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BJSM Podcast
British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) is a multimedia information portal that provides original research, reviews, and debate relating to clinically-relevant aspects of sport and exercise medicine. We contribute to innovation (research), education (teaching and learning), and knowledge translation (implementing research into practice and policy). We use web, print, video, and audio material to serve the international sport and exercise medicine community.
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Episodes
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Professor Margo Mountjoy and Dr Trent Stellingwerff discuss the latest clinical assessment tool for REDs. They introduce the new International Olympic Committee Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Clinical Assessment Tool - IOC REDs CAT2 – including how and when it is best to use it. Hosted by Dr Shona Kohlhardt, this podcast is part of the BJSM REDs Podcast Series.
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1068
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Prof. Sundgot-Borgen and Dr. Therese Mathisen draw on their personal and professional experiences to take the listener through the new consensus statement in body composition measurement in athletes. Packed full of clinical pearls, this podcast is part of the BJSM REDs Podcast Series.
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1148
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1073
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) can cause various health and performance consequences for physically active individuals. BJSM’s Dr Liam West poses the questions to our topic expert Prof Margo Mountjoy to give you the overview of the changes to the recent IOC REDs Consensus Statement Papers. Margo has a wealth of knowledge in the area both in a clinical and research capacity so is perfectly placed to help guide you through the top take home points and how to improve the care you offer your patients!
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1073
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
In this episode of the AMSSM (T: @TheAMSSM) Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Margot Putukian, MD (T: @MPutukian), and Dr. Siobhan Statuta, MD, to discuss the AMSSM Position Statement on Mononucleosis and Athletic Participation, which was published earlier this year.
This position statement updates the Evidence-Based Subject Review on Mononucleosis by the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine published in 2008 and reviews the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory assessment, and management including RTS for the athlete with IM. It also addresses complications, imaging, special considerations, diversity and equity considerations, and areas for future clinical research.
A Past President of AMSSM and the CMO of Major League Soccer, Dr. Putukian served as the co-lead author, and Dr. Statuta, sports medicine physician and team physician at the University of Virginia, was a co-author on the statement.
Additional Resources:
American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Position Statement: Mononucleosis and Athletic Participation https://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/Fulltext/2023/07000/American_Medical_Society_of_Sports_Medicine.1.aspx
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
This BJSM podcast dives into the launch of 'Swimming as Medicine' with Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi (GP, RCGP Lifestyle & Physical Activity Lead and Clinical Advisor for Swim England) and BJSM's host Dr Shona Kohlhardt.
This podcast explores the benefits and practicalities of the 'Swimming as Medicine' campaign and both how patients and clinical practitioners can benefit and get involved.
The following links are mentioned within the podcast:
https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/health-fact-sheets-relaunched/
https://www.swimming.org/poolfinder/
Coming in September 2023: The NHS England eLearning on Aquatic Activity and Swimming for Health - and burning questions can be sent to health@swimming.org
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
In this episode of the AMSSM CRN Spotlight Podcast (T: @TheAMSSM) host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, (T: @thejschro) is joined by Dr. Dusty Narducci (T: @NarducciDusty) to discuss the updated AMSSM Position Statement regarding Athletes With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Dr. Narducci served as a co-author on the position statement, and in this conversation, she addresses the following topics:
Why the position statement, which was originally published in 2011, was updated
The recommended approach for diagnosis and management of athletes with ADHD
Identifying the most common doppelgangers for ADHD and how to diagnose them
Some of the key points related to the new diversity, equity, and inclusivity section
Pharmacotherapy and the various medical treatment options for athletes with ADHD
The role of exercise in the treatment of ADHD
The relationship between ADHD and concussions
Regulatory issues
Resources:
Athletes With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Position Statement of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in Athletes: More Than Self-Rating Scales and Stimulants – Key Messages from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
This podcast is a part of a BJSM mini-series on concussion in sport following the release of the 6th International Consensus Statement. In this episode Brooke Patterson hosts Prof Grant Iverson and Prof Bob Cantu to discuss the systematic review which evaluated the later-in-life health risks associated with participation in collision sports, repeated head impacts and concussion. The podcast will help clinicians have evidence-informed conversations about the risks with athletes, coaches, parents, sporting, and community organisations.
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/810
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/822
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
This podcast Brooke Patterson hosts Prof John Leddy and Dr Margot Putukian, as a part of a BJSM mini-series on concussion, following the release of the 6th international consensus statement. They discuss the latest evidence on risks and benefits of physical activity, rest, cognitive activity, and sleep after sports related concussion. It will help clinicians guide athletes to return to exercise, school, and sport following concussion.
Links to reviews
Rest and exercise https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/57/12/762.full.pdf
Targeted interventions and their effect on recovery https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/771
Persisting symptoms and defining recovery https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/780
Defining recovery & role of technology https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/789
Clinical recovery from concussion: Return to school and sport https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/798
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When can I exercise? Return to sport? Go back to school? How much rest? How can I progress physical activity? All the latest on the risks and benefits of physical activity, rest, cognitive activity, and sleep after sports related concussion.
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
BJSM's Dr. Liam West talks to internationally renowned Sports Neuropsychologist Dr. Ruben Echemendia about the new concussion assessment tool - the SCAT6 and SCOAT6. They discuss areas that were highlighted as requiring improvement from the implementation of the SCAT5, how these were addressed and how best to use the SCAT6. The differences between the SCAT6 and SCOAT6 are discussed as well as top tips for those looking to diagnose and manage concussions.
SCAT6 Paper: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/722
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
In this BJSM Podcast, Brooke Patterson hosts Kathryn Schneider and Jon Patricios. This your one-stop-shop for the updates from the 6th International Concussion in Sport Consensus Statement. They summarise findings from 10 systematic reviews and five years of work on topics related to concussion prevention, assessment, management, return to learn and sport, later in life health risks, and retirement decisions. The rigour of the consensus process is very clear—with careful consideration of all stakeholders, medical ethics, all age groups and sports (including para-sport).
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/695
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/712
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/617
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/722
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/737
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/762
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/771
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/780
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/789
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/798
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/810
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/822
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/749