Development of a standardised method for the analysis of mechanisms and circumstances of injury in football (PhD Academy Award)
What did I do? The aim of this project was to develop a new standardised system to classify and analyse the circumstances of injuries (commonly referred to as injury mechanisms) in football. A systematic review was conducted to investigate the literature on the topic and aimed to evaluate how the injury circumstances had been analysed and reported.1 The information obtained through the systematic review was used to inform the first stage of the second study, which aimed to develop of a new standardised system to classify injury inciting circumstances in football.2 A third study was subsequently conducted to evaluate the us...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Aiello, F. Tags: BJSM PhD Academy Award Source Type: research
Where to next for hamstrings? A biomechanical and anatomical perspective
In recent years, there has been rising interest and debate on the importance of addressing running mechanics for preventing running-related hamstring injury. It is a logical and intriguing avenue of research given the high prevalence of such injuries. In theory, lower-limb mechanics directly relate to hamstring musculotendinous demands when running—the relative positions of the hip and knee joints, and pelvic tilt, will determine the hamstring muscle–tendon unit (MTU) lengths. Notably, hamstring MTUs during running are subject to large strain and force during late swing. However, there is a paucity of research ...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kenneally-Dabrowski, C., Serpell, B. G. Tags: BJSM Discussion Source Type: research
Surgery or physical therapy, that is the question: the aftermath of an accident boarding a plane
The accident and a familiar feeling We were ready to board our flight from Birmingham, England to Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was late at night on 21 November 2022. As my seat was towards the rear of the plane, we were directed to use the rear boarding stairs. As I attempted to step up with my left knee already flexed, I heard and felt a double pop along with a searing pain as I fell over into the plane. As the flight attendants assisted me to a three-seated row, I was able to stretch out my now swelling left leg. I was convinced that this pain was related to a muscle tear. Yet it felt somewhat different from the total r...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Keenan, J. Tags: BJSM Patient voices Source Type: research
Depression, anxiety and stress among female student-athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion
Coaches, trainers and clinicians are key contributors in supporting female student-athlete mental health, with responsibilities for integrating mental skill training, sleep hygiene education and regular assessments. Comprehensive mental health and tailored education programmes considering determinants such as injury, health and social factors specific to female student-athletes are needed to enhance mental health equity in sport.
PROSPERO registration number
CRD42022362163. (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Beisecker, L., Harrison, P., Josephson, M., DeFreese, J. D. Tags: Editor's choice, BJSM Reviews with MCQs, BJSM Systematic review Source Type: research
Effects of sport or physical recreation for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Conclusion
Physical recreation may confer multiple benefits for people living with disabilities regardless of the activity chosen, thus offering a potentially enjoyable and scalable strategy to increase physical activity.
PROSPERO registration number
CRD42018104379. (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Hassett, L., McKay, M. J., Cole, J., Moseley, A. M., Chagpar, S., Geerts, M., Kwok, W. S., Jensen, C., Sherrington, C., Shields, N. Tags: Editor's choice, BJSM Reviews with MCQs, BJSM Systematic review Source Type: research
Do the associations of daily steps with mortality and incident cardiovascular disease differ by sedentary time levels? A device-based cohort study
Conclusions
Any amount of daily steps above the referent 2200 steps/day was associated with lower mortality and incident CVD risk, for low and high sedentary time. Accruing 9000–10 500 steps/day was associated with the lowest mortality risk independent of sedentary time. For a roughly equivalent number of steps/day, the risk of incident CVD was lower for low sedentary time compared with high sedentary time. (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Ahmadi, M. N., Rezende, L. F. M., Ferrari, G., Del Pozo Cruz, B., Lee, I.-M., Stamatakis, E. Tags: Open access, Press releases, BJSM Original research Source Type: research
Causes of sudden cardiac arrest and death and the diagnostic yield of sport preparticipation screening in children
Conclusions
In children aged 8–15 years, the incidence of SCA/D and the yield of PPS for identifying at-risk CVD were both substantially higher in those ≥12 years, suggesting that systematic PPS may be more useful beyond this age. (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Graziano, F., Schiavon, M., Cipriani, A., Savalla, F., De Gaspari, M., Bauce, B., Rizzo, S., Calore, C., Thiene, G., Paiaro, S., Basso, C., Zorzi, A. Tags: Open access, BJSM Original research Source Type: research
ICON 2020--International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus: the development of a core outcome set for gluteal tendinopathy
In conclusion this interim COS-GT should guide outcome measure selection in clinical practice and future research trials in patients with GT. (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Fearon, A. M., Grimaldi, A., Mellor, R., Nasser, A. M., Fitzpatrick, J., Ladurner, A., The COS-GT consensus group, Vicenzino, B., Andreasen, Barratt, Clifford, Cook, Courvoisier, Davies, Stasi, Ebert, Carlisi, French, Gaida, Ganderton, Hall, Jorgensen, Mo Tags: BJSM Consensus statement Source Type: research
Revisiting the hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation literature: filling the gaps!
