Foreword

It is my sincere pleasure to introduce this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine dedicated to outcomes and prevention of sports injuries with particular focus on neuromuscular issues and evidence-based treatment. Dr. Joe Hart, who has extensive experience in this area, has put together an all-star team in this issue. All aspects of this important topic are addressed, beginning with outcome measurements and including ankle, knee, shoulder, and spine neuromuscular considerations.

The issue is organized into five major areas: ankle, knee, low back and shoulder, where articles present neuromuscular and subjective outcomes, following injury and evidence-based recommendations for prevention of injury and re-injury. Team physicians, athletic trainers, and other rehabilitation specialists should be well informed about contemporary theory and issues pertaining to injury outcomes in active individuals and athletes. A comprehensive approach to treating injuries in an active population is essential to improving function and preventing further injury as the injured athlete returns to his/her sport of choice. All members of the sports medicine team will certainly benefit from this thorough review of outcomes and treatment for sports-related joint injuries.