Biologic Augmentation of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament in the Elbow of a Professional Baseball Pitcher by James K. Hoffman, Nicole M. Protzman, Amit D. Malhotra

“…Tears of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow are common injuries in overhead athletes. Although surgical reconstruction of the UCL has improved outcomes, not all athletes return to their previous level of competition and when this goal is achieved, the time required averages one to two years. …”
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Characterization of the Scientific Output of Health Professionals from Cienfuegos Visible in the Scopus Database by Yuniet Rojas Mesa, María Elinor Dulzaides Iglesias, Ana María Molina Gómez, Carlos Caballero Díaz

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to characterize the scientific output of health professionals from Cienfuegos visible in the Scopus database.…”
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Professional Network Community for Training Youth Workers: Conceptual Framework and Prerequisites for the Creation by E. M. Kharlanova, E. V. Shirokova, O. V. Besschetnova, A. B. Fedulova

“…The sample comprised university students, faculty members, and youth workers (n = 147) from six federal districts of Russia.The conceptual framework of the professional network community presented on the basis of systemic-synergetic and constructive methodological approaches enables 1) to formulate its idea as a collaboration for personnel training, scientific research, joint projects implementation and self-development of participants; 2) to identify systemic contradictions, the solution of which is directed by the interaction of community members; 3) to determine the axiological basis, purpose, objectives and stages of deployment; 4) to identify the degree of its relevance, the presence of common interests among all its participants on the basis of the results of empirical research that may be useful in the professional network communities design.…”
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Mechanical Percussion Devices: A Survey of Practice Patterns Among Healthcare Professionals by Scott W Cheatham, Russell T Baker, David G Behm, Kyle Stull, Morey J Kolber

“…Live instruction was the most common mode of education (79%, n=334). # Conclusion These results are a starting point for future research and provide insight into how professionals use mechanical percussion devices. …”
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Common Poisonous Weed and Invasive Plant Species in Florida Residential Landscapes by Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble

“… This new 10-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is intended to inform home gardeners, pest management professionals, and other plant enthusiasts of some of the most common poisonous invasive plants or weed species common in home landscapes in Florida, with particular focus on species that could potentially cause harm if ingested. …”
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Biology and Management of Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) in Ornamental Crop Production by Yuvraj Christopher Khamare, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, Shawn Steed

“… Chickweed is a common cool-season annual weed in Florida landscapes, container nurseries, home gardens, and other agricultural production systems. …”
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Biology and Management of Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) in Ornamental Crop Production by Yuvraj Christopher Khamare, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, Shawn Steed

“… Chickweed is a common cool-season annual weed in Florida landscapes, container nurseries, home gardens, and other agricultural production systems. …”
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Tree Risk Assessment Methods: A Comparison of Three Common Evaluation Forms by Andrew K. Koeser, Gitta Hasing, Drew McLean, Robert Northrop

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Tree Risk Assessment Methods: A Comparison of Three Common Evaluation Forms by Andrew K. Koeser, Gitta Hasing, Drew McLean, Robert Northrop

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What is the Injury Incidence and Profile in Professional Male Ice Hockey? A Systematic Review. by Marco Cattaneo, Carlo Ramponi, Kristian Thorborg

“…The lower extremities were the most susceptible to injury, comprising 27% to 53.7% of all reported injuries. # CONCLUSION Professional male ice hockey players are exposed to a substantial risk of injury during competitions, with lower extremities being the most commonly affected body part. …”
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Alcohol and Drug Use During Adolescence: Problems and Solutions that Youth Professionals Need to Know by Kate Fogarty, Mark A. Brennan

“… Adolescents use and abuse of a variety of substances is an increasingly common concern for Extension agents. Youth professionals must be made aware of this problem and anticipate how the teens and their families they work with may be affected. …”
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Alcohol and Drug Use During Adolescence: Problems and Solutions that Youth Professionals Need to Know by Kate Fogarty, Mark A. Brennan

“… Adolescents use and abuse of a variety of substances is an increasingly common concern for Extension agents. Youth professionals must be made aware of this problem and anticipate how the teens and their families they work with may be affected. …”
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Impact and costs of injuries in professional basketball: Insights from a four-season analysis by Adrián Rubio-Jiménez, Javier Peña, Adriá Sabata, Toni Caparrós, Martí Casals

“…Injuries in professional basketball affect player performance and generate significant costs. …”
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Institutional responsibility and third space professionals: a call for structural change to embrace ambiguity by Evonne Irwin

“…Based on the findings from a PhD project on the identities and experiences of third space professionals in Australian higher education, I argue that resisting dominant discourses from the margins is a difficult endeavour requiring both the centre and margin to find a common language to engage in critical dialogue. …”
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Utilizing Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Assessment of the Infraspinatus Muscle and Tendon: Implications for Rehabilitation Professionals by Robert C Manske, Michael Voight, Chris Wolfe, Phil Page

“…It details a systematic approach to the ultrasound examination technique for the infraspinatus, including patient positioning and identification of common pathologies such as tears, tendinopathy, and calcifications. …”
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Video Analysis of 26 Cases of Second ACL Injury Events in Collegiate and Professional Athletes by Manuela Vargas, Grace K Chaney, María C. Mejía Jaramillo, Paige Cummings, April McPherson, Nathaniel A. Bates

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Initial versus Subsequent Injury and Illness and Temporal Trends Among Professional Hockey Players by Chelsea Martin, Allison Lieb, John Tokish, Ellen Shanely, Stefan Kluzek, Gary Collins, Garrett Bullock

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Professional Barriers in Energy Efficiency Retrofits—A Solution Based on Information Flow Modeling by Xilong Liao, Chun Wang, Baiyi Li, Baizhan Li, Chenqiu Du

“…This model is anticipated to enhance professional information integration and collaboration. …”
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Cultural differences in diagnosis and treatment perceptions: Turkish collectivistic representations of common mental disorders by Iclal Yildiz, Els Rommes, Enny Das

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From Blank Canvas to Masterwork: Creating a Professional Practice Model at a Magnet Hospital by Lynda J. Dimitroff, Donna M. Tydings, Sue Nickoley, Lynn W. Nichols, Maureen E. Krenzer

“…The purpose of this study was to engage registered nurses (RNs) in the creation of a Professional Practice Model (PPM). Background. PPMs are essential as the philosophical underpinnings for nursing practice. …”
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