Guest blog by sports physiotherapist @NicolvanDyk (Qatar) “If there’s a fork in the road, take it.” Yogi Berra Tiger Woods has officially withdrawn from the Ryder Cup – a move that makes a lot more sense than his starting the PGA last week. It seems like he is now following sound medical advice. A proper […]
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“Thank-You” to the pioneering clinicians who paved the way for SEM specialist training
Sport and Exercise Medicine: The UK trainee perspective (A BJSM blog series) In 2005, the Department of Health formally recognized Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) as a medical speciality. One year later the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (FSEM) was born and with it the specialist training program. Since its inception, the program has produced […]
In response to: “Challenging beliefs in sports nutrition: are two ‘core principles’ proving to be myths ripe for busting?”
Letter to the Editor by Javier T. Gonzalez, Research Fellow, Department for Sport, Health & Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK IN RESPONSE TO: Brukner P. Challenging beliefs in sports nutrition: are two ‘core principles’ proving to be myths ripe for busting? British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2013;47(11):663-64. The editorial by Brukner [1] provokes an interesting debate […]
Fighting (Physical) Inactivity (3 important conference dates!): Committee of the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians
By Dr Amir Pakravan Physical inactivity is the fourth risk factor for mortality in the world and responsible for 6% of deaths globally. Healthcare costs of physical inactivity are immense. Inactive adults spend up to 38% more days in hospital and it is estimated that physical inactivity is the main cause for up to 25% of […]
‘Sacrum went out’…what went wrong? Tiger Woods, media doctors, and collective responsibility
Is there a responsibility for professional bodies such as UK Physios in Sport or the BJSM to comment on sportsmedicine / #sportsphysio media? I don’t know Tiger Woods although I suspect he is probably an avid BJSM follower. So, everything I mention here is in the public domain. 1. Mr Woods has had back symptoms […]
To MSc or not to MSc? Deliberations from two physiotherapists
Undergraduate perspective on Sports & Exercise Medicine – a BJSM blog series Part 1 of a 2 part series on making your post-graduate plans. By Jonathan George (@J_George85) & Gruff Parsons Is a SEM Masters degree worthwhile for physiotherapists? To get the lowdown we sourced opinions from two up and coming UK physiotherapists currently enrolled in the Cardiff […]
The 7 most common injuries and illnesses seen at major multisport games
LIVE FROM THE CLOSING CEREMONY! By Team England Sports Physicians: Paul Dijkstra & Noel Pollock (@DrPaulDijkstra / @DrNoelPollock) **Podcast with Dr Paul Dykstra sharing the UKAthletics Model for providing integrated (clinicians & coaches/S&C) – click here) Tonight is the closing ceremony of what has been an amazing 20th Commonwealth Games here in Glasgow; the most […]
Osteoarthritic changes in the knee in handball players
This article was originally published in 2013 in the Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal and is reproduced with the kind permission of Aspetar – Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. Written by Daichi Hayashi, Frank W Roemer and Ali Guermazi **Note that you can subscribe (free) to the Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal by following this link (right […]
Live from Glasgow’s Sports Medicine Tent – 5 tips from #Games Doctor
By Doctor Rebecca Robinson @RjpRobinson In July 2014, I was fortunate enough to be offered the opportunity of a registrar’s lifetime. Working with Team England in medical headquarters for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Here are my Top 5 Tips: 1. Preparation, preparation, organisation Games time comes and goes fast, so do your homework. Arriving a […]
7 key attributes of Sports Doctors and Physiotherapists at The Commonwealth Games
How can young doctors and physiotherapists get involved? Paul Dijkstra (@DrPaulDijkstra) I’m passionate about high performance medical teams and how they work. I used the lead-up to yesterday’s opening ceremony of the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, to chat with participants from different countries here with me in the Village. The excellent sports clinicians […]