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Plyometrics: The Theoretical and Physiological Foundations

	Scott Gary Duke, DC .......... p. 37

Clavicle Fractures in Bicyclists -- A preventable Injury?

	John Henry, DC and Joseph Morley, DC .......... p. 42

Infrared Thermography in the Diagnosis and Management of Sports Injuries

	David J BenEliyahu .......... p. 46

Snapping Hip Syndrome in a Marathon Runner: Treatment by Manual Trigger Point

Therapy

	Michael J. Schneider, DC .......... p. 54

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Abstracts

Plyometrics: The Theoretical and Physiological Foundations

Scott Gary Duke, DC

Abstract: This study investigated the physiology of plyometric exercises and found that myotatic reflex, storage of elastic energy, and motor unit recruitment represent the primary physiological constituents of plyometrics. When plyometric exercises are combined with properly constructed weight training programs, the above physiological constituents act together to build a theoretical bridge between muscular speed and strength to produce muscular power. Chiropractors can assist their clients in the development and maximization of athletic ability by incorporating plyometrics into their scope of services. Through proper implementation of these exercises, significant gains in physical abilities are obtained, yielding an optimization of athletic performance.

Key Words: plyometrics, amortization, storage of elastic energy, motor unit, kinematics.

Clavicle Fractures in Bicyclists -- A Preventable Injury? Case Studies and Recommendation

John Henry, DC and Joseph Morley, DC

Abstract: Clavicle fractures are divided into three main types: medial, middle or distal. They result from either direct trauma, or falling on the outstretched arm. All of the subjects in this study had clavicle fractures due to direct trauma. All received their fractures while bicycling. The problem of clavicle fracture in bicyclists may be quite common. A simple protective device, sorbothane, placed over the clavicle while bicycling, may help to reduce clavicle fractures, and the associated complications. It has been shown to dissipate the forces associated with impact.

Key Words: clavicle fracture, direct trauma, sorbothane.

Infrared Thermography in the Diagnosis and Management of Sports Injuries: A Clinical Study and Literature Review

David J. BenEliyahu, DC

Abstract: Thermography has emerged as a valuable diagnostic too in sports medicine and musculoskeletal disorders. Thermography not only helps confirm a diagnosis, but can be used as a gauge to clinically assess progress and treatment response, as well as a prognostic indicator. Since thermography is noninvasive, risk-free, and relatively portable, it is a practical tool in the clinical setting. Thermographic imaging is useful for, but not limited to, the diagnosis and evolution of epicondylitis, patellofemoral syndromes, ankle injures, shin splints, stress fractures, myofascial pain syndromes, spinal pain syndromes, shoulder injures, and foot pain syndromes. Thermography is also a very sensitive test in the detection of sympathetic maintained pain, and reflex sympathetic dysfunction which can occur after minimal injury. Presented is a literature review with clinical case reports on the use of thermography in the diagnosis and clinical management of sports injuries.

Key Words: diagnosis, thermography

Snapping Hip Syndrome in a Marathon Runner: Treatment by Manual Trigger Point Therapy -- A Case Study

Michael J. Schneider, DC

Abstract: A 32 - year - old male marathon runner presented with a snapping hip and knee pain. Previous orthopedic examination was negative for knee and hip pathology. Myofascial trigger points were located in the ipsilateral tensor fascia lata and gluteus medius/minimus muscles, which when firmly palpated, reproduced the patient's hip and knee pain. This case study describes the biomechanics of hip motion and how muscular imbalances affect the runner's gait and cause myofascitis of the hip abductors. The patient was asymptomatic after six treatments of chiropractic manual trigger point therapy (NIMMO) and home stretching exercises.

Key Words: chiropractic, Nimmo technique, trigger point. Snapping Hip Syndrome, biomechanics, myofascial pain, iliotibial band.

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