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exercise is medicine

Effects of therapeutic exercise on cognition in adults with hypertension: A systematic review

Background: To systematically review the effectiveness of exercise on cognition in patients with arterial hypertension (HTN). Methods: A systematic search was performed in the subsequent databases starting from the oldest records existing till June 2022: MEDLINE (accessed by PubMed), CENTRAL, Scopus, and Web of Science (Web of Science Core Collection). The search was carried out from November 2021 to January 2022. Trials investigating the effects of exercise on cognition in patients with HTN were included in the review. Two authors assessed trial quality using PEDro and National Institute of Health (NIH) tools.

exercise is medicine

What you train is what you get: About the rationale of training zones in endurance sports

Endurance sports as one form of physical activity offer health benefits in many ways. Endurance training is among athletes of all ages very popular. In order to achieve a training impact endurance training needs to be on a regular basis, for a certain duration and at a chosen intensity.

exercise is medicine

Encouraging sports participation after total hip arthroplasty: a desirable objective!

Hip arthroplasty is a highly successful intervention for end-stage hip osteoarthritis. With increasing numbers of young and/or more active patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) questions regarding safety and benefits of sports participations postoperatively have become increasingly relevant. But the literature about sport and THA is sparse.

exercise is medicine

Acute Ankle Sprains – a clinical algorithm for a common injury

This article offers a clinical algorithm on decision making and treatment of acute ankle sprains. Key factors are analyzing trauma mechanism, sprain frequency and ligament injury. Therefore, a thorough clinical examination is important. Additional diagnostic imaging modalities may be required.

exercise is medicine

The Athlete’s ECG

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading non-traumatic cause of mortality in athletes under 35, most often due to inherited cardiomyopathies or primary electrical disorders that may remain silent until a fatal event. The 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is the most accessible and cost-effective screening tool, yet its early use was hampered by poor specificity and high false-positive rates, mainly due to non-standardized interpretation and limited awareness of physiological adaptations.

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Asthma or exercise-induced bronchoconstriction – a diagnostic challenge

Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) describes the frequent phenomenon of airway narrowing during or after exercise. EIB is a characteristic of asthma in some patients but might develop in athletes without asthma, especially in high-risk disciplines with prolonged high minute ventilation, exposure to cold or toxic substances.

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“Testing and Procedures in Sports Medicine” – what is this SEMS-course about?

Sports and exercise medicine is about putting things in practice. However, as many academic disciplines it suffers of a discrepancy of science in theory and practical life. To bridge this gap and to break down relevant scientific know-how in favour of athletes’ health and performance is one of the goals of all SEMS educational courses.

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Editorial 2-2025

Chères et chers collègues, amis et personnes intéressées par la médecine du sport et du mouvement, La SEMS s’engage en faveur d’une formation continue de haute qualité et axée sur la pratique dans le domaine de la médecine du sport et du mouvement. Actuellement, la spécialisation approfondie interdisciplinaire en médecine du sport et du mouvement doit toujours être acquise en plus d’un titre principal.

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Witterungseinfluss am GP Bern: Welcher Wetterparameter korrespondiert am stärksten mit den Patientenzahlen?

Based on eleven editions of the Grand Prix Bern (running distances 4,7 km and 16 km) between 2010 and 2022, the number of registered, starters and classified participants was compared with the number of medical incidents and the weather. Only patient data from the finish area was taken into account.

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Shoulder Pain among volleyball players: a systematic review

The literature shows few studies relative to shoulder pain, compared to injuries, among volleyball players. So, it is important to establish a prevalence or incidence of shoulder pain. Methods: A search was conducted on the main international databases considering the primary studies: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. At the conclusion, were selected 7 studies: 2 that are experimental, 2 that are cross-sectional, 2 are descriptive and the last one is a prospective cohort study. Results: The lifetime shoulder pain prevalence in volleyball players older than 18 ranges between 37,9 % and 52 % (52,5 % considering the pain during the matches). The prevalence of shoulder pain in younger athletes ranges between 9,0 % and 40 %. Conclusions: Shoulder pain is very frequent among volleyball players. However, further studies are needed to evaluate the prevalence of shoulder pain and to prevent it.