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Mashup Score: 15Bridging gaps, shaping futures: pelvic floor health for athletes (PhD Academy Award) - 6 hour(s) ago
The aim of my thesis was to gain an in-depth understanding of various aspects of pelvic health in athletes, especially females. To achieve this, I combined different research method designs to investigate and summarise the available evidence on pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) prevalence data and interventions, to improve the screening referral process and to disseminate evidence-based information to sports medicine professionals and athletes. The integration of pelvic floor health into sports medicine aims to improve the health and well-being of athletes through continuous support and monitoring. PFD is an umbrella term that includes a myriad of conditions including urinary and anal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction.1 2 The available literature indicates high prevalence rates of PFD among athletes, especially an increased risk of developing urinary incontinence symptoms during high-impact sports.3 However, PFD prevalence across sexes, exploring trea
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Mashup Score: 37Hip and calf muscle strength after ACL injury - BJSM blog - social media's leading SEM voice - 15 hour(s) ago
Key words:ย ACL, muscle strength, rehabilitation, hip This blog summarises the findings from a recent systematic review on hip and lower leg strength after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury) (1). Why is this study important? Muscle weakness is a key target of ACL injury rehabilitation, and strength deficits of the knee muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings) are […]Read More…
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๐ฃ NEW #BJSMBlog on hip and calf muscle strength after ACL injury ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ ๐ #KeyFinding - "Unlike the quadriceps and hamstrings, we did not find significant or widespread weakness in the hip and lower leg muscles in individuals with ACL injury" ๐ค READ โก๏ธ https://t.co/RXBvtZDLlp https://t.co/pnEMpouyWi
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Mashup Score: 168Bridging the gap between strengthspan and lifespan - 1 day(s) ago
Regular participation in muscle strength activities (MSA) is associated with a variety of health outcomes including decreases in all-cause mortality rates and increases in physical functioning, cardiometabolic health and psychosocial well-being.1 2 The importance of preserving muscular strength later in life is so compelling that clinicians have issued a โcall to actionโ for integrating strength-building exercise into geriatric medicine.3 Yet focusing exclusively on the later years of life overlooks the importance of building and maintaining a reserve of muscular strength earlier in life as a requisite baseline. We propose the construct of strengthspan which refers to a quantitative continuous metric of physical strength (eg, 1-repetition maximum, grip strength, functional strength tests) over a lifespan that contributes to improved health outcomes and added years of life. By expanding the strengthspan with MSA at every stage of life, individuals may not only live longer but may be mor
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Mashup Score: 23Top tips from the Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport & Exercise Medicine Journey. EP#552 | BJSM Podcast - 2 day(s) ago
The Oxford Textbook of Children’s Sport & Exercise Medicine released it’s 4th edition in 2023. Dr. Liam West reached out on behalf of the BJSM community to the two editors, Prof. Neil Armstrong and Prof. Willem Van Mechelen, to discuss the journey that led to the 4th edition and get an insight into a few of the top tips inside the book that can help improve your clinical care for this population today! ย Link to book – https://global.oup.com/academic/product/oxford-textbook-of-childrens-sport-and-exercise-medicine-9780192843968?cc=au&lang=en&
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๐จ Do you want to learn more about children's sport and exercise medicine? ๐โโ๏ธ ๐โโ๏ธ This NEW #BJSMPodcast discusses tthe 4th edition of The Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport & Exercise Medicine ๐ง Includes some #TopTips for managing this population โ โก๏ธ https://t.co/6sDuWoSq7x https://t.co/rW4NiOVu5r
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Mashup Score: 59Is physical fitness in adolescence linked to atherosclerosis 40 years later? - BJSM blog - social media's leading SEM voice - 4 day(s) ago
Authors: รngel Herraiz-Adillo, Viktor H. Ahlqvist, Sara Higueras-Fresnillo, Kristofer Hedman, Emil Hagstrรถm, Melony de Fortuin-de Smidt, Bledar Daka, Cecilia Lenander, Daniel Berglind, Carl Johan รstgren, Karin Rรฅdholm, Francisco B. Ortega, and Pontus Henriksson. In our recent work published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (1), we show anย association between adequate physical fitness during […]Read More…
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๐จ Is physical fitness in adolescence linked to atherosclerosis 40 years later? ๐โโ๏ธ๐ซ This #NEW BJSM blog breaks down a KEY paper ๐ Atherosclerosis is likely on of the key mechanisms seen in the inverse relationship with exercise and CVD mortality ๐ https://t.co/a2vJV5ttTu https://t.co/CUM1ZWOeDz
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Mashup Score: 53
