Article
Sport Sciences
Mederic M. Hall, Georgina M. Allen, Sandra Allison, Joseph Craig, Joseph P. DeAngelis, Patricia B. Delzell, Jonathan T. Finnoff, Rachel M. Frank, Atul Gupta, Douglas Hoffman, Jon A. Jacobson, Samer Narouze, Levon Nazarian, Kentaro Onishi, Jeremiah Wayne Ray, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Jay Smith, Alberto Tagliafico
Summary: The lack of standardised terminology in musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound poses challenges in education, clinical practice, and research. A multidisciplinary expert panel reached consensus on terms and definitions through a Delphi process. This consensus aims to improve clarity and consistency in communication and address areas of variability in diagnostic ultrasound imaging and procedures related to musculoskeletal and sports medicine.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Mederic M. Hall, Georgina M. Allen, Sandra Allison, Joseph Craig, Joseph P. DeAngelis, Patricia B. Delzell, Jonathan T. Finnoff, Rachel M. Frank, Atul Gupta, Douglas Hoffman, Jon A. Jacobson, Samer Narouze, Levon Nazarian, Kentaro Onishi, Jeremiah Wayne Ray, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Jay Smith, Alberto Tagliafico
Summary: This study aims to provide standardized terminology in musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound to improve clarity and consistency in communication. Through a Delphi process and a multidisciplinary expert panel, we have successfully defined the terms and definitions in seven topics and addressed the issue of confusion in existing terminology.
JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Margo Mountjoy, Kathryn E. Ackerman, David M. Bailey, Louise M. Burke, Naama Constantini, Anthony C. Hackney, Ida Aliisa Heikura, Anna Melin, Anne Marte Pensgaard, Trent Stellingwerff, Jorunn Kaiander Sundgot-Borgen, Monica Klungland Torstveit, Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen, Evert Verhagen, Richard Budgett, Lars Engebretsen, Ugur Erdener
Summary: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) refers to the detrimental health and performance outcomes experienced by female and male athletes due to inadequate energy intake. Research on REDs has expanded in recent years, highlighting the role of low carbohydrate availability, the interaction between mental health and REDs, and the impact of low energy availability in males. The development of conceptual models and assessment tools helps to understand the complexity of REDs and guide prevention and treatment strategies.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Margo Mountjoy, Astrid Junge, Abhinav Bindra, C. Blauwet, Richard Budgett, Alan Currie, Lars Engebretsen, Brian Hainline, David McDuff, Rosemary Purcell, Margot Putukian, Claudia L. Reardon, Torbjorn Soligard, Vincent Gouttebarge
Summary: This study summarizes the principles outlined by the IOC for recording and reporting athlete injury and illness, and encourages sport federations to adapt these principles. It also provides practical recommendations for monitoring athlete mental health, including surveillance design, data collection and storage, and data analysis and reporting. The goal is to encourage systematic surveillance of athlete mental health.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Wayne Derman, Marelise Badenhorst, Cheri Blauwet, Carolyn A. Emery, Kristina Fagher, Young-Hee Lee, James Kissick, Jan Lexell, Ian Stuart Miller, Babette M. Pluim, Martin Schwellnus, Kathrin Steffen, Peter Van de Vliet, Nick Webborn, Richard Weiler
Summary: In 2020, the IOC proposed a universal methodology for recording data on injury and illness in sport. This addendum to the IOC consensus statement focuses on guiding Para sport researchers through the complexities and nuances in collecting, registering, reporting, and interpreting data specific to Para athlete health. Through a formal consensus development process led by experts in Para sports medicine and epidemiology, detailed recommendations and definitions were provided to improve understanding of injury and illness patterns in Para sport. The ultimate goal is to tailor evidence-informed prevention programs and improve medical services planning for Para sport events.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Sport Sciences
Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Audrey Jansen van Rensburg, Peter M. Fowler, Amy M. Bender, David Stevens, Kieran O. Sullivan, Hugh H. K. Fullagar, Juan-Manuel Alonso, Michelle Biggins, Amanda Claassen-Smithers, Rob Collins, Michiko Dohi, Matthew W. Driller, Ian C. Dunican, Luke Gupta, Shona L. Halson, Michele Lastella, Kathleen H. Miles, Mathieu Nedelec, Tony Page, Greg Roach, Charli Sargent, Meeta Singh, Grace E. Vincent, Jacopo A. Vitale, Tanita Botha
Summary: Athletes often experience travel fatigue and jet lag which can impact performance and health. An expert panel has outlined fundamental principles and recommendations for assessing and managing travel fatigue and jet lag in athletes.
