparative ...

SARS-CoV-2 is the causative virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has necessitated that all professional and elite sport is either suspended, postponed or cancelled altogether to ...

Objectives We aimed to determine the lifetime genetic risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. Methods We used a twin study approach, linking the Swedish Twin Register with national ...

The global prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse (PoP) varies widely, but it is estimated that up to 40% of women will experience some degree of PoP in their lifetime. The likelihood of developing PoP ...

Objectives: To determine the rate and type of injuries occurring to registered professional kickboxers in Victoria, Australia over a 16 year period. Methods: Data describing all fight outcomes and ...

Sport, exercise and physical activity are vital for women’s health and well-being, yet returning to these activities ...

Objective: To briefly review biochemical changes that may result from prolonged strenuous exercise and to relate these changes to health risk. Methods: Medline and Sports Discus databases were ...

There is no agreement on how to classify, define or diagnose hip-related pain—a common cause of hip and groin pain in young and middle-aged active adults. This complicates the work of clinicians and ...

Hip dysplasia is a developmental condition that can be congenital or occur throughout childhood and increases the risk of hip osteoarthritis. It is associated with pain and impairments in young adults ...

Objective The objective of this study is to describe the mechanism of injury and situational patterns (based on ball possession and playing action leading to injury) of severe (lay-off time >28 days) ...