When it comes to concussion, return to play (RTP) before full recovery increases the risk of secondary injury. Heterogeneity in progression of symptoms and recovery times makes it difficult to determine when it is safe to RTP1,2. Considerable focus is given to the professional game but there remain inadequate considerations at amateur level. We present […]
Category: General
Physical activity in a pandemic: Time for a new definition #Infographic
A new holistic and inclusive definition of physical activity might help us think differently Health behaviours have been drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the increase in sedentary behavior (characterized by low energy expenditure such as sitting time) and the levels of physical inactivity1,2 (people not meeting the recommended level of regular physical activity) are notable […]
Energy Availability in Dancers – and lessons for all sports
Here I discuss the findings from our recent study: Indicators and correlates of low energy availability in male and female dancers[1] Key Points Dancers display indicators of low energy availability and are at risk of the adverse consequences of relative energy deficiency in dance There are dance specific psychological correlates associated with low energy availability […]
Walk Smarter, Not Harder!
Current physical activity guidelines for adults aged 18 to 65 years suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic activity (e.g. a brisk walk for 30 minutes 5 times per week). Walking is a popular form of active transportation and it’s also a great workout! Many of us walk as a form […]
The ACL injury journey – a guide for patients
This blog accompanies two infographics – published in British Journal of Sports Medicine – presenting the best available evidence, and designed with input from people who have experienced ACL injury. Both authors of the infographics are clinicians and researchers who work with many people of all ages and levels of sport after ACL injury. These infographics […]
“Return to exercise” – helping patients to overcome the long tail of covid-19.
Exercise remains a key component of rehabilitation for patients recovering from covid-19. However, there is limited guidance on how to start and progress exercise in non-athlete populations in the post-acute period of infection. We discuss if specific “return to exercise” protocols could help to solve this problem and return patients in the general population back […]
The answer to promoting physical activity is lying at our feet: dog-facilitated physical activity interventions
Part of the BJSM’s #KnowledgeTranslation blog series Approximately 30% of the households in high income countries own dogs, yet it is estimated that up to half of these dog owners do not walk with their dogs regularly. Promoting more dog walking seems like a logical way to enhance both human and canine health. The […]
The Erasmus+ #MovementForMovement resources for physical activity, noncommunicable diseases, surgery, and pregnancy
The World Health Organization (WHO)[i] recently published new guidance on the physical activity recommendations for populations across the life course, together with a whole systems approach[ii] to supporting greater physical activity levels in individuals and society. These recommendations supplement the existing UK Chief Medical Officers 2019 physical activity guidance[iii] and provide strategic and technical […]
Part 4 in the #MedicalReversals series: the future for knee OA management post-reversal
Corruption or cognitive dissonance? If you are a cynic, you might believe that ineffective medical procedures are based on the Upton Sinclair line that it is impossible to understand something “if your income relies on you not understanding it”. In the Dutch medical system, for example, doctors are paid > 200 Euro for performing cortisone […]
The ‘low-down’ on trends in match injury risk in professional male rugby union: a 16-season review
Part of the BJSM’s #KnowledgeTranslation blog series Injury surveillance is an essential step to understanding the risks associated with sports participation and is widely accepted as the first step towards injury prevention [1, 2]. Rugby Union is a field-based collision team sport with a previously reported average rate of 83 injuries per 1000 hours (1000 […]