Examination of overhead and single-leg squat kinematics and lower extremity injury in female collegiate athletes.

Background: Overhead squat (OHS) and single-leg squat (SLS) tests have been used as screening tools to identify injury risk in athletic populations. Yet, no study has examined the association between specific trunk and lower extremity (LE) kinematic measures acquired during OHS and SLS performance and LE injury incidence in female collegiate athletes. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between LE and trunk kinematics captured during OHS and SLS performance and LE injury in female collegiate athletes.

The Association Between Poor Sleep and the Incidence of Sport and Physical Training-Related Injuries in Adult Athletic Populations: A Systematic Review.

Background: The importance of achieving an adequate amount of sleep to optimize health and athletic performance is well recognized. Yet, a systematic evidence compilation of the risk for sport-related injury in adult athletic populations due to poor sleep does not exist.

Objective: To examine the association between poor sleep and sport and physical training-related injuries in adult athletic populations.

Positional Analysis of Body Composition Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football and Men's Lacrosse.

Zabriskie, HA, Dobrosielski, DA, Leppert, KM, Droege, AJ, Knuth, ND, and Lisman, PJ. Positional analysis of body composition using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I football and men's lacrosse. J Strength Cond Res 36(6): 1699-1707, 2022-Despite the widespread use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), few studies have examined differences in body composition between positions within sports and none have reported DXA-derived body composition reference values for men's lacrosse.

Examination of Sleep and Injury Among College Football Athletes.

Burke, TM, Lisman, PJ, Maguire, K, Skeiky, L, Choynowski, JJ, CapaldiII, VF, Wilder, JN, Brager, AJ, and Dobrosielski, DA. Examination of sleep and injury among college football athletes. J Strength Cond Res 34(3): 609-616, 2020-The purpose of this study was to characterize subjective sleep metrics in collegiate football players at the start of the season, determine the relationship between preseason subjective sleep measures and in-season objective sleep characteristics, and examine the association between subjective and objective sleep metrics and incidence of time-loss injury during the competitive season.

Weight management program for first responders: Feasibility study and lessons learned.

Background: Overweight and obesity are significant concerns for first responders (firefighters and emergency medical service providers).

Objective: This pilot study examines the feasibility of a weight loss program for career first responders.

Methods: Participants were career first responders with BMI≥30 and interest in losing weight.

Body Composition Values of NCAA Division 1 Female Athletes Derived From Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry.

Dobrosielski, DA, Leppert, KM, Knuth, ND, Wilder, JN, Kovacs, L, and Lisman, PJ. Body composition values of NCAA Division 1 female athletes derived from dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. J Strength Cond Res 35(10): 2886-2893, 2021-This study generated descriptive data for regional and total body composition and bone mineral density (BMD) measures using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) across 12 NCAA Division 1 female competitive sports.

A Systematic Review of the Association Between Physical Fitness and Musculoskeletal Injury Risk: Part 1-Cardiorespiratory Endurance.

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSK-Is) are a significant health problem for both military and athletic populations. Research indicates that MSK-I is associated with physical fitness; however, the association between specific components of physical fitness and MSK-I in military and athletic populations has not been systematically examined. Our goal was to systematically review the literature to provide a best evidence synthesis on the relationship between components of physical fitness and MSK-I risk in military and civilian athletic populations.

Exertional heat illness: the role of heat tolerance testing.

Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a common clinical problem for both athletes and warriors; however, evidence-based guidance for return-to-play/duty (RTP/RTD) decisions is limited. Heat tolerance testing (HTT) has been proposed as a potential tool that, when combined with appropriate clinical information, may assist in RTP/RTD decisions. However, currently, no standard of care is available for performing HTT.