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 […]
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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 […]
Physio Network: translating research into practice using digital media
By Kevin Nordanger @KevinNordanger “The Times They Are a-Changin’” sang Bob Dylan back in 1964. That’s never been truer in the context of learning. We are now in 2019 and clinicians around the world are using digital media (and especially social media) to learn more about physiotherapy. I have always had an interest in using social media […]
Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in female athletes [Part 2: Investigation and Management]
By Mr Simon Tarsha and Dr Craig Sheridan @DrCraigSheridan In the first of this two-part article the physical, social and psychological impact of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) on female athletes was considered alongside assessment of history and where appropriate, a clinical examination (1). This second article outlines clinical investigations to consider and initial management with guidance […]
Artistry on Ice: the physical and athletic demands of figure skating and the vital role physiotherapists play
The World Grand Prix of Figure Skating was held in Vancouver just last month. It’s the highest competitive level for Figure Skating outside of the Olympics and World Championships. BJSM editorial team (@Blazey85) caught up with physiotherapists working in this high performance sporting environment. Figure skating features artistic poise and precision in a competitive […]
“No, my first name ain’t ‘Biostatistician’. It’s ‘Epidemiologist’ (Dr. Kerr, if you’re nasty)”
This was first published as a BJSM special feature on 6 November 2018. By Zachary Y Kerr, Sports Injury Epidemiologist, University of North Carolina, Department of Exercise and Sport Science It is with great pleasure that I read the commentary by Casals and Finch on the role of the Sports Biostatistician in injury prevention (1). Thank you […]
Comment and questions to Mottola et al: 2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy
Letter to the editor J Obstet Gynecol Canada Oslo, Nov 23rd 2018 We have read the Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy with great interest. We note that the guideline team have made their recommendation regarding pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) based on evidence from a systematic review from the same research group (Davenport et […]
Stop. Breathe in, breathe out… Mindfulness hitting the New Zealand rugby scene
By Anna Van Dissen Stop. Breathe in, breathe out… This simple technique seems to have taken the country by storm this season. Much like Gatorade and Weetbix, if the All Blacks are endorsing it, it’s gotta be good, right? Good enough for the New Zealand Warriors to start doing it anyway, and I’ve seen Club […]
Physical Activity Prescription (PAP): The French model
By Mathias Poussel, David Hupin, Bruno Chenuel and Pascal Edouard Both physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are leading risk factors for non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes which accounts for 10% of deaths in Europe.1-3 To promote regular PA in patients, public health policy as PA on prescription (PAP) has been developed and is reported to increase […]
Five of our favourite BJSM podcasts from 2018
By Daniel Friedman @ddfriedman Have you discovered the power of BJSM podcasts yet? What better way to get inspired and stay informed about the latest in the world of sport and exercise medicine? And every episode is ad-free, for free! Sounds like a pretty good deal if you ask us… As 2018 comes to an end, […]