Article
Sport Sciences
Jan M. Muhlen, Julie Stang, Esben Lykke Skovgaard, Pedro B. Judice, Pablo Molina-Garcia, William Johnston, Luis B. Sardinha, Francisco B. Ortega, Brian Caulfield, Wilhelm Bloch, Sulin Cheng, Ulf Ekelund, Jan Christian Brond, Anders Grontved, Moritz Schumann
Summary: This paper presents best-practice validation protocol for consumer wearables assessing heart rate by photoplethysmography (PPG), aiming to standardize the validity testing and reporting of PPG-based heart rate wearables used by consumers.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Lauren Fortington, Marelise Badenhorst, Caroline Bolling, Wayne Derman, Carolyn A. Emery, Kati Pasanen, Martin Schwellnus, Evert Verhagen, Caroline F. Finch Ao
Summary: This study explores the policy and practice impact of International Olympic Committee (IOC) statements on athlete health and medical team management in two diverse countries. The study finds differences in the usefulness and accessibility of the IOC statements across resource settings. Although both countries have doubts about the purpose and audience of the IOC statements, they recognize the value of evidence-informed guidelines.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Jennifer Scott Koontz, Margo Mountjoy, Kristin E. Abbott, Cindy Miller Aron, Kathleen C. Basile, Chad T. Carlson, Cindy J. Chang, Alex B. Diamond, Sheila A. Dugan, Brian Hainline, Stanley A. Herring, B. Elliot Hopkins, Elizabeth A. Joy, Janet P. Judge, Michele LaBotz, Jason Matuszak, Cody J. McDavis, Rebecca A. Myers, Aurelia Nattiv, Jeffrey L. Tanji, Jessica Wagner, William O. Roberts
Summary: The AMSSM convened a group of experts to develop a Position Statement on the issue of sexual violence in sport. Their objective is to raise awareness among sports medicine physicians and to commit to collaborative, multidisciplinary solutions to reduce sexual violence in sport.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Liivia-Mari Lember, Michail Ntikas, Stefania Mondello, Lindsay Wilson, Angus Hunter, Thomas Di Virgilio, Emanuela Santoro, Magdalena Ietswaart
Summary: This scoping review aims to systematically examine the evidence of the effects of RSHI on fluid biomarkers to inform future clinical studies and research priorities. A comprehensive search strategy will be used to retrieve relevant articles, and data will be qualitatively reported given the heterogeneity of the included studies. Results will be structured by markers, sample types, outcomes, sport, and timepoints.
Review
Respiratory System
Sujeet K. Rajan, Vincent Cottin, Raja Dhar, Sonye Danoff, Kevin R. Flaherty, Kevin K. Brown, Anant Mohan, Elizabeth Renzoni, Murali Mohan, Zarir Udwadia, Padmanabha Shenoy, David Currow, Anand Devraj, Bhavin Jankharia, Ritu Kulshrestha, Steve Jones, Claudia Ravaglia, Silvia Quadrelli, Rajam Iyer, Sahajal Dhooria, Martin Kolb, Athol U. Wells
Summary: This expert group consensus statement highlights the importance of standardizing the definition of progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (F-ILDs) and the need for accurate initial diagnosis. Case-by-case decisions on monitoring and management are essential due to the varying presentations and rates of progression. The guidance also emphasizes the value of diagnostic tests in risk stratification and the use of early antifibrotic therapy in progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF).
