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Physical fitness in male adolescents and atherosclerosis in middle age: a population-based cohort study
Conclusion This study supports that a combination of high cardiorespiratory fitness and high muscular strength in adolescence is associated with lower coronary atherosclerosis, particularly severe coronary stenosis, almost 40 years later. (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - April 2, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Herraiz-Adillo, A., Ahlqvist, V. H., Higueras-Fresnillo, S., Hedman, K., Hagström, E., Fortuin-de Smidt, M., Daka, B., Lenander, C., Berglind, D., Östgren, C. J., Radholm, K., Ortega, F. B., Henriksson, P. Tags: Open access, BJSM Original research Source Type: research

Cardiac player health and safety: a call to action
On 2 January 2023, Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills suffered sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in front of millions of viewers on Monday Night Football, and on 16 December 2023, international football (soccer) star Tom Lockyer suffered SCA on the pitch in Luton’s match against Bournemouth. These events are a stark reminder that the keystone of cardiac health and safety in athletes is a well-planned, well-rehearsed emergency action plan (EAP) with an emphasis on rapid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use. Thankfully, while SCA in athletes on the competitive field is infrequent,...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - April 2, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Martinez, M., Kim, J. H., Friedman, E. M., Chung, E. H. Tags: BJSM Editorial Source Type: research

Premature ventricular beats in athletes: to detrain or not to detrain?
Long-term physical activity induces structural, functional and electrical changes in the heart, reflecting adaptive physiological responses to the increased cardiac output during exercise.1 These effects are usually reversible after short detraining periods. Differentiating between exercise-induced cardiac changes and early signs of cardiac pathology often poses a clinical challenge, especially in so-called ‘grey zone’ (borderline) cases.1 This editorial presents the rationale and considerations for a period of detraining in the diagnostic evaluation of athletes with premature ventricular beats (PVBs). Ultrastr...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - April 2, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Biffi, A., Palermi, S., D'Ascenzi, F., Bonifazi, M., Zorzi, A., Corrado, D. Tags: Open access, BJSM Editorial Source Type: research

No sign of weakness: a systematic review and meta-analysis of hip and calf muscle strength after anterior cruciate ligament injury
CONCLUSION: Our results do not show widespread or substantial muscle weakness of the hip and lower-leg muscles after ACL injury, contrasting deficits of 10%-20% commonly reported for knee extensors and flexors. As it is unclear if deficits in hip and lower-leg muscle strength resolve with appropriate rehabilitation or no postinjury or postoperative weakness occurs, individualised assessment should guide training of hip and lower-leg strength following ACL injury.PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42020216793.PMID:38537939 | DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2023-107536 (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 27, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Michael Girdwood Adam G Culvenor Brooke Patterson Melissa Haberfield Ebonie Kendra Rio Michael Hedger Kay M Crossley Source Type: research

Infographic. Injury mechanisms and situational patterns of severe lower limb muscle injuries in male professional football (soccer) players: a systematic video analysis study on 103 cases
Br J Sports Med. 2024 Mar 25:bjsports-2023-107908. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107908. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38527769 | DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2023-107908 (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 25, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Francesco Della Villa Bruno Massa Antonio Bortolami Gianni Nanni Jesus Olmo Adam Virgile Matthew Buckthorpe Source Type: research

Enduring the unseen battle: navigating the mental toll of long-term sports injuries
Br J Sports Med. 2024 Mar 22:bjsports-2023-108011. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-108011. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38519104 | DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2023-108011 (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Nicole Whitehill Source Type: research

The sports and health programme for indigenous people at the Kampung Gumum, Pahang, Malaysia
Background There are approximately 206, 777 indigenous people in Malaysia, which is about 11% of the total population.1 While indigenous people are classified as a minority, they are included in the government’s development plan,2 although on a moderate and limited scale. Most indigenous people live in remote areas far from the city, making it difficult for them to receive medical assistance, resulting in them being frequently overlooked by the healthcare services. The Sports and Health Education Programme at the Kampung Gumum village, Pekan district, Pahang, is part of the plan to serve Indigenous Malaysians. We fir...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 21, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Anuar, N., Suzaili, L. H., Daud, A. S., Din, A. A. N., Khairuddin, A. N., Masah, M. I. Tags: BJSM Service spotlight Source Type: research