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ICRS-FIFA-Aspetar consensus on the management of knee cartilage injuries in football players: part 1 - appropriateness of surgery in different clinical scenarios using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-12
Elizaveta Kon,Emmanuel Papakostas,Luca Andriolo,Andreas Serner,Andrew Massey,Peter Verdonk,Peter Angele,Claudia Arias,Camila Cohen Kaleka,Ramon Cugat,Pieter D'Hooghe,Francesco Della Villa,Cristiano Eirale,Christoph Erggelet,João Espregueira-Mendes,Christian Fink,Celeste Geertsema,Liesel Geertsema,Cassandra A Lee,Bert Mandelbaum,Norimasa Nakamura,David A Parker,Kristof Sas,Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet,WillemKnee cartilage lesions are frequent in football players, but evidence for surgical treatment is lacking. The aim of this International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, and Aspetar (ICRS-FIFA-Aspetar) consensus was to develop specific expert-based, patient-specific practical recommendations on the appropriateness of non-surgical
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Group-mediated exercise for chronic conditions: an urgent need for implementation and scale-up. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-11
Tim Rees,Mark R Beauchamp,Mark Stevens,Matthew Low,Thomas W Wainwright -
Recommendations and regulations for sport events in the heat: ReFORM summary of the International Olympic Committee's consensus statement. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-10
Anne-Charlotte Dupont,Camille Tooth,Franck Brocherie,Sebastien Racinais,Janne Bouten -
Impact of exercise on musculoskeletal pain and disability in the postpartum period: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-08
Stephanie-May Ruchat,Nicole Beamish,Sophie Pellerin,Muhammad Usman,Sinead Dufour,Sarah Meyer,Allison Sivak,Margie H DavenportOBJECTIVE To examine the impact of exercise on musculoskeletal pain (low back pain (LBP), pelvic girdle pain (PGP), lumbopelvic pain (LBPP) and bodily pain) and kinesiophobia during the postpartum period. DESIGN Systematic review with random effects meta-analysis. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Online databases were searched from database inception to 12 January 2024. Studies of all designs (except case
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Prehospital care of suspected spine-injured lacrosse athletes: a systematic search, evidence review, and consensus recommendations. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-08
Thomas G Bowman,Richard J Boergers,Shane V Caswell,Darryl Conway,William J Mills,Margot Putukian,Mandy Merritt,Jason D Vescovi,Edward Strapp,Kellie Loehr,Jennifer Monnin,Rebecca Vozzo,Robert Hatch,Caroline Wesley Siler,Samantha E Scarneo-MillerLacrosse has experienced significant growth in popularity worldwide and will return to the Summer Olympic Games in 2028. While there are published consensus recommendations for prehospital care of athletes with suspected spine injuries, there are currently no recommendations specific to lacrosse athletes with and without circulation, airway, or breathing (CAB) compromise. The document aims to determine
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Air quality, respiratory health and performance in athletes: a summary of the IOC consensus subgroup narrative review on 'Acute Respiratory Illness in Athletes'. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-07
Valerie Bougault,Christopher Carlsten,Paolo Emilio Adami,Nicola Sewry,Wolfgang Schobersberger,Torbjørn Soligard,Lars Engebretsen,Richard Budgett,Martin Schwellnus,Ken FitchWith the WHO stating that nearly 99% of the global population is exposed to air pollution levels that increase the risk of chronic diseases, the question of exercising in polluted environments is relevant to the health of athletes. Major sporting events held under conditions of poor air quality (AQ) have highlighted the lack of answers to concerns raised by organisers and athletes about the associated
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All the right moves: physical activity promotion for people with musculoskeletal pain. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-07
Matt Fernandez,Katie de Luca,Robert Stanton,Stephanie Alley,Fabio Serpiello,Corneel Vandelanotte -
Blood flow restriction: methods and apparatus still matter. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-07
Luke Hughes,Nicholas Rolnick,Alexander Franz,Johnny Owens,Patrick Michael Swain,Christoph Centner,Jeremy P Loenneke,Stuart Anthony Warmington -
Empowering older adults for physical health and strength programme. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-06
Shyh Poh Teo,Asmah Husaini,Sharimawati Sharbini -
'The right advice': a qualitative study examining enablers and barriers to recreational running and beliefs about knee health following knee surgery. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-04
