BJSM Podcast

Time, test, or treatment? How to get athletes back to sport after ACL reconstruction with Dr Roula Kotsifaki. EP#573

In this episode, Dr. Roula Kotsifaki shares insights from her recent publication in the British Journal of Sports Medicine titled “Is 9 months the sweet spot for male athletes to return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?” She offers numerous clinical pearls on the key factors that influence a safe return to sport following ACL reconstruction. Dr. Kotsifaki is an experienced physiotherapist and biomechanist, currently serving as Head of the Assessment Lab at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, Qatar. Drawing on her research findings, she discusses which tests clinicians should use, optimal timing for return to sport, and the crucial role of treatment adherence.

Knees Under Pressure: The role of body mass and adiposity on knee health. EP#572

In this BJSM podcast, Dr Harvi Hart overview of the different types of body mass and body composition measurements, and they may impact common knee conditions, and what this means for clinicians, patients, and athletes. Harvi specializes in knee injuries and conditions, such as ACL injuries, patellofemoral pain, and osteoarthritis. Her research aims to develop targeted treatments that improve symptoms, mobility, and quality of life for individuals with knee conditions, using a combination of joint movement analysis, imaging, and clinical outcome measures.
Links:
Is body mass index associated with patellofemoral pain and patellofemoral osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-regression and analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27927675/
Adiposity and cartilage lesions following ACL reconstruction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38631554/
Longitudinal changes in adiposity following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and associations with knee symptoms and function: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38737984/
Obesity is related to incidence of patellofemoral osteoarthritis: the Cohort Hip and Cohort Knee (CHECK) study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31705199/

Myths, Realities & Clinical Pearls in Gluteal Tendinopathy with Dr. Alison Grimaldi. EP# 571

In this episode, Diogo Gomes interviews internationally renowned physiotherapist and researcher Dr. Alison Grimaldi for a focused discussion on gluteal tendinopathy. They explore common myths and misconceptions surrounding the condition, clarify the current evidence base, and share valuable clinical insights for effective assessment and management. With a clear and practical approach, Dr. Grimaldi offers take-home messages that clinicians can immediately apply in practice. Whether you manage this condition regularly or are looking to refine your approach, this episode is a must-listen.

Award-Winning Case Presentation from Dr. Jordan Lyons EP#570

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Jordan Lyons, MD, who delivered one of the Best Overall Case Presentations during the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD.
In this conversation, Dr. Lyons discusses his award-winning case – Collapse of a Special Operator: Exertional Illness or More Than Meets the Eye? – and shares the findings and takeaways from this crucial medical diagnosis.
Resources:
2024 AMSSM Case Podium Presentations, published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine
Exercise Collapse Associated with Sickle Cell Trait Practice Recommendation

Paralympic Sideline Emergencies with Dr. Mike Uihlein. EP#569

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Mike Uihlein, MD, to share a glimpse into his main stage presentation about Paralympic Sideline Emergencies during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.
Dr. Uihlein is the Associate Chief of Emergency Medicine for Education and Co-Director of the Adaptive Sports Medicine Clinic at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. He also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
He has served on teams that have claimed 11 titles, including three Paralympic gold medals (2014, 2018, 2022); four world championships (2015, 2019, 2021, 2023); five Para Hockey Cups (formerly World Sled Hockey Challenge) titles (2015, 2016 (Jan.), 2016 (Dec.), 2017, 2019) as well as the 2016 IPC Pan-Pacific Championship and 2018 Turin Para Ice Hockey International Tournament.
In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Postpartum Return to Activity with Dr. Margie Davenport. EP# 568

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Margie Davenport, PhD, to provide a preview of her main stage presentation about Updates to Postpartum Return to Sport during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.
Dr. Davenport is an exercise physiologist and Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. She holds the Christenson Professorship in Active Healthy Living and is the Director of the Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health.
Over the last decade, Dr. Davenport has worked with numerous national and international organizations to support physical activity during and following pregnancy, and she is serving as a Featured International Speaker at this year’s Annual Meeting in Kansas City.
In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Microsurgical Tendon Debridement vs. Orthobiologics for Tendinopathy with Dr. Ashwin Rao. EP#568

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, MD, is joined by Dr. Ashwin Rao, MD, to provide a preview of his main stage presentation about Microsurgical Tendon Debridement vs. Orthobiologics for Tendinopathy during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.
Dr. Rao is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, and is a Professor in UW School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine. He is also a team physician for University of Washington Husky Athletics and a medical consultant for the Brooks Beast Middle Distance Track Club. He previously served as a team physician for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, Program Director of the UW Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, and Co-Chair of the Education Committee on the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM).
In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Guardian Caps and Sport-Related Concussion Risk in High School Football Players. EP# 567

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Erin Hammer, MD, MPH, who received the Best Overall Research Award at the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD.
The study focused on the use of Guardian Caps and whether they were associated with a lower risk of sport-related concussion (SRC) during practices and games among high school football players.
In this conversation, Dr. Hammer discusses her award-winning research, which was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, and also shares her personal advice for those looking to get more involved in scholarly research.
Registration is now open for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Kansas City, which takes place from April 22-27. Learn more and register now at annualmeeting.amssm.org.
 
Research Article Links
The Association Between Guardian Cap Use During Practices and Sport-related Concussion Risk in High School American Football Players bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/4/257
2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting Research Podium Presentations journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/fulltext/2024/03000/2024_amssm_research_podium_presentations.11.aspx

We never evolved to exercise. Why exercise is not always effective medicine. EP#566

In this podcast James Walsh talks to Chris Macdonald and Professor Daniel Leiberman they  dive into the lively discussion generated by this paper.
They discuss the reasons why exercise is not effective medicine from an evolutionary perspective, the differences between effective and efficacious interventions, and how clinicians can adapt their approach to help their patients get the most out of exercise.
Why exercise may never be effective medicine: an evolutionary perspective on the efficacy versus effectiveness of exercise in treating type 2 diabetes | British Journal of Sports Medicine

Unraveling the Complexity of Hamstring Injuries: Live from Rome with SAMSA. EP#565

In this episode, Dr Kyle Winik is joined by Adam Weir, Hans Tol, and Rod Whiteley, all actively involved in the Sport and exercise medicine field to discuss hamstring injuries and an approach to a challenging injury in practice.
This was recorded live from the IOC 15th Advanced Team Physician Course, in Rome, Italy.
Through the episode they discuss an approach to a patient with a hamstring injury but also tackle some important questions about if there are any ways to speed up or predict an accurate return to play.”