Overtraining Syndrome Symptoms and Diagnosis in Athletes: Where Is the Research? A Systematic Review

Weakley, J., Halson, S. L. & Mujika, I. Overtraining Syndrome Symptoms and Diagnosis in Athletes: Where Is the Research? A Systematic Review. Int J Sport Physiol 1–7 (2022) Abstract Hott A, Brox JI, Pripp AH, Context: To understand overtraining syndrome (OTS), it is important to detail the physiological and psychological changes that occur in athletes. Objectives: To systematically establish and …

Muscle-strengthening activities are associated with lower risk and mortality in major non-communicable diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies

Momma, H., Kawakami, R., Honda, T. & Sawada, S. S. Muscle-strengthening activities are associated with lower risk and mortality in major non-communicable diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies. Brit J Sport Med bjsports-2021-105061 (2022) Abstract Objective To quantify the associations between muscle-strengthening activities and the risk of non-communicable diseases and mortality in adults independent of aerobic activities. …

Normative data and percentile curves for long-term athlete development in swimming

orn, D.-P., Lomax, I., Rüeger, E. & Romann, M. Normative data and percentile curves for long-term athlete development in swimming. J Sci Med Sport 25, 266–271 (2022). Abstract Objectives:  To provide normative data and establish percentile curves for long-course (50 m pool length) swimming events and to compare progression of race times longitudinally for the various swimming strokes and race distances. …

Platelet-rich plasma injection for tennis elbow: did it ever work?

Karjalainen T, Richards B, Buchbinder R. Platelet-rich plasmainjection for tennis elbow: did it ever work? BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 2022;8:e001258.   Abstract Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a commonly used treatment for tendinopathies such as tennis elbow despite the questionable evidence of its efficacy. A recent Cochrane review suggests that it likely does not provide clinically meaningful benefits in …

24-Hour Physical Behavior Balance for Better Health for All: “The Sweet-Spot Hypothesis”

Holtermann, A., Rasmussen, C.L., Hallman, D.M. et al. 24-Hour Physical Behavior Balance for Better Health for All: “The Sweet-Spot Hypothesis”. Sports Med – Open 7, 98 (2021). Abstract “Sit less–move more” has been the univocal advice to adults for better health. Predominantly, this advice is based on research of physical behaviors during leisure-time. A recent study among > 100,000 adults indicates a u-shaped association between leisure-time physical …

Risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from on-field player contacts in amateur, youth and professional football (soccer)

Schreiber S, Faude O, Gärtner B, et al. Abstract Objective To investigate the risk of transmission among potentially infectious SARS-CoV-2-positive football players while participating in training or matches at amateur, youth and professional levels. Methods  Between August 2020 and March 2021, football players who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and participated in matches or training during the period of potential contagiousness were …

Elite athletes with COVID-19 ~ Predictors of the course of disease

Krzywański, J et al. Elite athletes with COVID-19 — Predictors of the course of disease. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 25 (2022) 9–14.   ABSTRACT Objectives: The aim of the study was to identify predictors determining the course of COVID-19 and antibody response in elite athletes.Design: Observational study.Methods: Routine medical screening with physical examination, resting ECG, and laboratory …

Protective Effects of Exercise on Cognition and Brain Health in Older Adults

Tyndall, A. V. et al. Protective Effects of Exercise on Cognition and Brain Health in Older Adults. Exercise Sport Sci R 46, 215–223 (2018). Key Points  Postmaturation aging is accompanied by many adverse changes including physiological measures (i.e., decreases in physical fitness and cerebrovascular function), biomarkers (i.e., increases in oxidative stress), and psychological (i.e., mood changes) and lifestyle (i.e., smoking …

Managing Travel Fatigue and Jet Lag in Athletes: A Review and Consensus Statement

Janse van Rensburg, D. C. et al. Managing Travel Fatigue and Jet Lag in Athletes: A Review and Consensus Statement. Sports Med 51, 2029–2050 (2021). Abstract Athletes are increasingly required to travel domestically and internationally, often resulting in travel fatigue and jet lag. Despite considerable agreement that travel fatigue and jet lag can be a real and impactful issue for …

The Male Athlete Triad—A Consensus Statement From the Female and Male Athlete Triad Coalition Part 1: Definition and Scientific Basis

Abstract The Male Athlete Triad is a syndrome of 3 interrelated conditions most common in adolescent and young adult male endurance and weight-class athletes and includes the clinically relevant outcomes of (1) energy deficiency/low energy availability (EA) with or without disordered eating/eating disorders, (2) functional hypothalamic hypogonadism, and (3) osteoporosis or low bone mineral density with or without bone stress …