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Lois Mackay, Ben Jones, Dina Christina (Christa) Janse van Rensburg, Francine Hall, Lisa Alexander, Karen Atkinson, Pippa Baldrey, Anthony Bedford, Stuart Cormack, Jade Clarke, Hayden Croft, Katie Denton, Aaron S. Fox, Paige Hadley, Richard Handyside, Sharief Hendricks, Jim Kerss, Liana Leota, Bjorn Maddern, Stuart A. McErlain-Naylor, Mitchell Mooney, Daniel Pyke, Danielle Pistorius, Dimakatso A. Ramagole, Dan Ryan, Fiona Scott, Tannath Scott, Julie Snow, Kirsten Spencer, Jess Thirlby, Carel Thomas Viljoen, Sarah Whitehead
Summary: A video analysis framework was developed for netball research, which included descriptors and definitions of physical, technical, and contextual aspects. The framework aims to improve consistency of language, guide injury reporting, and identify injury risk factors. Its usage is recommended for conducting video analysis research in netball.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Brandon J. Erickson, Eoghan T. Hurley, Edward S. Mojica, Laith M. Jazrawi
Summary: The purpose of this study was to establish consensus on the treatment of UCL injuries and determine if agreement could be reached on specific topics. A modified consensus technique was used with 26 elbow surgeons and 3 physical therapists/athletic trainers. The results showed unanimous agreement on risk factors, advanced imaging, lack of evidence for orthobiologics, and various aspects of operative management and return to sport criteria. The level of evidence was classified as expert opinion.
ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
H. Paul Dijkstra, Sean Mc Auliffe, Clare L. Ardern, Joanne L. Kemp, Andrea Britt Mosler, Amy Price, Paul Blazey, Dawn Richards, Abdulaziz Farooq, Andreas Serner, Eugene McNally, Vasco Mascarenhas, Richard W. Willy, Jason L. Oke, Karim M. Khan, Sion Glyn-Jones, Mike Clarke, Trisha Greenhalgh
Summary: This study aimed to improve the agreement on the definition, terminology, taxonomy, and imaging outcome measures of primary cam morphology. Through a Delphi exercise, an expert panel reached consensus on four key issues: the definition, terminology, taxonomy, and imaging outcomes of primary cam morphology. This consensus provides a strong foundation for better communication, clinical decision-making, and research in this field.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Dan Horan, Catherine Blake, Martin Hagglund, Seamus Kelly, Mark Roe, Eamonn Delahunt
Summary: A two-season prospective injury surveillance study in the Women's National League in Ireland revealed a significantly higher injury incidence rate in matches compared to training, with the majority of injuries being lower extremity injuries, many of which were non-contact injuries. Recommendations were made for clubs to implement injury risk mitigation strategies, focusing on injuries with a high injury burden.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
N. Costa, R. Olson, K. Mescouto, P. W. Hodges, M. Dillon, K. Evans, K. Walsh, N. Jensen, J. Setchell
Summary: This research explores how uncertainty is involved in low back pain care and how clinicians manage the accompanying emotions and tensions. The study identifies three themes: the sources of uncertainty, neglecting complexity, and attending to uncertainty. The findings emphasize the need for a healthcare culture that recognizes and addresses the emotional dimensions of patient-clinician interactions in dealing with uncertainty.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Masatoshi Nakamura, Andreas Konrad, Kazuki Kasahara, Riku Yoshida, Yuta Murakami, Shigeru Sato, Kodai Aizawa, Ryoma Koizumi, Jan Wilke
Summary: This study compared the effects of static stretching (SS) and foam rolling (FR) performed in different orders on tissue properties, pain sensitivity, and motor function. The results suggest that SS should be followed by FR when aiming to increase range of motion and reduce tissue hardness without affecting muscle strength.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Luke C. Jenkins, Wei-Ju Chang, Valentina Buscemi, Matthew Liston, Peter Humburg, Michael Nicholas, Thomas Graven-Nielsen, Paul W. Hodges, James H. McAuley, Siobhan M. Schabrun
Summary: This study aims to identify neurobiological and psychological risk factors for the development of chronic low back pain. Factors such as medical history, age, and emotional state have a significant impact on the development of chronic low back pain. Neurobiological risk factors explain an additional 15% of the variance in pain intensity at 6 months.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Andreas Brandl, Christoph Egner, Monique Schwarze, Ruediger Reer, Tobias Schmidt, Robert Schleip
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on the water content of the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) in lumbar myofascial tissue. Results showed a significant increase in bioimpedance after IASTM intervention, indicating a decrease in water content in the lumbar myofascial tissue. Further randomized control trials are needed to validate these findings in symptomatic populations and confirm the reliability of bioimpedance analysis (BIA) in myofascial tissue.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Andreas Brandl, Christoph Egner, Ruediger Reer, Tobias Schmidt, Robert Schleip
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of myofascial release techniques on the blood flow of lumbar myofascial tissue and evaluate the influence of myofascial morphology, physical activity, and body mass index on these parameters. The results showed that the myofascial release group had a significant increase in blood flow after treatment and at follow-up compared with the placebo group. There were strong correlations between body mass index, physical activity, myofascial morphology, and blood flow.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Louise Tier, Sauro E. Salomoni, Francois Hug, Manuela Besomi, Paul W. Hodges
