

BJSM Podcast
BMJ Group
The British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) podcast offers the latest insights in sport and exercise medicine (SEM). Committed to advancing innovation, enhancing education, and translating knowledge into practice and policy, our podcast features dynamic debates on clinically relevant topics in the SEM field.
Stay informed with expert discussions and cutting-edge information by subscribing or listening in your favourite podcast platform. Improve your understanding of sports medicine with the BJSM podcast, and visit the BMJ Group’s British Journal of Sports Medicine website - bjsm.bmj.com.
BJSM podcast editing and production managed by: Jimmy Walsh.
Stay informed with expert discussions and cutting-edge information by subscribing or listening in your favourite podcast platform. Improve your understanding of sports medicine with the BJSM podcast, and visit the BMJ Group’s British Journal of Sports Medicine website - bjsm.bmj.com.
BJSM podcast editing and production managed by: Jimmy Walsh.
Episodes
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Dec 17, 2021 • 23min
Stepping into the Beat of Performing Arts Medicine with Dr. Jeremy Stanek. EP# 491
Similar to sports, overuse injuries are exceedingly common in the performing artist population. On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Stephen Luebbert, MD, is joined by Dr. Jeremy Stanek, MD, to discuss on the topic of performing arts medicine and his career journey from musician to sports medicine physician.
In this conversation Dr. Stanek addresses the following topics:
· Dr. Stanek’s inspiration for becoming a performing arts physician as well as discuss the patient populations he typically sees and treats
· The different components to physical exams to consider with dancers and musicians
· The most common injury patterns in performing artists
· The go-to resources to utilize for best practices, prevention, treatment and overall management of performing arts medicine
· Recommend pathways to get started and more involved in this field
Resources
I. Websites:
1. Performing Arts Medicine Association https://artsmed.org/
2. International Association for Dance Medicine & Science- https://iadms.org/
3. Stanford Performing Arts Medicine Program- https://pmr.stanford.edu/patients/performing-arts-orthopaedic-health.html
4. Texas Center for Performing Arts Health https://tcpah.unt.edu/home
5. Harkness Center for Dance Injuries- https://nyulangone.org/locations/harkness-center-for-dance-injuries
6. Washington University Medical Program for Performing Artists- https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Patient-Care/2348/Services/Physical-Medicine-and-Rehabilitation-Musculoskeletal/Performing-Arts-Program.aspx
7. Performing Arts Medicine Fellowship at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine - https://www.unthsc.edu/texas-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/graduate-medical-education/performing-arts-medicine-fellowship/

Dec 10, 2021 • 16min
Apply the 8 investments for physical activity in your life, with Prof Jasper Schipperijn. EP #490
Professor Schipperijn is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark & president of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH). He joins us on this BJSM podcast to outline the famous ‘8 investments’ for physical activity, that are now being translated into 12 languages.
We will be sharing the 8 investments, the translations and some associated resources through our social media channels over the coming weeks & months, but you can find out more information on the ISPAH website https://www.ispah.org/resources/key-resources/8-investments/

Nov 12, 2021 • 18min
Too much? Too young? Youth sports specialization with Dr Neeru Jayanthi. Ep #489
Although early specialization in sport may pose a risk to some youth athletes, is it possible have success with specialized training? What is it about the workload-injury relationship and injury risk factors that practitioners must take in account when taking care of specialized athletes? On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Giorgio Negron, MD is joined by one of the leading experts on youth sports health Dr. Neeru Jayanthi, MD (Twitter: @neerujayanthi)to discuss on the topic of youth sports specialization.
In this conversation Dr. Jayanthi addresses the following topics:
· Definition of youth sports specialization
· What are the potential risks of injury for youth athletes pursuing sport specialization?
· Are there any research regarding training guidelines or protocols for youth pursuing sport specialization?
References:
Jayanthi N, Saffel H, Gabbett T. Training the specialised youth athlete: a supportive classification model to keep them playing. Br J Sports Med. 2021 Nov;55(22):1248-1249. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103880. Epub 2021 Aug 11. PMID: 34380644.
Jayanthi N, Kliethermes SA, Côté J. Youth sport specialisation: the need for an evidence-based definition. Br J Sports Med. 2020 Feb;54(4):196-197. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101256. Epub 2019 Dec 19. PMID: 31857339.
Myer GD, Jayanthi N, Difiori JP, Faigenbaum AD, Kiefer AW, Logerstedt D, Micheli LJ. Sport Specialization, Part I: Does Early Sports Specialization Increase Negative Outcomes and Reduce the Opportunity for Success in Young Athletes? Sports Health. 2015 Sep-Oct;7(5):437-42. doi: 10.1177/1941738115598747. Epub 2015 Aug 6. PMID: 26502420; PMCID: PMC4547120.

Nov 5, 2021 • 22min
Fit for participation - Physical activity in long term conditions. Ep #488
This podcast discusses the new consensus statement on the risks of physical activity for people living with long term conditions. Shona Kohlhardt is joined by Dr Hamish Reid and Dr Natasha Jones, as they explain the latest findings and new recommendations from the consensus.
This conversation covers:
New recommendations around patients being ‘fit for participation’
How to get patients to increase their physical activity levels
How to practically overcome perceived risks and barriers to physical activity
Who should be the judge of whether someone is safe enough to exercise
The potential ramifications of this statement in the broader system, focusing on the physical activity sector
The consensus: Benefits outweigh the risks: a consensus statement on the risks of physical activity for people living with long-term conditions: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2021/11/03/bjsports-2021-104281

Oct 21, 2021 • 21min
Let’s exercise in comfort! Breast health and injuries with Deirdre McGhee. Ep #487
In this podcast Brooke Patterson talks with Associate Professor Deirdre McGhee about breast injuries and breast health. Deirdre is a sports physiotherapist, and leads the breast research and education area of the Australian Institute of Sport Female Performance and Health Initiative (https://www.ais.gov.au/fphi).
She has been researching breast health biomechanics for the past 20 years, has written guidelines for Sports Medicine Australia on breast support and bra fit for female athletes (https://sma.org.au/resources-advice/injury-fact-sheets/exercise-and-breast-support/) and the freely accessible web-based App, “Sports Bra” (https://www.bra.edu.au/), to guide female athletes on breast support and bra fit.
The podcast covers practical tips for clinicians to check bra fit and why it is important, and the current evidence related to breast injuries, treatment, and breast protection for women playing contact sports.

