Importance Approximately 5% of all primary care visits in adults are related to knee pain.
Osteoarthritis (OA), patellofemoral pain, and meniscal tears are among the most common …

Inflammation is usually considered as harmful; however, it is also necessary for tissue
recovery after injury. Macrophages exert immune and nonimmune functions throughout this …

This guideline aimed to advance current understandings regarding the diagnosis,
prevention and therapeutic interventions for ankle sprains by updating the existing guideline …

Acute ankle sprain is the most common lower limb injury in athletes and accounts for 16%-
40% of all sports-related injuries. It is especially common in basketball, American football …

Background Ankle sprains are highly prevalent with high risk of recurrence. Consequently,
there are a significant number of research reports examining strategies for treating and …

Page 1 Periodization Theory and Methodology of Training Sixth Edition Tudor O. Bompa, PhD
Carlo A. Buzzichelli Page 2 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names …

Cryotherapy is utilized as a physical intervention in the treatment of injury and exercise
recovery. Traditionally, ice is used in the treatment of musculoskeletal injury while cold water …

Nonpharmacological treatment strategies for acute musculoskeletal injury revolve around
pain reduction and promotion of healing in order to facilitate a return to normal function and …

Muscle injuries are one of the most common traumas occurring in sports. Despite their
clinical importance, few clinical studies exist on the treatment of these traumas. Thus, the …

Objective: To present recommendations for athletic trainers and other allied health care
professionals in the conservative management and prevention of ankle sprains in athletes …