Posted on July 14, 2022
A recent study aimed to develop a clinical decision aid for clinicians to screen for increased injury risk in trail runners. Read more here
Posted on July 06, 2022
A study, recently published by researchers at the UP Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI), aimed to describe the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in professional rugby players as they return to competition during a pandemic. Read more here
Posted on May 20, 2022
A sub-group of the IOC Consensus Group on “respiratory illness in the athlete” conducted a systematic review to publish the latest evidence around environmental conditions known to be associated with non-infective acute respiratory illness in athletes.
Posted on March 14, 2022
SEMLI researchers are part of an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Consensus Group on Acute Respiratory Illness in the Athlete. They have recently published 3 Reviews detailing different aspects of acute respiratory illness. Read more here
Posted on January 13, 2022
A living systematic review, recently published by SEMLI researchers and collaborators, identified intrinsic and extrinsic factors that are associated with significantly higher injury risk in trail running. Read more here
Posted on January 03, 2022
Despite the positive health benefits of running and outdoor activities, trail running has a high risk of injury. A study recently published by researchers at UP and SEMLI aimed to determine the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and associated injury risk factors among trail runners. Read...
Posted on December 01, 2021
A recently published study conducted by researchers at UP’s Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI) explored whether there are risk factors that could predict those runners at higher risk of multiple injuries in a year. Read more here
Posted on December 01, 2021
In a recently published study, data from pre-race questions and race-day medical encounters were collected from Comrades Marathon race entrants to determine the prevalence of self-reported chronic medical conditions and allergies, and to explore if these are associated with an increased risk of...
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