by admin | Nov 30, 2006 | Injury Prevention
Author Tim McGuine Abstract Objective The objective of this review is to identify the available research regarding the risk factors and prevention of injuries in high school athletes (ages 14 to 18 years). Data sources Relevant manuscripts were identified by searching...
by admin | Dec 31, 2001 | ACL Injury Prevention
Authors T E Hewett;, G D Myer; K R Ford Abstract Numerous studies have found that female athletes who participate in jumping and pivoting sports are four to six times more likely to sustain a knee ligament injury, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, than...
by admin | Feb 25, 2001 | Gymnastics Injury Prevention
Authors R M Daly, S L Bass, C F Finch Abstract Background To minimise injury risk and maximise gymnastics performance, coaches, parents, and health professionals working with young gymnasts need to understand and practise safe gymnastics. Aims To (a) identify the...