EXERCISE-BASED KNEE INJURY PREVENTION CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES. Issue 4 (1st February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arundale, Amelia; Bizzini, Mario; Giordano, Airelle; Godges, Joseph; Hewett, Timothy; Logerstedt, David; Mandelbaum, Bert; Scalzitti, David; Silvers-Granelli, Hollly; Snyder-Mackler, Lynn
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 51:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 288
• Page End: 289
• Publication Date: 2017-02-01
• Subjects: Injury; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097372.13
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Knee injuries are prevalent in cutting, pivoting, and jumping sports. Studies have investigated the effects of exercise-based knee injury prevention programs, however no clinical practice guidelines (CPG) exist. Objective: 1) Review the evidence for exercise-based knee injury prevention programs, 2) identify if there are exercise-based knee injury prevention programs that are effective for particular groups of athletes, 3) explore the evidence for dosage and delivery of exercise-based knee injury prevention programs, 4) provide information on how exercise-based knee injury prevention should be implemented. Design: Systematic review for CPG development. Setting: Multiple. Patients (or Participants): Healthy, active individuals, particularly athletes participating in cutting, pivoting, and jumping sports. Interventions (or Assessment of Risk Factors): A systematic review of literature was performed via PubMed, Scopus, SportDiscus, CINAHL, and the Cochrane databases for relevant articles addressing the effects of an exercise-based knee injury prevention program. The final search was performed in April, 2016 to identify all articles published prior to that point. Main Outcome Measurements: The effects and outcomes of exercise-based knee injury prevention programs. Results: Thirty-seven studies met the inclusion criteria for this CPG. Exercise-based knee injury prevention programs have a low implementation cost and large relative risk reductions. Clinicians should implement an exercise-based knee injury prevention program for all athletes involved in cutting and pivoting type sports to reduce the number of significant knee injuries. The program should be implemented two to three times per week in the preseason and one to three times per week in the competitive season. It should consist of a combination of plyometric training, strength and power exercises, balance and dynamic stabilization training, core strengthening, technique training, and/or sports-specific drills. Conclusions: This CPG will provide evidence based guidance for clinicians in choosing and implementing exercise-based knee injury prevention programs appropriate for the athlete(s) they work with.