James L N Alexander,Allison M Ezzat,Adam G Culvenor,Danilo De Oliveira Silva,Melissa Haberfield,Jean-François Esculier,Christian J BartonOBJECTIVES To examine the experiences, knowledge and beliefs of recreational runners with a history of knee surgery regarding (i) enablers and barriers to running participation, (ii) the association of running and knee joint health, and (iii) perceived benefits and motivations for running. METHODS 17 runners (≥3 times/week, ≥10 km/week) with a history of knee surgery (7±7 years post-surgery, 9 women
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It is time to improve our research design, reporting and interpretation of sex and gender in exercise science and sports medicine research. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-04
Amanda D Hagstrom,Joanne L Parsons,Sophia Nimphius,Matthew J Jordan,Stephanie E Coen,Robyn Norton -
Methodology for promoting equity-informed research in sport and exercise medicine: recommendations from the AMSSM Collaborative Research Network. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-06
Katherine H Rizzone,Megan Agnew,Stephanie A Kliethermes,Megan Nicole Arthur,Monique Burton,Carly Day,Caitlin Nicholson,Julia Ray,Nicole Stern,Jonathan A Drezner,Emily Kroshus,Cheri BlauwetBACKGROUND Limited guidance exists for conducting research on health disparities within the field of sport and exercise medicine (SEM). This review aimed to identify and summarise existing best practices for conducting equitable, diverse and inclusive research within SEM. METHODS A narrative review with evidence synthesis was conducted using electronic databases, reference lists, manual searches and
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Proposed minimum dataset for an athlete screening echocardiogram: the Standardised Transthoracic Echocardiogram Reporting in Athletes (STERA) protocol. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-31
Belinda Gray,Angus Davis,Jessica J Orchard,Michael Papadakis,Aaron L Baggish,André La Gerche -
‘I wish I had been better prepared’: a mixed-methods study of psychological reactions, perceptions and opinions of cardiovascular preparticipation screening among young competitive athletes Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-28
Nicholas Grubic, Matthew Fraser, Meghan K Ford, Braeden Hill, Laura E Mantella, Valentina Mihajlovic, Ryan Bennett, Rohaan Syan, Anhadh Law, Jane S Thornton, Amer M JohriObjective To evaluate the psychological reactions, perceptions and opinions of cardiovascular preparticipation screening (PPS) among young competitive athletes. Methods This convergent parallel mixed-methods study recruited 222 athletes (mean age: 18.7 years) who underwent PPS at a Canadian university. All athletes completed a cardiovascular history questionnaire, and a subgroup (n=165) additionally
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The association between Guardian Cap use during practices and sport-related concussion risk in high school American football players Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-28
Erin Hammer, Sam Mosiman, Mikel R Joachim, Ethan Taylor, Adam Cordum, M Alison Brooks, Timothy McGuineObjective Guardian Caps (GCs) have been widely implemented at all levels of American football participation based on laboratory evidence that they may reduce head impact forces. The purpose of this study was to determine if GC use during practice was associated with a lower risk of sport-related concussion (SRC) during practices and games among high school football players. Methods Data were collected
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Long-term follow up from the Harvard Alumni Health Study: collegiate sport participation in males is associated with higher physical activity throughout midlife. Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-29
Meagan M Wasfy,Uzair Tahamid Siam,Sarah K Gustus,Kevin S Boyd,Adam S Tenforde,Howard Sesso,I-Min LeeOBJECTIVE To compare physical activity (PA) over midlife between (1) former collegiate athletes and non-athletes and (2) among athletes in different sports. METHODS The Harvard Alumni Health Study (HAHS) is a prospective cohort study of male undergraduates who completed serial questionnaires regarding PA and health status between 1962 and 1993. PA was categorised by intensity (<3 METs, light; 3 to
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'Post-rehabilitation phase' in professional football: are we optimising player support after return to play? Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-29
Ben Dixon,Jill Alexander,Damian Harper -
ReFORM synthesis of the 6th International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-23
Géraldine Martens, Jon S Patricios, Kathryn J Schneider, Gavin A Davis, Cheri Blauwet, Nina Feddermann-Demont, Camille Tooth, Aurore Thibaut, Jean-François Kaux, Suzanne LeclercThe sixth International Conference on Concussion in Sport took place 27–30 October 2022 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It followed the fifth International Conference held in Berlin, Germany in October 2016, and aimed to provide updated recommendations regarding the prevention and management of concussions in sport based on the highest level of scientific evidence, the result of several systematic reviews
