In their conversation, Dr. West and Dr. Schroeder discuss the following:

• Breaking down what peptides are, with a focus on compounds like BPC-157 and TB-500 that have gained traction among athletes
• Reviewing what the current – though limited – evidence actually shows, separating legitimate promise from overhyped claims
• Examining where patients are sourcing these compounds and the safety considerations clinicians need to be aware of
• How to provide a practical patient counseling framework: meet patients where they are, guide them toward safer sourcing and prioritize foundational health habits first

Dr. West is a PM&R-trained sports medicine physician, an Assistant Professor at Northwest Health and a Team Physician at Hofstra University. Her clinical and research interests include the female athlete, adaptive sports, lifestyle medicine, transgender athletes and nutrition. She is active in the CrossFit community, serving on the CrossFit Games Medical Team and participating in various Crossfit functions and outreach events.

The goal of this ongoing series is to provide an audio study aid for anyone pursuing a career as a sports medicine physician and to prepare them for a sports medicine fellowship.

A Founder of AMSSM, Dr. Herring is a co-founder of the Sports Institute at UW Medicine, where he serves as senior medical advisor, and he also serves as co-medical director of the UW Medicine Sports Concussion Program. He is also co-medical director of UW Medicine Orthopedic Health and Sports Medicine and is a former team physician for the Seattle Mariners and the Seattle Seahawks. Dr. Herring’s practice focuses on the diagnosis and management of neurological and musculoskeletal injuries, particularly focusing on spinal disorders in active people and athletes, as well as sports-related concussions.

Dr. Shirazi is an Attending Physician at Women's Health, Sports & Performance (WHSP) Medical in Brighton, MA, and a dual board-certified physician in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She has a passion for advancing the health and performance of female athletes and specializes in the non-operative management of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries, providing comprehensive care for athletes of all ages and abilities.

Resources:

Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 6 (SCAT6): https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/622

Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool 6 (SCOAT6): https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/651

Dr. Maddaleni is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Leukocytes Do Not Influence the Safety and Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03635465241283500

Dr. Maddaleni is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Subacromial Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma Provides Greater Improvement in Pain and Functional Outcomes Compared to Corticosteroids at 1-Year Follow-Up: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial: https://www.jshoulderelbow.org/article/S1058-2746(24)00544-5/abstract

Dr. Maddaleni is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

The Effect of Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy on Pain in Patients with Various Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13102-024-00884-8

Dr. Maddaleni is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Analysis of the Effect of Different Physical Exercise Protocols on Depression in Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/19417381231210286

Dr. Tenforde is a sports medicine physician and an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. He is also the Director of Running Medicine at Spaulding National Running Center and the Co-Director of Harvard Sports Medicine. As a former elite distance runner, he has a great interest in running medicine, bone health, prevention, and management of overuse injuries.

In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2026 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Dr. Langenberg is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Persons with Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2403664

Dr. Langenberg is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Clinical Efficacy of Multiple Intra-Articular Injection for Hip Osteoarthritis: https://boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.1302/0301-620X.106B6.BJJ-2023-1272.R1

In this conversation, which was recorded during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting, Dr. Cook shares more information on his main stage lecture of the same name, which focused on best practices and essential principles.

Dr. Cook is a postdoctoral fellow with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on the intersection of sleep and mental health, with his primary program of research purposed to advance the classification, assessment, and treatment of unexplained hypersomnolence.

He has additional research interests related to the strengths, limitations, and overall utility of wearable sleep tracking technology for research and clinical purposes, as well as the roles of sleep and circadian health in the performance and well-being of athletes. Clinically, he embraces an integrative orientation, drawing principally from CBT and third-wave therapy approaches (i.e., ACT and DBT).

Registration is now open for the 2026 AMSSM Annual Meeting! Visit the conference website to learn more: annualmeeting.amssm.org/

Dr. Langenberg is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Alternative Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Systematic Review and Statistical Fragility Index-Based Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03635465231224463

Dr. Rippey is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

High-Intensity Interval Training and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Adults: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.14652

In this conversation, which was recorded during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting, Dr. Adams shares more information on her main stage lecture of the same name, which was selected as one of the AMSSM Collaborative Research Network Spotlight talks.