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the coordination strategies between back muscles during a tightly constrained isometric trunk extension task. The results showed substantial variations in coordination within and between individuals, and changes in coordination after brief exposure to muscle activation feedback. These findings highlight the highly flexible control of back muscles.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jule Zorn, Shirin Vollrath, Lynn Matits, Martin Schoenfelder, Sebastian V. W. Schulz, Achim Jerg, Juergen M. Steinacker, Daniel A. Bizjak
Summary: This study aimed to investigate athletes' perceived mental stress and recovery levels in daily life and their maximal aerobic power, post COVID-19. The results showed that athletes experienced a decrease in perceived recovery and an increase in mental stress post COVID-19. There was a correlation between aerobic capacity and recovery and stress, indicating potential mental and physical benefits of exercise. Therefore, monitoring athletes' stress and recovery perceptions is crucial for facilitating their return-to-sports post COVID-19.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Johannes Kersten, Jana Schellenberg, Achim Jerg, Johannes Kirsten, Hasema Persch, Yuefei Liu, Juergen M. Steinacker
Summary: Speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) has become an established and widely available diagnostic method, showing its value in COVID-19 cases and post-COVID syndrome. Many studies have been conducted on the use of STE in COVID-19, providing a better understanding of myocardial involvement and risk identification. This review summarizes the current findings on STE, particularly focusing on left and right ventricular longitudinal strain, and discusses potential future developments.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lukas C. Harps, Daniel A. Bizjak, Ulrich Girreser, Martina Zuegel, Juergen M. Steinacker, Patrick Diel, Maria Kristina Parr
Summary: In this study, the quantitation of formoterol, salbutamol, and its phase II metabolite salbutamol-4'-O-sulfate in urine and serum samples using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was successfully demonstrated. The highest concentrations of formoterol, salbutamol, and salbutamol-4'-O-sulfate in serum were found to be 14.2 pg/mL, 10.0 ng/mL, and 21.4 ng/mL, respectively, while in urine (after deglucuronidation), the maximum concentrations were 17.2 ng/mL, 948.5 ng/mL, and 2738.5 ng/mL, respectively. Sex-specific differences were also observed in serum concentrations and urinary excretion. These results highlight the importance of including and elucidating phase II metabolites in quantitation methods for antidoping.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jana Schellenberg, Magdalena Ahathaller, Lynn Matits, Johannes Kirsten, Johannes Kersten, Juergen Michael Steinacker
Summary: The relationship between symptoms and impaired left ventricular function during COVID-19 remains unclear. In this study, the global longitudinal strain (GLS) of athletes with a positive COVID-19 test (PCAt) was compared to healthy control athletes (CON). The results showed lower GLS and diastolic function in PCAt, indicating mild myocardial dysfunction after COVID-19. However, the clinical relevance of these changes is questionable and further research is needed.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Muath A. Shraim, Hugo Masse-Alarie, Sauro E. Salomoni, Paul W. Hodges
Summary: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has revealed differences in the motor cortex (M1) between people with and without low back pain (LBP). Motor skill training can potentially reverse these changes, but it is unclear whether changes can be induced in people with LBP or whether this differs between LBP presentations.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anika Seidel, Andreas Brandl, Christoph Egner, Robert Schleip
Summary: This study investigated the condition of the upper trapezius muscle in patients with unilateral, more severe neck pain and found significant differences in stiffness on the same side. However, no differences were found in elasticity, cervical spine mobility, and pressure pain threshold.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shirin Vollrath, Lynn Matits, Achim Jerg, Jule Zorn, Lucas John, Juergen Michael Steinacker, Daniel Alexander Bizjak
Summary: This exploratory pilot study aimed to analyze and compare clinical blood markers in previously infected trained athletes and a not previously infected healthy athletic control group. The study found that previously infected athletes had lower levels of IgG and Troponin-T in their blood, and there were more differences in immunological and metabolic variables between female athletes of the two groups.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Francesca Baroni, Robert Schleip, Lorenzo Arcuri, Giacomo Consorti, Giandomenico D'Alessandro, Rafael Zegarra-Parodi, Anna Maria Vitali, Marco Tramontano, Christian Lunghi
Summary: This article provides a definition and applications of neuromyofascial movement patterns, highlighting its crucial role in human movement and overall well-being. It emphasizes the importance of functional assessment and its application in person-centered care. The example from the osteopathic field demonstrates how understanding individual neuromyofascial patterns can inform treatment plans and promote a personalized approach to care.
