Athletic identity (AI), the degree of personal connection to sport, is well-described in adult
research; however, this social trait has been less studied in younger age groups. This …

In assessing disability and outcomes related to health, differences may fall under effects of
sex and/or gender. Sex refers to the genotype of one's chromosomal makeup present in …

Background Return-to-sport protocols after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR)
often include assessment of hop distance symmetry. However, it is unclear whether …

Background: Parents of young athletes play a major role in the identification and
management of sports-related concussions. However, they are often unaware of the …

While the landscape of American health care continues to evolve, disparities persist along
the lines of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status (SES), and other factors. 1–4 Some of the …

The purpose of our study is to evaluate athletic identity (AI) and mental health measures of
youth and young adult athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study …

Background Understanding movement variability is important to guide biomechanical
assessment. Variability may change with age, and more repetitions of a movement need to …

Motion analysis offers objective insight into biomechanics, rehabilitation progress and return
to sport readiness. This study examined changes in three-dimensional movement patterns …

Abstract Study design Cross-sectional. Objective To examine the relationships between
spine morphology, spine flexibility, and idiopathic scoliosis. Background Girls have a higher …

ABSTRACT The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adolescents (age 14–17
years) sleep 8 to 10 hours per night. Sleep loss is associated with cognitive dysfunction …