Hamstring injuries receive widespread attention in sports science and medicine due to their impact on athlete performance, health and time loss burden. On the topic of hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation, ~30 reviews have been published since 2011, alongside clinical practice guidelines (comprehensive list in ) and a recent consensus.1–3 The aim of this editorial is to offer a perspective on the existing hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation literature, highlighting current limitations that could benefit from different research paths in the future. Prevention literature will benefit from direct as...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Afonso, J., Reurink, G., Clemente, F. M., Ramirez-Campillo, R., Pizzari, T., Andrade, R. Tags: BJSM Editorial Source Type: research
Methods matter: (mostly) avoid categorising continuous data - a practical guide
Continuous data appear everywhere in sports science and sports medicine: workload measures, range of movement, muscle strength tests, risk scores, golf shot distances, etc. The variations in these all contain useful information. But too often that information is lost when the data are categorised. We may only be told whether an athlete’s shoulder external rotation is ‘normal’ versus ‘abnormal’; if their leg strength asymmetry on the single leg vertical jump test is >10% or <10%; if a patient’s risk score places them into a ‘high’ or ‘low’ category; or whethe...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Binney, Z. O., Mansournia, M. A. Tags: BJSM Editorial Source Type: research
Highlighting gaps in sports physiotherapy and sports medicine research and education
Continuing education is the cornerstone of most healthcare professional member organisations. Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) is recognised as an international leader in continuing education for sport physiotherapists. SPC’s Fundamental and Advanced Core Competency Courses were designed as an avenue for physiotherapists to upgrade their knowledge and practical skills in the field of sport physiotherapy, sport science and sport medicine and ensure that Canada’s competitive and recreational athletes receive a standard quality of care from physiotherapists working in sport. SPC’s Credential Program is the o...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Renaud, G., Napier, C. Tags: BJSM Warm up Source Type: research
Correction: What should all health professionals know about movement behaviour change? An international Delphi-based consensus statement
Alsop T, Lehman E, Brauer S, et al. What should all health professionals know about movement behaviour change? An international Delphi-based consensus statement. Br J Sports Med 2023;57:1419-27. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2023-106870
In the third line of the results, it reads ‘In total, 63 of the 40 participants completed the second survey (90% response rate) and 34 completed the third survey (85% response rate).’
It should read: ‘In total, 36 of the 40 participants completed the second survey (90% response rate) and 34 completed the third survey (85% response rate).’ (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Tags: BJSM Correction Source Type: research
Infographic. Head to toe considerations for the postpartum endurance athlete
Br J Sports Med. 2024 Mar 6:bjsports-2023-107624. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107624. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38448197 | DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2023-107624 (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 6, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Toqa Afifi Michelle T Barrack Ellen Casey Molly Huddle Stephanie A Kliethermes Emily Kraus Brett G Toresdahl Meagan M Wasfy Adam S Tenforde Source Type: research
Infographic. Head to toe considerations for the postpartum endurance athlete
Br J Sports Med. 2024 Mar 6:bjsports-2023-107624. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107624. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38448197 | DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2023-107624 (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 6, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Toqa Afifi Michelle T Barrack Ellen Casey Molly Huddle Stephanie A Kliethermes Emily Kraus Brett G Toresdahl Meagan M Wasfy Adam S Tenforde Source Type: research
Do the associations of daily steps with mortality and incident cardiovascular disease differ by sedentary time levels? A device-based cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: Any amount of daily steps above the referent 2200 steps/day was associated with lower mortality and incident CVD risk, for low and high sedentary time. Accruing 9000-10 500 steps/day was associated with the lowest mortality risk independent of sedentary time. For a roughly equivalent number of steps/day, the risk of incident CVD was lower for low sedentary time compared with high sedentary time.PMID:38442950 | DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2023-107221 (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 5, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Matthew N Ahmadi Leandro F M Rezende Gerson Ferrari Borja Del Pozo Cruz I-Min Lee Emmanuel Stamatakis Source Type: research
