BJSM Articles - The South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA)

Comparative effectiveness of treatments for patellofemoral pain: a living systematic review with network meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2021-04-01

Management of plantar heel pain: a best practice guide informed by a systematic review, expert clinical reasoning and patient values

Source: BJSM Published on 2021-03-30

Unique diagnostic signatures of concussion in the saliva of male athletes: the Study of Concussion in Rugby Union through MicroRNAs (SCRUM)

Source: BJSM Published on 2021-03-23

ACL reconstruction for all is not cost-effective after acute ACL rupture

Source: BJSM Published on 2021-03-18

How does hormone transition in transgender women change body composition, muscle strength and haemoglobin? Systematic review with a focus on the implications for sport participation

Source: BJSM Published on 2021-03-01

Resuming professional football (soccer) during the COVID-19 pandemic in a country with high infection rates: a prospective cohort study

Source: BJSM Published on 2021-02-15

Hydration and cooling in elite athletes: relationship with performance, body mass loss and body temperatures during the Doha 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships

Source: BJSM Published on 2021-02-12

SARS-CoV-2 transmission during rugby league matches: do players become infected after participating with SARS-CoV-2 positive players?

Source: BJSM Published on 2021-02-11

Injury rates decreased in mens professional football: an 18-year prospective cohort study of almost 12 000 injuries sustained during 1.8 million hours of play

Source: BJSM Published on 2021-02-05

Infographic. Consensus recommendations on the classification, definition and diagnostic criteria of hip-related pain in young and middle-aged active adults from the International Hip-related Pain Research Network, Zurich 2018

Source: BJSM Published on 2021-01-01

Effectiveness of progressive tendon-loading exercise therapy in patients with patellar tendinopathy: a randomised clinical trial

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-12-24

High genetic contribution to anterior cruciate ligament rupture: Heritability ~69%

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-12-23

Do smartphone applications and activity trackers increase physical activity in adults? Systematic review, meta-analysis and metaregression

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-12-21

Effect of gender affirming hormones on athletic performance in transwomen and transmen: implications for sporting organisations and legislators

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-12-07

Joint associations of accelero-meter measured physical activity and sedentary time with all-cause mortality: a harmonised meta-analysis in more than 44 000 middle-aged and older individuals

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-12-01

World Health Organization 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-12-01

Low cardiorespiratory and mitochondrial fitness as risk factors in viral infections: implications for COVID-19

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-11-24

Infographic. Stay physically active during COVID-19 with exercise as medicine

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-11-12

Sleep and the athlete: narrative review and 2021 expert consensus recommendations

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-11-03

UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football. Current evidence to inform practical recommendations and guide future research

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-10-23

Diagnosing Achilles tendinopathy is like delicious spaghetti carbonara: it is all about key ingredients, but not all chefs use the same recipe

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-10-14

Subacromial decompression versus diagnostic arthroscopy for shoulder impingement: a 5-year follow-up of a randomised, placebo surgery controlled clinical trial

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-10-05

Cardiorespiratory considerations for return-to-play in elite athletes after COVID-19 infection: a practical guide for sport and exercise medicine physicians

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-10-01

International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 1 (SMHAT-1) and Sport Mental Health Recognition Tool 1 (SMHRT-1): towards better support of athletes mental health

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-09-18

Custom insoles versus sham and GP-led usual care in patients with plantar heel pain: results of the STAP-study - a randomised controlled trial

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-09-02

Recalibrating the risk of hamstring strain injury (HSI): A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors for index and recurrent hamstring strain injury in sport

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-09-01

Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for a degenerative meniscus tear: a 5 year follow-up of the placebo-surgery controlled FIDELITY (Finnish Degenerative Meniscus Lesion Study) trial

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-08-27

Call to increase statistical collaboration in sports science, sport and exercise medicine and sports physiotherapy

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-08-19

Optimising outcomes of exercise and corticosteroid injection in patients with subacromial pain (impingement) syndrome: a factorial randomised trial

