Wearable sensor technologies for metabolic monitoring in sport – What do they measure? And what are the benefits for sport performance? Wearable sensor technologies offer the possibility to measure a wide range of analytes in various body-fluids. Monitoring metabolic processes through analytes (e.g., lactate, glucose, etc.) could provide critical information about the condition of athletes […]
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Progressive high-load strengthening exercise for ’hypermobile shoulders’ – controversial or best practice?
Patients with ’hypermobile shoulders’ can safely improve shoulder function and physical symptoms with high load exercise Why is this study important? Joint hypermobility is defined as the ability to move the joints beyond the normal range of motion. Joint hypermobility may be advantageous in activities and sports where high flexibility is required. However, it may […]
Does the relative timing of return-to-activity stages after sports-related concussion influence return to sport time?
Why is this study important? In the not so distant past, we treated athletes with concussion by having them rest as much as possible for as long as necessary. Over the past 10 years, it has become increasingly clear that this was misguided. Athletes who start exercising about 48 hours after their concussion seem to do […]
Under-representation of women in research informing concussion consensus and position statements #KnowledgeTranslationBlog
In this blog, we will explain how and why we published our paper about female athletes’ under-representation in concussion research that informs consensus and position statements. Our study (recently published in BJSM) was a collaboration between the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), the University of Georgia, and the University of Michigan. Why is this […]
Exercise Behavior Change for People Living with Multimorbidity
Exercise behaviour change- A complex issue Exercise is critical for successful self-management in people with multimorbidity, however, we know little about people’s needs, experiences and preferences. Lifestyle changes—including an increase in physical activity via exercise or exercise therapy limit disease progression, reduce medication need, and personal and societal costs 11-13. Despite the wide range of […]
What are the effects of exercise training on the cognitive function of older adults with different types of dementia?
Part of the BJSM’s #KnowledgeTranslation blog series This study looked to assess the effect of exercise training on the cognitive function of older adults living with different types of dementia, as well as potential moderators of exercise efficacy. We break it down in an easy-to-read format so that you can implement these findings practically in […]
The ‘Dark Horse’ in Refugee Contexts: Sport as the Missing Piece
Sport offers a unique combination of mental and physical health benefits and should be a routine component of aid in refugee contexts. In this blog we explain that the plight of refugees has rarely been more publicly visible than it is today. With the complex challenges refugees face, sport can be the missing piece to […]
Successful 10-Second One-Legged Stance Predicts Survival In Middle-Aged And Older Individuals
Part of the BJSM’s #KnowledgeTranslation blog series In this blog, we will explain how the results of a very simple, rapid, safe and objetive test to assess static balance could be clinically useful. Our study (recently published in BJSM) was conducted by a group of investigators from different countries of the world – Brazil, UK, […]
Unsure where to start when prescribing exercise for people with cancer?
A blog written and published originally on the LaTrobe University SEMRC blog page Exercise is a powerful treatment for people with cancer. It is associated with a reduction in cancer related death by almost 40%, and may reduce the risk of cancer recurrence by up to 35%. Exercise is the number one treatment for the […]
Does a combined approach of competition regulation and mandatory education increase career longevity of elite adolescent athletes on the WTA tour?
This blog summarizes the recently published BJSM article about the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) policy, implemented in 1995, that intentionally combined an Age Eligibility Rule (AER) and mandatory Player Development Programs (PDP) focused on organizational, physical and psychosocial education, skill building, and support for adolescent athletes (≤17 years). This study was led by a Player […]