Background To identify mechanisms and patterns of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in adult womenโs professional football by means of video match analysis. Methods ACL match injuries sustained in Germanyโs first womenโs league during the 2016โ2017 to 2022โ2023 seasons were prospectively analysed by three expert raters using a standardised observation form. Epidemiological and injury data, as well as the medical history of ACL tears, were obtained from media reports and the statutory accident insurance for professional athletes. Results Thirty-seven ACL injuries sustained in official football matches were included in the video analysis, of which 24 (65%) had associated knee injuries, mainly meniscus and collateral ligament injuries. According to the categorised contact mechanisms, 17 (46%) were non-contact injuries, 14 indirect contact injuries (38%) and six direct contact injuries (16%). Of the 17 non-contact injuries, seven (41%) occurred during the first 15โmin of the match. C
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๐จ #NEW Original Research 4 distinct patterns of ACL injury in womenโs professional football identified via video analysis ๐โโ๏ธโฝ๏ธ How can this affect practice.. ๐ Inform risk-reduction strategies ๐ Inform preventative exercises #OpenAccess โก๏ธ https://t.co/EBI74Z5jhQ https://t.co/9cZ8Iw1Ogh
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Mashup Score: 55Physical Activity Is Associated with Fewer Influenza and Pneumonia Deaths - BJSM blog - social media's leading SEM voice - 5 day(s) ago
Authors: Bryant Webber; Heather Yun; Geoffrey Whitfield After reviewing 25 studies during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that being physically inactive increases the chance of severe COVID-19 illness. Given emerging interest in the relationship between physical activity and infectious diseases, we explored the impact of types and amounts of […]Read More…
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Mashup Score: 10Comprehensive periodic health evaluations of 454 Norwegian Paralympic and Olympic athletes over 8 years: what did we learn? - 5 day(s) ago
Objective A periodic health evaluation (PHE) is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary investigation of athlete health widely used in elite sport, but its contents and benefits can be questioned. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of conditions identified by a PHE among Paralympic and Olympic athletes over four consecutive Games cycles from Rio de Janeiro 2016 to Beijing 2022 and to assess the benefits and potential pitfalls of a comprehensive PHE programme in detecting existing injuries, illnesses and other health issues. Methods We collected extensive health history and clinical examination data on elite athletes: medical history, ECG, blood pressure, blood samples, spirometry, musculoskeletal health, cognitive function, mental health and compliance with public health programmes. Results The final cohort included 87 Paralympic and 367 Olympic athletes, representing 565 PHE cycles. Musculoskeletal problems and unspecified pain, infections and allergies were the most frequent
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๐จ #OriginalResearch Comprehensive periodic health evaluations of 454 Norwegian Paralympic and Olympic athletes over 8 years: what did we learn? ๐คธโโ๏ธ โก๏ธ What were the most common health conditions? โก๏ธ How can we improve clinical practice? #OpenAccess ๐ https://t.co/pMxwyXLRAQ https://t.co/v4IhO1QSdK
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Keywords: Menstruation, Female Athletes, Sports, Indigenous Methodology Sports and medical professionals are increasingly focused on menstrual health and how it affects sporting performances, health, and well-being. However, with few exceptions, much of this research has focused on athletes of Caucasian and European descent, with findings generalized to athletes from distinct cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Very […]Read More…
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๐จ #NEW BJSM Blog ๐ฃ Why menstrual health research and medical practice in sport needs to move from ethnic exclusions to cultural safety ๐ We examine a recent scoping review ๐ How can we change methodology to respect and value cultural diversity โก๏ธ https://t.co/qNbzlmWDfR https://t.co/cgTYONBBUp
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Mashup Score: 103Can kinesiotaping optimise the results of an exercise-based treatment for rotator cuff-related shoulder pain? (PhD Academy Award) - 6 day(s) ago
My PhD project aimed to determine whether kinesiotaping provided additional benefits for treating individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP). To achieve this goal, I investigated (1) the alterations in the rotator cuff (RC) muscle activation, (2) the immediate effects of kinesiotaping on the acromiohumeral distance (AHD) and shoulder proprioception and (3) the effects of kinesiotaping on the symptoms, functional limitations and underlying deficits associated with RCRSP. I decided to conduct this investigation because of the high prevalence of shoulder pain within the general and athletic population. It is well documented that RCRSP symptoms and long-lasting limitations affect the performance and the capacity to play.1 Exercise therapy is the first line of treatment for RCRSP. Exercises based on sensorimotor training can optimise scapular motion and re-educate muscular recruitment, improving muscle activation and RC synchronicity.2 However, up to 50% of patients remain
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๐จ Bridging gaps, shaping futures: pelvic floor health for athletes ๐โโ๏ธ NEW #PhDAcademyAward ๐ ๐ Find out more about the importance of: โก๏ธ Early screening assessments โก๏ธ Prioritising wellbeing โก๏ธ Where future research is needed @silvia_gig ๐ ๐ https://t.co/UVw1aNLngT https://t.co/epISqn0qnt