To describe individuals' expectations, motivation, and satisfaction before, during, after rehabilitation for ACL reconstruction to explore how these factors were associated with return pre-injury sport activity at 1-year follow-up.Sixty-five individuals (34 males), median age 22 (15-45) years, scheduled participated. Participants completed the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Form (IKDC-SKF) questions about satisfaction, motivation pre-operatively 16 52 weeks...

Background: The optimal treatment for middle-aged patients with knee pain and meniscal lesions has been extensively debated. Most previous studies have revealed only short-term beneficial results of arthroscopic surgery. authors previously shown a positive benefit surgery an exercise program after 1 year when compared alone. Purpose: To evaluate if combined provided additional long-term 3 years alone in symptoms. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial; Level evidence, 1. Methods: Of 179...

The aim of our study was to cross‐sectionally compare patient‐reported knee function outcomes between people who chose non‐surgical treatment for ACL injury and those reconstruction. We extracted Knee Injury Osteoarthritis Outcome Score ( KOOS ) EuroQoL‐5D data entered into the Swedish National Registry by patients with a non‐surgically treated within 180 days n = 306), 1 350), 2 358), 5 years 114) after injury. These were compared collected pre‐operatively 306) at post‐operatively from age‐...

Objective To study whether an injury prevention exercise programme would reduce the number of injuries in youth floorball players. Methods 81 community level teams (48 clusters=clubs) with female and male players (12–17 years) were cluster-randomised into intervention or control group. Intervention group coaches instructed to use Swedish Knee Control a standard running warm-up before every training session, match, during season. continued usual training. Teams followed 2017/2018 competitive...

To determine the prevalence and intensity of pain due to a football-related injury during activities daily living training and/or match play in both male female youth adult amateur players.

Arthroscopic meniscal surgery is a common orthopaedic procedure in middle-aged patients, but the efficacy of this has been questioned. In study, we followed up only randomized controlled trial that shown 1-year benefit from knee arthroscopic with an exercise program compared alone.To (1) evaluate whether combined provided additional 5-year alone patients symptoms, (2) determine baseline mechanical symptoms affected outcome, and (3) compare radiographic changes between treatment...

Objective To evaluate the preventive efficacy of an extended version Knee Control injury prevention exercise programme (IPEP) compared with adductor strength and to a comparison group using self-selected IPEP in amateur adolescent adult male female football players. Methods Two-armed cluster-randomised trial additional non-randomised arm. All 251 teams (players 14–46 years) one regional district were approached. Teams meeting inclusion criteria randomised (1) or (2) programme. already...

Abstract Background Youth participation in team ball sports is associated with a risk of both acute and gradual onset injuries but today there are several efficacious injury prevention exercise programmes (IPEPs). However, limited research about how to implement those the perceived barriers facilitators among end-users. Objective To investigate perceptions IPEP Knee Control programme use coaches youth floorball players, explore factors planned maintenance . Methods This cross-sectional study...

To explore amateur football players' perceptions of pain during or related to sport participation and handling the pain. Qualitative study utilising focus group discussions with players from one regional district in Sweden. Six were conducted 2023 34 (19.3 ± 3.6 years), involving three female male teams. A semi-structured interview guide conventional qualitative content analysis used. The overarching theme, "Pain is part game-players' perspectives on football", included main categories:...

To quantify physical activity 32-37 years after acute anterior cruciate ligament injury with respect to the World Health Organization recommendation, and compare levels between: i) individuals managed surgery rehabilitation vs. alone, ii) without symptomatic osteoarthritis. Prospective longitudinal cohort. Participants (n = 234) within 14 days of rupture (confirmed arthroscopically) were allocated early repair or alone. Thirty-two 37 injury, 80 participants provided valid accelerometer data...

In the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, there is little evidence when and why a decision for ACL reconstruction (ACLR) or nonoperative (non-ACLR) made.To (1) describe key characteristics injury decisions (2) compare patient-reported knee instability, function, preinjury activity level between patients with non-ACLR ACLR decisions.Cohort study; Level evidence, 2.A total 216 acute were evaluated during first year after injury. The was in 73 143. Reasons guiding obtained...

Short- and midterm evaluations of arthroscopic meniscal surgery have shown little or no effect in favor surgery, although long-term effects, including radiographic changes, are unknown.

