Key words: ACL, muscle strength, rehabilitation, hip This blog summarises the findings from a recent systematic review on hip and lower leg strength after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury) (1). Why is this study important? Muscle weakness is a key target of ACL injury rehabilitation, and strength deficits of the knee muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings) are […]
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Is physical fitness in adolescence linked to atherosclerosis 40 years later?
Authors: Ángel Herraiz-Adillo, Viktor H. Ahlqvist, Sara Higueras-Fresnillo, Kristofer Hedman, Emil Hagström, Melony de Fortuin-de Smidt, Bledar Daka, Cecilia Lenander, Daniel Berglind, Carl Johan Östgren, Karin Rådholm, Francisco B. Ortega, and Pontus Henriksson. In our recent work published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (1), we show an association between adequate physical fitness during […]
The ‘weekend warrior’ strikes again: more evidence that the risk of death is reduced in people who exercise once or twice per week!
Authors: Gary O’Donovan, Fanny Petermann-Rocha, and Gerson Ferrari There has been great interest in the ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity pattern since we published the results of our large studies in the UK (1) and the US (2). These studies showed that the risk of death was reduced to a similar extent in the weekend warriors who exercised […]
Why menstrual health research and medical practice in sport needs to move from ethnic exclusions to cultural safety
Keywords: Menstruation, Female Athletes, Sports, Indigenous Methodology Sports and medical professionals are increasingly focused on menstrual health and how it affects sporting performances, health, and well-being. However, with few exceptions, much of this research has focused on athletes of Caucasian and European descent, with findings generalized to athletes from distinct cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Very […]
Body Composition: more than just a number
A series of body composition infographics An athlete’s body shape, weight and composition will change throughout their lifespan due to growth, development, and training adaptations. Despite this, a fixed view of an athlete’s optimal state is often adopted (1). Due to the differing physical requirements of various sports, body weight, and composition are important to […]
Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching (Part 1)
A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning (S&C). To assist the athlete’s journey from injury to performance. Keywords: Athlete-centred rehabilitation; rehabilitation framework; multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working Introduction: The interaction between physiotherapists and S&C coaches throughout an athlete’s rehabilitation is a significant one. They work closely from injury onset through […]
Collision Sports: The impact of Graduate Sports Therapists working in this setting.
Keywords: Collision Sport; Sports Therapy Introduction Since its formation in 1990, members of the Society of Sports Therapists (SST) have become valued practitioners within the allied healthcare profession pool and integral members of medical teams within sport (1). Graduate Sports Therapists (GSTs), who have successfully completed one of the 40 SST accredited undergraduate or postgraduate […]
SPOKEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS: Advancing Knowledge Mobilization through Infographic Translations for Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy
Author: Jodie Pulsifer, MPT Registered Physiotherapist The creation of the Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy Infographic published in BJSM August 2022 (1) was a labour of love by my colleagues with collective minds and hearts. It was an adventure of knowledge mobilization from established clinical practice guidelines and commonly held beliefs seen daily in our clinical […]
The origin of the “vicious circle” of injuries in athletics (track and field)
Keywords: Injury; epidemiology; injury prevention; injury risk factors; youth; growing. This blog summarises a recently published study to better understand the primary injury in athletes and investigate if it plays a role in their performance and career (1). The main findings of this study are displayed in the attached infographic and portray the main findings […]
The MSK playbook – Meniscal Knee Injuries
Meniscus tears, repairs, and rehab options to preserve tissue function. Key Words: #MSKPlaybook #Meniscus #MeniscusTear #KneeInjury #KneeOA #ACL #SIFK #Osteoarthritis #SEM Introduction Meniscal knee injuries are commonly seen in MSK clinics and can impact athletic patients at all levels of sport or recreational activity. Injuries are seen in both young patients following acute sports injuries […]