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-08-19

Does the Spraino low-friction shoe patch prevent lateral ankle sprain injury in indoor sports? A pilot randomised controlled trial with 510 participants with previous ankle injuries

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-08-12

Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-08-01

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) position statement on disordered eating in high performance sport

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-07-13

Exercise alone and exercise combined with education both prevent episodes of low back pain and related absenteeism: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) aimed at preventing back pain

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-07-01

'My hip is damaged: a qualitative investigation of people seeking care for persistent hip pain

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-07-01

Is the COVID-19 lockdown nudging people to be more active: a big data analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-06-30

Remote assessment in sport and exercise medicine (SEM): a narrative review and teleSEM solutions for and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-06-30

Infographic. Graduated return to play guidance following COVID-19 infection

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-06-22

Systematic video analysis of ACL injuries in professional male football (soccer): injury mechanisms, situational patterns and biomechanics study on 134 consecutive cases

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-06-19

Which treatment is most effective for patients with Achilles tendinopathy? A living systematic review with network meta-analysis of 29 randomised controlled trials

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-06-16

Risk of knee osteoarthritis after different types of knee injuries in young adults: a population-based cohort study

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-06-01

The Stanford Hall consensus statement for post-COVID-19 rehabilitation

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-05-31

When can professional sport recommence safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? Risk assessment and factors to consider

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-05-23

Return to play after COVID-19: a sport cardiologists view

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-05-21

Effects of yoga on depressive symptoms in people with mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-05-18

No detectable remodelling in adult human menisci: an analysis based on the C14 bomb pulse

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-05-14

Improving function in people with hip-related pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of physiotherapist-led interventions for hip-related pain

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-05-06

How should clinicians rehabilitate patients after ACL reconstruction? A systematic review of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) with a focus on quality appraisal (AGREE II)

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-05-01

How the menstrual cycle and menstruation affect sporting performance: experiences and perceptions of elite female rugby players

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-04-29

Athletes as community; athletes in community: covid-19, sporting mega-events and athlete health protection

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-04-17

Making football safer for women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of injury prevention programmes in 11 773 female football (soccer) players

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-04-17

Beyond cycle lanes and large-scale infrastructure: a scoping review of initiatives that groups and organisations can implement to promote cycling for the Cycle Nation Project

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-04-08

Effects of sedentary behaviour interventions on biomarkers of cardiometabolic risk in adults: systematic review with meta-analyses

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-04-08

Football cannot restart soon during the COVID-19 emergency! A critical perspective from the Italian experience and a call for action

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-03-26

Expression of concern: Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for treating low back pain? Network meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-03-05

Effects of short-term, medium-term and long-term resistance exercise training on cardiometabolic health outcomes in adults: systematic review with meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-03-01

How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-03-01

Does adding hip exercises to quadriceps exercises result in superior outcomes in pain, function and quality of life for people with knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-03-01

International Olympic Committee consensus statement: methods for recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in sport 2020 (including STROBE Extension for Sport Injury and Illness Surveillance (STROBE-SIIS))

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-02-28

Infographic. Exercise for intermittent claudication

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-02-17

Psychological, social and contextual factors across recovery stages following a sport-related knee injury: a scoping review

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-02-14

Mental health issues and psychological factors in athletes: detection, management, effect on performance and prevention: American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement--Executive Summary

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-02-01

Preseason shoulder range of motion screening and in-season risk of shoulder and elbow injuries in overhead athletes: systematic review and meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-01-14

Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of common lower extremity muscle injuries in sport - grading the evidence: a statement paper commissioned by the Danish Society of Sports Physical Therapy (DSSF)

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-01-14

Soft-tissue injuries simply need PEACE and LOVE

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-01-01

What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines: systematic review

Source: BJSM Published on 2020-01-01

Back to basics: 10 facts every person should know about back pain

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-12-31

Exercise treatment effect modifiers in persistent low back pain: an individual participant data meta-analysis of 3514 participants from 27 randomised controlled trials

