By Phillip B. Sparling In part I of my retrospective, I featured pioneer researchers in distance running. In part II, I’ll first flashback to two notable projects on elite runners, and then share thoughts about books on the science of running. 40 Years Ago – Elite Men’s Project: In 1975, Michael Pollock, director of the […]
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Beating the odds: How the ACPSEM CPD pathway can help physios who want to work in sport
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sport and Exercise Medicine blog series @PhysiosinSport By Nikki McLaughlin @Nikkimacphysio Having just read @sianknott‘s recent blog on behalf of @sport_wales, I am inspired to give a brief synopsis of how to use current and existing infrastructures of governing and professional bodies to progress through your career as a sport physio – being an Olympic year, […]
Getting the best out of athletes: Load, Injuries and Determination
By Rory Heath (@roryjheath) and Xanni von Guionneau The Arsenal SEMS Conference “Marginal Gains in Sports Medicine” provided deep insight into attaining and maintaining the highest level of sporting performance in professional athletes. As the elite athletic population becomes more homogenous, the value of “marginal gains” in achieving podium finishes and championship titles is more important […]
An unlikely candidate, a year as Professor of Physical Activity for Health
By Prof Chris Oliver After losing over 12 stone in weight, cycling across America, becoming a cycle campaigner, writing some policy on active travel and starting a few physical activity projects I became honorary professor physical activity for health at the University of Edinburgh. The “Sit Less, Walk More” message had finally come home to […]
Struggling to provide evidence-based care to your patients? A knowledge broker can help: Case study of the Achilles Tendinopathy Toolkit
By Alison Hoens It isn’t easy. You want to provide your patients the most effective treatment but you are faced with a mountain of information from an insurmountable number of sources through endless links in your Google search. It isn’t just the volume of information; interpretation is thwarted by differences in methodologies and confusing statistics. You […]
Interested in Sports and Exercise Medicine? Three ‘must dos’ I learnt at the Football Medicine Strategies Conference
Undergraduate perspective on Sport & Exercise Medicine – a BJSM blog By Rory Heath (@roryjheath) In a rare moment of free time at the recent Isokinetic “Football Medicine Strategies” Conference, an audience of thirty prospective SEM clinicians gathered to attend an exclusive lunch break Q&A with Dr Peter Brukner and Professor Karim Khan. “How do we get the […]
Research career opportunity: The Department of Physical Therapy, High Point University
The Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences at High Point University announces a search for a research-focused faculty member. The Department of Physical Therapy at High Point University offers all of the resources of a research-intensive institution with none of the stress! We are currently housed in the Human Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratory, a 13,000 square foot […]
The Maria Sharapova drug story: What’s the evidence? Does Meldonium treat heart conditions and diabetes?
By David Nunan @DNunan79 Many have commented on the how, who, what and ethical implications following Maria Sharapova’s shock revelation of her failed drugs test. Few have looked in more depth at the why? The evidence for “why?” in this case falls in to two key areas. First is the evidence that Mildronate (or Meldonium) is indicated […]
Care of sports team and endurance athletes, exercise Rx in primary care, and anti-doping: stellar line-up of pre-conference courses May, 2016 in Victoria, Canada – register now!
There is still time to sign up for the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) Pre-conference courses held the 3 days before CASEM’s annual scientific meeting May 18-21, 2016: “High Performance on the Pacific Edge”. All courses are now accredited. Mon 16th/Tues 17th May 2016 – Team Physician Course This two-day course, chaired by […]
Hamstring highlights from Arsenal FC SEMS March 2016 Conference
By Dr. Ronan Kearney (@KearneyRonan) The Arsenal FC Sport and Exercise Medicine conference (FC SEMS) brought together world experts to advance the knowledge base in muscle injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play in football. The topic of hamstring injury (HSI) featured strongly. Here are 6 ‘take home messages’ for sports and exercise medicine professionals. […]