Authors: Thomas Fallon (1,2), Eimear Crowley (3), and Paul Carragher (3) This blog provides education on saddle sores and practical advice to help reduce prevalence in cyclists, from commuters to professionals. Saddle sores are an underreported problem that many cyclists experience. Saddle sores present as a painful nodule located in the ‘saddle area’ for […]
Category: General
The MSK playbook – hand arthritis
Introduction Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is a common presentation in the musculoskeletal (MSK) clinic, impacting millions of patients worldwide. It typically presents with pain, stiffness, and a significant reduction in joint function, which collectively disrupt daily activities and patients’ quality of life. To effectively manage hand OA, MSK clinicians must be adept at diagnosing the condition […]
Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching part 3
A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning (S&C). To assist the athlete in their journey from injury to performance. Keywords: Multi-disciplinary team working, athlete rehabilitation management, rehabilitation programme delivery Introduction: Part three of this blog series builds on the work of part 1 and part 2. These blogs explored how […]
A summary of the Marathon Medicine Conference 2024
Authors: Professor Courtney Kipps, Professor Charlie Pedlar & Dr Amy Boalch This year was a special occasion for the Marathon Medicine Conference, as it marked its 40th year. The venue conference saw a change, with the conference held at Central Hall Westminster, and the conference committee welcomed a new member – Dr Amy Boalch. What […]
Diary blog – Journey to Monaco: A Scholar’s Reflection
Author: Dr Bakare Ummukulthoum (PT), Inaugural 3-B Scholar 2024, Associate Editor, BJSM, @koolboulevard on X and Instagram Saint John, Newbrunswick Canada As I prepared to board my flight en-route for the 7th International Olympic Committee (IOC) World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport held in Monaco from February 29th to March 2nd, […]
Injury incidence according to athlete impairment type during the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympic Games
Key words: Impairment, Para Sport, Injury, Paralympics, Summer, Para athlete Injury surveillance in Para sport is an important part of Para athlete medical management. The underlying impairment type of each Para athlete requires an impairment-specific approach in order to successfully manage injuries. This blog summarises a recent publication investigating the incidence of injury according to […]
Does a new injury prevention programme (FUNBALL) prevent injuries in youth male football (soccer) players?
We recently published a cluster-randomised controlled trial (cluster-RCT) in BJSM. It investigated the efficacy of a new injury prevention programme (IPP) called ‘FUNBALL’ in reducing the injuries in youth male football players (1). The summary of this study is outlined in this blog. Why is this study important? The importance of injury prevention in football is well documented. […]
Can the novel Cross Bracing Protocol facilitate healing of ACL rupture?
Keywords: anterior cruciate ligament healing; Cross Bracing Protocol; anterior cruciate ligament injury; non-surgical; patient-reported outcomes Why is this study important? Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture often results in poor long-term outcomes such as decreased sport participation, early onset of knee osteoarthritis, persistent pain, and impaired long term quality of life, irrespective of treatment. Current management […]
‘You can change your life through sports’ – physical activity interventions to improve the health and well-being of adults experiencing homelessness: a mixed-methods systematic review’
This study was recently published in BJSM and summarises the physical activity interventions in those who are experiencing homelessness (1). Why is this study important? People experiencing homelessness commonly live with poor health. Physical activity can benefit health and wellbeing more broadly. Some studies have shown benefits for physical activity programmes in this population, but […]
Cognitive Activity Post-Concussion
Adolescents with Concussion Might Benefit from Moderate- to High-Intensity Cognitive Activity as Early as the First Week Post-Injury Keywords: cognitive activity, concussion recovery, paediatric population Concussion management in adolescents continues to be an important area of study, yet much of the research to date has focused on the effects of physical activity and its relationship to […]