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
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 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 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
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 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 June 18, 2021
Two research studies recently published highlight that South African financial sector employees are a population at risk for developing NCDs.
Posted on May 27, 2021
Congratulations to Dr Nicola Sewry on her appointment as full-time Lecturer at UP’s Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI), effective 1 June 2021. Read more here
Posted on April 22, 2021
Protecting athletes against illness is a key function of health professionals involved in sport. And with about half of all acute illnesses in athletes being in the respiratory system, this is an important area to study, particulalry in the context of COVID-19. Read about the research SEMLI is...
Posted on April 13, 2021
Researchers at SEMLI investigated how many participants in endurance running races use prescription medication. It is important to identify those that may be at higher risk of having a medical complication on race day, for the race medical team to prepare adequately, and for the development of...
Posted on April 13, 2021
Whether it’s the weekend warrior or a professional cyclist, mass cycling events are growing in popularity, and whilst encouraged for their numerous exercise-related health benefits, the risks for injury during the event are always there. Research at SEMLI investigated
Posted on April 13, 2021
Researchers at SEMLI recently set out to identify what risk factors exist that could increase the likelihood of cyclists getting ill during an endurance event. Read more here
Posted on April 12, 2021
Mr Carel Viljoen, a Physiotherapist at SEMLI delivered an award-winning presentation at the 2021 World Physiotherapy Congress on 7 April 2021. The presentation shared research published this year in Physical Therapy in Sport on the injuries sustained by race entrants during the 12 months training...
Posted on March 26, 2021
In case you were unable to attend the SEMLI | Getting Ready with the Varsity Cup Athletes webinar on 25 March 2021 at 16H00 SAST, you may watch the recorded webinar here.
Posted on April 22, 2020
In the uncertain, extraordinary times we find ourselves in due to COVID19, exercise and/or training is one of the most common activities we people are using to escape from the stress, anxiety and negativity we are currently experiencing. There is a common trend around using this “extra...
Posted on April 22, 2020
Many online articles are talking about the importance of exercise during the COVID-19 lockdown period. So many questions arise: Is exercise really important during this time? Doesn’t physical activity suppress the immune system? I’ve never exercised before, should I even...
Posted on October 18, 2019
UP's SEMLI recently opened the doors to its new Biomechanics Lab, which is already providing support services to TuksSport’s first teams as well as elite track and field athletes.
Posted on October 03, 2019
The largest prospective study on illness in rugby union players has revealed that 70% of the players studied in just one season’s Super Rugby Tournament reported illness at some time during the tournament.
Posted on January 16, 2019
A first-of-its-kind study conducted by Professor Martin Schwellnus of the University of Pretoria’s Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI), in partnership with UCT, the MRC Biostatistics Unit and Professor Wayne Derman of Stellenbosch University, has led to a 64% reduction...
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