Running is a low barrier activity with ongoing popular appeal. Running injury prevention is therefore an (unfortunately) important related area of study, with practical – day to day- training implications for many individuals. Therefore it is no surprise that Irene S. Davis et al.’s BJSM publication “Greater vertical impact loading in female runners with […]
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Hamstring Rehabilitation: Criteria based progression protocol and clinical predictors for return to play
By Nicol van Dyk, Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Department, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital and; Rod Whiteley, Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Department, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital (presented at the ASICS Sports Medicine Australia conference 2015 – find all the slides here) “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” Yogi Berra It is […]
Can I tell you something? I’m doping…
By HP Dijkstra¹, N van Dyk², YO Schumacher¹ ¹Sports Medicine Department, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar. ²Rehabilitation Department, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar Doping in sport, particularly in track and field, is a reality.[1] [2] The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) condemned a rife doping culture in Russian […]
Running Virtual Conference: all the hot topics and resource links in one blog!
A monthly round-up of podcasts and articles By Steffan Griffin (@lifestylemedic) In the penultimate virtual conference of 2015, the topic is one that becomes increasingly relevant at the turn of the year, likely featuring on a lot of people’s New Year’s resolutions – running. In the same format as its predecessors on the hamstring, shoulder, […]
Sports Medicine at the 2015 London Marathon: critical reflections from a medical and a physiotherapy student
Undergraduate perspective on Sports & Exercise Medicine – a BJSM blog series By Sean Carmody & Liam Newton The medical student experience – @seancarmody1: The London Marathon is a fascinating event from a sports medicine perspective. The 38,000 participants represent nearly every category of athlete. The weekend warriors to world record-holders range in abilities and disabilities […]
Video resources for running injury management and prevention, courtesy of @runningreform
By Dr Kevin Maggs (@runningreform) The majority of patients in my clinic are runners. As a chiropractor, this may seem strange, but I have developed a niche due to my background in biomechanics and a penchant for running. I see a wide variety of conditions during a typical day, but at the same time, certain […]
Return to Sport After Total Knee Replacements?
By Alexander Wood The number of total knee replacements (TKR) performed annually has doubled over the last decade1. TKR is common in the young population2 and an increasing number of elderly patients are playing sport and sustaining sports related injuries3. Considering the above factors combined with improvements in life expectancy and in overall general health4, […]
A catalyst for activity: The NHS Choices ‘Couch to 5K’ Programme, one-year follow-up survey results
By Dr Sophie Bates Background The NHS Choices ‘Couch to 5K’ Programme, is a nine week scheme consisting of three runs per week, which trains novice runners to run continuously for thirty minutes[1]. NHS Choices has promoted the scheme since 2010. Between January and March 2013, I coordinated a group version of the ‘Couch to […]
Medical challenges at world’s cruelest ultra marathon
By Dr Rajat Chauhan, Sports-Exercise Medicine & Musculoskeletal Medicine Physician; BJSM Associate Editor (India) @drrajatchauhan “If you want to make this run safe, stand with outstretched hands at the start line and don’t let anyone start.” Thats what Josh Paurini (New Zealand), a crew member for one of the participants at La Ultra – The High had to […]
The NHS Choices ‘Couch to 5K’ Programme: a powerful and inexpensive tool to improve physical activity and overall health
By Dr. Sophie Bates Background The NHS Choices ‘Couch to 5K’ Programme, is a nine week scheme, consisting of three runs per week, which trains novice runners to run continuously for thirty minutes[1]. NHS Choices has promoted the scheme since 2010. The accompanying free podcast series, is currently the 8th most popular UK podcast on […]