This case-based review provides an overview of the most relevant supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias in athletes, elucidating their connections with intensive exercise and sports and the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
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The SEMS Journal and the SEMS Education Committee publish an annual “Special Education Issue”. These issues are based on the contents of the individual eight SEMS postgraduate education courses and intend to serve as a reference body of work for all doctors treating athletes.
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Auteur Dr méd. Cédric Gubelmann, PhD, Médecin assistant en médecine du sport, Centre Orthopédique d’Ouchy, Medicol, Lausanne, Suisse Highlights •…
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Achilles tendinopathy is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition affecting athletes and non-athletes. This article seeks to offer a comprehensive overview focusing on its etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, treatment modalities, and prevention strategies.
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Hip pain is a common clinical problem caused by a variety of orthopedic and non-orthopedic factors. While orthopedic causes such as osteoarthritis and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) are well documented, non-orthopedic causes such as sports hernias, peritrochanteric pain syndrome, psoas syndrome, adductor strains, symphysitis and hamstring pathologies require more differentiated consideration.
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Injections around the autonomic nervous system, particularly the so-called sympathetic trunk, have been established for years. The main focus so far has been the treatment of CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). The procedures are being increasingly used for other indications that are associated with vegetative dysregulation, such as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness).
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In the context of regenerative medicine, therapy using autologous cells (in combination with platelet-rich plasma) appears to be a promising option. The so-called medicinal signaling cells (MSC), also known as mesenchymal stem cells, can be obtained, for example, from bone marrow, subcutaneous adipose tissue, or umbilical cord blood, and can be applied to targets of degeneration or inflammation.
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Functional disorders of the head and neck area involving the chewing organ occur irregularly and with a changing symptoms. This makes it difficult for the therapist to arrive at a clear diagnosis, and even more difficult to develop a therapy concept. If the chewing organ is involved in a functional disorder, higher-level circuits are involved, which have to coordinate pivotal processes such as the act of swallowing.
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Die Beziehung zwischen Schmerz und Sportmedizin
Diese Beziehung hat sich erheblich verändert. Früher stand in der Sportmedizin oft die schnelle Wiederherstellung der körperlichen Leistungsfähigkeit im Vordergrund, oft auf Kosten des langfristigen Wohlbefindens der Athleten. Historisch betrachtet, wurden Schmerzen im Sport meist als notwendiges Übel angesehen, das es zu überwinden galt, um Höchstleistungen zu erzielen.
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Background: We aimed to develop a physical activity prescription (PAP) that would help efficiently promote PA by medical practitioners in Luxembourg.
Methods: During a first phase, a PAP model and its user guide were created by 15 experts (medical doctors, sport and exercise scientists, physiotherapists). Second, this PAP and its user guide were evaluated by a panel of medical doctors (different from the 15 experts) who were asked to answer a questionnaire in 2 rounds using 41 questions and 2 questions, respectively.
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The article «Healthcare-as-a-Service – A Future Model for Sports Medicine?» explores the challenges and opportunities facing sports medicine within the context of modern healthcare.
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L’ouvrage propose une approche pluridisciplinaire inédite sur les violences sexuelles dans le champ du sport en les intégrant aux données disponibles sur d’autres violences et dans d’autres domaines. Il s’adresse aux acteurs impliqués dans le monde du sport (entraîneurs, éducateurs, professionnels de santé) ainsi qu’aux sportifs et à leurs parents.
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The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) as well as other image- and performance-enhancing drugs (IPEDs) has become one of the most recent global major substance use disorders in the 21st century. These substances are not only used by professional bodybuilders and competitive athletes, but moreover by recreational gym users aiming to achieve personal image and sports-performance goals [1].
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Interview conducted by German Clénin, member of Health4Sport group, and SEMS past president
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Interview conducted by German Clénin, member of Health4Sport group, and SEMS past president
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All members of the panel introduced their organization and activities in short presentations, which were followed by a 75-minute discussion moderated by Joëlle Flück (Swiss Sports Nutrition Society president, and Health4Sport Board member) and Boris Gojanovic (Sport & Exercise Medicine Switzerland president, and Health4Sport Board member).
This article is a transcription of the debate, and all statements have been revised and approved by the participants.
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