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A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Sport and Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2023) | Viewed by 14327

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Dr. Nicola Relph

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Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk L39 4QP, Lancashire, UK
Interests: physical activity; MSK injury; lower limb; injury screening and prevention

Dr. Vincenzo Cristian Francavilla

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Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Kore University of Enna, 94100 Enna, Italy
Interests: diseases of the musculoskeletal system; traumatology; sports medicine; rehabilitation; posturology; orthopedics
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Prof. Dr. Beatriz Minghelli

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1. Escola Superior de Saúde Jean Piaget Algarve, Instituto Piaget, 8300-025 Silves, Portugal
2. KinesioLab, Research Unit in Human Movement, Instituto Piaget, 2805-059 Almada, Portugal
Interests: epidemiology studies and orthopedics

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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce this Special Issue, titled “Topical Advisory Panel Members' Collection Series: Sport Injury”. This Issue will be a Special Issue of papers from researchers invited by the Topical Advisory Panel Members. Sports injuries are injuries that occur when engaging in sports or exercise. Many people experience worsened health conditions with diverse sports injuries from mild to severe, even though participating in sports activities is, in itself, aiding health promotion. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a venue for networking and communication between IJERPH and scholars in the field of Sport Injury. All papers will be published with fully open access after peer review.

Dr. Nicola Relph
Dr. Vincenzo Cristian Francavilla
Prof. Dr. Beatriz Minghelli
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“Couch-to-5k or Couch to Ouch to Couch!?” Who Takes Part in Beginner Runner Programmes in the UK and Is Non-Completion Linked to Musculoskeletal Injury?

by Nicola Relph, Sarah L. Taylor, Danielle L. Christian, Paola Dey and Michael B. Owen

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(17), 6682; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20176682 - 30 Aug 2023

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Physical activity has mental and physical health benefits; however, globally, three-quarters of the population do not meet physical activity guidelines. The Couch-to-5k is a beginner runner programme aimed at increasing physical activity. However, this programme lacks an evidence base, and it is unclear who is attracted to the programme; running also has a high rate of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. The aims of this study were to identify the characteristics of people taking part and the incidence of MSK injuries as well as exploring the experiences of people who dropped out of a modified 9-week Couch-to-5k programme. A total of 110 runners (average age was 47.1 ± 13.7 years) participated in the study, which involved completion of questionnaires (running experience and footwear information, quality of life (EQ-5D-5L), physical activity level (IPAQ-short form), MSK injury history and knee condition (SNAPPS and KOOS-PS)) at the start, middle and end of the programme and collecting sociodemographic information (age, gender, social economic status, relationship status, education level), as well as body mass index, running experience, footwear information, quality of life, physical activity levels, MSK injuries and knee condition. Fifteen drop-outs were interviewed to explore experiences of the programme. Runners were mainly females (81.8%) with an average age 47.1 years, average body mass index of 28.1 kg.m², mainly from high socio-economic levels, married and educated to degree level. In total, 64% of the sample had previous running experience and were classified as active. Half the sample self-reported pain/discomfort and 37.2% reported anxiety/depression at the start of the programme via the EQ-5D-5L scale. Self-reported health scores increased (p = 0.047) between baseline (73.1 ± 18.8 out of 100) and at the midpoint (81.2 ± 11.6), but there were no significant differences between any other time points (end point 79.7 ± 17.5, p > 0.05). Twenty-one injuries were reported during the programme (19%). Previous injury increased the risk of new injury (OR 7.56 95% CI from 2.06 to 27.75). Only 27.3% completed the programme. Three themes emerged from interviews; MSK injury, negative emotions linked to non-completion and design of the programme. The Couch-to-5k may not attract diverse inactive populations, but future work with larger sample sizes is needed to substantiate this finding. Dropping out was linked to MSK injury and progressive design, so future programmes should consider including injury prevention advice and more flexible designs. Full article

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Lower Limb Anthropometric Profiling in Professional Female Soccer Players: A Proof of Concept for Asymmetry Assessment Using Video Analysis

by Kristian J. Weaver and Nicola Relph

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(12), 6124; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20126124 - 14 Jun 2023

