Background Concussion is a growing public health concern and generating concussion
prevention programs depends on identifying high-risk sports and characteristics. Identifying …

This revised clinical practice guideline (CPG) addresses the distinct but related lower
extremity impairments of those with a first-time lateral ankle sprain (LAS) and those with …

Background The incidence and risk factors for sport-related concussion (SRC) associated
with contact and collision invasion sports (CCIS) in female youth are unclear. Objectives …

Abstract Background Boys' lacrosse (LAX), a full contact sport allowing body and stick
checking, mandates hard shell helmets with full face masks. Girls' LAX, which prohibits body …

Background. Youth around the globe place their shoulders at risk for injury when
participating in sports. Shoulder injuries may vary in severity, produce the potential for time …

Objectives The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the incidence of injuries
among lacrosse athletes and the differences in rates of injury by location and gender …

Purpose Mandating headgear for field players in girls' lacrosse to reduce head injuries,
including concussion, has been heavily debated. However, research regarding the need …

Background Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. Its rules
regarding permitted contact differ by sex and age. There are no known studies using a …

Background Unlike other sports, the relationship between performance deficits and
pain/injury in lacrosse players has not been well-investigated. Purpose The purposes of this …

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a common condition that can affect athletes of all ages.
The risk factors for LBP onset and worsening associated with the lacrosse shooting motion …