Most-Read Full-Text Articles http://journal.ajsm.org/ for The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Most-read rankings are recalculated at the beginning of the month based on usage of full-text and PDF views for the previous month. 2008-11-03 <![CDATA[A Randomized Controlled Trial to Prevent Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Female Collegiate Soccer Players]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/8/1476?rss=1&ssource=mfc Aug 1, 2008; 36:1476-1483
]]> Julie Gilchrist, Bert R. Mandelbaum, Heidi Melancon, George W. Ryan, Holly J. Silvers, Letha Y. Griffin, Diane S. Watanabe, Randall W. Dick, Jiri Dvorak 2008-08-01 10.1177/0363546508318188 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Strength Imbalances and Prevention of Hamstring Injury in Professional Soccer Players: A Prospective Study]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/8/1469?rss=1&ssource=mfc Aug 1, 2008; 36:1469-1475
]]> Jean-Louis Croisier, Sebastien Ganteaume, Johnny Binet, Marc Genty, Jean-Marcel Ferret 2008-08-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[A Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program With Quadriceps Strengthening in Closed Versus Open Kinetic Chain Exercise in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency: A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Dynamic Tibial Translation and Muscle Function]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/2/298?rss=1&ssource=mfc Feb 1, 2008; 36:298-307
]]> Sofi Tagesson, Birgitta Oberg, Lars Good, Joanna Kvist 2008-02-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Physical Therapy for Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/30/6/857?rss=1&ssource=mfc Nov 1, 2002; 30:857-865
Article]]> Kay Crossley, Kim Bennell, Sally Green, Sallie Cowan, Jenny McConnell 2002-11-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Bone Stress Injuries Causing Exercise-Induced Knee Pain]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/34/1/78?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jan 1, 2006; 34:78-83
]]> Maria H. Niva, Martti J. Kiuru, Riina Haataja, Harri K. Pihlajamaki 2006-01-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Electromyographic Analysis of Specific Exercises for Scapular Control in Early Phases of Shoulder Rehabilitation]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/9/1789?rss=1&ssource=mfc Sep 1, 2008; 36:1789-1798
]]> W. Ben Kibler, Aaron D. Sciascia, Timothy L. Uhl, Nishin Tambay, Thomas Cunningham 2008-09-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Prevention of Injuries Among Male Soccer Players: A Prospective, Randomized Intervention Study Targeting Players With Previous Injuries or Reduced Function]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/6/1052?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jun 1, 2008; 36:1052-1060
]]> Anders H. Engebretsen, Grethe Myklebust, Ingar Holme, Lars Engebretsen, Roald Bahr 2008-06-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: Minimally Invasive Surgery Versus Nonoperative Treatment With Immediate Full Weightbearing--A Randomized Controlled Trial]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/9/1688?rss=1&ssource=mfc Sep 1, 2008; 36:1688-1694
]]> Roderick Metz, Egbert-Jan M. M. Verleisdonk, Geert J.-M.-G. van der Heijden, Geert-Jan Clevers, Erik R. Hammacher, Michiel H. J. Verhofstad, Christiaan van der Werken 2008-09-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Causes of Failure, Surgical Technique, and Clinical Results]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/10/1896?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2008; 36:1896-1902
]]> Matteo Denti, Dario Lo Vetere, Corrado Bait, Herbert Schonhuber, Gianluca Melegati, Piero Volpi 2008-10-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Ergogenic Aids: A Review of Basic Science, Performance, Side Effects, and Status in Sports]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/32/6/1543?rss=1&ssource=mfc Sep 1, 2004; 32:1543-1553
Current Concepts]]> John M. Tokish, Mininder S. Kocher, Richard J. Hawkins 2004-09-01 10.1177/0363546504268041 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Comparison of Revision Surgery With Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Outcome of Revision Surgery Between Different Graft Materials]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/10/1889?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2008; 36:1889-1895
]]> Jin Hwan Ahn, Yong Seuk Lee, Hae Chan Ha 2008-10-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Hip and Groin Injuries in Athletes]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/29/4/521?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jul 1, 2001; 29:521-533
