British journal of sports medicine
17 articles tagged "British journal of sports medicine"
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Cameroon Football Reveals Gaps in Cardiac Screening, Emergency Preparedness
A cross-sectional study highlights critical deficiencies in cardiovascular screening and sudden cardiac arrest response among football teams in Camero
Digital and Mixed Interventions Support Physical Activity After Exercise Therapy
An umbrella review suggests digital and mixed delivery methods help patients with chronic conditions maintain physical activity and quality of life.
High-Impact Sports Linked to 4-15-Fold Increased MND/ALS Risk
A scoping review identifies a significant association between professional participation in high-impact sports and elevated motor neurone disease risk
Aerobic, Combined, and HIIT Exercise Lower Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Hypertension
A network meta-analysis clarifies the impact of various exercise types on 24-hour blood pressure in adults with hypertension.
ACL Reconstruction Triples 20-Year Risk of Total Knee Arthroplasty
A study of 135,881 patients shows a 2.44% absolute risk of knee replacement two decades after surgery, rising with meniscal involvement.
ACL Reconstruction Triples 20-Year Risk of Knee Arthroplasty
A study of 135,881 patients shows a 2.44% absolute risk of knee replacement two decades after surgery, rising with meniscal involvement.
Strengthening and Stretching Yield Similar Quality of Life Gains in Hip Impingement
A randomized trial finds targeted strengthening improves pain perception and muscle force more than stretching, despite equal quality of life scores.
Individualized Algorithm Lowers Achilles Rerupture Risk and Limits Unnecessary Surgery
The CARTA protocol uses ultrasound criteria to select patients for surgery, reducing reruptures by 73% compared to non-operative management.
Sustained Vigorous Activity Linked to Higher Stroke Risk in Hypertensive Adults
Wearable data shows that while moderate activity is protective, vigorous bouts exceeding two minutes may triple stroke risk in hypertension.
Lower Rugby Tackle Height Reduces Ball-Carrier Risk but May Increase Tackler Impacts
A simulation of 23,081 tackles suggests that mandating lower hits redistributes neurotrauma risk between players rather than eliminating it.
FIFA Decision Aid Standardizes Pregnancy Management in Football
A validated five-step framework helps multidisciplinary teams assess risks and support informed participation for pregnant athletes.
Six-Item Symptom Tool and Vestibular Screen Improve Concussion Diagnosis Accuracy
A streamlined 6-item index combined with a brief vestibular-ocular screen shows higher specificity than the standard 22-item checklist.