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Keywords: Knee, meniscal tear, structural damage This blog is based on a recent study exploring differences in structural knee joint damage [1]. Why is this study important? Recently, two randomized trials compared a strategy of early meniscal surgery to a strategy of exercise therapy with the option of later surgery (if needed) in young active […]Read More…
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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, sparked by Russia’s unprovoked invasion in February 2022, has not only wrought devastation on the nation’s infrastructure and population but has also cast a long shadow over its Olympic sports community. As Ukraine grapples with the harrowing realities of war, its athletes and sports professionals face unparalleled challenges, with their dreams and aspirations hanging in the balance. In addition, this conflict has left its mark on the nation’s sports landscape, with significant damage inflicted on infrastructure, athletes displaced, and training schedules disrupted. Despite these challenges, the upcoming Paris Olympics serve as a beacon of hope for Ukrainian athletes, offering them a platform to showcase their resilience and talent to the world. Their participation not only underscores the transcendent power of sports but also fosters unity across borders in the face of adversity. As Ukrainian athletes prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, they conf
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The confluence of ultrasound and artificial intelligence (AI) in sports medicine and allied health professions signifies a new epoch characterised by heightened diagnostic accuracy, reduced costs and improved patient accessibility.1 2 As this technology progresses, healthcare professionals must realise its current capabilities, future developments, essential preparedness, potential advantages and limitations. This commentary discusses the synergy between ultrasound and AI and the potential to shape the future of sports medicine, enhancing the quality of patient care. Ultrasound is a precise tool for characterising musculoskeletal conditions and can inform management. For example, in rotator cuff disorders, its use informs surgical decisions.3 Ultrasound predicts Achilles and patellar tendinopathy onset, facilitating early intervention.4 Furthermore, ultrasound-guided injections for hip osteoarthritis pain management are more accurate and cost-effective than landmark-guided injections.5
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Objectives To determine if physiotherapists can deliver a clinically effective very low energy diet (VLED) supplementary to exercise in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and overweight or obesity. Methods 88 participants with knee OA and body mass index (BMI) >27 kg/m2 were randomised to either intervention (n=42: VLED including two daily meal replacement products supplementary to control) or control (n=46: exercise). Both interventions were delivered by unblinded physiotherapists via six videoconference sessions over 6 months. The primary outcome was the percentage change in body weight at 6 months, measured by a blinded assessor. Secondary outcomes included BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, self-reported measures of pain, function, satisfaction and perceived global change, and physical performance tests. Results The intervention group lost a mean (SD) of 8.1% (5.2) body weight compared with 1.0% (3.2) in the control group (mean (95% CI) between-group difference 7.2% (9
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Objectives To determine if physiotherapists can deliver a clinically effective very low energy diet (VLED) supplementary to exercise in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and overweight or obesity. Methods 88 participants with knee OA and body mass index (BMI) >27 kg/m2 were randomised to either intervention (n=42: VLED including two daily meal replacement products supplementary to control) or control (n=46: exercise). Both interventions were delivered by unblinded physiotherapists via six videoconference sessions over 6 months. The primary outcome was the percentage change in body weight at 6 months, measured by a blinded assessor. Secondary outcomes included BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, self-reported measures of pain, function, satisfaction and perceived global change, and physical performance tests. Results The intervention group lost a mean (SD) of 8.1% (5.2) body weight compared with 1.0% (3.2) in the control group (mean (95% CI) between-group difference 7.2% (9
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Objectives The objective was to investigate the benefits of the ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity pattern in Latin America, where many people take part in high levels of non-exercise physical activity. Methods Participants in the Mexico City Prospective Study were surveyed from 1998 to 2004 and resurveyed from 2015 to 2019. Those who exercised up to once or twice per week were termed weekend warriors. Those who exercised more often were termed regularly active. Analyses were adjusted for potential confounders. Results The main analysis included 26 006 deaths in 154 882 adults (67% female) aged 52±13 years followed for 18±4 years (mean±SD). Compared with those who reported no exercise, the HR (95% CI) was 0.88 (0.83 to 0.93) in the weekend warriors and 0.88 (0.84 to 0.91) in the regularly active. Similar results were observed for cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality, but associations were weaker. Stratified analyses showed that substantial reductions in all-cause mortality risk
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🚨 #NEW Original Research: Associations of the ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity pattern with all-cause, cardiovascular disease & cancer mortality 🏃♀️ A prospective study from Mexico City Can adults benefit from 1-2 sessions of exercise per week 🧐 ➡️ https://t.co/nEyxsU3yUr https://t.co/IOVarNXI1t
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Keywords: Knee, meniscal tear, structural damage This blog is based on a recent study exploring differences in structural knee joint damage [1]. Why is this study important? Recently, two randomized trials compared a strategy of early meniscal surgery to a strategy of exercise therapy with the option of later surgery (if needed) in young active […]Read More…
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Authors: Lianne Wood, Stevie VanHegan, Janet Norris on behalf of the author team Sarah Dean, Nadine E Foster, Andrew Booth, Vicky Booth and Jill Hayden In this blog we will explain the findings of a realist review to explore how therapeutic exercise prescription can be optimised for persistent non-specific low back pain. When we refer to […]Read More…
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Authors: Lianne Wood, Stevie VanHegan, Janet Norris on behalf of the author team Sarah Dean, Nadine E Foster, Andrew Booth, Vicky Booth and Jill Hayden In this blog we will explain the findings of a realist review to explore how therapeutic exercise prescription can be optimised for persistent non-specific low back pain. When we refer to […]Read More…
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Authors: Miguel Adriano Sanchez-Lastra, Ding Ding, Borja Del Pozo Cruz, Knut Eirik Dalene, Carlos Ayán, Ulf Ekelund, Jakob Tarp. This blog provides a summary of a recently published prospective cohort study exploring joint associations of device-measured physical activity and abdominal obesity with incident cardiovascular disease. Why is this study important? Understanding and managing modifiable risk factors is crucial to reducing the risk […]Read More…
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🚨 #NEW BJSM Blog 🦵 Concern for knee joint damage should not influence the choice of treatment strategy in young patients with meniscal tear ⚡️ Is early surgery or a strategy of exercise and education with optional delayed surgery superior? READ ➡️ https://t.co/C6GEgGjIa8 https://t.co/xBMe2X2Ovu