Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata It is the people, it is the people, it is the people Welcome to the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP) edition of BJSM . He tangata—it is the people in our lives that...Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
In BJSM , Gabel and colleagues in their paper ‘Pre-flight Exercise and Bone Metabolism Predict Unloading-Induced Bone Loss due to Spaceflight’ study skeletal health in a unique population of ‘occupational...Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the participation of females in sport, as well as professionalism of female sport. 1 Sports and exercise medicine (SEM) literature has, however, failed to mirror this progress, as...Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
Overdiagnosis in healthcare is a problem. A big one. Clinicians are skilled at labelling people in ways that do not necessarily benefit them. Too often we create harms from unnecessary labels and subsequent treatments that waste...Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
Sports and exercise medicine (SEM) clinicians embrace evidence-based practice as a means to improve quality of care, ultimately improving the overall health of the community. However, implementation and dissemination of research evidence...Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
Concussion is a frequent injury in many sports and is also common in para athletes. However, there is a paucity of concussion research related to para sport, and prior International Concussion in Sport (CIS) consensus papers have not...Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
Objective To investigate the aetiology and incidence of sudden cardiac arrest and death (SCA/D) in US competitive athletes. Methods Prospective surveillance was conducted from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2018 through the National Center for...Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
Objectives To assess the influence of muscle power and adiposity on all-cause mortality risk and to evaluate the ‘fat but powerful’ (F+P) (or ‘fat but fit’) paradox in older adults. Methods A total of 2563 older...Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
Background Cam morphology, a distinct bony morphology of the hip, is prevalent in many athletes, and a risk factor for hip-related pain and osteoarthritis. Secondary cam morphology, due to existing or previous hip disease (eg,...Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
Published in the Lancet in 2020, the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 provided updated disease burden rankings for 87 risk factors including behavioural and metabolic risks. GBD 2019 ranked low physical activity 19th out of 20 risk...Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
Objective To determine the effects of interventions aimed at optimising the quantity and quality of physical education (PE) on cognition and academic performance in children and adolescents. Design A systematic review and meta-analysis....Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
Objective A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression were performed on selected studies to investigate the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) among athletes compared with non-athlete controls. Design Meta-analysis with...Monday, October 18, 2021 from British Journal of Sports Medicine current issue
The WHO recommends that adults should do at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 min of vigorous physical activity per week. 1 Despite this, recent statistics show that one in four adults do not meet the...Friday, October 15, 2021 from Medgadget.com » Sports Medicine
Scientists at Penn State University developed a wearable glucose monitor that can non-invasively measure glucose levels within sweat in real time. The low-cost sensor consists of laser-induced graphene and a nickel-gold alloy that can...Thursday, October 14, 2021 from Medgadget.com » Sports Medicine
AdhereTech, a medtech company based in New York City, has developed the Aidia Smart Bottle (previously known as the Smart Pill Bottle), a connected pill bottle that helps to increase medication compliance using lights, audio alerts, and...Thursday, October 14, 2021 from Medgadget.com » Sports Medicine
Researchers at the University of Utah built an exoskeleton that can ease walking for people with above-knee amputations. The new system, which uses an electromechanical actuator attached to the thigh and AI to adapt to each person’s...Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from Medgadget.com » Sports Medicine
As cloud and digital platforms continue to gain traction, we’re seeing a trend toward increased investments in robotic surgery in medical technology fields. Surgical training, coordination, and collaboration in the operating room are...Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from Medgadget.com » Sports Medicine
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich in Germany have developed a telemedicine system for high-risk COVID-19 patients who are isolating at home. The system consists of an ear sensor that monitors a variety of physiological...Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from Medgadget.com » Sports Medicine
Luminopia, a company based in Cambridge, MA, has developed Luminopia One, a visual content system that aims to treat amblyopia, also known as ‘lazy eye,’ in young children. The condition is caused by neurological deficits that typically...Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from Medgadget.com » Sports Medicine
At the University of Arizona a team of engineers have developed 3D-printed wearable devices that are custom made for each user. The personalized fit means that they do not require adhesives to stay in place. The technology can be used to...Monday, October 11, 2021 from Medgadget.com » Sports Medicine
A collaboration between groups at MIT and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute led to the creation of a system that allows for quick determination of the susceptibility of cancer cells to specific drugs, without the need to rely on genomic...Friday, October 8, 2021 from Sports Science News -- ScienceDaily
Engineers have developed a new type of wearable with several unprecedented benefits. Not only are the devices custom 3D-printed based on body scans of wearers, but they can operate continuously using a combination of wireless power...Thursday, October 7, 2021 from Medgadget.com » Sports Medicine
At the University of Bern in Switzerland, researchers have developed the Panoramic Opto-Electrical Measurement and Stimulation (POEMS) system, which allows them to conduct advanced optogenetic experiments with mouse hearts. The device,...Thursday, October 7, 2021 from Medgadget.com » Sports Medicine
A team of scientists at University of California Los Angeles created a magnetoelastic device that can generate electricity from movements of the body, including the movements caused by the pulse at the wrist. The patch-like device may...Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from Sports Science News -- ScienceDaily