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Volunteer-ran in-school postpartum physical activity programme for adolescent mothers: initial steps towards sustainability Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-22
Rebecca M Pallister, Brooke J Hebert, Taniya S NagpalPostpartum physical activity has several health benefits for both the mother and newborn including reducing the risk for maternal depression and improved parent–child bonding.1 An underserved population that may have unique barriers to being physically active are adolescent postpartum individuals who face the additional challenges of stigma of being a young mother, lower social support and socioeconomic
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Associations of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time with all-cause mortality in Japanese older adults: a 10-year prospective study Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-22
Tao Chen, Sanmei Chen, Takanori Honda, Hiro Kishimoto, Yu Nofuji, Kenji NarazakiObjective To examine the associations of accelerometer-measured physical activity and sedentary time with all-cause mortality in older Japanese adults. Methods A total of 1723 independent Japanese adults aged ≥65 years were followed from 2011 to 2021. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light physical activity (LPA) and sedentary time were measured using a triaxial accelerometer secured
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Developing inclusive policy and guidelines in sport: a call to action for sport governing bodies and individuals to support neurodivergent athletes Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-22
Caragh McMurtry, Charles Freeman, Joanna Perkins, Gráinne M Donnelly, Isabel S MooreNeurodiversity refers to the natural variation in cognition (brain function and processing), social learning and behavioural traits; whereas, neurodivergence refers to neurological conditions and is an umbrella term that includes autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and learning and coordination disorders, such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.1 Individuals are more likely
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There and back again: navigating disordered eating and body dysmorphia as a pre-professional ballet dancer Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-22
David DonnellyMy relationship with food was never complicated growing up. My grandma always teased at dinners that I had a ‘hollow leg’ for all that I ate; I was always full of energy, and I could never sit still. A family friend and former dancer recommended ballet as the foundational movement language for dance, and within 10 years, I was awarded a scholarship to a ballet school in the UK at the age of 16. Vocational
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WHO guidelines on waist circumference and physical activity and their joint association with cancer risk Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-22
Patricia Bohmann, Michael J Stein, Amina Amadou, Hansjörg Baurecht, Béatrice Fervers, Emma Fontvieille, Heinz Freisling, Christine Friedenreich, Julian Konzok, Laia Peruchet-Noray, Michael F Leitzmann, Anja M Sedlmeier, Andrea WeberObjective Low body fat and high physical activity levels are key lifestyle factors in cancer prevention, but the interplay of abdominal obesity and physical activity on cancer risk remains unknown. We explored individual and joint associations of waist circumference and physical activity with cancer risk. Methods Using UK Biobank data (n=315 457), we categorised individuals according to WHO guideline
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Association of muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness with all-cause and cancer-specific mortality in patients diagnosed with cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-21
Francesco Bettariga, Daniel Galvao, Dennis Taaffe, Chris Bishop, Pedro Lopez, Luca Maestroni, Giulia Quinto, Umberto Crainich, Enrico Verdini, Enrico Bandini, Valentina Natalucci, Robert U NewtonObjectives To examine the association between muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) with all-cause and cancer-specific mortality in patients diagnosed with cancer, and whether these associations are affected by type and/or stage of cancer. Method A systematic review with meta-analysis was carried out. Five bibliographic databases were searched to August 2023. Results Forty-two studies
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Concussion and depressive symptoms in high school students: impact of physical activity and substance use Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-20
Mathew J Wingerson, Patrick Carry, Rebekah Mannix, Timothy Meier, Katherine L Smulligan, Julie C Wilson, David R HowellObjective To investigate the association between concussion history and depressive symptoms after adjusting for physical activity, substance use, and illicit drug use. Methods We analysed data from the Adolescent Behaviour and Experiences Survey, a nationally representative survey of adolescents in the USA. Our independent variables were history of concussion in the 12 months preceding survey completion;
