‘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 ...
About | BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
WEBAims and scope. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine is an open access journal covering all aspects of sport and exercise medicine from physiology to return to play. The journal aims to publish original articles considered by peer reviewers to be coherent and technically sound, ensuring that the latest research is disseminated rapidly to a global ...
WEBChalloumasfiD ea Open p e 20217:e001110 doi:101136bmjsem-2021-001110 1 Open access Review Management of patellar tendinopathy: a systematic review and network meta- analysis of randomised studies
How do orthopaedic surgeons and rehabilitation professionals …
WEBAim To compare the interpretation of toe touch weight bearing (TTWB) and partial weight bearing (PWB) among orthopaedic surgeons, rehabilitation professionals and patients. Methodology 78 consultant and middle-grade orthopaedic surgeons in the UK completed a questionnaire. 64 rehabilitation professionals (including physiotherapists) at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Headley Court were ...
Effects of a systemic enzyme therapy in healthy active adults after ...
WEBBackground Systemic enzyme therapy may improve symptoms of exhaustive eccentric exercise due to anti-inflammatory properties. Methods In a randomised, placebo-controlled, two-stage clinical trial, systemic enzyme therapy (Wobenzym) was administered for 72 hours before and 72 hours following a day on which subjects performed an exhaustive eccentric exercise (isokinetic loading of the quadriceps ...
‘Managing My Patellofemoral Pain’: the creation of an education …
WEBStudy design Qualitative, including consultation with international experts and patients. Purpose Develop a brief yet comprehensive evidence-based education leaflet to be used as an adjunct in the management of patellofemoral pain (PFP) through consultation with both experts (clinical academics) and individuals with PFP. Background Appropriate patient education is an essential component of ...
WEBFurthermore, Figure 1 The potential impact of repeated high- intensity and high- volume bouts of ultraendurance running on cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and renal function and structure. 2. inflammation during and after UER might be related to functional over- reaching.4 Besides, the exact pathophysiology and percentage of UER ...
Damaging nature of decelerations: Do we adequately prepare …
WEBAn evolving understanding of match demands. Frequent and intense accelerations and decelerations are crucial elements of match play.1–4 Both accelerations and decelerations expose players to high levels of mechanical stress, are recognised as key contributors to overall biomechanical load,5 and may exert a significant impact on performance potential (eg, ability to sustain high force output ...
Effect of erythropoietin on athletic performance: a systematic …
WEBIntroduction Athletes have attempted to glean the ergogenic benefits of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) since it became available in the 1980s. However, there is limited consensus in the literature regarding its true performance-enhancing effects. In fact, some studies suggest there is no conclusive evidence; therefore, it is necessary to evaluate and quantify the strength of the ...
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 ...