In this blog we will describe the findings of our recent review of the effects of sport for people aged 60 years and older. Why is this study important? The number of older people is increasing rapidly around the world. It is expected that there will be more than 2 billion people over the age […]
Tag: sport
Pitch side emergency care & personal protective equipment: a framework for elite sport during the COVID-19 pandemic: Part 1 of 3
Applies to: The FA ATMMiF, The RFL IMMOFP, The FA ITMMiF, Sports Promote, WRU ICIR and The RFU PHICIS Authors: Lisa Hodgson, Gemma Phillips, Jonathan Gordon, Jonathan Hanson, John MacLean, Prabhat Mathema, Andrew Smith, Mark Woolcock, Charlotte Cowie, Simon Kemp, Michael Patterson, Jo Larkin, Jerry Hill, Mike Rossiter, Niall Elliott, Pippa Bennett, Jonathan Power, Ari […]
We may have been overenthusiastic with that mask … (letter from a leader)
This is from a leader in the BJSM community … (and thank you!) I know you appreciate honest feedback. Here is some for the new BJSM cover that depicts a runner in the forest with a mask. As you know, masks are a great tool to stop the spread of droplets and are proven useful […]
BJSM APP REVIEW: FitrWoman
By Nicola Brown @DrNikkiBrown APP REVIEW NAME OF THE MOBILE APPLICATION FitrWoman – Know Your Cycle CATEGORY OF THE MOBILE APPLICATION Health and Fitness PLATFORM Android: Version 2.0 and above. iOS. Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch COST Free ABOUT THE APP Over three-quarters of exercising women report […]
One road to Rome: Exercise
By Dr Nicky Keay (@nickykfitness) Metabolic syndrome comprises a cluster of symptoms including: hypertension, dyslipidaemia, fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The underlying pathological process is insulin resistance which distorts metabolism. Temporal and mechanistic connections have been described between hyperinsulinaemia, obesity and insulin resistance. Insulin levels rise, potentially stimulated by an excess intake of refined […]
A day in the life of a Sports Physician
On behalf of all physicians considering a career in Sports Medicine, David Bui (Intern at Royal North Shore Hospital) caught up with Carolyn Broderick (a Staff Specialist in Sport and Exercise Medicine at The Children’s Hospital Westmead, Senior Lecturer in Faculty of Medicine UNSW, Deputy Medical Director for the Australian Olympic Team for Rio 2016 and […]
Tackling Osteoarthritis in Sport Conference, London, 21-22 October 2010
Arthritis Research UK and the Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine (ISEM) are holding a conference to investigate the prevention and management of osteoarthritis following sport or exercise. Leading international speakers presenting at Tackling Osteoarthritis in Sport include Dr J Richard Steadman (Colorado), renowned for his knee surgery and rehabilitation work with elite sportspeople; and Jiri […]
Time to debate the cost of the war on drugs in sport?
Did you know that it costs $US 3 million to catch one football player using anabolic steroids? The total budget for testing for drugs in sport clearly exceeds $US 250 million – it is probably closer to $US 500 million annually. That’s a fair chunk of change. Good idea? Or is there a better way […]
CASM to include “Exercise” in their title
The sports medicine association formerly known as the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine (CASM) voted to change their name to the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM). This will come into effect on June 9th 2010. It is interesting that this follows the BASEM name change in the UK. Given the broad mandate of […]