The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of aerobic training in girls with idiopathic scoliosis, in selective respiratory parameters (VC, FVC, FEV1, FEV1/VC% FEV1/FVC) as well as the ability to perform aerobic work (PWC170). The training group consisted of 20 young girls with a mean age of 13.51±0.16 years. They wore a Boston‐type brace for a mean period of 0.30±0.04 years and suffered from a scoliotic curve (27.4±1.9°). They followed a two‐month training program on the cycloergometer. Each training session lasted 30 min and was performed four times a week. The control group consisted of 20 girls with a mean age of 13.61±0.18 years and they wore the same type of brace for a mean period of 0.24±0.04 years. They also suffered from a scoliosis (29.5±1.8°). The results of the study revealed that aerobic training sustained (VC, FEV1, FEV1/VC) or improved significantly (FVC, FEV1/FVC) the parameters of pulmonary function, while the respective parameters (VC, FVC) for the control group were reduced during the two‐month period. The ability to perform aerobic work increased 48.1% (P<0.01) in the training group, while it decreased 9.2% (P<0.01) in the control group.
Despite the absence of fractures and the low number of upper extremity injuries during the BCT, injury prevalence was high, with ankle- and foot-related injuries to be responsible for a long period of lost training days. Preventive efforts should focus on addressing the high rate of first-time and recurrent ankle ligament sprains and possible protective equipment to limit their frequency and severity.
Body mass index values can not similarly detect the possibility of occurrence of musculoskeletal injuries in army officer recruits, just as other body composition diagnoses related to fat mass or/and free fat mass. However, the cut off-points related to the overall diagnostic performance of each body composition index should be used with caution and in accordance with the aims of each experimental setting.
We report the case of a 16-year-old elite gymnast who presented with recurring pain in the left shoulder after training. The athlete recalled an injury to the shoulder 2 years ago. Clinically a localized tenderness to the anterior shoulder and loss of strength and range of motion was noted. Imaging investigation suggested a neglected lesser tuberosity avulsion. The athlete was treated with open excision of the deformed tuberosity and direct repair of the subscapularis to the humeral head. Following a careful postoperative rehabilitation protocol the athlete was able to return to unrestricted gymnastics after 6 months. After surgery the athlete followed a intense rehabilitation program that allowed him to return to sports at 6 months. At 5-years follow-up, the athlete was asymptomatic and competing at an international level. Avulsion fractures of the lesser tuberosity are extremely rare injuries with significant shoulder disability if left untreated. Anatomic repair can yield excellent results, even in neglected cases.
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