Sports Medicine
Consensus Statement: Exercise/physical activity in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes.
20 Jan, 2022 | 08:51h | UTC
Commentary from the author on Twitter
Exercise/Physical Activity in Individuals with
Type 2 Diabetes: A Consensus Statement from
the American College of Sports Medicine
Honored to contribute w/several esteemed colleagues to this report now out on #exercise & #diabetes @MSSEonline @ACSMNews https://t.co/UNmoU2BgLR— Juleen R. Zierath (@JuleenRZierath) January 14, 2022
Practical guide to cardiopulmonary exercise testing in adults.
19 Jan, 2022 | 08:26h | UTCPractical guide to cardiopulmonary exercise testing in adults – Respiratory Research
AHA Scientific Statement: Supporting physical activity in patients and populations during life events and transitions.
2 Dec, 2021 | 09:53h | UTCNews Release: Major life events influence level of physical activity, may negatively impact heart health – American Heart Association
AAP Clinical Report: Promoting the participation of children and adolescents with disabilities in sports, recreation, and physical activity.
1 Dec, 2021 | 08:48h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Children with disabilities benefit from physical activity of all kinds. Now is the time to focus on the inclusion of children based on their strengths and abilities, according to a clinical report published by AAP in Pediatrics this week.https://t.co/zlL9aOGwUU
— American Academy of Pediatrics (@AmerAcadPeds) November 30, 2021
ACSM Expert Consensus Statement: Injury prevention and exercise performance during cold-weather exercise.
25 Nov, 2021 | 10:29h | UTC
Guideline: Nonpharmacological treatment of persistent postconcussion symptoms in adults.
10 Nov, 2021 | 07:07h | UTCInvited commentary: Advances in Clinical Management of Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms—The Danish National Clinical Guideline – JAMA Network Open
Commentary on Twitter
Based on low certainty of evidence or based on consensus, new guideline provides recommendations for commonly applied non-pharmacological interventions to treat persistent post-concussion symptoms in adults. https://t.co/CM1pbMqRXN
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) November 9, 2021
Review: Athletes and Hypertension.
20 Oct, 2021 | 09:52h | UTCAthletes and Hypertension – Current Cardiology Reports
Cluster RCT: An exercise intervention may improve academic achievement among children.
19 Oct, 2021 | 09:45h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Physical inactivity is an important health concern worldwide. This study examined the effects of an exercise intervention on children’s academic achievement, cognitive function, physical fitness, and other health-related outcomes: https://t.co/Pdd0qZqYNN #Pediatrics pic.twitter.com/VkyPba3Sv2
— AAP Journals (@AAPJournals) October 18, 2021
RCT: Early treatment with mild aerobic exercise safely speeds recovery from sport-related concussion in adolescents.
11 Oct, 2021 | 23:58h | UTCNews release: Aerobic exercise after a sport-related concussion speeds recovery in adolescent athletes – University at Buffalo
Related:
Randomized Trial: Early Aerobic Exercise for Sport-Related Concussion
RCT: Limiting screen time for young adults after concussion results in shorter duration of symptoms.
Commentaries on Twitter
RCT study in @TheLancet shows adolescents who sub-threshold aerobic exercise 20 mins/ day for 4 weeks starting within 10 days of a concussion are 48% less likely to get prolonged symptoms. https://t.co/1tafsQHrXt
— Dr Ademola Adejuwon (@SmileySportyDoc) October 2, 2021
Sport-related #concussion is a major public health issue in US adolescents
This new RCT of aerobic exercise vs stretching found exercise sped up recovery and reduced risk for persistent post-concussive symptomshttps://t.co/jP30N1eJEQ pic.twitter.com/ux42VSMfSr
— The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (@LancetChildAdol) October 1, 2021
RCT: Effects of 30 days of ketogenic diet on body composition, muscle strength, muscle area, metabolism, and performance in semi-professional soccer players.
5 Oct, 2021 | 08:47h | UTC
RCT: A structured program of diet and exercise significantly reduced blood pressure and cardiovascular disease biomarkers in patients with resistant hypertension.
30 Sep, 2021 | 10:14h | UTCNews release: Healthy changes in diet, activity improved treatment-resistant high blood pressure – American Heart Association
Commentary on Twitter
#RCT: TRIUMPH shows a structured and supervised program of lifestyle modifications can reduce BP and improve important CVD biomarkers in patients with resistant HTN. https://t.co/RH2y3XYzvd #AHAJournals pic.twitter.com/mfpGvxfhTz
— Circulation (@CircAHA) September 27, 2021
M-A of randomized trials: Efficacy of exercise combined with standard treatment for depression compared to standard treatment alone.
28 Sep, 2021 | 08:55h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Meta-analysis: Exercise combined with standard treatments for depression is more effective than standard treatments alone. https://t.co/TlePIyvzo3 pic.twitter.com/h6eRoKFLUt
— Steve Stewart-Williams (@SteveStuWill) September 18, 2021
Expert Analysis: How to do emergency action planning in sports.
28 Sep, 2021 | 08:52h | UTCHow To of Emergency Action Planning – American College of Cardiology
Commentary on Twitter
In an expert analysis, @EMFried33 discusses the core principles of an emergency action plan, the value of CPR and AED training for all stakeholders in sports, & how to spot #SuddenCardiacArrest in athletes. Read more here: https://t.co/Hsq1g5gO46 #SportsCardio pic.twitter.com/YngteDFQ89
— American College of Cardiology (@ACCinTouch) September 27, 2021
ACSM Expert Consensus Statement on Exertional Heat Illness: Recognition, Management, and Return to Activity.
17 Sep, 2021 | 10:03h | UTCRelated: Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Heat Illness
Review | Recommendations and Nutritional Considerations for Female Athletes: Health and Performance.
