University of Manchester sports injury clinic.

Galasko, C. S. B.; Menon, T. J.; Lemon, G. J.; Banks, A. J.; Morris, Mervyn; Bourne, Michael; Bentley, Sarah

doi:10.1136/bjsm.16.1.23

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“…The majority of them are minor injuries. This finding is in accordance with a similar student population survey done at the University of Manchester Sports Injury Clinic (Galasko et al, 1982), where soft tissue, ligament and muscle injuries account for 77% of all injuries.…”

Section: Sports Involved In Injuriessupporting

confidence: 92%

Sports injuries survey on university students in Hong Kong.

Chan¹,

Fu²,

Leung³

1984

Br J Sports Med

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A sports injuries survey was conducted among 1714 students of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The common sports involved in injuries were Soccer (26%), Basketball (18%), Cycling (11%), Track and field athletics (11%) and Swimming (10%). The lower limb usually took the brunt of the injuries (67%) followed by the upper limb (28%) and spinal injuries were relatively uncommon (3%). The majority of the injuries were mild to moderate and the commonest ones were abrasion (37%), contusion (21%), cramp (20%), sprains (9%), and strains (7%). Of the injuries 80% recovered in less than 10 days and 50% of them were self-treated. However, a significant group of more severe injuries was recorded: fracture, concussion and heat stroke which demanded special medical attention and longer period for recovery. The pattern of treatment was also unique in that traditional Chinese methods of treatment were sought more frequently than special orthopaedic advice. The preventive aspects of sports injuries was not well recognised with only 40% of the students regularly practising warm-up exercises, 18% stretching exercises and 4% using protective aids. More educational programmes and studies were indicated. The set up of a sports injury clinic is recommended with the utilisation of a sports injury reporting system.

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Section: Sports Involved In Injuriessupporting

confidence: 92%

Sports injuries survey on university students in Hong Kong.

Chan¹,

Fu²,

Leung³

1984

Br J Sports Med

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“…Estimates indicate that around 25-45% of sports-related injuries, across all age groups, involve the knee joint (Witman et al, 1981;Galasko et al, 1982;Baquie and Brukner, 1997;Majewski et al, 2006). The devastating effects of sport-related knee injuries on young athletes are well understood and have prompted multiple sporting societies to adopt rigorous knee injury prevention programs.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Aging affects mechanical properties and lubricin/PRG4 gene expression in normal ligaments

Thornton

Lemmex

et al. 2015

Journal of Biomechanics

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Age-related changes in ligament properties may have clinical implications for injuries in the mature athlete. Previous preclinical models documented mechanical and biochemical changes in ligaments with aging. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of aging on ligament properties (mechanical, molecular, biochemical) by comparing medial collateral ligaments (MCLs) from 1-year-old and 3-year-old rabbits. The MCLs underwent mechanical (n=7, 1-year-old; n=7, 3-year-old), molecular (n=8, 1-year-old; n=6, 3-year-old), collagen and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) content (n=8, 1-year-old; n=6, 3-year-old) and water content (n=8, 1-year-old; n=5, 3-year-old) assessments. Mechanical assessments evaluated total creep strain, failure strain, ultimate tensile strength and modulus. Molecular assessments using RT-qPCR evaluated gene expression for collagens, proteoglycans, hormone receptors, and matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors. While total creep strain and ultimate tensile strength were not affected by aging, failure strain was increased and modulus was decreased comparing MCLs from 3-year-old rabbits to those from 1-year-old rabbits. The mRNA expression levels for lubricin/proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-3 increased with aging; whereas, the mRNA expression levels for estrogen receptor and matrix metalloproteinase-1 decreased with aging. Collagen and GAG content assays and water content assessments did not demonstrate any age-related changes. The increased failure strain and decreased modulus with aging may have implications for increased susceptibility to ligament damage/injury with aging. Lubricin/PRG4 gene expression was affected by aging and its speculated role in ligament function may be related to interfascicular lubrication, which in turn may lead to altered mechanical function with aging and increases in potential for injury.

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“…With the resultant upsurge in sporting activity there has been an increase in injuries, both from acute trauma and from overuse. Sports Injury Clinics are still having difficulties justifying their existence in many hospitals (Williams, 1975;Sperryn and Williams, 1975;Galasko et al, 1982). Such a clinic can offer the injured athlete a correct diagnosis, reassurance, accurate therapy, education as to the nature of the injury, a graduated rehabilitation programme and advice on reducing the risk of recurrence.…”

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confidence: 99%

Athletes attending a sports injury clinic--a review.

Devereaux¹,

Lachmann²

1983

Br J Sports Med

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In a prospective study over the two years [1981][1982], there were 1186 separate sporting injuries treated at a Sports Injury Clinic. Just over 75% of patients were aged between 16 and 25 years old, while 80% were male. Football, Rugby, Running, Squash and Rowing contributed over 70% of these injuries. The commonest injuries were to the lower limb and lumbar region. In 43% of knee injuries there was strain of the collateral ligaments, while another 26% had patellofemoral pain. Short distance running was associated with an increase in shin splints, tibial stress fractures and hamstring injuries. Long distance running was associated with an increase in ankle and foot injuries. Sports Injury Clinics can benefit the injured athlete and there appears to be a need for their development in major hospitals.

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University of Manchester sports injury clinic.

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Sports injuries survey on university students in Hong Kong.

Sports injuries survey on university students in Hong Kong.

Aging affects mechanical properties and lubricin/PRG4 gene expression in normal ligaments

Athletes attending a sports injury clinic--a review.

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