LETTER TO THE EDITOR In response to: Robert-Jan de Vos, Johann Windt, Adam Weir. Strong evidence against platelet-rich plasma injections for chronic lateral epicondylar tendinopathy: a systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 2014;48(12):952-956. Dear Editor, Recently a systematic review was published in your journal by de Vos et al (1) on the effect of PRP (Platelet rich […]
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What difference can a comma make? My personal story of influencing SEM and population-based physical activity in India
By Dr Rajat Chauhan, Sports-Exercise Medicine & Musculoskeletal Medicine Physician; BJSM Associate Editor (India) @drrajatchauhan For the first time in humankind, this current generation will die at a younger age than their parents. Two-thirds of all deaths today happen because of Non-Communicable Diseases e.g lifestyle diseases like Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Cancer. Surprisingly, 50 percent of these premature […]
BASEM/FSEM Conference ‘Walk 500 Miles’, October 2014: Reflections on the Top 5 Themes
Sport and Exercise Medicine: The UK trainee perspective (A BJSM blog series) By Dr Rebecca Robinson @rjprobinson 1) Before we walk 500 more… 2014 marked the first year of a joint BASEM/FSEM annual conference with the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine. Held in Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms, the conference was a hub of energy, with attendees ranging […]
Assessing Nutritional Knowledge in Elite Badminton Players: Study Results
By Freddy Brown, and Prof Cathy Speed ABSTRACT Background: Badminton is an “intermittent” racquet sport, requiring technical skill and sport-specific-fitness. This study aimed to assess the nutritional knowledge of badminton players to shape the delivery of future support, and to facilitate fuelling and recovery strategies. Methods: The General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire was administered online to […]
Epigenetics – what is it all about?! A RSM Exercise Medicine Conference, 2014 blog mini-series
Undergraduate perspective on Sports & Exercise Medicine – a BJSM blog series By Rory Heath (@Roryjheath) I attended this summer’s Exercise Medicine conference at the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM). The conference had a great mix of applied science and the more modern and fashionable application of digital technology in health, sports and exercise. This is […]
Rapid triage, massive waves, and paramount preparation: An emergency physician reports from Billabong Pro 2014 Surfing Competition
Claire Roche, Emergency and Sports Medicine Physician from the Gold Coast Hospital, Australia shares her experiences from the Billabong Pro 2014 in Teahupoo, Tahiti. Billabong Pro is one of the world’s “heaviest big wave” professional surfing competitions. By Dr. Claire Roche Teahupoo, a small village at “the end of the road” on the island of […]
Post-exercise recovery: Effects of whole-body cryostimulation exposure in sport and medicine
Article originally published in the Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal as part of a Targeted Issue on Post-Exercise Recovery and is reproduced with the kind permission of Aspetar – Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. By Christophe Hausswirth, France Elite athletes often train intensitively or compete over consecutive days. Cumulative fatigue over such periods of training or competition can […]
Commonwealth catch up: Interview with Dr Danica Bonello Spiteri, Athlete and Doctor
Sport and Exercise Medicine: The UK trainee perspective (A BJSM blog series) Interview by Linda Evans Like the Olympics, the Commonwealth Games only comes along once every four years. Nations that may be omitted from the Olympic pedigree, compete alongside some of the biggest names in sport. For many medics, this summer’s Glasgow Commonwealth Games combined […]
Are high performing athletes any different from the rest of us? Find out on October 1st, 2014
The Secrets Behind High Performing Athletes By Beth Cameron, PR & Communications, Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine @FSEM_UK ‘Walk 500 Miles’ Sport and Exercise Medicine Conference 2014, co-hosted by BASEM and the FSEM, will reveal some secrets behind elite performance in sport. An October 1st conference session will address the question: Are high performing […]
World Heart Day: Promote physical activity for cardiovascular health!
By @exerciseworks Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer. It’s already responsible for 17.3 million deaths per year, and by 2030, expected to rise to 23 million deaths. This year, World Heart Day’s theme on September 29th, 2014 is creating heart-healthy environments. Join us in creating a healthier future for all. Help influence […]