Singh, B., Bennett, H., Miatke, A., Dumuid, D., Curtis, R., Ferguson, T., Brinsley, J., Szeto, K., Petersen, J. M., Gough, C., Eglitis, E., Simpson, C. E., Ekegren, C. L., Smith, A. E., Erickson, K. I. & Maher, C. Br. J. Sports Med. bjsports-2024-108589 (2025). Objective: To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on …
Fitzpatrick, D., Leckie, T., Heine, G. & Hodgson, L. J. Sci. Med. Sport 28, 198–205 (2025). Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID) use is prevalent in sport however the risk associated with their use in athletes is not well understood. This review discusses the pharmacology of NSAIDs and the prevalence of their use in different sports and factors driving this. Use …
Radaelli, R., Rech, A., Molinari, T. et al. Sports Med 55, 167–192 (2025). Background The optimal prescription and precise recommendations of resistance training volume for older adults is unclear in the current literature. In addition, the interactions between resistance training volume and program duration as well as physical health status remain to be determined when assessing physical function, muscle size and hypertrophy …
Kjær, M., Petersen, J., Dünweber, M. R., Andersen, J. L., Engebretsen, L. & Magnusson, S. P. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 35, (2025). Injuries to the musculoskeletal system are frequent in elite sports and they are detrimental to athletic performance. This can be due to, for example, (1) overuse disorders of tendon (tendinopathy) that not only lower the training efficiency …
Gabbett, T. J. & Oetter, E. Sports Med. 55, 17–35 (2025). Optimal loading involves the prescription of an exercise stimulus that promotes positive tissue adaptation, restoring function in patients undergoing rehabilitation and improving performance in healthy athletes. Implicit in optimal loading is the need to monitor the response to load, but what constitutes a normal response to loading? And does …
Zhang, G., Brink, M., aus der Fünten, K. et al. Sports Med 55, 193–201 (2025). Injury risk in professional football (soccer) is increased in the weeks following return-to-play (RTP). However, the time course of injury risk after RTP (the hazard curve) as well as its influencing factors are largely unknown. This knowledge gap, which is arguably due to the volatility of instantaneous …
Braschler, L., Nikolaidis, P. T., Thuany, M., Chlíbková, D., Rosemann, T., Weiss, K., Wilhelm, M., & Knechtle, B. (2025). Sports Medicine – Open, 11(1), 1-67. The aim of this review was to provide a comprehensive review of the benefits and risks of marathon training and racing on different organ systems. A predefined search strategy including keywords (e.g., marathon, cardiovascular system, etc.) and free …
Wilson, P. J., Roe, G. & Kiely, J. J. strength Cond. Res. (2024) Decision-making is a critical component of performance support staff responsibilities, yet research exploring staff perceptions relating to key facets of decision-making is lacking. This study aimed to explore perceptions of performance support staff relating to; the importance of decision-making in their role, the value of team decision-making, …
Abrahamson J, Lindman I, Eriksen MB, Kibsgaard A, Nielsen RO. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2025 Jan;35(1):e70004. Running is a popular form of physical activity, yet it comes with risks, including running-related injuries (RRIs). This cohort study aimed to use self-reported baseline data on running experience, weekly running frequency, greatest running distance in 1 week, and running program …
Eriksson LM, Hedman K, Åström‐Aneq M, Nylander E, Bouma K, Mandić M, Gustafsson T, Rullman E. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2024 Dec;34(12):e70007. Sprint interval training (SIT) leads to similar improvements in maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) and maximal cardiac output as previously reported for traditional endurance training, but the exercise-induced effects on cardiac remodeling are still largely …