A review of environmental factors associated with non-infective acute respiratory illness in athletes

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.

THE INCIDENCE OF AND RISK FACTORS FOR ACUTE RESPIRATORY ILLNESS IN ATHLETES, AND EXERCISE-INDUCED LARYNGEAL OBSTRUCTION - REVIEWS BY IOC CONSENSUS SUBGROUPS

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

Trail running injury risk factors: a living systematic review.

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

Two in every three trail runners sustain a running-related injury affecting the lower leg

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...

Factors predicting a high risk of multiple injuries in runners

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

Pre-race self-reported medical conditions and allergies in Comrades ultramarathon runners

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...

The prevalence of lower airway dysfunction in athletes

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

Diagnosis and management of nasal obstruction in the athlete.

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.