PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT

Effects of an exercise program on calf muscle characteristics in patients with Achilles tendinopathy
Karapınar M, Smitheman HP, Cone SG and Silbernagel KG
Objective in participants with Achilles tendinopathy. Additionally, it explored the relationships between muscle adaptations and functional outcomes.
Personality traits and perfectionism in female and male soccer players with or without primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a cross-sectional study
Fältström A, Hägglund M, Ivarsson A and Kvist J
To investigate differences in personality traits in female and male soccer players with or without primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and between female and male players with ACLR.
Immediate effect of a combined neuromuscular electrical stimulation and eccentric load session on acute muscle swelling of the abductor hallucis
Fukuda K, Nagamune N, Okamura K, Ikeda T and Kanai S
To examine the immediate effects and safety of neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with eccentric load (NMES + EL) sessions on acute muscle swelling (i.e., transient increase in muscle size) in the abductor hallucis (ABH).
The effects of neurocognitive training on pain, proprioception, injury anxiety, and functional and neurocognitive performance in athletes with chronic ankle instability- randomized controlled trial
Tekin E and Unver F
Considering the rapid motor-cognitive changes and increased risk of injury in preadolescent athletes, this study investigated the effects of neurocognitive training (NT) on pain, proprioception, injury-related anxiety, and functional and neurocognitive performance in athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI).
The progression of shoulder functional profile in male rugby union players from the academy to the professional level
Rogowski I, Degot M, Capel O, Vigne G, Loursac R, Hager JP, Blache Y and Neyton L
To investigate the changes in shoulder functions with age, playing position, dominance and injury history in elite male rugby union players.
Development of a graded pelvic loading pathway using external pelvic acceleration variables to aid return to running postpartum
James ML, Stiles VH, Evans L, Crone DM, Donnelly GM and Moore IS
To assess the basis for developing a graded loading pathway that is specific to the pelvis, to aid return to running postpartum.
Diagnostic value of the lower leg muscle stiffness in professional skiers with medial tibial stress syndrome: A retrospective shear wave elastography study
Akaras E, Sevindik Aktas B, Yilmaz Cankaya B, Oztop B, Abbasguliyev H, Kishali NF and Yagiz G
This study aims to assess the diagnostic value of tibialis anterior (TA) and gastrocnemius muscle elasticity using shear wave elastography (SWE) in professional skiers diagnosed with medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS).
Simplified Tai Chi exercises to improve function in people with chronic ankle instability
Qian Q, Zhang H, Hou Z, Wheeler PC and Fong DTP
To identify 12 forms from the traditional 108-form Tai Chi with the highest muscle activation values in the peroneus longus, peroneus brevis, and tibialis anterior and to design a Tai Chi training routine suitable for individuals with chronic ankle instability.
Clinical predictors of ACL reinjury after reconstruction: Insights from a Brazilian cohort
Sallum AF, Abdalla RJ, de Carvalho RT and Franciozi CE
To investigate predictors of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reinjury in a cohort of 234 patients who underwent isolated ACL reconstruction.
Use of concurrent auditory, tactile, and visual cueing and estimated cadence increases on Achilles tendon loading in running
Rudek G, Heinert E, Vannatta CN, Rutherford D and Kernozek TW
If self-estimated cadence increases or real-time cueing using auditory, tactile, and visual cues increases cadence and reduces Achilles tendon (AT) loading in runners.
Relationships between single-leg hop for distances of four types at 6 Months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and knee joint function, disturbed body perception, and movement-specific fear
Fujita S, Tanaka S, Tomooka Y, Yamashita H, Mibu A, Tokunaga M, Yoshimoto T and Nishigami T
To examine the relationship between three types of single-leg hop for distance (SLHD), the triple hop for distance (TPD), and clinical variables at 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
Males with chronic ankle instability exhibit sex-specific force sense deficits
Liang X, Shen B, Xiao S, Xu Z, Zhang C, Zong X, Li J, Han J and Fu W
To explore whether there are differences in sensorimotor function between sexes in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability (CAI).