Current Concepts]]> Kyle Anderson, Sabrina M. Strickland, Russell Warren 2001-07-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Stretching Positions for the Posterior Capsule of the Glenohumeral Joint: Strain Measurement Using Cadaver Specimens]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/10/2014?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2008; 36:2014-2022
]]> Tomoki Izumi, Mitsuhiro Aoki, Takayuki Muraki, Egi Hidaka, Shigenori Miyamoto 2008-10-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[The International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Evaluation Form: Normative Data]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/34/1/128?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jan 1, 2006; 34:128-135
]]> Allen F. Anderson, James J. Irrgang, Mininder S. Kocher, Barton J. Mann, John J. Harrast, Members of the International Knee Documentation Committee 2006-01-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Systematic Review of Single-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Outcomes: A Baseline Assessment for Consideration of Double-Bundle Techniques]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/10/2028?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2008; 36:2028-2036
Clinical Sports Medicine Update]]> Paul B. Lewis, A. Dushi Parameswaran, John-Paul H. Rue, Bernard R. Bach Jr 2008-10-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Rehabilitation of Scapular Muscle Balance: Which Exercises to Prescribe?]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/35/10/1744?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2007; 35:1744-1751
]]> Ann M. Cools, Vincent Dewitte, Frederick Lanszweert, Dries Notebaert, Arne Roets, Barbara Soetens, Barbara Cagnie, Erik E. Witvrouw 2007-10-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Effect of a Neuromuscular Training Program on the Kinetics and Kinematics of Jumping Tasks]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/6/1081?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jun 1, 2008; 36:1081-1086
]]> Jonathan D. Chappell, Orr Limpisvasti 2008-06-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Injuries to the Shoulder in the Throwing Athlete: Part One: Biomechanics/Pathophysiology/Classification of Injury]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/28/2/265?rss=1&ssource=mfc Mar 1, 2000; 28:265-275
Current Concepts]]> Keith Meister 2000-03-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[The Use of Ice in the Treatment of Acute Soft-Tissue Injury: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/32/1/251?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jan 1, 2004; 32:251-261
Current Concepts]]> Chris Bleakley, Suzanne McDonough, Domhnall MacAuley 2004-01-01 10.1177/0363546503260757 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Muscle Injuries: Biology and Treatment]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/33/5/745?rss=1&ssource=mfc May 1, 2005; 33:745-764
Current Concepts]]> Tero A. H. Jarvinen, Teppo L. N. Jarvinen, Minna Kaariainen, Hannu Kalimo, Markku Jarvinen 2005-05-01 10.1177/0363546505274714 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Proximal Hamstring Strains of Stretching Type in Different Sports: Injury Situations, Clinical and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Characteristics, and Return to Sport]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/9/1799?rss=1&ssource=mfc Sep 1, 2008; 36:1799-1804
]]> Carl M. Askling, Magnus Tengvar, Tonu Saartok, Alf Thorstensson 2008-09-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Effectiveness of a Neuromuscular and Proprioceptive Training Program in Preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Athletes: 2-Year Follow-up]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/33/7/1003?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jul 1, 2005; 33:1003-1010
]]> Bert R. Mandelbaum, Holly J. Silvers, Diane S. Watanabe, John F. Knarr, Stephen D. Thomas, Letha Y. Griffin, Donald T. Kirkendall, William Garrett Jr 2005-07-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[The Epidemiology of United States High School Soccer Injuries, 2005-2007]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/10/1930?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2008; 36:1930-1937
]]> Ellen E. Yard, Matthew J. Schroeder, Sarah K. Fields, Christy L. Collins, R. Dawn Comstock 2008-10-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on Tendon Healing: A Study of the Effect of Treatment Duration and Treatment Initiation]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/9/1742?rss=1&ssource=mfc Sep 1, 2008; 36:1742-1749
