Web Site Accessibility Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs in the United States.

Introduction: Given the impetus to improve accessibility for diverse learners seeking physical therapist education, it is critical that all entry points to access information have minimal barriers. This study identified Web site accessibility barriers among Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs in the United States.

Review Of Literature: Web site accessibility has been evaluated among many institutions of higher education, but none focused on DPT education.

Risk Factors Associated with First Time and Recurrent Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review.

Background: Shoulder instabilities constitute a large proportion of shoulder injuries and have a wide range of presentations. While evidence regarding glenohumeral dislocations and associated risk factors has been reported, less is known regarding the full spectrum of instabilities and their risk factors.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to identify modifiable risk factors to guide patient management decisions with regards to implementation of interventions to prevent or reduce the risk of shoulder instability.

Which Tests Predict 6-Month Isokinetic Quadriceps Strength After ACL Reconstruction? An Examination of Isometric Quadriceps Strength and Functional Tests at 3 Months.

Background: Restoration of quadriceps strength after anterior ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a persistent challenge for patients and clinicians. Inadequate recovery of quadriceps strength has been linked to increase risk of re-injury. Developing methods of early identification of strength deficits is essential to allow clinicians to provide more individualized interventions early in the rehabilitation process.

Age-, Sex-, and Graft-Specific Reference Values From 783 Adolescent Patients at 5 to 7 Months After ACL Reconstruction: IKDC, Pedi-IKDC, KOOS, ACL-RSI, Single-Leg Hop, and Thigh Strength.

To describe age-, sex-, and graft source-specific reference values for patient-reported, physical function, and strength outcome measures in adolescents at 5 to 7 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Cross-sectional study. Data were collected at 3 universities and 2 children's hospitals.

US physical therapist practice patterns evaluating concussion and clinical practice guideline adherence.

Objectives: To assess the influence of contemporary physical therapy clinical practice guidelines (CPG) on concussion evaluation practice patterns and barriers/facilitators for CPG adherence.

Design: Electronic cross-sectional survey.

Setting: Online survey platform.

Operative Management for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Patients Over 40 Years Old Yields Increased Clinical Outcome: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: To evaluate outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in patients ≥40 years treated nonoperatively or with ACL reconstruction (ACLR).

Methods: A review of MEDLINE, CINAHL, SportDiscus, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases from inception to June 1, 2021, was performed to identify randomized controlled trials, prospective or retrospective cohorts, case controls, or case series that met the following criteria: English-language studies reporting at least one subjective and/or objective outcome measure in ACL rupture patients ≥40 years treated nonoperatively or by ACLR. No limits were placed on graft type, time-to-surgery/follow-up, or concomitant procedures.

Short-Term Clinical Outcomes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction In Adolescents During The COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background/purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted adolescents across multiple areas of health. While many factors influence outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on early patient outcomes after ACLR is currently unknown in an adolescent population. The purpose of this study was to determine if short-term clinical outcomes were different in adolescents after ACLR for those who underwent surgery pre-COVID versus during the COVID-19 pandemic timeframe.

A Multi-Systems Approach to Human Movement after ACL Reconstruction: The Musculoskeletal System.

Unlabelled: Several negative adaptations to the musculoskeletal system occur following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and ACL reconstruction (ACLR) such as arthrogenic muscle inhibition, decreased lower extremity muscle size, strength, power, as well as alterations to bone and cartilage. These changes have been associated with worse functional outcomes, altered biomechanics, and increased risk for re-injury and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. After ACL injury and subsequent ACLR, examination and evaluation of the musculoskeletal system is paramount to guiding clinical decision making during the rehabilitation and the return to sport process.

A Multi-Systems Approach to Human Movement after ACL Reconstruction: The Integumentary System.

Unlabelled: Postoperative management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has traditionally focused on the evaluation and intervention of musculoskeletal components such as range of motion and patients' reports of function. The integumentary system can provide early indications that rehabilitation may be prolonged due to protracted or poor healing of the incision sites. Full evaluation of the reconstruction over time, including direction of the incisions, appearance of surgical sites, level of residual innervation, and health of the individual should be considered when determining time-based goals and plans for returning an athlete to activity.

Short-term isokinetic and isometric strength outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in adolescents.

Objectives: To examine differences in knee strength outcomes after ACL reconstruction according to quadriceps tendon (QT) or hamstring tendon (HT) autograft in adolescents.

Design: Retrospective cohort.

Methods: Surgical and clinical outcome data were collected.

Effectiveness of shoulder injury prevention programs in an overhead athletic population: A systematic review.

Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of shoulder injury prevention programs in overhead athletes.

Design: Systematic Review.

Methods: CINAHL, Embase, PubMed, and SPORTDiscus electronic databases were searched from database inception through December 2020 for randomized controlled or prospective cohort studies that implemented shoulder injury prevention programs in overhead athletes and reported shoulder injury incidence rates.

