Current Issue May 2012, Vol. 15, No. 3

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The lumbar spine of the young cricket fast bowler: An MRI study
May 2012(Vol. 15 | No. 3 | Pages 190-194)
Helen Crewe, Bruce Elliott, Gary Couanis, Amity Campbell, Jacqueline Alderson

Features of sports bras that deter their use by Australian women
May 2012(Vol. 15 | No. 3 | Pages 195-200)
Kelly-Ann Bowles, Julie R. Steele, Bridget J. Munro

Relationship between interchange usage and risk of hamstring injuries in the Australian Football League
May 2012(Vol. 15 | No. 3 | Pages 201-206)
John W. Orchard, Tim Driscoll, Hugh Seward, Jessica J. Orchard

The use of the dual-task paradigm in detecting gait performance deficits following a sports-related concussion: A systematic review and meta-analysis
21 May 2012
Hopin Lee, S. John Sullivan, Anthony G. Schneiders
Abstract: Objectives: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the viability of the dual-task paradigm in the evaluation of a sports-related concussion. Design: Systematic review and met...
Contribution of autonomic dysfunction to abnormal exercise blood pressure in type 2 diabetes mellitus
18 May 2012
Kassia S. Weston, Julian W. Sacre, Christine L. Jellis, Jeff S. Coombes
Abstract: Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the presence and severity of autonomic dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, with and without exaggerated blood pressure resp...
Tibiofemoral and patellofemoral mechanics are altered at small knee flexion angles in people with patellofemoral pain
14 May 2012
Gretchen B. Salsich, William H. Perman
Abstract: Objectives: To test the hypothesis that, at 0° and 20° of knee flexion, patellofemoral contact area would be lower, while tibiofemoral rotation and patellofemoral malalignment would be highe...
The effect of estimation and production procedures on running economy in recreational athletes
14 May 2012
James A. Faulkner, Brandon P. Woolley, Danielle M. Lambrick
Abstract: Objectives: Running economy is an important component in any endurance event. However, the influence of effort perception on running economy has yet to be examined. Design: The purpose of th...
Quadratus lumborum asymmetry and lumbar spine injury in cricket fast bowlers
11 May 2012
Alex Kountouris, Marc Portus, Jill Cook
Abstract: Objective: Previous studies have demonstrated quadratus lumborum asymmetry in cricket fast bowlers, but there has been conflicting evidence regarding the relationship to lumbar spine injury,...

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