This review aims to summarize the current evidence relating to university students’ psychological wellbeing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. A scoping review using PRISMA-ScR guideline (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) was first conducted to determine if the evidence can be systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed. The search was executed via Google Scholar (Google LLC, Mountain View, CA, USA), MEDLINE/PubMed (US National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA), Science Direct (Elsevier, Amsterdam, the Netherlands), Scopus (Elsevier, Amsterdam, the Netherlands), and Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA). A total of 90 original articles were selected for the scoping review. Meta-analysis of a total of 46284 cases revealed an overall pooled prevalence rate for anxiety symptoms was 29.1% [95% CI: 20.9, 39.0] (K=9, N=22357), and 23.2% [95% CI: 15.7, 32.9] (K=12, N=23927) for depression symptoms. COVID-19 had a significant impact on university students' psychological wellbeing. Keywords: Adolescents; Psychological distress; Mental health; Pandemic; nCov; SARS-COV-2

BACKGROUND: Physiotherapists are required to recognize their role in managing patients with Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19), and to adopt preventive measures to limit transmission of the disease. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the perception, knowledge, and application of the preventive measures taken by physiotherapists in managing issues with confirmed or suspected patients suffering from COVID-19. METHODS: A self-administered survey comprising 15 questions was divided into four sections related to precautions when interacting with patients with COVID-19: (1) knowledge of the physiotherapy role, (2) knowledge of preventive measures to limit transmission of the virus, (3) practicing these measures, and (4) managing patients with COVID-19. RESULTS: A total of 456 physiotherapists from 139 countries participated in the study. Most physiotherapists were knowledgeable regarding their role in the management of COVID-19 patients (M = 94.3%; SD = 15.4) and the management of potential COVID-19 patients (M = 84.5%; SD = 20.1). The rating of knowledge and practices of preventive measures to limit transmission of COVID-19 were lower (M = 74.3%; SD = 25.7, and M = 62.5%; SD = 31.3, respectively). Participants from the European region (M = 83; SD = 15.8) had a higher score than participants from the Asia Western Pacific region (M = 78; SD = 18.49; P = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Physiotherapists are highly knowledgeable about their role in managing COVID-19 patients. Most of them are adopting preventive measures to limit the transmission of the disease. Yet, physiotherapists are required to enroll in medical education, training and infection control workshops and courses to remain updated with the recent advances in such fields.

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Background: Copenhagen adduction exercise (CAE) and Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) reduce the incidence of groin and hamstring injuries. Efficient dynamic balance can improve motor performance and reduce the risk of injuries in athletes. However, the effects of these exercises on dynamic balance have not been investigated. Hypothesis: CAE and NHE, as well as a combination of both exercises, would improve dynamic balance among amateur male athletes. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial. Level of Evidence: Level 1. Methods: A total of 200 male athletes aged 21.9 ± 2.4 years were included in the study and randomly assigned to 4 groups: CAE group (n = 50), NHE group (n = 50), CAE and NHE group (n = 50), and a control group (n = 50). A total of 177 male athletes completed the study. The primary outcome measure was the limit of stability (LoS), which was measured using the Biodex Stability System to assess the performance of the dynamic balance. The LoS of the athletes’ performance was measured pre- and postintervention after 6 weeks. Results: The LoS significantly improved in all treatment groups, including CAE (44.5% ± 5.3%), NHE (43.2% ± 5.3%), and CAE + NHE (48.4% ± 5.1%) groups when compared with the control group (28.3% ± 4.8%) after 6 weeks (all Ps < 0.01). The improvement of LoS was significantly greater in the CAE + NHE group compared with other groups (CAE, NHE, and control groups). Conclusion: There was a significant increase in dynamic balance performance postintervention among male athletes. CAE and NHE may improve injury prevention programs. Clinical Relevance: The results of this study provide evidence for athlete trainers and coaches to consider including the CAE and NHE as components of injury prevention programs to improve balance capacity and performance in athletes. Such improvements in balance may prevent injury risk and decrease absenteeism and injury-related financial burdens.