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Including athlete voices in your sport and exercise medicine organisation – it’s time! Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-19
Jane S Thornton, Dawn P Richards, Erica H Gavel-Pinos, Jeane Lassen, Keith Morgan, Waneek Horn-MillerIncreasingly, patient and public engagement/involvement in healthcare and research is being emphasised as a critical element to better outcomes.1 2 While progress has been made in the general population, the same is not true in high-performance athletes. Given that athletes have important lived experiences to share, they should be viewed as equal contributors on research and healthcare teams so that
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Nurturing nature: the greenhouse concept for health and performance Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-19
Stella Veith, Andrea Britt Mosler, Merete Møller, Katrine Okholm Kryger, Matthew WhalanCoaches of multiple Olympic medal-winning athletes have described the ‘greenhouse effect’ as the result of creating a stable and dependable environment to maintain a successful high-performance culture in which athletes can thrive and perform.1 A similarly structured environmental approach is also relevant in the context of holistic support of elite developing athletes, so they not only excel at their
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PowerONyou: enhancing well-being through exercise for individuals with severe mental disorders in ambulatory mental health clinics in Southern Spain Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-19
Alvaro Lopez-Moral, Diego Munguia-Izquierdo, Jesus Borrueco-Sanchez, Camilo Lopez-Sanchez, Javier Bueno-AntequeraSevere mental disorders (SMDs), such as psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder and major depression, are among the leading causes of global mortality and disability.1 Individuals with SMD have a life expectancy of 10–20 years shorter than the general population, primarily due to preventable cardiometabolic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.2 This risk is heightened by unhealthy
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Psychometric validation of the Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS) and Oxford Hip Score (OHS) in patients with hip-abductor tendon pathology Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-17
Karl Bang Christensen, Kristian Thorborg, Signe Kierkegaard-Brøchner, Mathias Høgsholt, Jeppe Lange, Marie Bager BohnObjective Validated patient-reported outcome measures for patients with hip-abductor tendon pathology are lacking. Recent studies indicate that the Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS), in the original or the revised scoring format, and the Oxford Hip Score (OHS) may be relevant for use in patients with hip-abductor tendon pathology. The objective of this study was to assess the validity
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Examining the under-representation of black researchers in sports science and sports medicine publications: ‘You Can’t be what You Can’t See’ Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-15
João Victor Rosa de Freitas, Naiane Silva Morais, Jéssika Teodoro Santos, Rízia Rocha-Silva, Tatiana Silva da Conceição, Rafaela Gomes dos Santos, Braulio Evangelista de Lima, Rodrigo Luiz Luiz Vancini, Marilia Santos Andrade, Ricardo Borges Viana, Claudio Andre Barbosa de LiraObjectives This study evaluated the representation of black researchers as authors of articles published in four peer-reviewed journals with the highest impact factors (IFs) in the field of sports science and sports medicine. Methods An analysis was conducted on articles published between 2018 and 2022 in four leading sports science journals with high IFs (2022): The British Journal of Sports Medicine
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Update on women in sport and exercise medicine leadership in the USA Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-15
Marie SchaeferA series of publications over the last several years has highlighted the underrepresentation of women in multiple sectors of sport and exercise medicine (SEM). The overall number of women SEM physicians in the USA is about 27.5%, which remains disproportionally low compared with the number of women both in (37.1%) and entering (47.1%) medicine, with continued gaps in the number of women represented
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Longitudinal increase in physical activity and adverse cardiovascular outcomes following the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-15
Dong-Hyuk Cho, Sae Young Jae, Setor Kunutsor, Jimi Choi, Jun Gyo GwonObjectives Physical activity (PA) provides protective effects against cardiovascular diseases, including ischaemic heart disease. However, recommending moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) to patients with recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS) raises concerns owing to potential risk of recurrent ACS or fatal arrhythmias. This study investigated the association between longitudinal PA changes following an
