An Interval Throwing Program for Baseball Pitchers Based upon Workload Data by Michael M. Reinold, Brittany Dowling, Glenn S. Fleisig, Leonard C. Macrina, Kevin E. Wilk, John T. Streepy, James R. Andrews

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose To 1) develop a updated ITP for rehabilitation of modern baseball pitchers based upon biomechanical and throwing workload data, and 2) compare the updated program with a past program to determine differences in chronic workload and acute:chronic workload ratios (ACWR). # Study Design Cross-sectional study # Methods Workloads (i.e. daily, acute, chronic, and ACWR) for the original ITP were built from the prescribed throwing schedule. …”
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Exploring Reading Comprehension Challenges in the Setswana Home Language Classroom: Learners’ and Techers’ Perspectives by Paulinah M. Mahoro, Mary M. Makgato, Tilla Olifant

“…Through a qualitative approach informed by a case study design involving semi-structured interviews and focus group interviews, four Grade 10 Setswana home language teachers and 39 Grade 10 learners were selected to participate in this study using purposive sampling. …”
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Modified Biering-Sorenson Protocol Changes Joint Contributions to Total Support in Individuals with a History of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction During Drop Vertical Jump... by David M Werner, Maria F Mostaed, Samantha K Price, Joaquin A Barrios

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a proximal extensor musculature fatigue protocol on drop vertical jump landing biomechanics of individuals with a history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using both single-joint parameters and total support moment analysis. # Study Design Quasi-experimental pre-post laboratory experiment # Methods Nineteen participants with a history of unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were recruited. …”
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Sample Size and Statistical Power Calculation in Genetic Association Studies by Eun Pyo Hong, Ji Wan Park

“…Although we have not covered all plausible cases in study design, the estimates of sample size and statistical power computed under various assumptions in this study may be useful to determine the sample size in designing a population-based genetic association study.…”
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Investigation of the Predictive Factors of Recurrent Ovarian Mucinous Cystadenoma by Aykut Ozcan, Meric Balikoglu, Kaan Okan Alkan, Varol Gulseren

“…The study aimed to predict and prevent recurrence based on the obtained results. STUDY DESIGN: In this case-control study among the 2,341 patients who underwent surgery for ovarian cysts, 221 met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Utility of 2D Video Analysis for Assessing Frontal Plane Trunk and Pelvis Motion during Stepping, Landing, and Change in Direction Tasks: A Validity Study by Rachel K Straub, Christopher M Powers

“… # Design Crossover Study Design. # Methods 3D kinematics and 2D frontal plane video were obtained from 39 healthy participants (15 males and 24 females) during five athletic tasks (step down, lateral shuffle, deceleration, triple hop, side-step-cut). …”
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Sample size calculations based on day-to-day variability of stress biomarkers in persons with dementia and their family caregivers by Azita Emami, Jeehye Jun, Gabriella Engström, Lars Berglund, Töres Theorell

“…Our findings will aid researchers in the study design phase.…”
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Time to speed up, not slow down: A narrative review on the importance of community-based physical activity among older people by Robyn Hambrook, Geoff Middleton, Daniel C Bishop, Lee Crust, David R Broom

“…We considered all types of article and study design written in English language and published with a date range set between 2002 to 2018. …”

Eating disorders in minority ethnic populations in Australia, Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand and the UK: a scoping review by A. Williams-Ridgway, R. McGowan, S. McNeil, H. Tuomainen

“…Included studies were charted according to their focus, study design, sample characteristics and findings, with a particular focus placed on prevalence, access to treatment and treatment experience. …”
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Predictive Value of Obstetrical Doppler Parameters to Predict Oxidative Stress and Cord Blood PH in Newborn Infants by Vakkas Korkmaz, Alptekin Tosun, Enis Özkaya, Dilek Menekşe Beşer, Tuncay Küçüközkan, Fadıl Kara

“… OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the clinical value of obstetrical Doppler performed at early stages of active labor in predicting oxidative stress and cord blood pH in neonates. STUDY DESIGN: A total of 54 pregnant women with oligohydramnios who were in active labor were enrolled for the study. …”
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Work engagement of psychiatric nurses: a scoping review protocol by Yuichi Kato, Tsuyoshi Mukaihata, Toshiyuki Swa, Hirokazu Fujimoto

“…Regardless of the methodology or study design, research related to the work engagement of psychiatric nurses will be included. …”
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Investigation of Serum Cartonectin Concentrations in Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus; a Prospective Non-Interventional Cohort Study by Onur Gebes, İbrahim Kale, Tuba Beser Gebes, Murat Muhcu

