Publications by authors named "Taylor Hartwig"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the vitamin D, folate, vitamin B, and iron levels in Old Order Anabaptist (OOA) pregnant and postpartum women by analyzing blood samples and dietary records from 50 participants.
- Results showed that 20% of women had low levels of vitamin D, while 42% had inadequate dietary intake; however, all had sufficient RBC folate, and a minority had low iron levels.
- Despite some deficiencies, overall, the dietary and micronutrient status of OOA women was similar to previous Canadian studies, highlighting the need for tailored dietary guidance for this group.
Background: Deficits in neuromuscular control are common after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and may be associated with further knee injury. The knee valgus angle during a single-leg squat (SLS) is one measure of neuromuscular performance.
Purpose: To determine whether the knee valgus angle during SLS changes between 6 and 12 months after ACL reconstruction and to assess how the operative knee valgus angle compares with that of the contralateral side.
Background: Performance in strength and functional testing is important when considering return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Both knee extensor strength and the single-leg squat (SLS) have been used in this context.
Purpose: To evaluate the relationship between knee extensor strength and SLS performance after primary ACL reconstruction.
Primary ACL reconstruction using the LARS device is associated with a high failure rate at minimum of 6-year follow-up.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc
November 2019
Purpose: The Ligament Augmentation and Reconstruction System (LARS) is a synthetic ligament consisting of fibres made of polyethylene terephthalate. Despite the LARS being used as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) device for nearly 30 years and the well-documented complications from earlier synthetic ligament designs, there is a paucity of published medium- to long-term results. The aim of this study is to report the clinical and functional outcomes after ACL reconstruction using the LARS at a minimum follow-up of 6 years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Knee extensor strength and single limb hop for distance have been suggested as useful measures to evaluate readiness to return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The aim of the study was to examine the association between knee extensor strength and single leg hop for distance following ACL reconstruction and to determine the proportion of patients with knee extensor strength symmetry deficits at six and 12 months.
Methods: From December 2013 to December 2015 69 patients aged 14 to 45 undergoing primary ACL reconstruction were recruited.
Barfod, KW, Feller, JA, Clark, R, Hartwig, T, Devitt, BM, and Webster, KE. Strength testing after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A prospective cohort study investigating overlap of tests. J Strength Cond Res 33(11): 3145-3150, 2019-The purpose of the present study was to determine whether overlap (redundancy) exists between individual tests in a comprehensive strength testing protocol used after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The internet is a valuable tool, but concerns exist regarding the quality and accuracy of medical information available online.
Purpose: To evaluate the source and quality of information on the internet relating to anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) compared with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Background: The role of lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LEAT) to augment primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) remains controversial.
Purpose: To determine whether the addition of LEAT to primary ACLR provides greater control of rotational laxity and improves clinical outcomes compared with ACLR alone and to assess the impact of early versus delayed ACLR.
Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 3.