Harnessing the Power of Home-based Exercise Interventions Keywords: quality of life, functional capacity, exercise training Why is this study important? The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently announced that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. This, however, does not mean the end of the pandemic or of its short and […]
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Navigating Challenges and Maximising Opportunities: A Comprehensive Guide for NHS Apprentices
In this blog, we hear from Tom Firth, a first-year physiotherapy apprentice with the NHS. Introduction Welcome to this blog, dedicated to unravelling the journey of NHS apprenticeships in the field of physiotherapy. As a first-year apprentice myself, I understand the immense satisfaction and hurdles that come with this fulfilling profession. In this blog, […]
Does generalised joint hypermobility impact second ACL injury risk?
Why is this study important? Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common among athletes, especially those participating in high-intensity sports with cutting and pivoting movements, such as football, basketball, and handball. Knee stability and function after ACL injury can be restored surgically through ACL reconstruction (ACL-R). However, not all patients who undergo ACL-R are able […]
Combined hormonal contraceptives do not protect against musculoskeletal injuries or conditions
Many females use combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC) for non-contraceptive reasons, including to prevent musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., ACL tears, tendinopathy, fractures) and conditions (e.g.., osteoporosis, osteoarthritis) – even though they are not proven to be protective. To bridge this gap, we combined data from over 5 million females to assess the link between CHC use and […]
Rapid Assessment and Management of Palpitations During Sports: Proposal for a Step-by-Step, Device-inclusive Guide
How healthcare professionals can assess and manage arrhythmias in athletes without transient loss of consciousness using smart ECG devices. Keywords: Athlete, Palpitations, ECG. Introduction Palpitations due to arrhythmias during sports can be a serious concern for athletes, and prompt assessment and management are crucial to ensure adequate diagnosis and treatment. As arrhythmias are time-sensitive and […]
Speak up and move with the new Massive Open Online Course Exercise in Medicine: From Functional Evaluation to Adapted Exercise Training
Keywords: exercise prescription, cardiopulmonary exercise test, chronic diseases Although physical activity and exercise are evidence-based treatment modalities for different chronic diseases (class I recommendation, level of evidence A*), the respective implementation in healthcare systems and its impact on public health is still very limited. Indeed, this promising treatment is currently underused in real-world settings, mostly […]
Use of The O’Brien’s Active Compression Test to Evaluate SLAP Lesions and Acromioclavicular Lesions in Athletes
Shoulder injuries are common in sport, especially amongst overhead throwing athletes who use their upper arm and shoulder in an arc over head to propel a ball toward the opposing team. Athletes in repetitive overhead sports such as volleyball, baseball, and softball are at high risk of injuring their superior labrum and acromioclavicular (AC) joint […]
Rest and Exercise Early after Sport-related Concussion: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Keywords: rest, exercise, sport-related concussion In this blog, we summarize our recent publication that presents evidence regarding the risks and benefits of physical activity (PA), prescribed aerobic exercise treatment, rest, cognitive activity, and sleep during the early recovery phase after sport-related concussion (SRC) (1). This systematic review was developed for the international Concussion in Sport […]
Are we working (too) comfortably?!: A toolkit for moving more during the work at home day
This blog provides a toolkit developed based on ongoing research from the University of Edinburgh exploring ways to help those working from home move more during their day. Shifting to working (too) comfortably Cast your mind back to early 2020 – the world went into a global lockdown to control the spread of Covid-19. We […]
Physical Activity Is Associated with Fewer Influenza and Pneumonia Deaths
Authors: Bryant Webber; Heather Yun; Geoffrey Whitfield After reviewing 25 studies during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that being physically inactive increases the chance of severe COVID-19 illness. Given emerging interest in the relationship between physical activity and infectious diseases, we explored the impact of types and amounts of […]