Fractures in soccer: The current evidence, and how this can guide practice

Robertson, Greg; Ang, Kok Kiong; Jamal, Bilal

doi:10.1016/j.jor.2022.06.010

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“…Bone, joint and muscle problems in the lower limbs are more prevalent in soccer [23,24]. However, collisions and tripping during play expose the upper limbs not only to direct trauma but also to indirect trauma during falls, which can lead to injuries of various kinds [25,26].…”

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“…Among the various trauma injuries that can occur in the upper limbs during soccer practice is radius fracture [28,29]. In soccer, distal radius fractures, which can be with bone displacement or without displacement, are frequent due to falls or contusions [25,30]. If the fractures are complex and cannot be solved by orthopedic procedures, they are likely to require surgical interventions, which compromises recovery time and requires more specific care and measures to prevent relapses [31].…”

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Neuromuscular Rehabilitation of the Brachioradialis Muscle after Distal Radius Fracture in Two Professional Soccer Players Using Electromyographic Biofeedback

Morales-Sánchez,

Reigal,

García-Morales

et al. 2024

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The use of electromyographic biofeedback (EMG-BF) in the rehabilitation of injuries has been widely referenced in the psychological literature. However, despite some pioneering work in the field of sports, its use in the rehabilitation of sports injuries has hardly been explored. A case of two professional soccer players who each suffered a distal radius fracture is presented here. Parallel to the rehabilitation plan established by medical services, an intervention strategy using EMG-BF was established. An EMG-BF intervention was performed on the brachioradialis muscle with the aim of improving the voluntary control of its electromyographic activity. The study protocol was registered with the identifier NCT05376072. An ABA design was used. In each session, a pre- and postline was recorded to determine the EMG gain acquired at each point of the session. After six sessions, the intervention was terminated. One more follow-up session was performed. The results obtained indicated the efficacy of the intervention; a statistically significant increase in muscle activity in the brachioradialis muscle was observed.

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