Authors: Travis Anderson, Malia G. Cali, Stephanie C. Clark, Ike Hasley, Emily G. Larson, Kayle E. Noble-Taylor, David M. Robinson, Eric G. Post, Jonathan T. Finnoff, William M. Adams Injury and illness surveillance is critical for the development of effective risk mitigation strategies for athletes. Understanding rates of injury and illness across demographics (e.g., sex, […]
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Arthroscopic capsular shift surgery in patients with atraumatic shoulder joint instability: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Keywords: shoulder instability: capsular shift; randomised clinical trial Why is this study important? Shoulder (glenohumeral) joint instability can occur in the absence of significant trauma (atraumatic instability) and may significantly impact physical, social and mental wellbeing. It is often managed with physical therapy but, if physical therapy fails to prevent recurrent dislocation, pain or impaired […]
Body on the line: experiences of tackle injury in women’s rugby union – a grounded theory study
In this blog we will explain the results of our recent study published in BJSM. We conducted a qualitative study using a grounded theory approach to capture the tackle injury experiences and behaviours in women’s rugby union. Why is this study important? Women’s Rugby is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide (1). Tackle-related injuries […]
The MSK Playbook: Frozen Shoulder
Key words: #MSKplaybook #Mindthesofttissuegap #frozenshoulder #MSKultrasound #SEM #Hydroditension Introduction Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a common condition within community musculoskeletal (MSK) interface services, which presents insidiously and significantly impacts patients’ quality of life and function. In this blog, we discuss how a community-based pathway can permit early diagnosis through prompt referral to rehabilitation, alongside access to […]
The Psychological Impact of Traumatic Events in Sports
Psychological Aftermath of Trauma Extends Beyond Athletes Introduction Risks are inherent in sports. Athletes engage in training and competition with an awareness that injury may occur. Certain sports (e.g. combat, collision, high speed or extreme) are intuitively associated with a greater potential for more severe injuries; however unexpected medical events can occur at any time. […]
The impact of shoulder injuries in rugby: what can we control?
By Sam Blanchard @sjbphysio_sport & Paula Timpson @paulat_physio Asia is not a region that would be traditionally synonymous with Rugby Union… until now. On the 20th September 2019, Japan will host the 9th Rugby World Cup and will see the greatest rugby nations on Earth collide… literally! The impacts reported in professional rugby have been likened […]
Rugby Union injuries: future research
Stuart Bailey @stujohnbailey, Edinburgh Napier University & Scottish Rugby PhD Student As the 2018/19 rugby union season continues, player welfare is (once again) a hot topic amongst pundits, the media, and fans. Rugby at the community level is a form of physical activity and has overall physical health and wellness benefits. But what about elite players? […]
Word gets around: qualitative data and injury research
By Robert McCunn @RobertMcCunn , Neil V Gibson @360CUK, Liam D Harper @lharper89 Qualitative research methods are underused in our field. The prevailing epistemological approach in sports medicine favours the use of objective, numerical data. Indeed, such data and methodology is important; however, it does not always tell the full story. Context and nuance are not easily […]
Mixed martial arts: elite athletes or just street brawlers?
Sport and Exercise Medicine: The UK trainee perspective (A BJSM blog series) By Dr Dinesh Sirisena Since the first Ultimate Fighting Championships in the early 1990s, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has gained popularity with regular national and international tournaments [1]. For some it remains barbaric, taking us back to our primal instincts of fight vs. flight. […]
Injuries in Golfers who are not Pros – Suggestions for Innovative Research
By Mr Alexander M Wood, Orthopaedic Registrar Wansbeck Hospital Ashington Mr Andre C Keenan, Orthopaedic Registrar Royal Infirmary Of Edinburgh Little France Mr Stuart A Aitken Orthopaedic Registrar Royal Infirmary Of Edinburgh Little France We thank Dr’s Iain and Andrew Murray and Dr Roger Hawkes for their blog1 Getting to Grips with Golf Injuries,which addresses some […]