Evaluation of Lateral and Medial Parts of the Hamstring Muscle Fatigue Symmetry in Professional Footballers Cleared to Play After ACL Reconstruction.

Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a severe injury common in sports. It also has a high rate of re-injury. The aim of this work was to assess hamstring muscle fatigue in active football players after ACL reconstruction who were cleared to play and to determine symmetry between the lateral and medial hamstring muscles.

Relationship between Countermovement Jump and Sprint Performance in Professional Football Players.

The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the countermovement jump (CMJ) and sprint performance of professional football players, and to determine which strength and speed elements assessed by the CMJ translate into effective running. The research sample comprised 87 male professional football players (age 23.7 ± 4.

Does Patient-Specific Instrumentation Improve Femoral and Tibial Component Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Prospective Randomized Study.

Alignment of the prosthesis is one of the most significant factors that affect the long-term clinical outcome following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). There is conflicting evidence whether patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) for TKA improves the component position compared to standard instrumentation. This study aimed to compare the rotational alignment of the femoral and tibial components in TKA patients when performed with either conventional or PSI.

Current Uses of Ultrasound Imaging in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.

The term Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI) refers to the use of ultrasound imaging by physiothera-pists. Ultrasound is used by physiotherapists to evaluate the morphology of muscles and other associated soft tissues not only at rest but also for a dynamic assessment of those structures during physical activities and tasks. RUSI is most commonly utilized as part of a biofeedback mechanism, which shows good efficacy in lower back pain treatment.

Use of cervical collar after whiplash injuries.

Whiplash injuries, also known as neck sprains and strains, are currently some of the most common injuries of the cervical spine. Mechanism of injury is still controversial and current treatment methods do not provide satisfactory results. In this article we present QTF classification of related disorders, epidemiological data and treatment methods.