Dr. Adams is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician in the UNC Department of Family Medicine. She has received a number of awards during her medical career, and her research areas of interest lie primarily in assessing and managing high-risk behaviors and nutritional and physiologic misconceptions that may plague adolescent and young adult athletes.

She is the Founder and Medical Director of Run For Life Trinidad and Tobago, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of fun, healthy lifestyles for secondary school students through training for a marathon relay and currently serves as a national team doctor with the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee.

Registration is now open for the 2026 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Visit the conference website to learn more: annualmeeting.amssm.org/

Dr. Rippey is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Has Better Results for Long-term Functional Improvement and Pain Relief for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03635465231213087

Dr. Rippey is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-024-07445-7

Dr. Dunlap is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Does Headgear Prevent Sport-Related Concussion? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Including 6311 Players and 173,383 Exposure Hours: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/19417381231174461

Dr. Dunlap is a member of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Early Surgery Versus Exercise Therapy and Patient Education for Traumatic and Nontraumatic Meniscal Tears in Young Adults—An Exploratory Analysis From the DREAM Trial: https://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2024.12245

Dr. Mancini is the Co-Chair of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Consensus Statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1073

Dr. Mancini is the Co-Chair of the 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 2024, as selected for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Effects of Acute Sleep Deprivation on Sporting Performance in Athletes: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39006249

The goal of this ongoing series is to provide an audio study aid for anyone pursuing a career as a sports medicine physician and to prepare them for a sports medicine fellowship.

Dr. Tenforde is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. He is a sports medicine physician at the Spaulding National Running Center – one of the only centers in the United States exclusively dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of running-related injuries. He has the unique perspective of being both a doctor and a former professional runner who was an All-American at Stanford University, where he contributed to three NCAA National Team Championships and later qualified for the Olympic trials.

Dr. Shirazi is an Attending Physician at Women's Health, Sports & Performance (WHSP) Medical in Brighton, MA, and a dual board-certified physician in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She has a passion for advancing the health and performance of female athletes and specializes in the non-operative management of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries, providing comprehensive care for athletes of all ages and abilities.

