Key words: #MSKplaybook #Mindthesofttissuegap #frozenshoulder #MSKultrasound #SEM #Hydroditension Introduction Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a common condition within community musculoskeletal (MSK) interface services, which presents insidiously and significantly impacts patients’ quality of life and function. In this blog, we discuss how a community-based pathway can permit early diagnosis through prompt referral to rehabilitation, alongside access to […]
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Managing Ramadan on the move: perspectives from the African Nations Cup Qualifiers
Personal perspectives on facilitating optimal performance with the Egyptian Men’s National Football team My background with “The Pharaohs” Since 2015, I have been the head of sports medicine at the Egyptian Football Association (EFA). Being Egyptian myself, it gives me a lot of pride to be able to plan and provide advice to the technical […]
Do footwear or insoles reduce patellofemoral joint loads in people with or without patellofemoral pain or osteoarthritis?
Keywords: Patellofemoral pain, footwear, insoles In this blog we discuss the findings of our recent study published in BJSM that investigated the effect of biomechanical foot-based interventions on patellofemoral joint loads during gait in people with and without patellofemoral pain or osteoarthritis. Why is this study important? Patellofemoral pain, otherwise known as kneecap pain, is […]
An insight into medical service on the Sunshine Tour
During my medical elective I worked as an intern for Dr Andrew Murray, the Chief Medical and Scientific Officer of DP World Tour Golf. As part of this elective, I was fortunate to join the medical team from the Sunshine Tour for two co-sanctioned golf events in South Africa (SDC Championship and Jonsson Workwear Open). […]
Career reflections from physical activity’s Scottish guru: 50 years of helping people to move more
BJSM Blog editors recently had the pleasure of interviewing Professor Nanette Mutrie MBE about her outstanding career in physical activity for health. We hope you enjoy reading what she had to say! Name: Nanette Mutrie Current role/position: Professor Emerita University of Edinburgh and Coaching and Education Officer Pickleball Scotland Could you give us a career path/journey […]
Exercise proves to be an evidence based treatment option for depression
In this blog, we explain the results of our review recently published in BJSM. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining the effect of exercise interventions (including aerobic training like running and cycling and strength training) on adults with elevated levels of depression to synthesise existing evidence. Why is this study important? […]
Does Early Exercise in Adolescents Predict Recovery from Sports-Related Concussion?
Key words: concussion, sport, rehabilitation Interest in sports-related concussion (SRC) has never been higher as potential longer-term effects of multiple brain injuries have become apparent, leading to sporting organisations making necessary changes to optimise player welfare. Protocols have been introduced that teams must comply with when a player is diagnosed with concussion, delaying their availability […]
A two-week work experience at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra
Author: Jennifer Meier Insights from a two-week work student work experience “The only source of knowledge is experience” (Albert Einstein). Alright… Maybe not the only one, but it certainly plays a major role in life and thus in Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM). As I was curious to see how Sports and Exercise Medicine […]
Shoulder pain – you need to know the past to understand the present.
Keywords: Shoulder pain, diagnostic criteria, terminology In this blog, we present the findings of our review mapping terminology and diagnostic criteria used in studies investigating subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS). We also provide our recommendations for planning future studies. The study was recently published in the BJSM. Why is this study important? If you are treating […]
Higher Rates of Concussion Following COVID-19 Infection in High School Athletes
Keywords: COVID-19, head injury, athletes In this blog we will detail how we found that high school athletes that contracted COVID-19 were over three times more likely to have a concussion following return to sport, compared to their fellow high school athletes. Our study (recently published in BJSM) was a grassroots initiative, spurred by sports […]