Great toe drop following knee ligament reconstruction: A case report.

A 17-year-old male post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction complained of the inability to extend his great toe immediately following surgery. Neurological injuries following knee arthroscopy have been reported to occur between 0.6%-2.

Selected Musculoskeletal and Performance Characteristics of Members of a Women's Professional Football Team: Application of a Pre-participation Examination.

Background: Although it is common practice to administer pre-participation examinations (PPE) of athletes prior to training, there are no clearly established formats. Elements integral to the PPE fall within the scope of physical therapist practice, and are often categorized as a form of primary prevention for musculoskeletal disorders as defined in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to describe the design and implementation of a PPE for a women's professional (gridiron) football team.