Applied Sports Science Weekly Digest #355

Is device-measured physical activity associated with musculoskeletal disorders among young adult Finnish men?

“A, standing, and sedentary times were not significantly associated with the incidence of perceived MSK pain during the last month, except for lumbago pain.“

Examination of experienced coaches and physical education teachers’ teaching methods and their perceptions regarding these methods

“It is widely acknowledged that coaches and physical education teachers play an important role in supporting holistic development in children and ensuring optimal performance in the training processes carried out to acquire fundamental movements and sport-specific basic skills.”

What is the most appropriate age for the first cardiac screening of athletes?

“The risk of SCA/D increases with age, therefore, starting a program at any point after age 12 has added value.“

An examination of social relations and concussion management via the blue card

“Our findings emphasize the need to attend to social relations in concussion management and provide insight into match officials’ fraught experiences on the frontlines of concussion management.“

Effect of open vs. closed kinetic chain exercises in ACL rehabilitation on knee joint pain, laxity, extensor muscles strength, and function: a systematic review with meta-analysis

“Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common among physically active individuals, often requiring ACL reconstruction (ACLR) for recovery. Rehabilitating these injuries involves determining the appropriate timing for initiating open kinetic chain (OKC) exercises.”