LEO carves out a new type of locomotion somewhere between walking and flying.Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from Medgadget.com » Sports Medicine
Evolution Devices, a company based in California, created a functional electrical stimulation device to assist people with foot drop to walk more freely. Foot drop is caused by muscle weakness/paralysis, and those affected struggle to...Thursday, September 30, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
Adolescents can speed their recovery after a sport-related concussion and reduce their risk of experiencing protracted recovery if they engage in aerobic exercise within 10 days of getting injured, according to a new study.Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
Scientists discovered the importance of factoring both weight and jump height into the tests that are used to clear athletes to resume physical activity following an ACL injury.Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from Sports Science News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have developed a dynamic respirator that modulates its pore size in response to changing conditions, such as exercise or air pollution levels, allowing the wearer to breathe easier when the highest levels of filtration are...Thursday, September 9, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
Scientists studied the biomechanics of swimmer 'kickstarts' using force sensors and motion-capture cameras. They found that force exerted by the hands on the starting platform is significant, which may assist in training.Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
In a study testing four kinds of face masks, researchers demonstrated that exercising in the heat with a face mask on does not significantly increase body temperature or heart rate during exercise.Friday, September 3, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
Researchers use statistical methods on video data to quantitatively determine the biomechanical techniques correlated with successful judo throws. This work may assist in developing supervised or self-guided training routines.Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from Sports Science News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have created a soft, stretchable device that converts movement into electricity and works in both dry and wet environments.Monday, August 30, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
It takes more than athletic talent to play varsity sports in college, at least for most young people, a new study suggests. Researchers found that U.S. high-school athletes were much more likely to play sports in college if they came...Thursday, August 26, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
A motivational intervention known as functional imagery training (FIT) can help self-professed non-runners to complete an ultra-marathon (50km plus), according to new research.Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
A new study suggests athletes with a history of concussion may show more brain injury from a later concussion, particularly in middle regions of the brain that are more susceptible to damage, when compared to athletes with no history of...Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
Researchers found that first-year college students do pack on pounds, but implementing healthy patterns early can help stave off that weight gain.Monday, August 23, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
Researchers have developed a mathematical model that can predict the optimum exercise regime for building muscle.Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
Researchers began publishing annual reports and bi-annual updates examining the health and safety policies for secondary schools for each individual state and Washington, D.C. The evaluations are based on safety measures states can...Friday, July 23, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
For young soccer players, participating in repetitive technical training activities involving heading during practice may result in more total head impacts but playing in scrimmages or actual soccer games may result in greater magnitude...Thursday, July 22, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
Participation in elite adult rugby may be associated with changes in brain structure, according to a new study.Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
Exoskeletons - wearable devices used by workers on assembly lines or in warehouses to alleviate stress on their lower backs - may compete with valuable resources in the brain while people work, canceling out the physical benefits of...Monday, July 19, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
CT scans for patients with concussion provide critical information about their risk for long-term impairment and potential to make a complete recovery - findings that underscore the need for physician follow-up.Friday, July 16, 2021 from Sports Science News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have developed a microswimmer that appears to defy the laws of fluid dynamics: their model, consisting of two beads that are connected by a linear spring, is propelled by completely symmetrical oscillations.Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from Sports Science News -- ScienceDaily
Summertime is here, and that often means long, lazy days at the beach, water skiing and swimming. Life jackets and swimsuits are essential gear for these activities, but if not dried thoroughly, they can develop a gross, musty smell....Monday, July 12, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
A new study has found that greater trunk flexion has significant impact on stride length, joint movements, and ground reaction forces. How you lean may be one of the contributors to your knee pain, medial tibial stress syndrome, or back...Monday, June 28, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
Baby coral reef fishes can outpace all other baby fishes in the ocean, swimming around 15-40 body lengths per second.Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
Without an audience, men run slower and women faster: The lack of spectators during the coronavirus pandemic appears to have had a noticeable effect on the performance of athletes at the 2020 Biathlon World Cup, a new study shows....Monday, June 21, 2021 from Sports Science News -- ScienceDaily
By 2050, more than 70% of the world's population will live in cities. Researchers have developed software that shows city planners where to invest in nature to improve people's lives and save billions of dollars.Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from ScienceDaily: Sports Medicine News
With pre-season football training on the horizon, a new study shows that head impacts experienced during practice are associated with changes in brain imaging of young players over multiple seasons.