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WEBSep 14, 2024 · BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine is an open-access journal covering all aspects of sport and exercise medicine and associated areas such as physical activity for chronic disease prevention.We will consider a broad array of topics within the themes of physical activity, exercise as medicine, and sports medicine; and are inclusive of scientific approaches ranging from qualitative methods ...
‘As easy as riding a bike’: a systematic review of injuries and illness ...
WEBObjectives To allow the implementation of effective injury and illness prevention programmes for road cyclists, we wanted to first identify the injury/illness burden to this group of athletes. We, therefore, undertook a systematic review of all reported injuries/illness in road cycling. Design Systematic review. Data sources Identification of articles was achieved through a comprehensive ...
Isometric versus isotonic exercise for greater trochanteric pain ...
WEBObjectives Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of lateral hip pain. Limited evidence exists for the effectiveness of exercise for GTPS. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of isometric and isotonic exercise for individuals with GTPS. Methods This randomised controlled pilot trial recruited 30 participants with GTPS. Both programmes consisted of daily ...
Indicators and correlates of low energy availability in male and …
WEBObjectives To investigate indicators and correlates of low energy availability (LEA) in male and female dancers. Methods A Dance-Specific Energy Availability Questionnaire (DEAQ) was developed and administered online internationally to dancers training at preprofessional, professional or advanced amateur level. The DEAQ drew on current validated, published questionnaires for LEA, linked to the ...
WEBIntermittent fasting (IF) is a popular dietary practice, which consists of regular alternating periods of unrestricted dietary consumption and abstinence from caloric intake. Emerging evidence shows IF has short and long- term benefits for health and exercise performance that go beyond facilitating weight- loss.1–4 Despite its widespread use ...
Exercise for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic …
WEBObjective To systematically review all randomised clinical trials to determine the efficacy of local strengthening exercises compared with other forms of conservative management for adults with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Design Systematic review. Data sources Four electronic databases (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane, Embase and PubMed) were ...
Rehabilitation following meniscal repair: a systematic review
WEBIntroduction. The menisci reduce stress by increasing the contact area between the femur and tibia. They buffer against axial, rotational and shearing forces about the knee during motion. 1 The loss of meniscal tissue localises tibiofemoral contact and leads to progressive arthrosis 2 3 and functional decline in the long term. 4 To prevent these degenerative changes, meniscal repair has become ...
WEBPaultrefiK etfial BM Open Sp E Med 20217:e000935 doi:101136bmsem-2020-000935 1 Open access Review Therapeutic effects of turmeric or curcumin extract on pain and function for individuals with knee osteoarthritis:
Evaluation of the vestibular and ocular motor screening (VOMS) as …
WEBObjective To understand the relationship between initial vestibular and ocular motor screening (VOMS) and recovery time, and the utility of VOMS to screen for protracted recovery in youth/adolescent patients with sport-related concussion (SRC). Methods Participants (8–18 years) who were diagnosed with an SRC within 7 days of the injury were administered the VOMS test by certified medical ...
Therapeutic effects of turmeric or curcumin extract on pain and ...
WEBPurpose To determine whether supplementation with turmeric or curcumin extract effects pain and physical function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Second, we investigated the therapeutic response (pain and function) of turmeric compared with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Methods A search was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and Cochrane Review. Inclusion ...
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