Oct 1, 2021 • 21min
AMSSM Sports Medcast on Sports Bras with Dr Katie Rizzone. Ep #486
Today, AMSSM members Dr. Caitlyn Mooney hosts Dr. Katie Rizzone on the topic of sports bras. With more women athletes than ever, the sports bra has certainly grown in popularity in the last decades. This podcast will visit the history of breast support in sport and discuss how breast pain and discomfort effect sports participation in women as well as recent research by Dr. Rizzone and colleagues on their recent study on characteristics of sports bra preference in adolescent females.
More info:
CHARACTERISTICS OF SPORTS BRA PREFERENCES IN ADOLESCENT FEMALES
Katherine H. Rizzone, MD MPH, Bianca Edison, MD MPH, Jane Chung, MD,
Ingrid K. Ichesco, MD, Nailah Coleman, MD
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2325967121S00110

Sep 24, 2021 • 29min
Why the SportsEquity e-Edition is a must read for all working in SEM. EP #485
In this podcast, we’re joined by Dr Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu, Lead Author of the BJSM #SportsEquity e-Edition and Dr Jane Thornton, one of the BJSM’s editors.
We cover:
How this e-Edition came about
The difference between equity and equality
Why this issue is so important
How people can use this e-edition in their personal and professional
Links:
E-Edition: https://bjsm.bmj.com/pages/bjsm-e-edition-sportsequity/
Editorial: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2021/09/09/bjsports-2021-104874

Sep 17, 2021 • 34min
Playing your part: SEM for the Performing Arts with Annie Strauch and Catherine Etty-Leal. Ep #484
Today, Brooke Patterson hosts Annie Strauch and Catherine Etty-Leal, both experienced Australian physiotherapists with a Masters in Sports Physio and Musculoskeletal Physio. Annie’s passion for performance physiotherapy started in London’s West End where she managed performers in over 30 productions. After that, Performance Medicine (https://performancemedicine.com.au/) was born, a multidisciplinary clinic to provide singers, dancers and performers with tailored physiotherapy treatment. Annie and Catherine both specialise in vocal physiotherapy, and provide some tips for online public speaking. They discuss injury management and prevention for performing artists, and the cultural considerations. Sports medicine professionals have a big role to play in the performing arts industry, and Annie and Catherine share some tips for getting involved in the field.
Links
International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) - https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Cu1_CMwv0QUOKzGqCwWvfG?domain=iadms.org/
Australian Society of Performing Arts & Healthcare (ASPAH)-https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/RieBCNLwP9UlKj10c4VDDt?domain=aspah.org.au/
Australian Voice Association (AVA)- https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7-noCOMxQyURVvopTkxo26?domain=australianvoiceassociation.com.au/
Medical Problems in Performing Artists (MPPA) - https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/5dXICP7yRZiGY3qKSjiL2U?domain=sciandmed.com
RETURN TO DANCE post COVID - Webinar about how dance teachers, dance professionals and dance clinicians can assist their dance students return to the studio in a safe way. -https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/-ILGCROAWocm958vSoFlgP?domain=performancemedicine.com.au/

Aug 20, 2021 • 33min
The Importance of Mental Health in Athletes with Two AMSSM Past Presidents EP #483
The mental health of athletes has been in the spotlight throughout this summer, as high-profile athletes such as Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles have spoken out about the importance of prioritizing their physical, and especially their mental, well-being.
In this episode, host Dr. Giselle Aerni, MD is joined by AMSSM Past Presidents Dr. Cindy Chang, MD and Dr. Margot Putukian, MD to discuss the AMSSM Position Statement on Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes, which Dr. Aerni also co-authored.
In this 33-minute conversation, they address the following topics:
The importance of a position statement on the mental health of athletes and the novel aspects addressed in the document
The team-based approach to mental health care and why it’s a crucial component for the well-being of athletes
How the acceptance of mental health issues has evolved in recent years and the impact social media has on those perceptions
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on athletes’ mental health and how it reinforces the need for conversations about this vital issue
Resources:
Mental health issues and psychological factors in athletes: detection, management, effect on performance and prevention: American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement (https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/4/216.full)
Madam Athlete Podcast (https://madamathlete.com/)

Aug 3, 2021 • 27min
Superspikes FTW? Footwear choice for athletes with Dr Dan Bonanno. Ep #482
Dan is a podiatrist and a senior lecturer at La Trobe University. He completed a PhD in 2019, where he investigated the use of foot orthoses for the prevention of injury in military recruits. In this episode, Brooke Patterson discusses with Dan the key considerations for clinicians when helping athletes make footwear choices. They discuss the role of performance and sponsorship, and Dan provides his opinion on Nike’s super spike in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympics. The role of injury, comfort, gender, and foot shape, and research in footwear design is discussed.
Twitter:
@DanielRBonanno


