The following infographics aim to educate and aid the discussion with athletes and coaches on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) (1,2,3). Low energy availability is the under-pinning factor driving the condition of REDs and it impacts male and female athletes of all levels and ages. We wanted to develop educational resources on REDs to […]
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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 […]
Which criteria are used to clear patients to return to sport after primary ACL reconstruction? An infographic on the BJSM review
Visualising BJSM papers – a BJSM blog series By Adam Virgile @AdamVirgile The infographic below is based on this BJSM Review: Which criteria are used to clear patients to return to sport after primary ACL reconstruction? A scoping review ** Other blogs in this series: Wake up and smell the coffee! An infographic on the popular BJSM review. […]
Isometric exercise for acute pain relief: an infographic based on the BJSM Editorial
Visualising BJSM papers – a BJSM blog series By Adam Virgile @AdamVirgile The infographic below is based on this BJSM Editorial (Free): Isometric exercise for acute pain relief: is it relevant in tendinopathy management? Other blogs in this series: Wake up and smell the coffee! An infographic on the popular BJSM review. ** […]
A picture IS worth a thousand words: Why healthcare professionals should know (and care) about infographics
By Chris Oliver @cyclingsurgeon, Hilary Scott @thehilsarealive and Andrew Murray @docandrewmurray Many industries use infographics: business, politics, food, finance, and healthcare, including physical activity promotion. Statistically, the most successful infographics, in terms of number of ‘shares’ on social media, contain an average of 396 words (1) and a combination of data visualisations (e.g. bar graphs, line […]