Publications by authors named "K Haraldsdottir"
Background: Patients who undergo hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) require lower extremity immobilization for an extended period of time. Periods of immobilization combined with surgery have been associated with decreased muscle mass and bone mineral density (BMD).
Purpose/hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to characterize postoperative body composition and BMD changes after arthroscopy for FAI.
Background: The use of bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts is common in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). After ACLR, patients typically progress through specific rehabilitation milestones, and graft type may play a role in patient progression.
Purpose: To compare the time to meet rehabilitation milestones between BPTB and HT autografts after ACLR.
Background: Injury in sport is an inherent risk to participation, and it can have devastating consequences for the athlete, both mentally and physically. Previous research has found that impairments in well-being can increase the risk of injury, and that various forms of mindfulness training and practice can improve well-being and mental health in various populations.
Hypothesis: Mindfulness would be associated with greater well-being and lower risk of injury.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the mental health benefits of adolescent sport participation during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly looking at how race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status (SES), and physical activity (PA) impact mental health outcomes.* -
- Researchers found that athletes from racial minority and lower SES backgrounds experienced greater reductions in anxiety and depression compared to their White and higher SES counterparts.* -
- The findings suggest that physical activity accounts for about 24% of the reduction in anxiety and 20% in depression among those who participated in sports.*
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the mental health of athletes. How this has affected quality of life (QoL), specifically in the college population, is poorly defined.
Hypothesis: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the mental and physical QoL will have decreased in collegiate athletes as compared with before the pandemic.