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The objective was to evaluate the clinical joint and limb measures in professional female soccer players. The study was a cross-sectional observational design. It was a preseason clinical setting. The inclusion criteria were outfield professional female soccer players, based in the UK, competing in the highest English league. The exclusion criteria included players who had had surgery in the last six months or had missed a single training session or match due to injury in the previous three months. In terms of the outcome measures, the dependent variables were the true limb length, ankle dorsiflexion, knee flexion and extension, hip flexion, extension, internal rotation and external rotation, and straight leg raise measured using video analysis software. Additionally, passive clinical knee and ankle stability tests were conducted. The independent variables were leg dominance and playing position (defender, midfielder, and attacker). For the results, all the ROM measurements demonstrated limb symmetry (p = 0.621). However, there were significant main effects of the playing position on the ankle dorsiflexion and hip internal rotation, with defenders demonstrating a significantly reduced range of motion in comparison to midfielders and attackers. A notable finding from the bilateral passive stability measures was that 38.3% of players exhibited ankle talar inversion instability when using a talar tilt. In conclusion, bilateral differences do not appear to be apparent in this population; however, positional differences may occur in the ankle and hip range of motion measures. A high proportion of this population may present with passive ankle inversion instability. Future research should consider whether this leads to a higher risk of injury in this population. Full article

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Irish Dancing Injuries and Associated Risk Factors: A Systematic Review

by Ana Rita Póvoa, Cláudia Maria Costa, Sérgio Simões, Ana Morais Azevedo and Raul Oliveira

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(12), 6190; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20126190 - 20 Jun 2023

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Irish dance is growing in popularity, evolving to a more athletic and demanding dance style. The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review, previously registered with PROSPERO, to identify the prevalence, incidence, and the injury pattern among Irish dancers and analyse the associated risk factors. Six online databases and two dance-specific science publications were searched systematically. Studies were included if the patterns of injuries among Irish dancers were evaluated or the factors associated with injury were analysed, published in English or Portuguese, in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Four reviewers assessed the quality and level of evidence using the Downs and Black criteria and a modified Oxford Centre of Evidence-Based Medicine 2009 model, respectively. Eleven articles were included, eight of Level 3c (cross-sectional) and three of Level 3b (prospective). Mean DB percentage score was 63% ± 7.2%. Prevalence ranged from 72.2% to 92.6%, affecting mostly the foot/ankle complex. Only two articles reported incidence, which ranged from 3.4 to 10.6 injuries/1000 h danced depending on injury definition. Psychological factors, elite level, and insufficient/poor sleep were associated with musculoskeletal injury. Injury prevalence and incidence is high in Irish dancers, with the foot and ankle being more affected. Due to heterogeneity in injury definitions, methods, and populations, along with the need for improvement in studies quality, recommendations were made for future research. Full article

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Association between Musculoskeletal Injuries and Depressive Symptoms among Athletes: A Systematic Review

by Priscila Marconcin, Ana Lúcia Silva, Fábio Flôres, Alexandre Nunes, Joana Filipa Lourenço, Miguel Peralta and Beatriz Minghelli

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(12), 6130; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20126130 - 15 Jun 2023

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Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries have a significant physical and psychological influence on an athlete’s life. A systematic review of prospective cohort, cross-sectional, and case-control studies was undertaken in this study to analyze the association between MSK injuries with depressive symptoms in athletes. We searched on PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, with data inception to 15 February 2023. The methodological quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). Of the 3677 potential studies only nine were included. These studies showed a bidirectional association between MSK injuries and depressive symptoms. Athletes with MSK injuries had higher levels of depressive symptoms, which raises the likelihood of experiencing depression in the future. Women athletes had higher levels of depressive symptoms compared with men. The presence of depressive symptoms is a significant predictor of disability in athletes. Our findings suggest that coaches should be more aware of depressive symptoms, in order to prevent MSK injuries, and to monitor athletes following an MSK injury. Full article

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