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Two minutes was always enough time to finish eating a Pop Tart…until it wasn’t: my experience with cardiac arrest in high school chemistry class Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-13
Linton Beck, Stephen Beck, Rejyna Beck, English C FlackFor everyone ambling into high school chemistry on the morning of 20 April 2022, the day seemed as life-changing as you would expect from a group of teenagers preparing for an hour-long stoichiometry lesson. I was a sophomore student at Station Camp High School in Gallatin, Tennessee. Like every morning, the bell would ring, students would take their seats and our teacher (Coach Bartlett) would begin
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Dr Darrell Menard: champion for Indigenous youth sport Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-13
Dawn Haworth, Jane S ThorntonDr Darrell Menard is a distinguished leader in Canadian sport and exercise medicine, renowned for his exceptional contributions on national and international stages. He has provided medical coverage at prestigious events, including the World Military Games, Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. With a decorated military career spanning 40 years, Dr Menard transitioned from active service as a military
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Firing up the rehabilitation: a holistic approach emphasising complex practice environments to change exercise behaviour Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-13
Manuela Karloh, Thiago MatiasRehabilitation, covering areas such as injury, cardiac, pulmonary and mental health, is evolving toward patient-centred care.1 However, motivating patients to maintain exercise habits remains challenging,2 with a disconnect between programme design, behavioural change theories and professionals’ ability to apply behavioural change techniques.3 The aim of this editorial is to emphasise the need for
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Infographic. Having pelvic health conversations within sports settings Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-13
Jodie G Dakic, E Jean C Hay-Smith, Kuan-Yin Lin, Jill L Cook, Helena C FrawleySymptoms of pelvic floor (PF) dysfunction are highly prevalent in female athletes at all levels of sports participation.1 One in three women across all sports experience symptoms such as leaking urine, wind or stool including up to 80% of women participating in high-impact sports or heavy lifting.1 2 In female para-athletes, 28% across all sports experience urinary incontinence.3 One in two women who
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Do we need to adjust exposure to account for the proportion of a cohort consenting to injury surveillance in team sports? Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-13
Isabel S Moore, Stephen D Mellalieu, Gemma Robinson, Molly McCarthy-RyanUnderstanding the extent of an injury problem within a specific sport requires the recording of valid and reliable injury epidemiology data.1 Establishing injury rates using epidemiological data informs injury prevention strategies, in terms of who and what to target and the effectiveness of the strategies. The definitions used in sports injury epidemiology have received much attention,1 2 as have
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Unleashing the champion mindset among Melaka’s para athletes of the Malaysia Games Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-09
Ahmad Fadhly Arham, Nor Sabrena Norizan, Rani Diana OthmanSukan Para Malaysia (Para Sukma) is a multisport event for disabled athletes in Malaysia, established in 1982. Initially called the National Games for Disabled Members of Malaysia, it became the Malaysian Paralympic Games in 1998 and was renamed Sukan Para Malaysia in 2018. The event now occurs biennially, alongside the Malaysian Games, in the same host state. In 2024, Melaka will participate with
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Association between recorded physical activity and cancer progression or mortality in individuals diagnosed with cancer in South Africa Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-07
Ntokozo Mabena, Nivash Rugbeer, Sandra Lehmann, Georgia Torres, Deepak Patel, Mosima Mabunda, Mike Greyling, Jane S Thornton, Yun-Hee Choi, Saverio Stranges, Jon S PatriciosObjectives This study aimed to determine the association between progression and mortality in individuals with stage 1 cancer and their recorded physical activity before the diagnosis of the cancer. Methods We included 28 248 members with stage 1 cancers enrolled in an oncology programme in South Africa. Physical activity was recorded using fitness devices, logged gym sessions and participation in
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Impact of resistance training on cardiometabolic health-related indices in patients with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-07