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-11-28

Cognitive functional therapy compared with a group-based exercise and education intervention for chronic low back pain: a multicentre randomised controlled trial (RCT)

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-11-08

Is running associated with a lower risk of all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality, and is the more the better? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-11-04

Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for treating low back pain? Network meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-10-30

Effects of moderately increased testosterone concentration on physical performance in young women: a double blind, randomised, placebo controlled study

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-10-15

I spy with my little eye ... a knee about to go 'pop? Can coaches and sports medicine professionals predict who is at greater risk of ACL rupture?

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-10-14

Neovascularisation in tendinopathy: from eradication to stabilisation?

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-10-08

Should you first cure your ignorance, healthcare professionals?

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-09-13

Return to play after surgery for isolated unstable syndesmotic ankle injuries (West Point grade IIB and III) in 110 male professional football players: a retrospective cohort study

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-09-06

ICON 2019: International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus: Clinical Terminology

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-08-29

Can even experienced orthopaedic surgeons predict who will benefit from surgery when patients present with degenerative meniscal tears? A survey of 194 orthopaedic surgeons who made 3880 predictions

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-08-12

Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis features on magnetic resonance imaging in asymptomatic uninjured adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-08-08

"Whats my risk of sustaining an ACL injury while playing sports?" A systematic review with meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-08-01

Impact of exercise on articular cartilage in people at risk of, or with established, knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-08-01

Effects and moderators of exercise on muscle strength, muscle function and aerobic fitness in patients with cancer: a meta-analysis of individual patient data

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-07-01

Expression of concern: Is interval training the magic bullet for fat loss? A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing moderate-intensity continuous training with high-intensity training (HIIT)

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-06-27

Time before return to play for the most common injuries in professional football: a 16-year follow-up of the UEFA Elite Club Injury Study

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-06-10

Clinical risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-06-10

Mental health in elite athletes: International Olympic Committee consensus statement (2019)

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-06-01

Wake up call for collegiate athlete sleep: narrative review and consensus recommendations from the NCAA Interassociation Task Force on Sleep and Wellness

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-06-01

Isometric exercise for acute pain relief: is it relevant in tendinopathy management?

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-05-10

Role of kinesiophobia on pain, disability and quality of life in people suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-05-01

Imaging with ultrasound in physical therapy: What is the PTs scope of practice? A competency-based educational model and training recommendations

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-04-25

Wake up and smell the coffee: caffeine supplementation and exercise performance--an umbrella review of 21 published meta-analyses

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-03-29

Beneficial associations of low and large doses of leisure time physical activity with all-cause, cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality: a national cohort study of 88,140 US adults

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-03-19

Is the time right for quantitative public health guidelines on sitting? A narrative review of sedentary behaviour research paradigms and findings

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-03-01

Copenhagen Consensus statement 2019: physical activity and ageing

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-02-21

Short and sporadic bouts in the 2018 US physical activity guidelines: is high-intensity incidental physical activity the new HIIT?

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-02-20

Is interval training the magic bullet for fat loss? A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing moderate-intensity continuous training with high-intensity interval training (HIIT)

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-02-14

Progressing rehabilitation after injury: consider the 'control-chaos continuum

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-02-08

Comparative effectiveness of treatment options for plantar heel pain: a systematic review with network meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-02-01

The Adductor Strengthening Programme prevents groin problems among male football players: a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-02-01

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine position statement on concussion in sport

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-02-01

Subacromial decompression surgery for adults with shoulder pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-01-15

Exercise for the prevention and treatment of low back, pelvic girdle and lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2019-01-01

How does exercise treatment compare with antihypertensive medications? A network meta-analysis of 391 randomised controlled trials assessing exercise and medication effects on systolic blood pressure

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-12-18

Preventing overdiagnosis and the harms of too much sport and exercise medicine

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-12-05

Recommendations for hamstring injury prevention in elite football: translating research into practice