Resources

1. Mountjoy M, Ackerman KE, Bailey DM, et al. 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Br J Sports Med. 2023;57(17):1073-1097. doi:1136/bjsports-2023-106994
2. Kraus E, Tenforde AS, Nattiv A, et al. Bone stress injuries in male distance runners: higher modified Female Athlete Triad Cumulative Risk Assessment scores predict increased rates of injury. Br J Sports Med. 2019;53(4):237-242. doi:1136/bjsports-2018-099861
3. Hoenig T, Ackerman KE, Beck BR, et al. Bone stress injuries. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2022;8(1):26. doi:1038/s41572-022-00352-y
4. Nattiv A, Kennedy G, Barrack MT, et al. Correlation of MRI grading of bone stress injuries with clinical risk factors and return to play: a 5-year prospective study in collegiate track and field athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2013;41(8):1930-1941. doi:1177/0363546513490645
5. Hoenig T, Tenforde AS, Strahl A, Rolvien T, Hollander K. Does Magnetic Resonance Imaging Grading Correlate With Return to Sports After Bone Stress Injuries? A Systematic Review and Meta- analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2022;50(3):834-844. doi:1177/0363546521993807
6. Barrack MT, Fredericson M, Tenforde AS, Nattiv A. Evidence of a cumulative effect for risk factors predicting low bone mass among male adolescent athletes. Br J Sports Med. 2017;51(3):200-205. doi:1136/bjsports-2016-096698
7. Robertson GA, Wood AM. Femoral Neck Stress Fractures in Sport: A Current Concepts Review. Sports Med Int Open. 2017;1(2):E58-E68. doi:1055/s-0043-103946
8. Fredericson M, Roche M, Barrack MT, et al. Healthy Runner Project: a 7-year, multisite nutrition education intervention to reduce bone stress injury incidence in collegiate distance runners. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2023;9(2):e001545. doi:1136/bmjsem-2023-001545
9. Roche M, Nattiv A, Sainani K, et al. Higher Triad Risk Scores Are Associated With Increased Risk for Trabecular-Rich Bone Stress Injuries in Female Runners. Clin J Sport Med. 2023;33(6):631-637. doi:1097/JSM.0000000000001180
10. Burke LM, Ackerman KE, Heikura IA, Hackney AC, Stellingwerff T. Mapping the complexities of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): development of a physiological model by a subgroup of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Consensus on REDs. Br J Sports Med. 2023;57(17):1098-1108. doi:1136/bjsports-2023-107335
11. Tenforde AS, Barrack MT, Nattiv A, Fredericson M. Parallels with the Female Athlete Triad in Male Athletes. Sports Med. 2016;46(2):171-182. doi:1007/s40279-015-0411-y
12. Hoenig T, Eissele J, Strahl A, et al. Return to sport following low-risk and high-risk bone stress injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2023;57(7):427-432. doi:1136/bjsports-2022-106328
13. Nattiv A. Stress fractures and bone health in track and field athletes. J Sci Med Sport. 2000;3(3):268-279. doi:1016/s1440-2440(00)80036-5
14. Nattiv A, Armsey TDJ. Stress injury to bone in the female athlete. Clin Sports Med. 1997;16(2):197-224. doi:1016/s0278-5919(05)70017-x
15. Nattiv A, De Souza MJ, Koltun KJ, et al. The Male Athlete Triad-A Consensus Statement From the Female and Male Athlete Triad Coalition Part 1: Definition and Scientific Basis. Clin J Sport Med. 2021;31(4):335-348. doi:1097/JSM.0000000000000946
16. Fredericson M, Kussman A, Misra M, et al. The Male Athlete Triad-A Consensus Statement From the Female and Male Athlete Triad Coalition Part II: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Return-To-Play. Clin J Sport Med. 2021;31(4):349-366. doi:1097/JSM.0000000000000948

Dr. Lee Mancini is the Co-Chair of the Top Articles Subcommittee and joins show host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder to discuss how these impactful articles were selected.

This ongoing series will feature a series of episodes, discussing each article and counting down the top 10 articles from 2024. These episodes will be released each Tuesday in AMSSM's podcast feed, culminating with the No. 1 article.

Resources

Top Articles in Sports and Exercise Medicine for 2024 (Honorable Mentions): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_eXrevCTu0

The goal of this ongoing series is to provide an audio study aid for anyone pursuing a career as a sports medicine physician and to prepare them for a sports medicine fellowship.

Dr. Tenforde is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. He is a sports medicine physician at the Spaulding National Running Center – one of the only centers in the United States exclusively dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of running-related injuries. He has the unique perspective of being both a doctor and a former professional runner who was an All-American at Stanford University, where he contributed to three NCAA National Team Championships and later qualified for the Olympic trials.

Dr. Shirazi is an Attending Physician at Women's Health, Sports & Performance (WHSP) Medical in Brighton, MA, and a dual board-certified physician in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She has a passion for advancing the health and performance of female athletes and specializes in the non-operative management of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries, providing comprehensive care for athletes of all ages and abilities.