Sameer Badri Al-Mhanna, Barry A Franklin, John M Jakicic, Emmanuel Stamatakis, Linda S Pescatello, Deborah Riebe, Walter R Thompson, James Skinner, Sheri R Colberg, Nouf H Alkhamees, Bodor Bin Sheeha, Mehmet Gülü, Abdullah F Alghannam, Alexios BatrakoulisObjective To evaluate the effects of resistance training on cardiometabolic health-related outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and overweight/obesity. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Data sources PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar databases were searched from inception up to May
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Understanding the role of the triceps surae muscle-tendon unit during rehabilitation from Achilles tendinopathy (PhD academy award) Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-06
Ine MylleMy PhD aimed to gain insights in the relationship between triceps surae muscle force-sharing, Achilles tendon properties, and changes in pain, tendon structure and functioning during rehabilitation in patients with Achilles tendinopathy. The long-term aim of this work was to identify new outcomes that could optimise and improve rehabilitation strategies. We identified differences in force-sharing between
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Ultrasound as a predictor of time-loss injury for the patellar tendon, Achilles tendon and plantar fascia in division I collegiate athletes Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-06
Daniel M Cushman, Derek Stokes, Leyen Vu, Blake Corcoran, Michael Fredericson, Sarah F Eby, Masaru TeramotoObjectives Tendinopathy and fasciopathy are common conditions that can result in time-loss injury in athletes. This study aimed to determine if preseason sonographic abnormalities of the patellar tendon, Achilles tendon and plantar fascia are associated with future time-loss injuries in collegiate athletes. Methods National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletes from three institutions
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Injury risk factors and their priority for mitigation in women’s netball: a systematic review and Delphi consensus Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-03
Sarah Whitehead, Lois Mackay, Ben Jones, Omar Heyward, Aaron S Fox, Lucy Jane Chesson, Sean Scantlebury, Dina Christina (Christa) Janse van RensburgThis study aimed to establish consensus on injury risk factors in netball via a combined systematic review and Delphi method approach. A systematic search of databases (PubMed, Scopus, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus and CINAHL) was conducted from inception until June 2023. Twenty-four risk factors were extracted from 17 studies and combined with a three-round Delphi approach to achieve consensus. In round one
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The evolution of sports psychiatry: a clinical intersection of mental health and physical activity Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-02
Malte Christian Claussen, David Prossor, Carolyn Nahman, James W Burger, David Baron, Carla Edwards, Ira D GlickLong before the term ‘sports psychiatry’ was first introduced nearly 40 years ago,1 2 clinicians and academics recognised the critical role of mental and brain health in sports. For example, Jokl and Guttmann explored neurological and psychiatric studies in boxers as far back as 1932.3 More recently, with efforts spanning the last 30 years, the International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP) has
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Road cones of medicine Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-01
Blair JarrattThey invade our lives at some point or another. At times, they cause us intense angst, and other times, we pass by without thinking about what they mean—blending into the background. So why am I talking about road cones in the warm-up for BJSM? They could symbolise us, medicine, the journey. In New Zealand, it has been reported that we have more of these than people; the road cone numbers have surpassed
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Refining the recipe or spoiling the broth? Reframing perceptions of programme adaptation in sports injury prevention Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-01
James O'Brien, Torstein Dalen-Lorentsen, Joar HarøyMultiple injury prevention exercise programmes have demonstrated efficacy under randomised controlled conditions.1 However, successfully implementing these programmes under real-world conditions poses a significant challenge. It is well documented that football teams modify programmes to better fit their specific context, drawing not only on evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) but also
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International Delphi consensus on bone stress injuries in athletes Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-01
Tim Hoenig, Karsten Hollander, Kristin L Popp, Michael Fredericson, Emily A Kraus, Stuart J Warden, Adam S TenfordeBone stress injuries, commonly referred to as stress reactions and stress fractures, represent overuse injuries to bone. These injuries result in physical limitations in activity and can be career-ending for high-level athletes. While bone stress injuries have received increased attention in recent years, international consensus is lacking on definitions, risk factors and strategies for management
