The Effect of Phlebotomy on Physiological Responses during Submaximal, Prolonged Exercise

Kontro, H., Jensen, M. T., Caswell, A. M., Aboodarda, S. J. & MacInnis, M. J. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. (2025). ABSTRACT Introduction The influence of reduced blood volume on prolonged submaximal exercise is unclear. Using a sham-controlled design, we investigated the effect of acute phlebotomy on physiological responses to 60 minutes of submaximal exercise and its subsequent impact on severe-intensity …

My Kid Is Going Through a Growth Spurt—What Should I Do?” Taking an Interdisciplinary Approach to Athletic Development During the Adolescent Growth Spurt

Johnson, D., Eisenmann, J., Lawson, R., Stables, R., Williams, S., Cumming, S. & Lloyd, R. S. Strength Cond. J. (2025). Puberty is a critical period for young athletes, characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social changes. During puberty, young athletes experience the adolescent growth spurt at the same time as intensified training regimens, which can impact performance, injury risk, and …

Altered Metabolic Activity and Morphology of Lower Limb Muscles 1–2 Years Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Dutaillis, B., Collings, T., Bellinger, P., Timmins, R.G., Kennedy, B. and Bourne, M.N. (2025), Scand J Med Sci Sports, 35: e70079 The purpose of this study was to explore between-limb differences in gluteal, quadriceps, hamstring, and triceps surae muscle size and activity during a repeated vertical jump-landing task in individuals with a history of unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). …

The Influence of Menstrual Cycle Phases on Postconcussion Outcomes and Symptom Reporting: A Scoping Review

Carr, G and Fleddermann, M.-T.  Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports  35, no. 7 (2025): e70093,  Concussion is common in sports and often shows sex-based differences in symptom severity and recovery, with female athletes experiencing more severe, prolonged symptoms. Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle may play a role in concussion, but research on this topic has been limited. Therefore, this scoping …

Diet, risk of disordered eating and running-related injury in adult distance runners: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

Colebatch, E. A., Fuller, J. T., Mantzioris, E. & Hill, A. M. J. Sci. Med. Sport (2025). Objectives: To determine whether diet and disordered eating risk contribute to running-related injury risk in adult (≥18 years) distance runners. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: Random effects meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies compared dietary intake and disordered eating risk in distance runners …

Physical Activity to Counter Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Benefits of Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Training—A Narrative Review

Dhahbi, W., Briki, W., Heissel, A., Schega, L., Dergaa, I., Guelmami, N., Omri, A. E. & Chaabene, H.  Open 11, 56 (2025).  Background: With the increase in life expectancy, age-related cognitive decline has become a prevalent concern.Physical activity (PA) is increasingly being recognized as a vital non-pharmacological strategy to counteract this decline. This review aimed to (i) critically evaluate and …

Altered Metabolic Activity and Morphology of Lower Limb Muscles 1–2 Years Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Dutaillis, B., Collings, T., Bellinger, P., Timmins, R.G., Kennedy, B. and Bourne, M.N. (2025), Scand J Med Sci Sports, 35: e70079. The purpose of this study was to explore between-limb differences in gluteal, quadriceps, hamstring, and triceps surae muscle size and activity during a repeated vertical jump-landing task in individuals with a history of unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). …

Do physical or imaging changes explain the effectiveness of progressive tendon loading exercises? A causal mediation analysis of athletes with patellar tendinopathy

Deng, Jie et al. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Volume 28, Issue 6, 458 – 464 ObjectivesTo investigate whether the effectiveness of progressive tendon loading exercises (PTLE) on patellar tendinopathy is mediated through changes in physical or imaging properties. DesignMediation analyses based on a randomized clinical trial (n = 76) in patellar tendinopathy comparing PTLE with eccentric exercise therapy (EET). …

Muscle Matters: Bridging the Gap Between Terminology of Age-Related Muscle Loss and Exercise Interventions

Araújo, C. G. S. & Tou, N. X. . J. Aging Phys. Act. 33, 209–211 (2025). Key Points Age-related loss of muscle is associated with adverse health outcomes leading to disability and higher risk of mortality. Various criteria used to define sarcopenia have involved not only muscle mass but also muscle function. Age-related muscle loss terminology should follow specification of …