Resources

1. Mountjoy M, Ackerman KE, Bailey DM, et al. 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Br J Sports Med. 2023;57(17):1073-1097. doi:1136/bjsports-2023-106994
2. Kraus E, Tenforde AS, Nattiv A, et al. Bone stress injuries in male distance runners: higher modified Female Athlete Triad Cumulative Risk Assessment scores predict increased rates of injury. Br J Sports Med. 2019;53(4):237-242. doi:1136/bjsports-2018-099861
3. Hoenig T, Ackerman KE, Beck BR, et al. Bone stress injuries. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2022;8(1):26. doi:1038/s41572-022-00352-y
4. Nattiv A, Kennedy G, Barrack MT, et al. Correlation of MRI grading of bone stress injuries with clinical risk factors and return to play: a 5-year prospective study in collegiate track and field athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2013;41(8):1930-1941. doi:1177/0363546513490645
5. Hoenig T, Tenforde AS, Strahl A, Rolvien T, Hollander K. Does Magnetic Resonance Imaging Grading Correlate With Return to Sports After Bone Stress Injuries? A Systematic Review and Meta- analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2022;50(3):834-844. doi:1177/0363546521993807
6. Barrack MT, Fredericson M, Tenforde AS, Nattiv A. Evidence of a cumulative effect for risk factors predicting low bone mass among male adolescent athletes. Br J Sports Med. 2017;51(3):200-205. doi:1136/bjsports-2016-096698
7. Robertson GA, Wood AM. Femoral Neck Stress Fractures in Sport: A Current Concepts Review. Sports Med Int Open. 2017;1(2):E58-E68. doi:1055/s-0043-103946
8. Fredericson M, Roche M, Barrack MT, et al. Healthy Runner Project: a 7-year, multisite nutrition education intervention to reduce bone stress injury incidence in collegiate distance runners. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2023;9(2):e001545. doi:1136/bmjsem-2023-001545
9. Roche M, Nattiv A, Sainani K, et al. Higher Triad Risk Scores Are Associated With Increased Risk for Trabecular-Rich Bone Stress Injuries in Female Runners. Clin J Sport Med. 2023;33(6):631-637. doi:1097/JSM.0000000000001180
10. Burke LM, Ackerman KE, Heikura IA, Hackney AC, Stellingwerff T. Mapping the complexities of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): development of a physiological model by a subgroup of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Consensus on REDs. Br J Sports Med. 2023;57(17):1098-1108. doi:1136/bjsports-2023-107335
11. Tenforde AS, Barrack MT, Nattiv A, Fredericson M. Parallels with the Female Athlete Triad in Male Athletes. Sports Med. 2016;46(2):171-182. doi:1007/s40279-015-0411-y
12. Hoenig T, Eissele J, Strahl A, et al. Return to sport following low-risk and high-risk bone stress injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2023;57(7):427-432. doi:1136/bjsports-2022-106328
13. Nattiv A. Stress fractures and bone health in track and field athletes. J Sci Med Sport. 2000;3(3):268-279. doi:1016/s1440-2440(00)80036-5
14. Nattiv A, Armsey TDJ. Stress injury to bone in the female athlete. Clin Sports Med. 1997;16(2):197-224. doi:1016/s0278-5919(05)70017-x
15. Nattiv A, De Souza MJ, Koltun KJ, et al. The Male Athlete Triad-A Consensus Statement From the Female and Male Athlete Triad Coalition Part 1: Definition and Scientific Basis. Clin J Sport Med. 2021;31(4):335-348. doi:1097/JSM.0000000000000946
16. Fredericson M, Kussman A, Misra M, et al. The Male Athlete Triad-A Consensus Statement From the Female and Male Athlete Triad Coalition Part II: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Return-To-Play. Clin J Sport Med. 2021;31(4):349-366. doi:1097/JSM.0000000000000948

While on a hiking trip in Zion National Park to celebrate his 40th birthday with friends, Dr. King encountered a woman with a severe ankle injury. He, along with his Eagle Scout friend and other hikers, fashioned a makeshift stretcher and splint to carry the woman to safety before a storm hit.

Dr. King reflects on the importance of his medical training, the kindness of strangers, and the power of fortuitous events in successfully managing the emergency. The episode calls on listeners to share similar experiences where their sports medicine expertise made a significant impact outside a traditional clinical setting.

In this conversation, which was recorded during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting, Dr. Cross discusses the following:

• Background on the Cross Bracing Protocol (CBP) and its origins
• The selection criteria and the grading system for the CBP
• The rehabilitation considerations for the CBP and potential complications
• Future directions of research for the CBP

Dr. Tom Cross has practiced sports medicine for the past 28 years and during that time successfully completed 5 years of specialist post-graduate training in sport & exercise medicine. He has broad sports medicine experience caring for recreational athletes (adults and children), musculoskeletal injuries that occur at work or home, elite/professional athletes and also military personnel.