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Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus exercise therapy for degenerative meniscal tears: 10-year follow-up of the OMEX randomised controlled trial Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-01
Bjørnar Berg, Ewa M Roos, Martin Englund, Nina Jullum Kise, Lars Engebretsen, Cathrine Nørstad Eftang, May Arna RisbergObjective To evaluate radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) progression, development of knee OA, patient-reported outcomes and knee muscle strength at 10-year follow-up after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) or exercise therapy for degenerative meniscal tears. Methods Randomised controlled trial including 140 participants, with a degenerative meniscal tear and no or minimal radiographic OA changes
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Running is acceptable and efficacious in adults with non-specific chronic low back pain: the ASTEROID randomised controlled trial Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-01
Christopher Neason, Claire L Samanna, Scott D Tagliaferri, Daniel L Belavý, Steve J Bowe, Matthew J Clarkson, Emma A Craige, Romina Gollan, Luana C Main, Clint T Miller, Ulrike H Mitchell, Niamh L Mundell, David Scott, Jamie L Tait, Grace E Vincent, Patrick J OwenObjectives Running is one of the most accessible forms of exercise, yet its suitability for adults with chronic low back pain (LBP) is unknown. This study assessed the efficacy and acceptability of running in adults with chronic LBP. Methods This two-arm parallel (1:1) individually randomised controlled trial allocated 40 participants (mean (SD) age: 33 (6) years, female: 50%) with non-specific chronic
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Medium-term results of arthroscopic hip surgery compared with physiotherapy and activity modification for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-01
Antony Palmer, Scott Fernquest, Ines Rombach, Alice Harin, Ramy Mansour, Susan Dutton, H Paul Dijkstra, Tony Andrade, Sion Glyn-JonesObjective To report a 3-year follow-up from the FemoroAcetabular Impingement Trial, comparing arthroscopic surgery with physiotherapy in the management of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome for the dual primary outcomes of radiographic hip osteoarthritis (OA) and patient-reported outcome measures of activities of daily living. Methods Two-group parallel, assessor-blinded, pragmatic randomised
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Why exercise may never be effective medicine: an evolutionary perspective on the efficacy versus effectiveness of exercise in treating type 2 diabetes Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-01
Christopher MacDonald, Mia Bennekou, Julie Midtgaard, Hennig Langberg, Daniel LiebermanMost cases of type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, highlighting that lifestyle modifications should be the primary defence against developing T2D. Although accumulating evidence suggests that exercise can be an efficacious therapy for T2D, especially in conjunction with pharmacological interventions, its long-term effectiveness remains controversial owing to significant
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Noisy knees - knee crepitus prevalence and association with structural pathology: a systematic review and meta-analysis Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-01
Jamon L Couch, Matthew G King, Danilo De Oliveira Silva, Jackie L Whittaker, Andrea M Bruder, Fernanda Serighelli, Sean Kaplan, Adam G CulvenorObjective Knee crepitus, the audible crackling or grinding noise during knee movement, can be experienced across the lifespan and create concern for underlying pathology. Our systematic review aims to provide a summary estimate of knee crepitus prevalence and its association with structural pathology among the general population and across knee conditions. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis
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Infographic. Muscle-strengthening exercise for older adults: a critical strategy for maintaining health and independence Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-01
Vitor Antonio Assis Alves Siqueira, Eurico Nestor Wilhelm, Emerson SebastiãoMuscle-strengthening exercise (MSE)—also known as strength, weight or resistance training—includes activities that use equipment such as free weights, resistance machines, resistance bands or body weight (eg, push-ups). While each method has unique characteristics and training settings, they all offer neuromuscular benefits that are dependent on individual training characteristics. Individuals engage
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Exercise as medicine in hip osteoarthritis: an investigation of exercise type, muscle power and predictive factors (PhD Academy Award) Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-01