Abstract Background Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has significantly impacted education at all levels, including health professional education. Understanding students’ experiences is essential to enhancing AI literacy, adapting GAI, and implementing GAI technology. Therefore, the aim was explore physiotherapy of thoughts on in their education, its potential implications for future careers healthcare. Methods Qualitative descriptive design. Focus groups were conducted, using a...

To translate to Swedish language and cross-culturally adapt the IKDC-SKF test measurement properties of version in ACL-injured patients undergoing reconstruction surgery.The translation cross-cultural adaption was performed according guidelines. Seventy-six with an ACL injury filled out other questionnaires before at 4, 6, 12 months after surgery. A total 203 from Registry participated 8 post-operative. Measurement were tested COnsensus-based Standards for selection health INstruments...

The Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework can be used for evaluation of implementation initiatives in sports injury prevention. aim was to evaluate the prevention exercise programme Knee Control+ among amateur clubs coaches one regional football district using all five dimensions RE-AIM framework.Dissemination during 2021 season with information webinars within district. This followed by a cross-sectional study questionnaires club personnel after...

Abstract Purpose This study aimed at evaluating the correlation between seven different performance tests and two neuromuscular control in youth football players to evaluate influence of sex age groups on test results. Methods One-hundred fifteen (66 boys, 49 girls) mean 14 ± 0.7 (range 13–16) years from teams were tested start second half competitive season. A battery including agility t-test, 505 test, single-leg hop for distance side-hop countermovement jump 10-m sprint 20-m tuck...

Abstract Purpose To describe the injury prevalence, pattern, and potential baseline risk factors for injuries in male female adolescent adult amateur football players. Methods This prospective study followed players over one season March–October 2020. The was completed by 462 (130 men, age 20.0 ± 5.7, 14–46 years) who answered a survey weekly web during season. A total of 1456 surveys were registered from males 5041 females. Injuries recorded with Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center Overuse...

The purpose of the study was to (1) and compare factors that Swedish orthopaedic surgeons physical therapists consider important for recommending ACL reconstruction and, (2) assess how their own each others, as well patients', roles are in treatment decision. A web-based survey assessing relevance 21 predetermined factors, choice recommend reconstruction, sent therapists. Respondents were also asked rate importance assessment made by themselves, other clinician (physical rated surgeons,...

Abstract Background Insights derived from athletes who have completed the final phase of rehabilitation and successfully returned to their respective sports after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction could potentially contribute enhancement therapeutic strategies. Therefore, aim this study was explore athletes’ experiences, thoughts, behaviours return sport ACL describe thoughts about risk reinjury. Methods This qualitative interview included individual semi-structured interviews...

Abstract Purpose Evaluate team and player compliance with the Knee Control injury prevention exercise programme, study association between rates, compare coach demographics, baseline expectancies, programme utilisation teams high low compliance. Methods Prospective one-season cohort based on a cluster randomised controlled trial 301 (107 female) floorball players aged 12–17 years. Floorball exposure injuries were self-reported weekly by using Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center questionnaire....

Describe a consecutive cohort of people with non-surgically treated ACL injury and evaluate correlations between functional performance patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). Cross-sectional. Sixty-eight individuals (38 males, 18–45 years old) 2–5 after injury. Tegner Activity Scale, International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Form (IKDC-SKF), Anterior Cruciate Ligament Return to Sport Injury scale (ACL-RSI) ACL-Quality Life (ACL-QoL) were completed. Functional was assessed...

To investigate intra- and interrater reliability of the subjective assessments filmed DVJ TJA in youth male female soccer players to compare assessment with two-dimensional movement analysis. Cross-sectional study. 115 (66 boys, 49 girls) mean age 14 ± 1 (range 13–16) years. Knee control during landing phase was assessed using a 3-graded scoring scale. according ten criteria dichotomous grading Subjective compared calculation normalized knee separation distance (NKSD). Intrarater for...

Abstract Purpose To translate the ACL-QOL from English to Swedish and evaluate measurement properties for use after surgical non-surgical management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Methods The was translated data were pooled 13 cohorts enable a comprehensive evaluation in line with COSMIN guidelines. We evaluated internal consistency, test–re-test reliability, error, structural validity [confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)], construct responsiveness (hypothesis testing),...