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  • Injury risk factors and their priority for mitigation in women's netball : a systematic review and Delphi consensus 
    Whitehead, Sarah; Mackay, Lois; Jones, Ben; Heyward, Omar; Fox, Aaron S.; Chesson, Lucy Jane; Scantlebury, Sean; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina (BMJ Publishing, 2025)
    This study aimed to establish consensus on injury risk factors in netball via a combined systematic review and Delphi method approach. A systematic search of databases (PubMed, Scopus, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus and CINAHL) was ...
  • Translation and validation of sleep questionnaires in Jordanian and Qatari athletes 
    Alghwiri, Alia A.; Stevens, David; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Farooq, Abdulaziz; Dachraoui, Emna; Holtzhausen, Louis (Springer, 2025-03)
    PURPOSE : To translate two prominent sleep questionnaires, the Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire 10 (FOSQ-10) and the Sleep Hygiene Index (SHI), into Arabic. METHODS : The translations adhered to the established ...
  • How low back pain is managed—a mixed-methods study in 32 countries. Part 2 of low back pain in low- and middle-income countries series 
    Sharma, Saurab; Pathak, Anupa; Parker, Romy; Costa, Leonardo Oliveira Pena; Ghai, Babita; Igwesi-Chidobe, Chinonso; Janwantanakul, Prawit; De Jesus-Moraleida, Fabianna Resende; Chala, Mulugeta Bayisa; Pourahmadi, Mohammadreza; Briggs, Andrew M.; Gorgon, Edward; Ardern, Clare; Khan, Karim M.; McAuley, James H.; Alghwiri, Alia A.; Aoko, Oluwayomi Abolade; Badamasi, Habibu Salisu; Calvache, Jose A.; Cardosa, Mary Suma; Ganesh, Shankar; Gashaw, Moges; Ghiringhelli, Johanna; Gigena, Santiago; Hasan, A.T.M. Tanveer; Haq, Syed Atiqul; Ng’wiza, Jacob Emmanuel; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Kossi, Oyéné; Liu, Chang; Malani, Rinkle; Mason, Brett James Nairn; Najem, Charbel; Nava-Bringas, Tania Ines; Nduwimana, Ildephonse; Perera, Romain; Perveen, Wajida; Pierobon, Andrés; Pinto, Emília,; Pinto, Rafael Z.; Purwanto, Firmansyah; Rahimi, Mohammad Dawood; Reis, Felipe J.J.; Siddiq, Md Abu Bakar; Shrestha, Dipak; Tamang, Monu; Vasanthan, T. Lenny; Viljoen, Carel Thomas (Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 2024-08)
    BACKGROUND: The Lancet Low Back Pain (LBP) Series highlighted the lack of LBP data from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The study aimed to describe (1) what LBP care is currently delivered in LMICs and (2) how ...
  • Ready, set, go : medical preparations for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games 
    Snyders, Carolette; Derman, Wayne; Schwellnus, Martin Peter (Elsevier, 2024-11)
    In August 2024, over 4400 Paralympic athletes will gather in Paris for the Paralympic Summer Games—the pinnacle of every Paralympian's (Para athletes competing at the Paralympic Games) career to showcase their ability and ...
  • Increased number of symptoms during the acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection in athletes is associated with prolonged time to return to full sports performance—AWARE VIII 
    Snyders, Carolette; Dyer, Marlise; Sewry, Nicola; Jordaan, Esme; Schwellnus, Martin Peter (Elsevier, 2024-05)
    PURPOSE : The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with prolonged time to return to full performance (RTFP) in athletes with recent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. METHODS ...
  • Countermeasures to reduce the risk of infections at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games-a balancing act 
    Jooste, Marcel; Schwellnus, Martin Peter (Elsevier, 2024-11)
    The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a global celebration of athletic dedication and achievement, bringing together athletes and spectators from around the world. However, such large gatherings present public health ...
  • Machine learning approaches to injury risk prediction in sport : a scoping review with evidence synthesis 
    Leckey, Christopher; Van Dyk, Nicol; Doherty, Cailbhe; Lawlor, Aonghus; Delahunt, Eamonn (BMJ Publishing Group, 2025)
    OBJECTIVE : This study reviewed the current state of machine learning (ML) research for the prediction of sports-related injuries. It aimed to chart the various approaches used and assess their efficacy, considering factors ...
