On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, hosts Dr. Corinne Rivard, DO, and Dr. Taryn Ryan, MD, are joined by three experts to discuss several key factors regarding mental health in athletes. The panel of experts includes Chelsea Morales, PsyD; Samantha Morris, PsyD; and Andrew Toce, MEd, MBA, LPC, CMPC, and in this conversation, they address the following topics and questions about athlete mental health: Explaining some of the roles and stressors that contribute to mental health injuries in athletes How physicians can play a role in improving an athlete’s mental health Who should be part of the mental health team supporting athletes? What are some go-to mental health resources that student-athletes can utilize? Examining the link between physiological response to physical injury or illness What language can physicians use to address trauma and underfueling in athletes? Beneficial advice on how to navigate the complex world of social media Additional Resources Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes: Detection, Management, Effect on Performance and Prevention: AMSSM Position Statement—Executive Summary Mental Health Best Practices from the NCAA Sport Science Institute 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)

In the last of this BJSM mini-series on the REDS (relative energy deficiency in sport) consensus statement, Dr Georgia Cahill hosts Monica Torstveit, a sports scientist who specialises in REDs and Dr. Kate Ackerman, sports medicine physician and director of the Female Athlete Program in Boston, USA. They discuss their paper, soon to be published in BJSM, regarding primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies for identifying and treating REDs. Kate provides tips for clinicians involved in athlete care while Monica outlines screening tools to identify at-risk athletes. You can access their paper using the link below: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1119

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Social media posts Tag: John Leddy and Margot Putukian, Jon Patricios, Kathryn Schneider 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.

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

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

Dr Kerry Costello and Dr Deepak Kumar discuss a BSJM paper that investigated gait and physical activity predictors of cartilage worsening in people with knee osteoarthritis from the MOST study, using a machine learning model. Kerry and Deepak do a brilliant job of explaining the biomechanical variables, and the advantages of machine learning, and what these findings might mean for clinicians treating people with knee osteoarthritis. Link to paper: bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023…sports-2022-106142Connect with Kerry: mae.ufl.edu/people/faculty/prim…les/kerry-costello/

On this episode of the AMSSM (T: @TheAMSSM) Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, MSc, PhD (Insta: @drstacysims), to discuss her upcoming lectures on how nutrition affects performance during the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Sims is an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushed to improve research on all women. Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition and health. Dr. Sims has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and several books. In this conversation, Dr. Sims addresses the following topics: * How her athletic background impacted her journey into the field of nutrition and performance * Sharing a starting point for medical professionals to think about optimizing nutrition for athletes * Ways to encourage athletes to be aware of their nutrition and how to effectively structure training sessions and nutritional plans * Her standard approach on supplementation and why less can often be more Learn more about her work and publications on her website (drstacysims.com), and register to attend the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in-person or virtually at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Katie Rizzone, MD, MPH, and Dr. Megan Burleson, DO, to discuss the upcoming 2023 Collaborative Research Network (CRN) Research Summit on Justice, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Burleson and Dr. Rizzone are members of Summit Planning Committee for the one-day conference, which takes place Friday, April 28, in Phoenix, AZ. This conference, will emphasize specific areas within sports and exercise medicine where health disparities have been previously identified or where they need to be further investigated. It will also highlight best practices for conducting meaningful research in the field of sports and exercise medicine through an equity lens. In this conversation, they address the following topics and questions: * Origin and mission of the Collaborative Research Network * The primary aims of the 2023 CRN Research Summit * The current lack of available research regarding health disparities and how this conference seeks to explore those topics * Some of the potential outcomes and future research directions of the Summit, and why they will be based on the conversations that happen during the conference * The inclusive nature and applicability of the Research Summit, especially for clinicians who are not heavily involved in research * Some of the biggest surprises the organizers have experienced while preparing for the Research Summit and the biggest highlights to look forward to In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the summit. Find complete details about the Research Summit and register here: https://annualmeeting.amssm.org/researchsummit.php

