Researching the menstrual cycle and its impact on the enjoyment of sport and exercise The hot topic of the menstrual cycle and menstruation continues to be recognised as a significant factor to consider in sport and exercise research. Indeed, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) has called for more high quality, evidence-based, […]
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Golf – therapy, recreation, competition and passion
Golf, one of the oldest codified sports[1], has for much of the last three centuries had two common entry points; through guidance from a family member, friend or acquaintance, or through informal/formal instruction.[2] A growing body of evidence, however, suggests golf is a health-enhancing physical activity[3], and a way to reduce social isolation, an increasingly […]
The Resumption of Racing in Great Britain: 3 Months of a Staged Return during COVID-19
Challenges and learnings from a non-testing approach returning to elite sport On June 1st 2020, horseracing returned to elite competition. Horseracing was comparatively well placed to respond to some of COVID-19’s challenges given rigorous approaches to biosecurity following the outbreak of Equine Influenza in early 2019, halting racing temporarily. This, combined with ongoing infectious disease […]
Empowering patients to take control of their back pain #Podcast
Building on last week’s podcast with Dr Mary O’Keeffe On last week’s episode, we were joined by Dr Mary O’Keeffe to discuss how clinicians can better manage patients with low back pain. Mary is a physiotherapist and a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow. Mary was awarded her PhD in 2017, in which she examined multidimensional rehabilitation […]
Do we need new COVID-19 specific ‘return to exercise’ protocols?
From prevention to rehabilitation; learning to safely return patients to exercise during covid-19 Despite comprehensive guidance on “return to sport” in elite athletes (1), there are currently limited recommendations to help clinicians return non-athlete populations to exercise post COVID-19. We discuss some of the challenges facing clinicians who are prescribing exercise to treat long term […]
Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative knee disease – just SHAM or does it potentially harm?
An insight into the randomised, placebo-surgery controlled FIDELITY trial, as part of the BJSM’s new #KnowledgeTranslation blog series Here we explain the latest 5-year results of our FIDELITY (Finnish Degenerative Meniscus Lesion Study) trial, a placebo-surgery controlled trial that was launched in 2007. The full-text can be obtained here. Introduction The initial 1-year follow-up study, […]
Am I better exercising indoors or outdoors during the pandemic? #Infographic
Guidelines and orientations related to social distancing, safety and hygiene The issues around returning-to-play both during and in the post-pandemic period, in elite and community settings have been extensively addressed in the literature1,2,3,4 and through several blog posts here in the BJSM blog 5,6,7,8,9. However, regarding the general population, a clear, careful, transparent, and evidence-based […]
Patellofemoral pain – the lower back pain of the lower limb? #Podcast
Elaborating on last week’s BJSM podcast In this week’s BJSM podcast we were privileged to have Dr. Mark Matthews and Professor Bill Vicenzino discussing a recent clinical trial they have undertaken researching the management of patellofemoral pain. What is patellofemoral pain? The speakers gave the following key points to know about patellofemoral pain: Key Clinical […]
Opinion. The upcoming #LetsTalkRCSEM BASEM vote – why I am going to #VoteYes. Dr Katie Marino
I recently wrote a BJSM blog outlining what the upcoming BASEM ordinary resolution is all about. Now I would like to make my position on the vote clear. I am in favour of BASEM and FSEM engaging in discussions regarding a potential merger to form a Royal College of SEM. Disclaimer I am a junior […]
An urgent need for physical activity promotion in middle age
The health benefits of physical activity (PA) are well-established.1 One in four adults achieves less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity PA per week2 at an estimated global healthcare cost of INT$54 billion.1 World Health Organization (WHO) member states agreed to reduce inactivity by 15% by 2030.1 WHO’s Global Strategy on Ageing and Health establishes lifelong […]