Keywords: collegiate athletes, equity-deserving, and coaching Why is this study important? Sports teach leadership, discipline, time management, and teamwork, among other values, all of which are essential skills for developing students’ success on and off the field of play (1) While the developmental advantages of participating in sport are widely acknowledged, abusive supervision in sports […]
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Majoring in the minors – Are physios blowing our opportunity to improve health more broadly?
This blog was completed as part of a post-graduate sports physiotherapy paper at Otago University, New Zealand. Key Words: Exercise technique, movement patterns, exercise as medicine Physios are in a unique position to fight the burden of disease. But are we doing our part when considering the statistics of what conditions have the highest burden? […]
From Anxiety to Assurance: Rethinking Cardiovascular Pre-Participation Screening for Athletes
Authors: Nima Vasigh, Queen’s University, Department of Medicine, Nicholas Grubic, University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health Why does this matter? Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the leading causes of death among young athletes, making early detection a priority for sports medicine. Cardiovascular pre-participation screening (PPS) is widely used to identify […]
Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI) phenomenon of periarticular knee muscles after ACL reconstruction
Author: Georgios Kakavas PT OMT PhD The purpose of this blog is to explain the phenomenon of arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. It also aims to determine reported mechanisms behind AMI in patients with ACL injuries, or following ACL reconstruction (ACLR), and to propose strategies effective in improving quadriceps activation. […]
Examining the under- representation of black researchers in sports science and sports medicine publications: ‘You Can’t be what You Can’t See’
This blog provides a summary of a recent paper published in BJSM. Click here for the full paper. Why is this study important? If you rarely see Black researchers in prominent positions in Sports Science and Sports Medicine, this study helps explain part of the reason why. Recently published in the British Journal of Sports […]
The MSK Playbook: Chondromalacia Part 1
Introduction Anterior knee pain or “runner’s knee” is a common presenting complaint in the MSK clinic. In active individuals, progressive overload of the patellofemoral joint, and disruption of the under surface of the hyaline cartilage of the kneecap, can cause significant disability, pain and impact training. We discuss the key risk factors for chondromalacia, the […]
Ultrasound as a predictor of time-loss injury for the patellar tendon, Achilles tendon and plantar fascia in division I collegiate athletes
Authors: Daniel M Cushman, Derek Stokes, Leyen Vu, Blake Corcoran, Michael Fredericson, Sarah F Eby, Masaru Teramoto In this blog we will explain how standard B-mode ultrasound was used to identify precursors to injury in the patellar tendon, Achilles tendon, and plantar fascia in National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I (DI) collegiate athletes. Our […]
The impact of resistance training on cardiometabolic health-related indices in patients with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity
Why is this study important? Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity represent significant global public health concerns, contributing to the elevated morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease. Accordingly, sedentary individuals with T2DM and overweight/obesity commonly exhibit metabolic derangements and cardiovascular dysfunction as well as elevated visceral fat and abnormal lipid profiles. Resistance training […]
The MSK Playbook: Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome and Differentials of Exercise Induced Leg Pain
Authors: Ricardo Catumbela, Ryan Linn, Aminah Amer, Faraz Sethi, Russel stocker, Dr Irfan Ahmed Exercise-induced leg pain Exercise-induced leg pain (ELP) is a widespread condition among exercising adults that can hinder their ability to participate in physical activities or affect their performance. In primary care, understanding the common causes of ELP may help achieve an […]
Clinical implications for managing paediatric concussions
Authors: Olivia VonDeylen, Enas Alshaikh, Krista Wheeler, Robyn Recker, Paola Malerba, Amy Valasek, Keith Owen Yeates, Jingzhen Yang Why is this study important? Researchers have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, sleep matters. In a study published in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that limiting daytime sleep […]