In this podcast, Brooke Patterson hosts Dr Erik Denison (PhD, Research Fellow Monash University) and Neil Hay (Rugby Victoria President) about a trial published in the BJSM which tested the effectiveness of an education program delivered by professional rugby players designed to stop homophobic language. They discuss openly and honestly the challenges in changing behaviour in community sport. It is not too often we get to chat to sports administrators more broadly about what is needed to drive change – whether it be related to health, safety, inclusion, or diversity. Should we be using the carrot or stick? What other strategies might work? What is your role as a clinician in creating a safe environment? https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/02/09/bjsports-2022-105916 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/02/07/bjsports-2022-105917

In this BJSM Podcast, we host Associate Professor Hanna Lindblom, who is a physiotherapist, researcher, and lecturer at Linkoping University in Sweden. We discuss Hanna’s paper, which evaluated the preventive efficacy of an extended version of the Knee Control injury prevention exercise program compared with an adductor strength program in amateur adolescent and adult male and female football (soccer) players. Coaches and player representatives received a printed and digital program material, and a practical workshop to show them how to use the programs. The novelty of this trial is they also compared the extended Knee Control to a second comparison group; where the teams were where the teams already used a self-selected program and did not receive workshop or program material. Many of these comparison teams (50%) said they were self-using the old Knee Control program, providing a “real world” comparison and proven benefits of the Extended Knee Control program. Hanna has hands-on experience designing and delivering injury prevention in a range of sports and has some great advice for clinicians looking to implement Knee Control and similar programs in amateur sports settings. Paper link: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/2/83.abstract

On this episode of the AMSSM (T: @TheAMSSM) Sports Medcast, host Dr. Devin McFadden, MD (T: @ArmySportsDoc), is joined by Dr. Adam Tenforde, MD (T: @AdamTenfordeMD), to discuss the a recently published manuscript titled “Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Plate Footwear.” In this conversation, Dr. Tenforde addresses the following topics related to the article: ●Explanation of the use of Carbon Fiber Plate (CFP) technology in footwear and why it’s become so popular ●Addressing the rapid changes and progression of record-breaking performance in the running community as a result of this footwear ●Discussing his article featuring a case series of navicular bone stress injuries in runners using CFP footwear ●Providing some general recommendations for safely using CFP footwear, as well as raising awareness on the possible health concerns of this new technology Additional Resources: Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Plate Footwear https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-023-01818-z Return to Sport Following Low-Risk and High-Risk Bone Stress Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/01/24/bjsports-2022-106328

BJSM’s Liam West talks to Dr. Richard Weiler about concussion in Para Sport. Dr. Weiler and colleagues have investigated concussion experiences of blind male footballers turning up some very interesting results. To ensure that these findings are accessible to visually impaired individuals, they have gone down the novel route of creating an audio file of the entire paper – the link for this can be found below. Links - "Concussion through my eyes" audio paper https://on.soundcloud.com/XQb2T Concussion in para sport: the first position statement of the Concussion in Para Sport (CIPS) Group - https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/21/1187 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/02/14/bjsports-2022-106256

In this podcast, we host Dr Chloë Williamson (Twitter @Chlobobs). Chloë is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Physical Activity for Health based in the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at the University of Edinburgh. Her research (including PhD) over the past 4 years or so has focused on physical activity communication and messaging. We all know that physical activity is important but it is equally important to consider how PA messaging is delivered. Chloë provides a great overview on the findings of her research to date and her work on the development of a translational tool to bring PA messaging research into practice. In this podcast, we discuss on: The framework of PA messaging and how to use it Key points to focus on and consider when delivering PA messages How we can use the framework findings to engage different partners and organisations How we can make PA attractive to our target audience Get the Message? A scoping review of physical activity messaging. https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12966-020-00954-3 A modified Delphi study to enhance and gain international consensus on the Physical Activity Messaging Framework (PAMF) and Checklist (PAMC): https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12966-021-01182-z Physical Activity Messaging Framework (PAMF) and Checklist (PAMC): International consensus statement and user guide. https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12966-021-01230-8 How can we better promote physical activity to the public through messaging? https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2020/11/10/how-can-we-better-promote-physical-activity-to-the-public-through-messaging/ Infographic: Walking on sunshine: scoping review of the evidence for walking and mental health: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/14/903