]]> Sai-Chuen Fu, Wai-Ting Shum, Leung-Kim Hung, Margaret Wan-Nar Wong, Ling Qin, Kai-Ming Chan 2008-09-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Prospective Clinical Comparisons of Anatomic Double-Bundle Versus Single-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Procedures in 328 Consecutive Patients]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/9/1675?rss=1&ssource=mfc Sep 1, 2008; 36:1675-1687
]]> Eiji Kondo, Kazunori Yasuda, Hirotaka Azuma, Yoshie Tanabe, Tomonori Yagi 2008-09-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Characterized Chondrocyte Implantation Results in Better Structural Repair When Treating Symptomatic Cartilage Defects of the Knee in a Randomized Controlled Trial Versus Microfracture]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/2/235?rss=1&ssource=mfc Feb 1, 2008; 36:235-246
]]> Daniel B. F. Saris, Johan Vanlauwe, Jan Victor, Miroslav Haspl, Michael Bohnsack, Yves Fortems, Bruno Vandekerckhove, K. Frederik Almqvist, Toon Claes, Frank Handelberg, Koen Lagae, Jan van der Bauwhede, Hilde Vandenneucker, K. Gie Auw Yang, Mislav Jelic, Rene Verdonk, Nancy Veulemans, Johan Bellemans, Frank P. Luyten 2008-02-01 10.1177/0363546507311095 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Evaluation and Treatment of Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/35/2/316?rss=1&ssource=mfc Feb 1, 2007; 35:316-329
Current Concepts]]> Augustus D. Mazzocca, Robert A. Arciero, James Bicos 2007-02-01 10.1177/0363546506298022 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Suture Anchors and Tacks for Shoulder Surgery, Part II: The Prevention and Treatment of Complications]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/34/1/136?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jan 1, 2006; 34:136-144
Current Concepts]]> Hyung Bin Park, Ekavit Keyurapan, Harpreet S. Gill, Harpal S. Selhi, Edward G. McFarland 2006-01-01 10.1177/0363546505284240 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[The Effects of Generalized Joint Laxity on Risk of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Young Female Athletes]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/6/1073?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jun 1, 2008; 36:1073-1080
]]> Gregory D. Myer, Kevin R. Ford, Mark V. Paterno, Todd G. Nick, Timothy E. Hewett 2008-06-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/35/10/1628?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2007; 35:1628-1634
]]> Brent P. Hansen, Charles L. Beck, Elizabeth P. Beck, Robert W. Townsley 2007-10-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Discrepancies and Rates of Publication in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Abstracts]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/10/1875?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2008; 36:1875-1879
]]> Conor P. Kleweno, Whitney K. Bryant, Albert M. Jacir, William N. Levine, Christopher S. Ahmad 2008-10-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Incidence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Among Elite Ballet and Modern Dancers: A 5-year Prospective Study]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/9/1779?rss=1&ssource=mfc Sep 1, 2008; 36:1779-1788
]]> Marijeanne Liederbach, Faye E. Dilgen, Donald J. Rose 2008-09-01 10.1177/0363546508323644 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Patellofemoral Pain]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/30/3/447?rss=1&ssource=mfc May 1, 2002; 30:447-456
Current Concepts]]> John P. Fulkerson 2002-05-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Prevalence of Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis 15 Years After Nonoperative Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Prospective Cohort Study]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/9/1717?rss=1&ssource=mfc Sep 1, 2008; 36:1717-1725
]]> Paul Neuman, Martin Englund, Ioannis Kostogiannis, Thomas Friden, Harald Roos, Leif E. Dahlberg 2008-09-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Athletes: Part 2, A Meta-analysis of Neuromuscular Interventions Aimed at Injury Prevention]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/34/3/490?rss=1&ssource=mfc Mar 1, 2006; 34:490-498
Current Concepts]]> Timothy E. Hewett, Kevin R. Ford, Gregory D. Myer 2006-03-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Eccentric Exercises in the Treatment of Recreational Athletes With Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/5/881?rss=1&ssource=mfc May 1, 2008; 36:881-887
]]> Apostolos Stergioulas, Marianna Stergioula, Reidar Aarskog, Rodrigo A. B. Lopes-Martins, Jan M. Bjordal 2008-05-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Part I]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/33/10/1579?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2005; 33:1579-1602
