BJSM will focus part of the November BASEM issue on sports medicine of rowing. We are seeking contributions to this journal in the form of review papers and original research. We are open to papers relating to all aspects of sports and exercise medicine in relation to rowing. We welcome papers in the areas of […]
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Top blogs of 2013 – Career Development – How to get the #DreamJob?
You know the job you’d love to have, sports physio or sports physician for a team of your choice. And/or working in a private clinic where you respect the clinical leaders and they provide terrific opportunities for developing your skills through working with teams, attending conferences, ensuring continuing professional development on site including workshops. How […]
be active 2014, Canberra, Australia, October 15 – 18: Abstract submissions NOW OPEN!
be active 2014 will incorporate the Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport (ACSMS), the National Physical Activity Conference (NPAC), and the National Sports Injury Prevention Conference (NSIPC). Together the three conferences will focus on current research and practice in areas relating to the promotion of, and safe participation in, all kinds of sport, […]
Exercise Referral Schemes in Primary Care: Where does Sport and Exercise Medicine stand?
By Dr. Amir Pakravan and Dr. Amanda Jones Exercise referral schemes (ERS) are often known as specific referrals made by primary care professionals to a third party for individual advice, and a tailored physical activity or exercise programme aimed at achieving health benefits through increased level of physical activity.[1, 2] Primary care is uniquely placed to promote […]
PHYSICAL LITERACY FOR YOUTH: Why is it important?
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sport and Exercise Medicine (ACPSEM) blog series By Lorraine Harkness-Tomeldan Sports coaches often express the need for clear and successful strategies to maximise successful development and subsequent retention of young athletes/ players within a given sport. Despite numerous books and literature focused on growth, development and training of young athletes in […]
For more powerful safety messages, focus on adverse outcomes not risk factors
Cross Fertilising British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) and Injury Prevention (IP) An interesting paper, by Morrongiello et al., in the most recent issue of the Injury Prevention Journal (Volume 20, Issue 1) presents the results of a study that investigated the nature of images that should be used for powerful safety messages. […]
“Crash Reel” movie, Lystedt, Zurich and Sochi…Sports medicine challenges
Guest blog by @DMacA – Dr Domhnall MacAuley “You cannot do concussion trials in humans.” mused Mike Turner, discussing the Zurich concussion guidelines at a recent conference. (OK, who said why not?) Concussion, he said, causes functional disturbance with no structural damage, nothing to see on imaging, and resolves spontaneously in 7-10 days. It was, […]
Seeing patients today? “Heart healthy” exercise advice can be a life saver for men, women and children via @exerciseworks
@exerciseworks guest blog series on physical activity and cardiovascular health: Part 2 Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Reduction of heart disease risk in patients is significantly linked to modifiable factors (such as tobacco use, poor diet, physical inactivity, obesity, alcohol use) or factors that can be changed […]
The Paleo diet – what’s in it for you?
By Dr John Orchard, @DrJohnOrchard Dr J, takes a look at the hottest diet in the world right now. Just for a change, this Dr J column is written about a topic which I am not an expert on. Why change a good formula? (In fact you can take it as a very good rule […]
BASEM Spring Conference 2014 – Register now!
For further details and registration: www.ba-sem.co.uk […]