  • Infographic. Multiligament knee injury (MLKI) : an expert consensus statement on nomenclature, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation 
    Murray, Iain Robert; Makaram, Navnit S.; Neo, Chryssa; Geeslin, Andrew G.; Chahla, Jorge; Moatshe, Gilbert; Crossley, Kay; Kew, Michelle E.; Davis, Aileen; Tuca, Maria; Potter, Hollis; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Emery, Carolyn A.; Eun, Seungpyo; Grindem, Hege; Noyes, Frank R.; Marx, Robert G.; Harner, Chris; Levy, Bruce A.; King, Enda; Cook, James L.; Whelan, Daniel B.; Hatch, George F.; Wahl, Christopher J.; Thorborg, Kristian; Irrgang, James J.; Pujol, Nicolas; Medvecky, Michael J.; Stuart, Michael J.; Krych, Aaron J.; Engebretsen, Lars; Stannard, James P.; MacDonald, Peter; Seil, Romain; Fanelli, Gregory C.; Maak, Travis G.; Shelbourne, K. Donald; Verhagen, Evert; Musahl, Volker; Hirschmann, Michael T.; Miller, Mark D.; Schenck, Robert C.; LaPrade, Robert F. (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-12)
    Multiligament knee injuries (MLKIs) represent a heterogeneous spectrum of pathology. Clinical evaluation, diagnosis and management of these injuries remains controversial. In order to assess the existing literature evaluating ...
  • Snow sports-specific extension of the IOC consensus statement : methods for recording and reporting epidemiological data on injury and illness in sports 
    Spörri, Jörg; McGawley, Kerry; Alhammoud, Marine; Bahr, Roald; Dios, Caitlin; Engebretsen, Lars; Gilgien, Matthias; Gouttebarge, Vincent; Hanstock, Helen; Haugvad, Lars; Hörterer, Hubert; Kastner, Tom; Mitterbauer, Gerald; Mountjoy, Margo; Wagner, Kathrin; Noordhof, Dionne A.; Ruedl, Gerhard; Scherr, Johannes; Schobersberger, Wolfgang; Soligard, Torbjorn; Steidl-Müller, Lisa; Stenseth, Oleane M.R.; Jacobsen, Astrid U.; Valtonen, Maarit; Westin, Maria; Clarsen, Benjamin; Verhagen, Evert (BMJ Publishing Group, 2025-01)
    The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on ’methods for recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in sport’ recommended standardising methods to advance data collection ...
  • Risk factors associated with medical encounters in ultramarathon race starters – data from 103,131 race starters over 90 km : SAFER XLI 
    Sewry, Nicola Ann; Boulter, Jeremy; Seocharan, Ishen; Dyer, Marlise; Jordaan, Esme; Schwellnus, Martin Peter (Elsevier, 2024-11)
    OBJECTIVES : To identify the risk factors associated with all medical encounters (MEs) and serious/life-threatening MEs (SLMEs) during the Comrades Marathon. DESIGN : Prospective cohort study, with cross-sectional ...
  • Injury surveillance of head and neck injuries with a special focus on sport-related concussions : eight seasons observational study in professional football in Qatar 
    Chebbi, Souhail; Bjerregaard, Andreas; Tabben, Montassar; Chamari, Karim; Holtzhausen, Louis (Elsevier, 2024-12)
    OBJECTIVES : To describe the head and neck injuries with a focus on Sport-Related Concussion (SRC) in professional football in Qatar (PFQ) during eight consecutive seasons. DESIGN : Prospective observational study. METHODS ...
  • Colliding skilfully : preparing female athletes for collision events 
    Oehler, Elisabeth; Elliott, Kirsty; Saynor, Zoe L. (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-12)
    Collisions and physical contact with other athletes, or the playing environment, are fundamental aspects of many sports. These can result from intentional high-impact actions (eg, tackling in rugby and throws in judo), ...
  • Schouderklachten : artikel voor onderwijs en opleiding 
    Willems, W. Jaap; Ottenheijm, Ramon P.G.; Pluim, Babette M.; Portegies, Peter; Van der Woude, Diane (Vereniging Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, 2022-11)
    Shoulder complaints are a very prevalent condition and a significant cause of morbidity and disability. Most patients with shoulder complaints are primarily seen by general physicians. The guideline, as developed by the ...