Resources:

• Healing of Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture on MRI and Outcomes Following Non-Surgical Management with the Cross Bracing Protocol https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/23/1490
• Cross Bracing Protocol Patient Information Booklet: https://www.stadiumclinic.com.au/pdf/cross-bracing-protocol-patient-information-booklet.pdf
• Dr. Cross’s Website, including additional resources and information about the CBP: https://www.stadiumclinic.com.au/dr-tom-cross-sports-doctor-sydney.html

In this conversation, Dr. Asif and Dr. Finnoff discuss the following:

• How they first got involved in USOPC and Paralympic team sports
• The number of sports in Paralympic competition and the athlete classifications that aim to level the playing field for athletes of different abilities
• What it’s like to take care of Paralympic athletes and their unique requirements
• The planning process for delivering medical services for Team USA during the Paralympic Games
• Current and future research efforts regarding Paralympic athletes
• Overcoming the perceived barriers to entry when providing care for Paralympic athletes and ways to get more involved

Dr. Asif is the associate dean for primary care and rural health and professor and chair of the Department of Family and Community at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He currently serves as the 2nd Vice President for AMSSM and is an Associate Editor for both the British Journal of Sports Medicine and Sports Health: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach.

Dr. Finnoff is the Chief Medical Officer for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, a Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, and a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. He currently serves as the 1st Vice President for AMSSM.

Resources:

• 2025 USOPC Paralympic Sports Medicine Conference https://www.usopc.org/2025-paralympic-sports-medicine-conference
• PARA-Wise Registry Screening Survey: https://redcap.link/PARAWISE

The goal of this ongoing series is to be an audible study aid for anyone pursuing a career as a sports medicine physician and to prepare them for a sports medicine fellowship.

Dr. Cushman is board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and specializes in the care of musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes & non-athletes, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostics, and endurance sports-specific injuries. He serves as the team physician for the University of Utah Track & Field and Cross-Country teams and is also the team physician for the University of Utah Swimming and Diving teams.

Dr. Shirazi is a Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Colorado. She completed her residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell, where she served as Chief Resident, and is the current Fellow Chair for AMSSM’s Library of Ultrasound Pathology. She is passionate about women’s sports medicine and providing specialized care for female athletes.

Resources:

Best Practices in Sports Medicine: AMSSM and AOASM Case Studies (1st ed) – Case 66 (p. 395): https://amssmstore.com/best-practices-in-sports-medicine-amssm-and-aoasm-case-studies

Peripheral Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity | National Fellow Online Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC0XgHvQWXc

Unilateral Winged Scapula: Clinical and Electrodiagnostic Experience with 128 cases, With Special Attention to Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mus.26059

The Natural History of Long Thoracic and Spinal Accessory Neuropathies: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mus.10068

MR Neurography (MRN) of the Long Thoracic Nerve: Retrospective Review of Clinical Findings and Imaging Results at Our Institution Over 4 Years: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00256-017-2737-z

Ortho Bullets – Scapular Winging: https://www.orthobullets.com/shoulder-and-elbow/3062/scapular-winging

Surgical and Clinical Decision Making in Isolated Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1558944717733306

A Comprehensive Analysis of Pectoralis Major Transfer for Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1058274614006818

First, Dr. Meredith Ehn – the 2024 Young Investigator Award winner – discusses “The NICA Injury Surveillance System: Results from Five Years of Student-Athlete Injury Data,” which was recently published in Research in Sports Medicine.

Then, Dr. Rajiv Jain – the 2024 NCAA Research Award winner – shares information about his study, “Assessment Of Stimulated Blink Reflex And Symptoms Over Time In Collegiate Athletes With Sport-related Concussion,” which appeared in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

Links to the Research Articles:

The NICA Injury Surveillance System: Results from Five Years of Student-Athlete Injury Data https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15438627.2025.2478399

Assessment Of Stimulated Blink Reflex And Symptoms Over Time In Collegiate Athletes With Sport-related Concussion: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fulltext/2024/10001/assessment_of_stimulated_blink_reflex_and_symptoms.2413.aspx

The goal of this ongoing series is to be an audible study aid for anyone pursuing a career as a sports medicine physician and to prepare them for a sports medicine fellowship.