Article
Sport Sciences
Juergen M. Steinacker, Willem van Mechelen, Wilhelm Bloch, Mats Boerjesson, Maurizio Casasco, Bernd Wolfarth, Carolin Knoke, Theodora Papadopoulou, Janine Wendt, Hashel Al Tunaiji, Dietrich Andresen, Olena Andrieieva, Norbert Bachl, Victoriya Badtieva, Friedhelm J. Beucher, Cheri A. Blauwet, Jose-Antonio Casajus Mallen, Ju-Ho Chang, German Clenin, Naama Constantini, Demitri Constantinou, Luigi Di Luigi, Lukas Declercq, Stephane Doutreleau, Svitlana Drozdovska, Martine Duclos, Andrea Ermolao, Thomas Fischbach, Anastasia N. Fischer, Chiara Fossati, Jeorge Franchella, Mark Fulcher, Jan C. Galle, Christian Gerloff, Evelina Georgiades, Boris Gojanovic, Marcela Gonzalez Gross, Andy Grote, Martin Halle, Hans Hauner, Matthew Payton Herring, Mikio Hiura, Kerstin Holze, Gerhard Huber, David Hughes, Mark R. Hutchinson, Anca Ionescu, Dina Christina Janse van Rensburg, Anna Jegier, Natasha Jones, Kirsten Kappert-Gonther, Monika Kellerer, Yutaka Kimura, Agrita Kiopa, Bernd Kladny, Gerhard Koch, Elin Kolle, Greg Kolt, Yiannis Koutedakis, Stephan Kress, Susi Kriemler, Jens Kroeger, Christian Kuhn, Roman Laszlo, Ralph Lehnert, Francois J. Lhuissier, Kerstin Luedtke, Shigeru Makita, Pedro Manonelles Marqueta, Winfried Maerz, Kirill Micallef-Stafrace, Mike Miller, Melita Moore, Erich Mueller, Danie Neunhaeuserer, I. Renay Onur, Vahur Oeoepik, Malgorzata Perl, Anastassios Philippou, Hans-Georg Predel, Sebastien Racinais, Algirdas Raslanas, Ruediger Reer, Klaus Reinhardt, Claus Reinsberger, Sandra Rozenstoka, Robert Sallis, Luis B. Sardinha, Martin Scherer, Jasper Schipperijn, Romain Seil, Benedict Tan, Arno Schmidt-Trucksaess, Nils Schumacher, Bernhard Schwaab, Ansgar Schwirtz, Masato Suzuki, Jeroen Swart, Ralph Tiesler, Ulf Tippelt, Eleanor Tillet, Jane Thornton, Bulent Ulkar, Eve Unt, Evert Verhagen, Thomas Weikert, Roberto Vettor, Sheng Zeng, Richard Budgett, Lars Engebretsen, Ugur Erdener, Fabio Pigozzi, Yannis P. Pitsiladis
Summary: Non-communicable diseases, such as coronary heart disease and diabetes, are increasing worldwide due to a lack of physical activity. This leads to negative health outcomes and economic burdens. To address this issue, the 'Hamburg Declaration' was signed, aiming to promote physical activity and improve individual and community health.
BMJ OPEN SPORT & EXERCISE MEDICINE
(2023)
