Pointe Readiness in Youth Ballet Dancers: A Pilot Study on Dance Instructor Decision Making.

Transiting to dancing en pointe is an important milestone for young dancers who wish to progress in ballet training. Various criteria exist regarding pointe readiness, including age, range-of-motion, endurance, strength, balance, and technique. However, awareness and use of these criteria by dance instructors is currently unknown.

ACL Injury Prevention Education Improves Implementation of Neuromuscular Training Among High School Sports Coaches: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

Background: Neuromuscular training (NMT) programs delivered by trained personnel have demonstrated protective effects against anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury among high school sports participants, but few studies have investigated the impact of education on high school sports coaches' knowledge and incorporation of NMT programs into daily practice sessions.

Purpose: We sought to evaluate changes in knowledge and behavior among high school sports coaches who completed an NMT-based injury prevention training program.

Methods: High school sports coaches were invited to complete a free online training course in incorporating NMT into daily practice sessions.

A Controlled Trial of the Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Physical Performance in Male and Female High School Athletes.

Background: Neuromuscular training (NMT) has demonstrated efficacy as an intervention to decrease the risk of anterior cruciate ligament injuries and improve sports performance. The effect of this training on the mechanisms that contribute to improved physical performance has not been well defined.

Hypothesis: Athletes in the NMT group will have better mechanisms of fundamental movements and agility tests that may contribute to improved sports performance.