  • Pain, impairment, medication use and health-related quality of life of retired professional rugby players 
    Le Roux, Johan Derik; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Den Hollander, Steve; Kerkhoffs, Gino M.M.J.; Gouttebarge, Vincent (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2024-09)
    BACKGROUND : Rugby is a physically demanding sport with a high injury rate. Professional male rugby players have a notably greater risk of sustaining injuries that require hospitalisation or surgery than male athletes from ...
  • ‘Every turn can be the last one I do’ - perceptions of injury risk in high-performance snow sports and its implication for injury prevention 
    Bonell Monsonis, Oriol; Verhagen, Evert; Sporri, Joerg; Gouttebarge, Vincent; Bolling, Caroline (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-07)
    OBJECTIVES : High-performance snow sports (HPSS) athletes compete in a performance-driven context with a high risk of injury. While there is a lack of evidence on effective prevention measures in snow sports, this study ...
  • Self-reported reproductive health of retired elite women's footballers : a cross-sectional study 
    Carmody, Sean; Den Hollander, Steve; Elliott-Sale, Kirsty; Mountjoy, Margo; Thornton, Jane S.; Massey, Andrew; Kerkhoffs, Gino M.; Gouttebarge, Vincent (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-07)
    OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study was to describe the self-reported reproductive health of retired elite women’s footballers with specific reference to menstrual function, pregnancy and motherhood, contraceptive ...
  • Mental health symptoms among Dutch elite athletes and their coaches : a cross-sectional study 
    Bilgoe, Sharaisha Chanita; Moen, Maarten H.; Raedts, Eefje; Upmeijer, Judith; Kerkhoffs, Gino M.; Gouttebarge, Vincent (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-09)
    OBJECTIVE: To establish the prevalence of mental health symptoms (MHSs) among Dutch elite athletes and their coaches, to examine the association between potential contributing factors and MHS among Dutch elite athletes and ...
  • As a journal we have one voice : the editorial 
    Verhagen, Evert; Belavy, Daniel Ludovic; Harwood, Amy; Mavros, Yorgi; Robinson, Diana Gai; Sewry, Nicola; Anderson, Nash (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-10)
    No abstract available.
  • Supporting athletes during a challenging situation : recommendations from a global insight of COVID-19 home-based training experience 
    Washif, Jad Adrian; Hettinga, Florentina J.; Ammar, Achraf; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Materne, Olivier; Trabelsi, Khaled; Romdhani, Mohamed; Farooq, Abdulaziz; Pyne, David B.; Chamari, Karim (BioMed Central, 2024-04)
    BACKGROUND: For athletes, overcoming obstacles in challenging situations like pandemic home training is crucial. Strategies and approaches in this context are not well-documented. Our study aims to investigate such a ...
  • Multiligament knee injury (MLKI) : an expert consensus statement on nomenclature, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation 
    Murray, Iain Robert; Makaram, Navnit S.; Geeslin, Andrew G.; Chahla, Jorge; Moatshe, Gilbert; Crossley, Kay; Kew, Michelle E.; Davis, Aileen; Tuca, Maria; Potter, Hollis; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Emery, Carolyn A.; Eun, Seungpyo; Grindem, Hege; Noyes, Frank R.; Marx, Robert G.; Harner, Chris; Levy, Bruce A.; King, Enda; Cook, James L.; Whelan, Daniel B.; Wahl, Christopher J.; Thorborg, Kristian; Irrgang, James J.; Pujol, Nicolas; Medvecky, Michael J.; Stuart, Michael J.; Hatch III, George F.; Krych, Aaron J.; Engebretsen, Lars; Stannard, James P.; MacDonald, Peter; Seil, Romain; Fanelli, Gregory C.; Maak, Travis G.; Shelbourne, K. Donald; Verhagen, Evert; Musahl, Volker; Hirschmann, Michael T.; Miller, Mark D.; Schenck, Robert C.; LaPrade, Robert F. (BMJ Publishing, 2024-12)
    Multiligament knee injuries (MLKIs) represent a broad spectrum of pathology with potentially devastating consequences. Currently, disagreement in the terminology, diagnosis and treatment of these injuries limits clinical ...