Publications by authors named "A J FINESTONE"
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- The study aimed to analyze how the structure of the Achilles tendon (AT) relates to functional abilities and chronic ankle instability (CAI) in military recruits.
- It involved 360 male infantry soldiers assessed using ultrasound to evaluate their tendon structure and various physical tests to gauge their functional abilities and instability.
- Results showed that soldiers with disorganized tendon structure had significantly lower scores in heel-raise and agility tests and a higher incidence of CAI, suggesting the importance of pre-recruitment screening for tendon quality to prevent injuries and improve performance.
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- * Previous ankle sprains, poor physical fitness preparation, and higher body mass index were significant risk factors, with recruits who had recurrent sprains at greater risk during training.
- * Results suggest that improving physical preparation and addressing lower leg stability could help reduce the incidence of ankle sprains in military recruits, aiding in injury prevention strategies.
Background: The "International Hip Outcome Tool 12" (iHOT) is a self-administered patient-reported outcome tool for measuring health-related quality of life and physical functioning in young and active patients with hip pathology. Since the iHOT has become widely used, we sought to translate and validate it for Hebrew-speaking populations. The aims of this study were: (1) To translate and culturally adapt the iHOT into Hebrew using established guidelines.
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- - The study investigates ankle instability in combat soldiers, focusing on three types: perceived instability (PI), mechanical instability (MI), and recurrent sprains (RSs), evaluating their prevalence and impact on neuromuscular performance.
- - Among 364 male soldiers aged 18-21, it was found that RSs were reported in about 18-20% of participants, while PI occurred in 27-28% and MI in around 8-10%.
- - The results highlighted significant differences in proprioceptive ability and muscle strength between ankle impairment subgroups, particularly affecting the nondominant leg, suggesting these issues may impact performance during military training.