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Intraoperative findings and procedures in culturally and geographically different patient and surgeon populations: An anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction registry comparison between Norway and the USA
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-12)BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Patient and implant registries are important clinical tools in monitoring and benchmarking quality of care. For comparisons amongst registries to be valid, a common data set with comparable definitions ... -
Is sitting time a strong predictor of weight gain?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-12-09)The current review aimed to examine the evidence on prospective associations between sedentary behavior (i.e., sitting time) and weight gain. Prospective studies published between January 2010 and August 2012 were identified ... -
Is the Acute: Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) Associated with Risk of Time-Loss Injury in Professional Team Sports? A Systematic Review of Methodology, Variables and Injury Risk in Practical Situations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: The acute: chronic workload ratio (ACWR) is an index of the acute workload relative to the cumulative chronic workloads. The monitoring of physical workloads using the ACWR has emerged and been hypothesized as ... -
Kinematic and spatiotemporal gait characteristics in pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain, asymptomatic pregnant and non-pregnant women
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background Walking difficulties are common among pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain. This cross-sectional study investigated the influence of pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy and speed on spatiotemporal and trunk, pelvic ... -
Knee function and prevalence of knee osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction : a prospective study with 10 to 15 years of follow-up
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-08-16)BACKGROUND: Few prospective long-term studies of more than 10 years have reported changes in knee function and radiologic outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. PURPOSE: To examine changes in ... -
Mechanical properties of the patellar tendon in elite volleyball players with and without patellar tendinopathy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Although differences in mechanical properties between symptomatic and healthy tendons have been observed for the Achilles tendon, the impact of tendinopathy on patellar tendon mechanics is not fully documented. ... -
Middle-aged patients with an MRI-verified medial meniscal tear report symptoms commonly associated with knee osteoarthritis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-08)Background and purpose — No consensus exists on when to perform arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in patients with a degenerative meniscal tear. Since MRI and clinical tests are not accurate in detecting a symptomatic ... -
Neighborhood environments and physical activity among adults in 11 countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-06)Background: Understanding environmental correlates of physical activity can inform policy changes. Surveys were conducted in 11 countries using the same self-report environmental variables and the International Physical ... -
No degeneration found in focal cartilage defects evaluated with dGEMRIC at 12-year follow-up
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-24)Background and purpose: The natural history of focal cartilage defects (FCDs) is still unresolved, as is the long-term cartilage quality after cartilage surgery. It has been suggested that delayed gadolinium-enhanced ... -
Normative Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength Values for Female, Healthy, Elite Handball and Football Players
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This study presents normative values for isokinetic knee extension and flexion muscle strength tests in 350 elite, female, handball (n = 150) and football (n = 200) players. Isokinetic concentric muscle strength tests at ... -
Objectively measured sedentary time, physical activity and kidney function in people with recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetes: a prospective cohort analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-09-08)Aim: To assess the prospective association between objectively measured physical activity and kidney function over 4 years in people with Type 2 diabetes. Methods: Individuals (120 women and 206 men) participating in the ... -
Oral health and impact on performance of athletes participating in the London 2012 Olympic Games: A cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-09-24)Background: Oral health is important both for well-being and successful elite sporting performance. Reports from Olympic Games have found significant treatment needs; however, few studies have examined oral health directly. ... -
Physical activity behaviours in adolescence: current evidence and opportunities for intervention
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Young people aged 10–24 years constitute 24% of the world's population; investing in their health could yield a triple benefit—eg, today, into adulthood, and for the next generation. However, in physical activity research, ... -
Physiotherapist-led treatment for young to middle-aged active adults with hip-related pain: consensus recommendations from the International Hip-related Pain Research Network, Zurich 2018
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)The 1st International Hip-related Pain Research Network meeting discussed four prioritised themes concerning hip-related pain in young to middle-aged adults: (1) diagnosis and classification of hip-related pain; (2) ... -
A progressive 5-week exercise therapy program leads to significant improvement in knee function early after anterior cruciate ligament injury
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-11)STUDY DESIGN: Prospective cohort study without a control group. OBJECTIVES: Firstly, to present our 5-week progressive exercise therapy program in the early stage after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Secondly, ... -
Reliability and validity of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) in patients with hip osteoarthritis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-02-21)Background Physical activity (PA) is beneficial in reducing pain and improving function in lower limb osteoarthritis (OA), and is recommended as a first line treatment. Self-administered questionnaires are used to assess ... -
Single muscle fibre contractile properties differ between body-builders, power athletes and control subjects
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-11-17)What is the central question of this study? Do the contractile properties of single muscle fibres differ between body-builders, power athletes and control subjects? •What is the main finding and its importance? Peak ... -
Sport and exercise as contributors to the health of nations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-07-07)Self-reported rates of participation in sport vary by country. In the UK, about 40% of men and women aged 16 years or older participate in at least one sport every week. Although few data exist to assess trends for ... -
Sports injuries surveillance during the 2007 IAAF World Athletics Championships
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-01)Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze all sports injuries incurred in competitions and/or training during the 2007 World Athletics Championships and to prove the feasibility of the injury surveillance system ... -
Stages of change model for participation in physical activity during pregnancy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background. The transtheoretical model (TTM) has been successful in promoting health behavioral change in the general population. However, there is a scant knowledge about physical activity in relation to the TTM during ...