Sports Injury ClinicSports injury information on 100s of sports injuries including diagnosis, rehabilitation, and instruction articles.<br /> <br /> Also including summary's of sports injury research.Does vibration therapy influence delayed onset of muscle soreness- March 23, 2007 This study considered whether the use of Vibration Training improved muscle performance by preventing or controlling Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) the phenomenon of experiencing muscular pain some time after exercise.http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/research/index.php#vib_doms Is early rehabilitation important in the recovery of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury.- March 22, 2007 This study, although broadly scientific and lab-based, may have implications in the rehabilitation of injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/research/index.php#acl_inj Is intermittent application of cryotherapy more effective than standard protocols when treating acute ankle sprains- March 19, 2007 The use of cryotherapy (ice packs) in the management of acute injuries is largely anecdotal, however there is some evidence to suggest that intermittent application is more effective at reducing tissue temperature to optimal levels.http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/research/index.php#cold_therapy_ankle Can sport specific balance training can prevent acute injuries in high school basketball players- March 19, 2007 In a study by Emery & colleagues, 920 basketball players from Calgary, Canada were studied in two groups. Both groups were taught basic warm up techniques, but the second group were also taught an additional warm up component and given a home based balance training programme involving the use of a wobble board.http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/research/index.php#basketball_inj Does injury in a previous season predispose a football player to injury the following season- March 14, 2007 A study in Sweden looked at the injuries sustained by 12 elite Swedish male football teams during the 2001 and 2002 seasons.http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/research/index.php#football_injury |