15 Sep, 2021 | 08:49h | UTC
AHA Scientific Statement: Clinical implications for exercise at altitude among individuals with cardiovascular disease.
12 Sep, 2021 | 21:49h | UTCNews release: Advance planning can lower risks of high-altitude activities for people with heart disease – American Heart Association
Top Things to Know: Implications for Exercise at Altitude Among Individuals With Cardiovascular Disease – American Heart Association
Commentaries:
Patients with cardiovascular disease exercising at altitude – American Heart Association
Heading to the Mountains? Heart Patients Should Check With Their Doctor First – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Peak VO2 falls ~1% for every 100m increase in altitude above 1500m (~5K ft). Anticipatory guidance is helpful for those with lower functional capacity and the elderly.
Learn more in our AHA Scientific Statement 👇🏿https://t.co/le6GuHNfac @HeartNews pic.twitter.com/ftFgg398kt
— J. Sawalla Guseh, M.D. (@JSawallaGusehMD) September 9, 2021
International Exercise Recommendations in Older Adults (ICFSR): Expert Consensus Guidelines.
26 Aug, 2021 | 08:52h | UTC
Top Pearls from ACC Care of the Athletic Heart 2021 Virtual.
26 Aug, 2021 | 08:36h | UTCTop Pearls from ACC Care of the Athletic Heart 2021 Virtual – American College of Cardiology
Related:
Brazilian Guidelines for Sports and Exercise Cardiology
Canadian Position Statement on the Cardiovascular Screening of Competitive Athletes
The Female Athlete’s Heart: Facts and Fallacies
Expert Analysis: The Heart of the Female Athlete
Research: Sudden Cardiac Arrest during Participation in Competitive Sports
Dementia risk in former professional footballers is related to player position and career length.
18 Aug, 2021 | 08:39h | UTCNews release: Dementia risk in former professional footballers is related to player position and career length – University of Glasgow
Commentaries:
Dementia risk greatest for defenders, says new research – BBC
Commentary on Twitter
"Field Position, Career Length, and Risk of Neurodegenerative Disease in Male Former Professional #Soccer…" https://t.co/EI2rzZH72W
via @JAMANeuro part of @JAMANetwork #CTE #dementia #football pic.twitter.com/VJz91y3OUc
— Dr Willie Stewart (@WillStewNeuro) August 2, 2021
Professional rugby may be associated with changes in brain structure.
18 Aug, 2021 | 08:38h | UTCNews release: Professional rugby may be associated with changes in brain structure
Original study: White matter abnormalities in active elite adult rugby players – Brain Communications
Commentary on Twitter
1/ Almost a quarter of elite adult rugby players have brain structure abnormalities as a result of repeated head impacts, research finds pic.twitter.com/HnkGeRZq0c
— Sciencebeta (@sciencebeta) July 26, 2021
Systematic review: Kinesio taping provides little or no benefit for rotator cuff disease.
16 Aug, 2021 | 00:52h | UTCKinesio taping for rotator cuff disease – Cochrane Library
Summary: Kinesio taping for rotator cuff disease – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
Kinesio taping is one possible conservative treatment for rotator cuff disease (painful shoulder disorders).
Is it effective & what possible harms might it have?
Read about the latest Cochrane evidence from @CochraneMSK: https://t.co/itvdrUuIBm #KinesioTaping #KinesioTape pic.twitter.com/hXqvjOCgf8
— Cochrane UK (@CochraneUK) August 14, 2021
Tokyo feared Games would spread COVID; numbers suggest that didn’t happen.
8 Aug, 2021 | 23:56h | UTCTokyo feared Games would spread COVID; numbers suggest that didn’t happen – Reuters
Commentary on Twitter
Before the #Olympics began, Japan feared that the Games might spread COVID-19, introduce new variants and overwhelm the medical system. The infection numbers from inside the Olympic 'bubble' tell a different story https://t.co/EsIxj3gsNx
— Reuters (@Reuters) August 7, 2021
20-year observational study suggests return to play is manageable for most athletes with Long QT Syndrome or genetic heart diseases.
30 Jul, 2021 | 11:40h | UTCNews release: 20-year study suggests return to play is manageable for athletes with most genetic heart diseases – Mayo Clinic
Original study: Return-to-Play for Athletes With Long QT Syndrome or Genetic Heart Diseases Predisposing to Sudden Death – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
Return to Play Seems Safe for Most Athletes With Long QT Syndrome – HealthDay
Return-to-Play for Athletes With LQTS or Genetic Heart Diseases – American College of Cardiology
Commentary on Twitter
SO EXCITED about our 20-year review of every #athlete with #genetic #heart #disease who I have had the privilege to care of @MayoClinic @MayoClinicCV. Hopefully, this experience will spell the end of immediate disqualifications. https://t.co/574xI8aGKh
— Michael J. Ackerman MD,PhD (@MJAckermanMDPhD) July 27, 2021
Olympic Pseudoscience – Tokyo Edition.
29 Jul, 2021 | 11:08h | UTCOlympic Pseudoscience – Tokyo Edition – Science Based Medicine
New series from The Lancet: Physical Activity 2021.
23 Jul, 2021 | 10:37h | UTCHomepage: Physical Activity 2021 – The Lancet (free registration required for all articles)
Summary and commentary: Experts call for immediate action to ensure physical activity is built into everyday lives – News Medical
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
🆕 In the early stages of the #pandemic, #PhysicalActivity was considered *essential* for health by many governments—but inactivity remains a major issue.
Ahead of #Tokyo2020, we launch @TheLancet #PhysicalActivity21 Series 🤸♀️👨🦽
Access here: https://t.co/j0GhLGKAAD pic.twitter.com/mrcOnRPyR6
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) July 22, 2021