Posted on November 01, 2021
The IOC (International Olympic Committee) Consensus Group on “acute respiratory illness in the athlete” published a systematic review and meta-analysis in which they reported the prevalence of lower airway dysfunction in athletes. Read more here
Posted on November 01, 2021
This review provides the sport and exercise medicine physician with a clinical approach to the diagnosis and management of common nasal conditions that can cause nasal obstruction, ultimately leading to improved athlete health and better sports performance.
Posted on November 01, 2021
A systematic review with a meta-analysis was recently undertaken to determine the effects of acute respiratory illness on return to sport in athletes. Read more here
Posted on October 01, 2021
The aim of this addendum to IOC consensus statement was to guide the Para sport researcher through the complexities and nuances that should be taken into consideration when collecting, registering, reporting and interpreting data regarding Para athlete health.
Posted on July 21, 2021
The multidisciplinary SEMLI team has been lucky enough to work with the Olympians and Paralympians who base themselves at our facility. Read more about the staff that have played a major role in these athletes’ preparations, and will be supporting our athletes at the Games.
Posted on July 21, 2021
Researchers at the University of Pretoria’s Section Sports Medicine and SEMLI (Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute) have been involved in a pioneering study recently published, that reported for the first time the incidence of illness and injury at a Vitality Netball World Cup...
Posted on July 21, 2021
There are numerous health benefits from running, however distance running can also be associated with the development of gradual onset injuries. Researchers from SEMLI recently investigated risk factors related to these injuries, in ultramarathon and trail runners. Read more here
Posted on June 18, 2021
Two research studies recently published highlight that South African financial sector employees are a population at risk for developing NCDs.
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