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...
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 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 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 October 01, 2021
Gastrointestinal illness-related medical encounters rank among the top four organ systems affected during distance running, and can range in severity from mild to debilitating. If the risk factors related to the incidence of these Gastrointestinal illness-related medical encounters were known, it...
Posted on September 02, 2021
Starting but not finishing a marathon or ultra-marathon race is a common occurrence, which places a burden on the runner and the race organisers. A study published this year involving SEMLI researchers aimed to identify risk factors associated with not finishing an ultramarathon. Read more here
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.
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