Authors: Jonatan Fridolfsson, Daniel Arvidsson, Mats Börjesson Why is this study important? It is well established that both being active and having a good fitness (maximal oxygen consumption) are good for heart health. Some studies suggest that fitness is the key factor in explaining the benefits of physical activity on heart health, while others indicate […]
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High rates of respiratory illnesses upon arrival: lessons from Team USA at the Santiago 2023 Pan American and Parapan American Games
Authors: Eric G Post, Travis Anderson, Olivia Samson, Ashley N Triplett, Alexis D Gidley, Steven S Isono, Jennifer Watters, Amber T Donaldson, Jonathan T Finnoff, William M Adams. Why is this study important? The 2023 Pan American and Parapan American Games held in Santiago, Chile, were among the first major international multi-sport events held without strict […]
Paris air quality monitoring for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics: focus on air pollutants and pollen
Authors: Valérie Bougault and Gilles Forêt This study is the result of a collaboration between French air quality and pollen measurement organisations (Airparif and RNSA) and French researchers in sports science (Université Côte d’Azur) and climate and environmental sciences (Université Paris Est Créteil, Université Paris Cité, Université de Lille and Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat […]
Alleviating heel pain in patients with plantar fasciopathy: what are the options?
Keywords: radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy, high-load strength training, orthoses In this blog we will explain our recently published randomised controlled trial that compared treatments for plantar fasciopathy (1). Why is this study important? Plantar fasciopathy is a common foot condition and affects function and health-related quality of life. The choice of practice is debated […]
How virtual reality is being used to guide post-concussion return to sport decisions.
Introduction: Whether it’s from a collision on the basketball court, a fall on the ice, or a hard tackle on the football pitch; concussion is a serious injury that can disrupt an athlete’s season and result in a prolonged absence from their sport. Commonly reported acute symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, memory impairment and confusion. […]
Bridging the Gap: What Experts and Research Say About Swimmer’s Shoulder
This blog is based on a recent study, published in BJSM (1). Why is this study important? Most swimmers will injure their shoulder at some point throughout their career. The term “swimmer’s shoulder”, coined in the 1970’s, remains relevant today due to ongoing challenges in preventing and effectively rehabilitating a sore or injured shoulder. Swimmer’s […]
Moving your body for work or fun – does it matter? Differential health effects of occupational and leisure-time physical activity
We’ve all heard it before: “Physical activity is good for you.” But is that always true? While leisure-time physical activity like running or cycling certainly improves health, our new research suggests that physical activity at work may tell a different story. Why is this study important? While we all know that physical activity is good […]
How access to care impacts sport-related concussion recovery in Olympians?
Keywords: Multidisciplinary care, Olympic sports, return to sport Sport-related concussion is an injury that has received significant scientific attention in recent decades, with direct impacts on sports rules and policies. Surprisingly, very few studies, if any, have focused on concussion in Olympic athletes. After years of data structuring at the medical clinic of the Institut […]
Can physiotherapists support patients with knee osteoarthritis and overweight and obesity to lose weight using diet and exercise?
Authors: Kim Allison, Jesse Pardo, Kim Bennell This blog summarises a recently published study. Why is this study important? Rising rates of obesity and an aging population are contributing to an increased prevalence of many chronic conditions, creating a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Alternative models of care that extend practice roles for healthcare […]
The Power of Prevention: Exploring Exercise Strategies to Reduce Sport–Related Concussion Risk
Author: Branimir Ivanic | Email: branimir.ivanic@med.lu.se | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/branimir-ivanic-38900b327 | X: @IvanicBranimir Why is this study important? Sport-related concussions (SRCs) pose significant health risks for athletes, with both short-term and long-term consequences (1). With the rising incidence of SRCs, it is essential to explore preventive strategies that may help reduce their occurrence (2). This study […]