Basic principles and recommendations in clinical and field science research: 2018 update

Abstract

The proper design and implementation of a scientific study as well as a balanced and well-supported evaluation and interpretation of its main findings are of crucial importance when reporting and disseminating research. Also accountability, funding acknowledgment and adequately declaring any conflict of interest play a major role in science. Since the Muscle, Ligaments and Tendons Journal (MLTJ) is committed to the highest scientific and ethical standards, we encourage all authors to take into account and to comply, as much as possible, to the contents and issues discussed in this official editorial. This could be useful for improving the quality of the manuscripts, as well as to stimulate interest and debate and to promote constructive change, reflecting upon uses and misuses within our disciplines belonging to the field of "Clinical and Sport-Science Research".

Comprehensive training programme for judo players nine plus 9+: possible lower limb primary injury prevention

“…The focus on balance, neuromuscular control, core stability, hip control and knee alignment which collectively avoid excessive knee valgus during sports specific dynamic movements, is a feature of earlier intervention studies 11,18,34 . Prevention of injuries is a major challenge in sport, including judo 35 . The view of the authors is that this responsibility rests mainly with the sports medicine physicians working closely with the coaches.…”

Can arthroscopic revision surgery for shoulder instability be a fair option?

“…We conducted our research ethically according to international standards and as required by the journal 24 and we obtained an ethical consent from our IRB for the present study.…”

Which leg immobilized patient gains the most from Intermittent Pneumatic Compression in DVT-prevention?

“…The original RCT on which this subgroup-analysis was based was performed in accordance with the M.T.J.L. ethical guidelines (6). The original RCT was registered with the United States National Institutes of Health (trial number NCT01317160) and was approved by the Regional Ethical Review Committee in Stockholm, Sweden.…”