Dr. Cushman is board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and specializes in the care of musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes & non-athletes, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostics, and endurance sports-specific injuries. He serves as the team physician for the University of Utah Track & Field and Cross-Country teams and is also the team physician for the University of Utah Swimming and Diving teams.

Dr. Shirazi is a Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Colorado. She completed her residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell, where she served as Chief Resident, and is the current Fellow Chair for AMSSM’s Library of Ultrasound Pathology. She is passionate about women’s sports medicine and providing specialized care for female athletes.

Resources:

Best Practices in Sports Medicine: AMSSM and AOASM Case Studies (1st ed) – Case 66 (p. 395): https://amssmstore.com/best-practices-in-sports-medicine-amssm-and-aoasm-case-studies

Peripheral Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity | National Fellow Online Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC0XgHvQWXc

Unilateral Winged Scapula: Clinical and Electrodiagnostic Experience with 128 cases, With Special Attention to Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mus.26059

The Natural History of Long Thoracic and Spinal Accessory Neuropathies: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mus.10068

MR Neurography (MRN) of the Long Thoracic Nerve: Retrospective Review of Clinical Findings and Imaging Results at Our Institution Over 4 Years: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00256-017-2737-z

Ortho Bullets – Scapular Winging: https://www.orthobullets.com/shoulder-and-elbow/3062/scapular-winging

Surgical and Clinical Decision Making in Isolated Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1558944717733306

A Comprehensive Analysis of Pectoralis Major Transfer for Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1058274614006818

In this conversation, Dr. Lyons discusses his award-winning case – Collapse of a Special Operator: Exertional Illness or More Than Meets the Eye? – and shares the findings and takeaways from this crucial medical diagnosis.

Resources:

2024 AMSSM Case Podium Presentations, published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine

Exercise Collapse Associated with Sickle Cell Trait Practice Recommendation

Dr. Uihlein is the Associate Chief of Emergency Medicine for Education and Co-Director of the Adaptive Sports Medicine Clinic at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. He also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

He has served on teams that have claimed 11 titles, including three Paralympic gold medals (2014, 2018, 2022); four world championships (2015, 2019, 2021, 2023); five Para Hockey Cups (formerly World Sled Hockey Challenge) titles (2015, 2016 (Jan.), 2016 (Dec.), 2017, 2019) as well as the 2016 IPC Pan-Pacific Championship and 2018 Turin Para Ice Hockey International Tournament.

In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

The goal of this new series is to be an audible study aid for anyone pursuing a career as a sports medicine physician and to prepare them for a sports medicine fellowship.

Dr. Brady is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR, where she is also the Associate Residency Program Director and Director of Orthopedic Simulation. Dr. Brady serves as Head Team Physician for Portland State University and performs research in the field of patellofemoral instability, multi-ligamentous knee injuries and arthroscopic skill-building in learners.

Resources:

Best Practices in Sports Medicine: AMSSM and AOASM Case Studies (2nd Edition): https://amssmstore.com/best-practices-in-sports-medicine-amssm-and-aoasm-case-studies-second-edition

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Margie Davenport, PhD, to provide a preview of her main stage presentation about Updates to Postpartum Return to Sport during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Dr. Davenport is an exercise physiologist and Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. She holds the Christenson Professorship in Active Healthy Living and is the Director of the Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health.

Over the last decade, Dr. Davenport has worked with numerous national and international organizations to support physical activity during and following pregnancy, and she is serving as a Featured International Speaker at this year’s Annual Meeting in Kansas City.

In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Dr. Rao is board-certified in family medicine and sports medicine, and is a Professor in UW School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine. He is also a team physician for University of Washington Husky Athletics and a medical consultant for the Brooks Beast Middle Distance Track Club. He previously served as a team physician for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, Program Director of the UW Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, and Co-Chair of the Education Committee on the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM).

In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Her study focused on the use of Guardian Caps and whether they were associated with a lower risk of sport-related concussion (SRC) during practices and games among high school football players.

