The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Volume 49, Issue 4 (2021)

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The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Volume 49, Issue 4 (2021)

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Editorial

Editorial
The COVID-19 athlete passport: a tool for managing athlete COVID-19 status surrounding the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games
Michael McLarnon & Neil Heron
Pages: 367-370
Published online: 14 Feb 2021
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Review

Review Article
Head injury in mixed martial arts: a review of epidemiology, affected brain structures and risks of cognitive decline
Petr Schlegel, Michal Novotny, Martin Valis & Blanka Klimova
Pages: 371-380
Published online: 20 Feb 2021
AbstractforHead injury in mixed martial arts: a review of epidemiology, affected brain structures and risks of cognitive decline | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Dylan G. Wolff, Christy Christophersen, Symone M. Brown & Mary K Mulcahey
Pages: 381-391
Published online: 04 Mar 2021
AbstractforTopical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Neck strength in Rugby Union players: a systematic review of the literature
Christian Chavarro-Nieto, Martyn Beaven, Nicholas Gill & Kim Hébert-Losier
Pages: 392-409
Published online: 14 Feb 2021
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Original Research

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Ultrasound evaluation of the patellar tendon and Achilles tendon and its association with future pain in distance runners
Daniel M Cushman, Ziva Petrin, Sarah Eby, Nathan D. Clements, Peter Haight, Brian Snitily & Masaru Teramoto
Pages: 410-419
Published online: 26 Nov 2020
AbstractforUltrasound evaluation of the patellar tendon and Achilles tendon and its association with future pain in distance runners | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB) | EPUB
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Craniofacial and traumatic brain injuries in mixed martial arts
Mohamad Y. Fares, Hamza A. Salhab, Jawad Fares, Hussein H. Khachfe, Youssef Fares, Hasan Baydoun, Joseph A. Abboud & Nada Alaaeddine
Pages: 420-428
Published online: 03 Dec 2020
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Sleep, health, and well-being in elite athletes from different sports, before, during, and after international competition
Michelle Biggins, Helen Purtill, Peter Fowler, Amy Bender, Kieran O Sullivan, Charles Samuels & Roisin Cahalan
Pages: 429-437
Published online: 30 Nov 2020
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Health outcomes among former female collegiate gymnasts: the influence of sport specialization, concussion, and disordered eating
Emily Sweeney, David R Howell, Corrine N Seehusen, David Tilley & Ellen Casey
Pages: 438-444
Published online: 23 Nov 2020
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Associations between preoperative depression and opioid use after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and concomitant procedures
Matthew J. Best, Andrew B. Harris, Jessica M. Mohler & John H. Wilckens
Pages: 445-449
Published online: 02 Dec 2020
AbstractforAssociations between preoperative depression and opioid use after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and concomitant procedures | Full Text | References | PDF (538.7 KB) | EPUB
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Changes in U.S. girls’ participation in high school sports: implications for injury awareness
Miho J. Tanaka, Christa L. LiBrizzi, Dennis W. Rivenburgh & Lynne C. Jones
Pages: 450-454
Published online: 10 Dec 2020
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Effectiveness of the new mandatory mouthguard use and orodental injuries in Dutch field hockey
Tevfik Cicek, Brunilda Dhamo, Eppo B Wolvius, Paul R Wesselink & Lea Kragt
Pages: 455-462
Published online: 06 Dec 2020
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Sport specialization of female figure skaters: cumulative effects on low back injuries
Dai Sugimoto  PhD, ATC, Kristen Lambrinakos-Raymond  MD, Greggory P. Kobelski  BS, Ellen T. Geminiani  MD, Andrea Stracciolini  MD & William P. Meehan III  MD
Pages: 463-468
Published online: 18 Dec 2020
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Concussion occurrence and recognition in professional boxing and MMA matches: toward a concussion protocol in combat sports
Charles Bernick, Tucker Hansen, Winnie Ng, Vernon Williams, Margaret Goodman, Bryce Nalepa, Guogen Shan & Tad Seifert
Pages: 469-475
Published online: 31 Dec 2020
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The prevalence of high school multi-sport participation in elite national football league athletes
Gabrielle K Steinl, Ajay S Padaki, James N Irvine, Charles A Popkin, Christopher S Ahmad & T. Sean Lynch
Pages: 476-479
Published online: 06 Dec 2020
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Focused, radial and combined shock wave therapy in treatment of calcific shoulder tendinopathy
Mai Ahmed Abo Al-Khair, Radwa Mostafa El Khouly, Sameh Ahmed Khodair, Mervat Abd Al Sattar Elsergany, Mervat Ismail Hussein & Mohamed Ezz Eldin Mowafy
Pages: 480-487
Published online: 06 Dec 2020
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