Knee strength outcomes in adolescents by age and sex during late-stage rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Objective: To determine if knee strength differences exist according to age group and sex among adolescents during late-stage anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) rehabilitation.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Methods: Consecutive patients who had undergone ACLR with a hamstring autograft completed isokinetic knee strength assessment.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Patient History in the Diagnosis of Hip-Related Pain: A Systematic Review.

Objective: To investigate the diagnostic accuracy of patient history associated with hip pain.

Data Sources: A systematic, computerized search of electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Web of Science), a search of the gray literature, and review of the primary author's personal library was performed. Hip-specific search terms were combined with diagnostic accuracy and subjective or self-report history-based search terms using the Boolean operator "AND.

THE INFLUENCE OF VISUAL FIXATION ON HOP TEST PERFORMANCE.

Background: It has been recognized that anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries typically occur when athletes are attending to a secondary task or object, including teammates, opponents, and/or a goal. Commonly applied tests after ACL injury include a series of hop tests to determine functional status, yet do not control for visual fixation.

Purpose: To examine the influence of visual fixation during two functional hop tests in healthy individuals.

DUAL-TASK ASSESSMENT IMPLICATIONS FOR ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.

Background: Several systematic reviews have evaluated the role of dual-task assessment in individuals with concussion. However, no systematic reviews to date have investigated dual-task protocols with implications for individuals with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury or ACL reconstruction (ACLR).

Purpose: To systematically review the evidence on dual-task assessment practices applicable to those with ACL deficiency/ACLR, specifically with the aim to identify motor-cognitive performance costs.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SINGLE LEG BALANCE AND ISOMETRIC ANKLE AND HIP STRENGTH IN A HEALTHY POPULATION.

Background: Impaired balance and strength commonly affect athletes with conditions like chronic ankle instability (CAI). Yet, clinical research surrounding the relationship between balance, strength, and CAI is still growing. Deeper investigation of these relationships is warranted to better inform clinical practice patterns when managing athletes with balance deficits.

The influence of center line width during the crossover hop test.

Objectives: To assess the influence of center line width on crossover hop for distance test (XHOP) performance.

Design: Repeated measures.

Setting: University laboratory.

INCORPORATING A DUAL-TASK ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL WITH FUNCTIONAL HOP TESTING.

Background: Hop tests are commonly used within a testing battery to assess readiness for return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, yet athletes still experience a high rate of re-injury. Simultaneous performance of a secondary task requiring cognitive processing or decision-making may test the athlete under more realistic contexts.

Purpose: To examine a clinically feasible, dual-task assessment paradigm applied during functional hop tests in healthy individuals.

Effect of stroboscopic vision on depth jump performance in female NCAA Division I volleyball athletes.

Anticipation of ground reaction force (GRF) in depth jumping requires multisensory integration of exteroceptive, vestibular, and proprioceptive inputs. Vision contributes to the anticipation of GRF in drop landings and may influence depth jump performance when disrupted. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the effects of stroboscopic vision on depth jump performance.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN UPPER EXTREMITY 'SWING COUNT' and Performance Measures in NCAA Division I Volleyball Players over A COMPETITIVE SEASON.

Background: Monitoring the volume of activity (i.e. pitch counts) and tracking upper extremity (UE) performance changes is common in overhead athletes; however, a lack of evidence exists for volleyball players.

THE RELIABILITY OF A NOVEL HEEL-RISE TEST VERSUS GONIOMETRY TO ASSESS PLANTARFLEXION RANGE OF MOTION.

Background: Ankle plantarflexion (PF) active range of motion (ROM) is traditionally assessed in a non-weight-bearing (NWB) position with a universal goniometer. However, a convenient, reliable, low-cost means of assessing functional PF active ROM in a weight-bearing (WB) position has yet to be established.

Purpose: To compare the intra- and interrater reliability of PF active ROM measurements obtained from a goniometric NWB assessment, and a functional heel-rise test (FHRT) performed in WB.

CHANGES IN DYNAMIC BALANCE AND HIP STRENGTH AFTER AN EIGHT-WEEK CONDITIONING PROGRAM IN NCAA DIVISION I FEMALE SOCCER (FOOTBALL) ATHLETES.

Background: Lower extremity injury commonly affects female soccer athletes. Decreased dynamic balance and hip strength are identified risk factors for lower extremity injury. Little is known about how these factors adapt to a training stimulus in this population.

Analysis of Gauntlet Test Performance and Injury Risk in Intercollegiate Division I Female Soccer (Football) Players: A Retrospective Study.

Context: Injury risk factors and relevant assessments have been identified in women's soccer athletes. Other tests assess fitness (eg, the Gauntlet Test [GT]). However, little empirical support exists for the utility of the GT to predict time loss injury.

Clinical observation and analysis of movement quality during performance on the star excursion balance test.

Study Design: Observational.

Background: The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is used to evaluate dynamic postural control and screen for injury risk. No prior studies have investigated whether the quality of movement during the SEBT has clinical value and can adequately predict injury.