Research Guides: Sports Medicine: Find Articles and Evidence

The type of research question you have determines whether you should look in a textbook or an article for your evidence:

Examples of background and clinical questions:

Background questions	Clinical questions
What is the prognosis for anterior cruciate ligament injuries?	In teenage female athletes with anterior cruciate ligament injuries, how do injury prevention programs affect rates of reinjury?
What is best practice in screening for future hamstring injuries in athletes?	In athletes with significant hamstring injury risk factors, does screening multiple times in a season improve the identification of future injury risk?
How does type 2 diabetes affect bone turnover and incidence of bone fractures?	In persons with type 2 diabetes and low bone turnover, can a lifestyle intervention focused on activity and exercise decrease incidence of bone fractures?
What is the etiology of traumatic brain injury?	Are mouth guards effective in preventing traumatic brain injuries among adolescent hockey players?
What is the prognosis of ADHD?	Is participation in team sports more effective in reducing the symptoms of ADHD in adults than aerobic exercise alone?

Clinical evidence resources

contain mostly articles, best suited for more specific, clinical, questions:

Databases

PubMed
Health and life sciences journal article search.
CINAHL Ultimate
Nursing and allied health journals.
SPORTDiscus
Sports and sports medicine journals, books, and dissertations.
Embase
Index of peer-reviewed biomedical literature

Journals

Journal of Applied Physiology
American Physiological Society (1887- )
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
American College of Sports Medicine
American Journal of Sports Medicine
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Exercise and sport sciences reviews
American College of Sports Medicine.
Journal of Athletic Training
National Athletic Trainers Organization
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Association of Academic Physiatrists
Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine
Société française de médecine physique et de réadaptation
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.; American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Asia-Pacific journal of sports medicine, arthroscopy, rehabilitation and technology

Background evidence databases

contain evidence more suited to general research questions:

DynaMed
Point-of-care answers
VisualDx
Database of dermatologic, infectious, and drug-induced diseases.
Anatomy.tv
Primal Pictures Anatomy.tv provides a 3D atlas of human anatomy, a 3D real-time interactive tool through which you can layer and remove organ systems, and several other helpful modules, including an imaging module and a quizzing module.

Electronic textbooks are a great source of background evidence

Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion by Nancy Hamilton; Wendi Weimar; Kathryn Luttgens
ISBN: 9780078022548
Publication Date: 2011-01-28
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AVAILABLE TO READ ONLINE

Since the 1950s, Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion has remained the definitive kinesiology text for college students. The twelfth edition continues the text’s tradition of examining human motion through the integrated presentation of anatomy and biomechanics and applying that knowledge to a wide variety of motor skills. This edition retains the text’s strong coverage of physiology combined with current scholarship in biomechanics as applied to motor skills.
Basic Biomechanics by Susan J. Hall
ISBN: 9780073522760
Publication Date: 2014-02-18
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AVAILABLE TO READ ONLINE

The seventh edition of Basic Biomechanics has been significantly updated from the previous edition. The approach taken remains an integrated balance of qualitative and quantitative examples, applications, and problems designed to illustrate the principles discussed. Includes numerous sample problems and applications, along with practical advice on approaching quantitative problems.
Orthopedic and Athletic Injury Examination Handbook by Chad Starkey; Sara D. Brown
ISBN: 9780803639195
Publication Date: 2015-04-30
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AVAILABLE TO READ ONLINE

Tap into easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance on the evaluation and initial management of specific orthopedic and athletic injuries with the companion to Examination of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries, 4th Edition. From evaluative procedures for palpation and range of motion through neurologic, ligamentous, and special tests, everything you need now in the lab, and later in the field or in the clinic, is here. It's a terrific preparation tool for the BOC examination, too.
Brunnstrom's Clinical Kinesiology by Peggy A. Houglum; Dolores B. Bertoti
ISBN: 9780803623521
Publication Date: 2011-12-30
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AVAILABLE TO READ ONLINE

A classic reborn for its Golden Anniversary. Now celebrating its 50 years in print, this text has held onto the foundation of its great success, while also being re-invented for today's audience. The focus of this text remains the practical instruction of functional anatomy in order to quickly, and convincingly, guide readers to its use in professional performance. This text is filled with modern applications that will show your students the relevance of foundational material to their future careers. An all-new author team of expert instructors Peggy Houglum and Dolores Bertoti, a brand-new, full-color design, and new learning and teaching resources online at DavisPlus all make the field's gold standard more valuable than ever as it prepares readers to apply theory to clinical practice.
Davis's Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals by Charles D. Ciccone
ISBN: 9780803625891
Publication Date: 2013-03-30
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AVAILABLE TO READ ONLINE

A one-of-a-kind guide specifically for rehabilitation specialists! A leader in pharmacology and rehabilitation, Charles Ciccone, PT, PhD offers a concise, easy-to-access resource that delivers the drug information rehabilitation specialists need to know. Organized alphabetically by generic name, over 800 drug monographs offer the most up-to-date information on drug indications, therapeutic effects, potential adverse reactions, and much more! A list of implications for physical therapy at the end of each monograph helps you provide the best possible care for your patients. It's the perfect companion to Pharmacology in Rehabilitation, 4th Edition!
Pediatric Practice Sports Medicine by Dilip R. Patel; Donald E. Greydanus; Robert J. Baker
ISBN: 9780071496773
Publication Date: 2009-02-05
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AVAILABLE TO READ ONLINE

A treatment-focused guide for sports-related health issues in children and adolescents. More than 450 full-color illustrations, tips at every stage of care, diagnostic and treatment algorithms, signs/symptoms and differential diagnosis boxes, "What to Refer" boxes, diagnostic tests, medical treatment coverage that includes drugs, dosages, and administration.