Current Concepts]]> Bruce D. Beynnon, Robert J. Johnson, Joseph A. Abate, Braden C. Fleming, Claude E. Nichols 2005-10-01 10.1177/0363546505279913 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Significant Effect of Gender on Hamstring-to-Quadriceps Strength Ratio and Static Balance in Prepubescent Children From 7 to 12 Years of Age]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/10/2007?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2008; 36:2007-2013
]]> Inger Holm, Nina Vollestad 2008-10-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Heavy-Load Eccentric Calf Muscle Training For the Treatment of Chronic Achilles Tendinosis]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/26/3/360?rss=1&ssource=mfc May 1, 1998; 26:360-366
Article]]> Hakan Alfredson, Tom Pietila, Per Jonsson, Ronny Lorentzon 1998-05-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[The Effects of Plyometric Versus Dynamic Stabilization and Balance Training on Lower Extremity Biomechanics]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/34/3/445?rss=1&ssource=mfc Mar 1, 2006; 34:445-455
]]> Gregory D. Myer, Kevin R. Ford, Scott G. McLean, Timothy E. Hewett 2006-03-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[A Biomechanical Comparison of Youth Baseball Pitches: Is the Curveball Potentially Harmful?]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/4/686?rss=1&ssource=mfc Apr 1, 2008; 36:686-692
]]> Shouchen Dun, Jeremy Loftice, Glenn S. Fleisig, David Kingsley, James R. Andrews 2008-04-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Letter to the Editor * Authors' Response]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/10/e2?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2008; 36:2-2
Letters to the Editor]]> Freddie H. Fu, Susan S. Jordan, Matthew L. Busam, Matthew T. Provencher, Bernard R. Bach Jr 2008-10-01 10.1177/0363546508319899 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[The Effect of a Proprioceptive Balance Board Training Program for the Prevention of Ankle Sprains: A Prospective Controlled Trial]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/32/6/1385?rss=1&ssource=mfc Sep 1, 2004; 32:1385-1393
]]> Evert Verhagen, Allard van der Beek, Jos Twisk, Lex Bouter, Roald Bahr, Willem van Mechelen 2004-09-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Trans-Rotator Cuff Portal Is Safe for Arthroscopic Superior Labral Anterior and Posterior Lesion Repair: Clinical and Radiological Analysis of 58 SLAP Lesions]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/10/1913?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2008; 36:1913-1921
]]> Joo Han Oh, Sae Hoon Kim, Ho Kyoo Lee, Ki Hyun Jo, Kee Jeong Bae 2008-10-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Syndesmotic Ankle Sprains in Athletes]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/35/7/1197?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jul 1, 2007; 35:1197-1207
Current Concepts]]> Glenn N. Williams, Morgan H. Jones, Annunziato Amendola 2007-07-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Current Concepts in the Rehabilitation of the Overhead Throwing Athlete]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/30/1/136?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jan 1, 2002; 30:136-151
Current Concepts]]> Kevin E. Wilk, Keith Meister, James R. Andrews 2002-01-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Incidence, Risk, and Prevention of Hamstring Muscle Injuries in Professional Rugby Union]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/34/8/1297?rss=1&ssource=mfc Aug 1, 2006; 34:1297-1306
]]> John H. M. Brooks, Colin W. Fuller, Simon P. T. Kemp, Dave B. Reddin 2006-08-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Prophylactic Training in Asymptomatic Soccer Players With Ultrasonographic Abnormalities in Achilles and Patellar Tendons: The Danish Super League Study]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/3/451?rss=1&ssource=mfc Mar 1, 2008; 36:451-460
]]> Ulrich Fredberg, Lars Bolvig, Niels T. Andersen 2008-03-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Comparison of 3 Preventive Methods to Reduce the Recurrence of Ankle Inversion Sprains in Male Soccer Players]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/35/6/922?rss=1&ssource=mfc Jun 1, 2007; 35:922-926
]]> Farshid Mohammadi 2007-06-01 SAGE Publications <![CDATA[Clinical Outcomes After Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis With an Interference Screw]]> http://journal.ajsm.org/cgi/content/short/36/10/1922?rss=1&ssource=mfc Oct 1, 2008; 36:1922-1929
]]> Augustus D. Mazzocca, Mark P. Cote, Cristina L. Arciero, Anthony A. Romeo, Robert A. Arciero 2008-10-01 SAGE Publications