AMSSM Sports Medcasts

On this episode of the AMSSM (X: @TheAMSSM) Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Peter Brukner, MBBS, DSc (X: @DrPeterBrukner), to discuss his upcoming lectures on the placebo effect and fueling endurance athletes during the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD. In this conversation, Dr. Brukner shares some background on both of his upcoming main stage talks at the AMSSM Annual Meeting, which are titled: Placebo Effect or Something More? How Nontangible Factors May Influence Perceived Outcomes with Injection Therapies Fueling the Endurance Athlete Dr. Brukner is a specialist sports and exercise physician and Professor of Sports Medicine at LaTrobe University. A former President of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians, he played a key role in establishing sports medicine as a medical specialty in Australia. He is the co-author of the widely used text book, Clinical Sports Medicine, and has been a team physician for professional football clubs as well as national athletics, swimming, soccer and cricket teams including Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Learn more about his work and publications on his website (www.peterbrukner.com), and register to attend the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in person or virtually at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, hosts Dr. Corinne Rivard, DO, and Dr. Taryn Ryan, MD, are joined by three experts to discuss several key factors regarding mental health in athletes. The panel of experts includes Chelsea Morales, PsyD; Samantha Morris, PsyD; and Andrew Toce, MEd, MBA, LPC, CMPC, and in this conversation, they address the following topics and questions about athlete mental health: Explaining some of the roles and stressors that contribute to mental health injuries in athletes How physicians can play a role in improving an athlete’s mental health Who should be part of the mental health team supporting athletes? What are some go-to mental health resources that student-athletes can utilize? Examining the link between physiological response to physical injury or illness What language can physicians use to address trauma and underfueling in athletes? Beneficial advice on how to navigate the complex world of social media Additional Resources Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes: Detection, Management, Effect on Performance and Prevention: AMSSM Position Statement—Executive Summary: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/4/216.full Mental Health Best Practices from the NCAA Sport Science Institute: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2016/5/2/mental-health-best-practices.aspx 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1073

On this episode of the AMSSM (T: @TheAMSSM) Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Margot Putukian, MD, FAMSSM (T: @MPutukian), and Dr. Siobhan Statuta, MD, FAMSSM, to discuss the AMSSM Position Statement on Mononucleosis and Athletic Participation, which was published earlier this year. This position statement updates the Evidence-Based Subject Review on Mononucleosis by the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine published in 2008 and reviews the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory assessment, and management including RTS for the athlete with IM. It also addresses complications, imaging, special considerations, diversity and equity considerations, and areas for future clinical research. A Past President of AMSSM and the CMO of Major League Soccer, Dr. Putukian served as the co-lead author, and Dr. Statuta, sports medicine physician and team physician at the University of Virginia, was a co-author on the statement.   Additional Resources: American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Position Statement: Mononucleosis and Athletic Participation https://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/Fulltext/2023/07000/American_Medical_Society_of_Sports_Medicine.1.aspx

Dr. Dusty Narducci, a co-author of the updated AMSSM Position Statement on Athletes With ADHD, discusses the diagnosis and management of athletes with ADHD, common doppelgangers for ADHD, diversity and inclusivity in diagnosis and treatment, medication treatment options, and the need for further research.

Dr. Rebecca King reviews the “Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Hyaluronic Acid for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials,” which was originally published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine in January 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. King is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.   Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Hyaluronic Acid for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials DOI: 10.1177/0363546520909397

On this episode of the AMSSM (T: @TheAMSSM) Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, MSc, PhD (Insta: @drstacysims), to discuss her upcoming lectures on how nutrition affects performance during the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Sims is an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing to improve research on all women. Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition and health. Dr. Sims has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and several books. In this conversation, Dr. Sims addresses the following topics: How her athletic background impacted her journey into the field of nutrition and performance Sharing a starting point for medical professionals to think about optimizing nutrition for athletes Ways to encourage athletes to be aware of their nutrition and how to effectively structure training sessions and nutritional plans Her standard approach on supplementation and why less can often be more Learn more about her work and publications on her website (drstacysims.com), and register to attend the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in person or virtually at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Dr. Rebecca King reviews the “AMSSM Position Statement: Principles for the Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine,” which was originally published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine in November 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. King is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.   American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement: Principles for the Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine DOI: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000973

Dr. Rebecca King reviews the article, “Thermal Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Nonsurgical Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Literature Review,” which was originally published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in May 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. King is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.   Thermal Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Nonsurgical Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Literature Review DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00522

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Katie Rizzone, MD, MPH, and Dr. Megan Burleson, DO, to discuss the upcoming 2023 Collaborative Research Network (CRN) Research Summit on Justice, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Burleson and Dr. Rizzone are members of Summit Planning Committee for the one-day conference, which takes place Friday, April 28, in Phoenix, AZ. This conference, will emphasize specific areas within sports and exercise medicine where health disparities have been previously identified or where they need to be further investigated. It will also highlight best practices for conducting meaningful research in the field of sports and exercise medicine through an equity lens. In this conversation, they address the following topics and questions: Origin and mission of the Collaborative Research Network The primary aims of the 2023 CRN Research Summit The current lack of available research regarding health disparities and how this conference seeks to explore those topics Some of the potential outcomes and future research directions of the Summit, and why they will be based on the conversations that happen during the conference The inclusive nature and applicability of the Research Summit, especially for clinicians who are not heavily involved in research Some of the biggest surprises the organizers have experienced while preparing for the Research Summit and the biggest highlights to look forward to In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Find complete details about the Research Summit and register here: https://annualmeeting.amssm.org/researchsummit.php

Dr. Rebecca King reviews the article, “Derivation of the Buffalo Concussion Physical Examination Risk of Delayed Recovery (RDR) Score to Identify Children at Risk for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms,” which was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in December 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. King is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.   Derivation of the Buffalo Concussion Physical Examination Risk of Delayed Recovery (RDR) Score to Identify Children at Risk for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103690