Relationship between quadriceps strength performance and knee joint function during single-leg hop test in runners with patellofemoral pain
Pan H, Fu S, Zhou Y, Li H and Shi H
To investigate differences in isokinetic quadriceps strength and knee joint function during single-leg hop test between runners with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and healthy runners, and their relationship.
Masterclass: Are you getting the most out of your triple hop testing?
Sharp AP, Neville J and Cronin JB
The triple hop test is a widely used, practical tool that allows physical therapists to assess an athlete's readiness to return-to-sport (RTS) following injury. However, recent consensus statements have raised concerns that hop distance alone may be insufficient to capture the complexity of functional recovery or to fully assess inter-limb symmetry, potentially masking readiness and increasing the risk of reinjury. In this Masterclass: exemplar kinetic and kinematic data for the triple hop are detailed; the utility of the quintuple hop introduced; the distinction between outcome and movement strategy variables discussed within an asymmetry context; and, the integration of accessible, cost-effective technologies within a tier-based framework for RTS assessment outlined. The aim of the article is to enhance the evaluation of movement strategies and support clinicians in making more informed and confident RTS decisions.
Test-related psychological responses and quadriceps neuromuscular outcomes in people with and without patellofemoral pain
Batista NP, Murray AM, Norte GE, Glaviano NR, Kothari JH, Streetman EG, Geers AL and Bazett-Jones DM
To investigate test-related psychological responses during quadriceps neuromuscular assessments in individuals with and without patellofemoral pain (PFP), and examine their relationship with test outcomes.
Corrigendum to "The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment - Achilles is fundamentally flawed and unfit for clinical practice or research: A Rasch Measurement Theory Analysis using COSMIN recommendations" [Physical Therapy in Sport 73 (2025) Pages 68-76]
Travers N, Murphy MC, Wand BM, Kirwan P, Travers M, Debenham J, Gibson W and Hince D
A clinical case report on biceps femoris T-junction surgical repair & rehabilitation of an international footballer
Horn T, Campbell S, Scott G, Dunn A and Haddad F
This clinical case study details the management of an international footballer who sustained a high-grade biceps femoris T junction tendon injury. Following surgical repair of the tendon, the player completed a phased return to training rehabilitation programme that was designed to progressively expose load and function from a strengthening, physical conditioning and technical performance aspect. This case report outlines the phases and subsequent aims in conjunction with shared decision-making processes that assisted to ensure a successful rehabilitation. This case report considers the alignment of "normal" training load and volume as a comparative marker as well as additional comparative physical profiling metrics to further inform suitability to return to training. This case report further outlines the importance of individualised rehabilitation as well as longitudinal monitoring upon returning to training to reduce further risk of (re)injury and return to performance.
Influence of pre-surgery characteristics and sports practice level on return to sport after ACL reconstruction
Abellaneda S, Klass M, Bonnechère B and Van Cant J
1) To compare pre-surgery characteristics, pre-injury sports level, and 6-month recovery outcomes between patients with successful (sRTS) and unsuccessful (noRTS) return to sport at 24 months post-ACLR; 2) To identify whether pre-surgical characteristics or pre-injury sports level predict noRTS.
Simple clinical measures quantify knee loading symmetry during running after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Pairot-de-Fontenay B, Roy JS and Willy RW
Knee loading asymmetry is commonly observed during running after anterior cruciate reconstruction (ACL-R). We sought to determine whether clinically measurable asymmetries could predict knee loading symmetry (LSI) during running after ACL-R.
Stakeholder perspectives on injury prevention training in girls' and women's elite football: A group concept mapping study involving coaches, physical performance coaches, physical therapists, medical doctors, and club management
Bandak E, Thorborg K, Alkjær T, Zebis MK and Wæhrens EE
To identify factors influencing use of injury prevention training among stakeholders of Danish girls' and women's elite football teams.
Strength recovery trajectories in young adults with and without generalized joint hypermobility during the first two years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a registry study
Lindskog J, Liaghat B, Hamrin Senorski R, Samuelsson K, Thomeé R and Hamrin Senorski E
Compare muscle strength and hop performance trajectories between patients with and without generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) during the first two years after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.