Predatory conferences are widespread so #TeamBJSM introduced the BJSM Education Stamp of Approval to help you recognise credible events in Sports Physiotherapy and Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM). How do we determine quality education? Is the organising society/ research agency/ institution real? Credibility of Scientific Planning Committee (SPC) members and faculty members Sex balance: Scientific Planning […]
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Twisting Somersaults, Triple Axels, Tours en l’air, The Firework, Silks
By Alexander McKinven @ACPSEMdance Aerialists, performers, divers, gymnasts, acrobats, dancers, figure skaters, medics, physios and support staff in the artistic athlete world are all invited to the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland on March 30th for a unique opportunity. The Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Sports and Exercise Medicine, the International Association for Dance Medicine and […]
Concussion in the AFL: do we need to see a policy change for all levels of the game?
By Mark Alcock @mark_alcock92 Yes I know, another piece on concussion in sport, original right? Well, unless you’ve lived under a rock you’ll know concussion in contact sport has been a hot topic for the past decade; and although an inevitable reality of competition the management of concussion needs to improve. In the AFL this […]
What’s so good about Menstrual Cycles?
By Dr Nicky Keay @nickyKfitness Menstrual periods are a barometer of healthy hormones. The evolutionary purpose of ovulation is to reproduce. Furthermore the carefully biologically choreographed variation of hormones that occurs during an ovulatory menstrual cycle is crucial to health and athletic performance. Why? Hormones are chemical messengers that have far reaching effects throughout the body and […]
Sports Medicine 2019 — Harvard Medical School CME course presents a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to optimize care of the athlete
By Adam Tenforde, MD @AdamTenfordeMD I invite you to Sports Medicine 2019 to learn a state-of-the-art, comprehensive approach to evaluate and treat sports injuries. This BJSM Approved quality international education is provided by Harvard Medical School and creates an opportunity to learn directly from world-renowned physiatrists, orthopedists, radiologists, and physical therapists on the cutting edge of sports […]
Gunning for cutting-edge Sports Medicine CPD? Join us at #AFCSEMS19
Are you looking for a conference that combines cutting edge content, world-leading experts & an inspiring setting? Over the years, the Arsenal Performance & Research team have consistently delivered practice-influencing events, as well as a great insight into Sports Medicine practice at the top table of elite sport, with blogs, podcasts, & scientific papers […]
Translating evidence to clinical practice: how long is too long?
By Rebecca Blyth A ground-breaking study in 2002 suggested that arthroscopic debridement or lavage of the knee joint was no better than placebo surgery[1], yet this is a still a surgical option today. It’s confirmed that the benefits from arthroscopic knee surgery in degenerative knee disease are absent at one to two years follow-up and […]
Ultra-trail: ultra-health?
Swiss Junior Doctors and Undergraduate Perspective on Sport and Exercise Medicine Blog Series By Dino Soppelsa With the contribution of Prof. V. Gremeaux @drvgremeaux and Ryan Baumann (Swiss elite ultra-trailer) Mountain Ultra Marathon (MUM) commonly called “ultra-trail”, is a long variant of trail running (also called “mountain running”, “natural running” or simply “trail”). The sport alternates […]
Do we need to reframe our narrative regarding concussion to avoid the mistakes we made with chronic lower back pain?
By Myles Murphy @myles_physio Sport-related concussion (SRC) has drawn a substantial level of media attention and is a significant concern for health-care professionals and athletes. While the decision to retire based on a history of multiple concussions is complex,1 as the stigma grows around concussion history and potential long-term brain health deterioration, anecdotal evidence suggests that […]
E-edition: Return to Play
This was first seen here on the BJSM Website. Following the success of our Pain e-journal, the BJSM digital team has curated a special Return to Play edition. This follows on from our July 2016 virtual conference (Return to Play Virtual 2016). Our aim is to present quality updates on a host of areas including ACL rehabilitation, Achilles rupture […]