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-11-09

Force awakens: a new hope for athletic shoulder strength testing

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-11-09

2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-11-01

Criteria for return to running after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a scoping review

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-11-01

Fascial tissue research in sports medicine: from molecules to tissue adaptation, injury and diagnostics: consensus statement

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-10-30

Do schoolbags cause back pain in children and adolescents? A systematic review

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-10-01

Clinical assessment of acute lateral ankle sprain injuries (ROAST): 2019 consensus statement and recommendations of the International Ankle Consortium

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-10-01

Risk factors for, and prevention of, shoulder injuries in overhead sports: a systematic review with best-evidence synthesis

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-10-01

Arthrogenic muscle inhibition after ACL reconstruction: a scoping review of the efficacy of interventions

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-09-07

Muscle injury rate in professional football is higher in matches played within 5 days since the previous match: a 14-year prospective study with more than 130 000 match observations

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-09-01

Exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes: 2016/2017 evidence summary from the IOC expert group meeting, Lausanne. Part 5. Recommendations for health professionals and active women

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-09-01

Fascial tissue research in sports medicine: from molecules to tissue adaptation, injury and diagnostics

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-08-14

Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains: update of an evidence-based clinical guideline

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-08-01

Clinical and biomechanical outcomes of rehabilitation targeting intersegmental control in athletic groin pain: prospective cohort of 205 patients

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-08-01

Efficacy of foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-08-01

Physical activity and cancer: an umbrella review of the literature including 22 major anatomical sites and 770 000 cancer cases

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-07-01

National Football League Head, Neck and Spine Committees Concussion Diagnosis and Management Protocol: 2017-18 season

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-07-01

Is it time to reframe how we care for people with non-traumatic musculoskeletal pain?

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-06-25

Treatment after traumatic shoulder dislocation: a systematic review with a network meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-06-23

Musculoskeletal pain and exercise--challenging existing paradigms and introducing new

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-06-20

2018 Consensus statement on exercise therapy and physical interventions (orthoses, taping and manual therapy) to treat patellofemoral pain: recommendations from the 5th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Gold Coast, Australia, 2017

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-06-20

Self-rated walking pace and all-cause, cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality: individual participant pooled analysis of 50 225 walkers from 11 population British cohorts

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-06-01

Effects of frequency, intensity, duration and volume of walking interventions on CVD risk factors: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis of randomised controlled trials among inactive healthy adults

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-06-01

How fast is fast enough? Walking cadence (steps/min) as a practical estimate of intensity in adults: a narrative review

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-06-01

Do highly physically active workers die early? A systematic review with meta-analysis of data from 193 696 participants

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-05-14

Physical preparation of the football player with an intramuscular hamstring tendon tear: clinical perspective with video demonstrations

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-05-03

How does light-intensity physical activity associate with adult cardiometabolic health and mortality? Systematic review with meta-analysis of experimental and observational studies

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-05-02

Lower limb biomechanics in femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-05-01

What is the prevalence of imaging-defined intra-articular hip pathologies in people with and without pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-05-01

Implementation of the 2017 Berlin Concussion in Sport Group Consensus Statement in contact and collision sports: a joint position statement from 11 national and international sports organisations

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-05-01

IOC consensus statement: dietary supplements and the high-performance athlete

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-04-01

2018 International Olympic Committee consensus statement on prevention, diagnosis and management of paediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-04-01

A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-03-01

Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee arthritis and meniscal tears: a clinical practice guideline

Source: BJSM Published on 2018-03-01

Return to play after hamstring injuries in football (soccer): a worldwide Delphi procedure regarding definition, medical criteria and decision-making

Source: BJSM Published on 2017-11-01

Saturated fat does not clog the arteries: coronary heart disease is a chronic inflammatory condition, the risk of which can be effectively reduced from healthy lifestyle interventions

Source: BJSM Published on 2017-08-01