Troels KjeldsenThe primary aim of my PhD was to compare the effects of progressive resistance training (PRT) and neuromuscular exercise (NEMEX) on physical function, pain and hip-related quality of life in people with hip osteoarthritis (OA). Additionally, I sought to examine the relationship between changes in leg extensor muscle power and improvements in physical function, while also exploring predictive factors
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Device-measured vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) and major adverse cardiovascular events: evidence of sex differences Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-28
Emmanuel Stamatakis, Matthew Ahmadi, Raaj Kishore Biswas, Borja del Pozo Cruz, Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Marie H Murphy, Angelo Sabag, Scott Lear, Clara Chow, Jason M R Gill, Mark HamerBackground Vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) refers to brief bouts of intense physical activity embedded into daily life. Objective To examine sex differences in the dose–response association of VILPA with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and its subtypes. Methods Using multivariable-adjusted cubic splines, we examined the associations of daily VILPA duration with
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Impact of postpartum physical activity on maternal depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-28
Andy Deprato, Stephanie-May Ruchat, Muhammad Usman Ali, Chenxi Cai, Milena Forte, Madelaine Gierc, Sarah Meyer, Talia Noel Sjwed, Safi Shirazi, Brittany A Matenchuk, Paris A T Jones, Allison Sivak, Margie H DavenportObjective To examine the influence of postpartum exercise on maternal depression and anxiety. Design Systematic review with random effects meta-analysis and meta-regression. Data sources Online databases up to 12 January 2024, reference lists, recommended studies and hand searches. Eligibility criteria Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomised interventions of any publication date or language
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Associations of the ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity pattern with mild dementia: findings from the Mexico City Prospective Study Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-28
Gary O'Donovan, Fanny Petermann-Rocha, Gerson Ferrari, Catalina Medina, Carolina Ochoa-Rosales, Olga L L Sarmiento, Agustín IbáñezObjectives To investigate associations of the ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity pattern with mild dementia. Methods Participants in the Mexico City Prospective Study were surveyed from 1998 to 2004 and re-surveyed from 2015 to 2019. Participants were asked about leisure time physical activity at baseline. Those who exercised up to once or twice per week were termed ‘weekend warriors’ and those who
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Cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with cognitive function in late adulthood: baseline findings from the IGNITE study Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-28
Lauren E Oberlin, Lu Wan, Chaeryon Kang, Allison Romano, Sarah Aghjayan, Alina Lesnovskaya, Hayley S Ripperger, Jermon Drake, Rae Harrison, Audrey M Collins, Cristina Molina-Hidalgo, George Grove, Haiqing Huang, Arthur Kramer, Charles H Hillman, Jeffrey M Burns, Eric D Vidoni, Edward McAuley, M Ilyas Kamboh, John M Jakicic, Kirk I EricksonObjectives To evaluate the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and cognition in a large sample of older adults, and to examine clinical and demographic factors that might moderate these associations. Methods CRF was measured with a graded exercise test performed on a motorised treadmill. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted using data from a comprehensive neuropsychological
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Risk for exertional heat illness among US army enlistees: climate indexes, intrinsic factors and their interactions Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-25
Josh B Kazman, D Alan Nelson, Anwar E Ahmed, Patricia A Deuster, Francis G O'Connor, James D Mancuso, Stephen A LewandowskiObjectives To characterise intrinsic and extrinsic (climatic) risks for mild and severe exertional heat illness (EHI) among first-year army enlistees. Methods We examined 337 786 soldiers who enlisted between 2012 and 2019. Survival models were used to predict incident EHI from intrinsic factors (demographics, healthcare utilisation, chronic conditions, body mass index (BMI), Army Physical Fitness
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Towards evidence-based breast protective equipment in contact, combat and pseudo-contact sport Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-24
Celeste E Coltman, Isabel S Moore, Daniel S Cottam, Susan L Sokolowski, Elisabeth MP Williams, Eddi Pianca, Sam Tomkins, Brooke R BrisbineThe use of breast protective equipment has been recommended as a potential injury prevention strategy to reduce the frequency and severity of breast injury.1 2 However, no research has evaluated the efficacy of breast protective equipment as an injury prevention strategy.1 3 The aim of this editorial is to outline the current state of play for breast protective equipment as an injury prevention strategy