“… OBJECTIVE: To investigate serum cartonectin concentrations in pregnant women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). STUDY DESIGN: This prospective non-interventional cohort study was conducted on 176 pregnant women. …”
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The Comparison of Psychological Barriers Between Individuals with a History of Anterior Knee Pain, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, and Healthy Individuals by Emma F Zuk, Sungwan Kim, Julie P Burland, Neal R Glaviano

“…It was hypothesized that 1) individuals with AKP and ACLR would self-report worse psychosocial function than healthy individuals and 2) the extent of the psychosocial impairments between the two knee pathologies would be similar. # Study Design Cross-sectional study. # Methods Eighty-three participants (28 AKP, 26 ACLR, and 29 healthy individuals) were analyzed in this study. …”
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Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Nepal: Its Scope and Influencing Factor by Anjani Kumar Yadav, Ashok Dongol, Pradeep Acharya, Mehul R. Jaisani

“…The objective of this study was to estimate the scope and the factors influencing the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery in Nepal. Study Design. In this cross-sectional study, all the oral and maxillofacial surgeons who were registered in the Nepalese Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (NAOMS) were included (purposive sampling). …”
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Patients' perceived needs of osteoarthritis health information: A systematic scoping review. by Louisa Chou, Lisa Ellis, Michelle Papandony, K L Maheeka D Seneviwickrama, Flavia M Cicuttini, Kaye Sullivan, Andrew J Teichtahl, Yuanyuan Wang, Andrew M Briggs, Anita E Wluka

“…Descriptive data regarding study design and methodology were extracted and risk of bias assessed. …”
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Which Hop Tests Can Best Identify Functional Limb Asymmetry in Patients 9-12 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Employing a Hamstrings Tendon Autograft? by Jay R Ebert, Luke Du Preez, Bonnie Furzer, Peter Edwards, Brendan Joss

“… # Purpose To investigate the ability of eight hop tests to identify functional limb asymmetry in patients after ACLR. # Study Design Prospective cohort. # Methods Fifty patients were assessed 9-12 months following ACLR. …”
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Self-Movement Screening using the Symmio Application is Reliable and Valid for Identifying Musculoskeletal Risk Factors by Kyle Matsel, Jonathan Kirsch, Tessa Netelbeek, Rolando Rodriguez, Ervin Velic, Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose The purpose was to establish the inter-rater reliability of the Symmio Self-Screen application in untrained individuals and to investigate its accuracy to detect MSK risk factors such as pain with movement, movement dysfunction, and decreased dynamic balance. # Study Design Cross-Sectional # Methods Eighty (42 male, 38 female) healthy individuals mean age 26.5 ± 9.4 participated in the study. …”
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Preparation For Flight: The Physical Profile of Pre-Professional and Professional Circus Artists in the United States by Stephanie J Greenspan, Melanie I Stuckey

“… # Purpose The purpose of this research was to establish norms for trunk and extremity physical exam and performance measures in circus artists by professional status, assigned sex at birth (ASAB), and age. # Study Design Descriptive laboratory study # Methods Circus artists (n=201; ages 13-69y; 172 females ASAB, 29 males ASAB) from 10 cities across the United States underwent a baseline physical examination including shoulder, hip and trunk measures of passive (PROM) and active (AROM) range of motion, measures of flexibility (shoulder and hip), strength (manual muscle tests, grip strength), cardiovascular fitness (3 minute-step test), balance (single limb and handstand), and performance, (pull-ups, and the closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test \[CKCUEST\]). …”
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COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Pregnancy Outcome during Third Wave by Madhusudan Dey, Shyamji Tiwari, Sunil Chawla, Pranjali Dhume, Abhijit Kumar, Priyanshi Chowdhary, Reshu Rawal

“…Hence, for evidence-based counseling in pregnant patients about expected outcomes depending on their vaccination status, this prospective cohort study was conducted. STUDY DESIGN: This study was conducted in Base Hospital Delhi Cantt, New Delhi, India during the third wave of SARS-CoV-2 i.e. from Jan 2022 to Mar 2022. …”
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The Association of Joint Power Kinetic Variables with Running Injuries: A Case-Control Study by Matt Dewald, Jennifer Dalland, Josie Stockland

“… # Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify if there were differences in joint power kinetic variables between non-injured runners and injured runners. # Study Design Case-Control Study # Methods Kinetic data were collected on 122 runners (26 non-injured and 96 injured) over three years with a Bertec force plated treadmill and Qualisys 3D motion capture. …”
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