In this conversation, Dr. Hammer discusses her award-winning research, which was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, and also shares her personal advice for those looking to get more involved in scholarly research.

Registration is now open for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Kansas City, which takes place from April 22-27. Learn more and register now at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Research Article Links

The Association Between Guardian Cap Use During Practices and Sport-related Concussion Risk in High School American Football Players bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/4/257

2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting Research Podium Presentations journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/fulltext/2024/03000/2024_amssm_research_podium_presentations.11.aspx

Dr. Eshleman 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 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Tendinopathy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials https://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/abstract/2023/01000/efficacy_of_platelet_rich_plasma_versus_placebo_in.10.aspx

Dr. Eshleman 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 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Clinical Recovery from Concussion–Return to School and Sport: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/798

Dr. Eshleman 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 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Efficacy of Topical Versus Oral Analgesic Medication Compared to a Placebo in Injured Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.14418

Dr. Eshleman 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 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Management of de Quervain Tenosynovitis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2811119

Dr. Deck 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 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Ultrasound-Guided Interventions for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/6/1138

Dr. Deck 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 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory and Corticosteroid Injections for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/19417381221108726

Dr. Deck 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 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Beyond Acute Concussion Assessment to Office Management: A Systematic Review Informing the Development of a Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool (SCOAT6) for Adults and Children https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/737

Dr. Moira Davenport discusses the #8 article of 2023, “Corticosteroid Injections for the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis are Superior to Platelet-rich Plasma at 1 Month but Platelet-rich Plasma is More Effective at 6 Months: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Level 1 and 2 Studies,” which was originally published in The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in September 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host.

Dr. Davenport 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 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Corticosteroid Injections for the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis are Superior to Platelet-rich Plasma at 1 Month but Platelet-rich Plasma is More Effective at 6 Months: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Level 1 and 2 Studies https://www.jshoulderelbow.org/article/S1058-2746(23)00395-6/abstract

Dr. Davenport 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 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Ultrasonography or Radiography for Suspected Pediatric Distal Forearm Fractures https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2213883

Dr. Davenport 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 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Early Operative Versus Delayed Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Pediatric and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/23/1498

Dr. Lee Mancini is the Co-Chair of the Top Articles Subcommittee and discusses how these impactful articles were selected with show host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder.

This ongoing series will feature a series of episodes, highlighting each article and counting down the top 10 articles from 2023. These episodes will be released each Tuesday in AMSSM's podcast feed, culminating with the No. 1 article.

In this conversation, Dr. Cordum discusses his award-winning case – A Cold Hand During a Wisconsin Summer – and shares the findings and key takeaways from this unique medical diagnosis.

Resources:

2024 AMSSM Case Podium Presentations, published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine

For further discussion on this topic, check out a recent AMSSM webinar facilitated by Dr. Bowers and Dr. Zaremski on The Throwing Injury Epidemic in Baseball and Softball: What Science, Data and the Experts Say, featuring an international panel of experts.

Resources:

• Pitching Restriction Policies in Adolescent and High-School Baseball Pitchers: Is It Time for an Updated Paradigm?
• The Throwing Injury Epidemic in Baseball and Softball: What Science, Data and the Experts Say [YouTube]
• Effect of a 6-Week Weighted Baseball Throwing Program on Pitch Velocity, Pitching Arm Biomechanics, Passive Range of Motion, and Injury Rates
• Most high school baseball pitchers are using weighted ball throwing programs to increase ball velocity: cross-sectional analysis of US high school pitchers

The top-rated article examines, “Comparative Efficacy of Nonoperative Treatments for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials,” which was originally published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine in July 2022.

Dr. Paradise 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 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.

Thanks to everyone who helped determine the top sports medicine articles of 2022, and find out what the top articles of 2023 will be during the AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD.

Comparative Efficacy of Nonoperative Treatments for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

DOI: doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0000000000000924

The first article is #3, “Effectiveness of Treatments for Acute and Subacute Mechanical Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-analysis,” originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in January 2022.

The second article was selected as #2 of 2022, examining the “Effects of Recurrent Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections for Osteoarthritis at 3 Months and Beyond: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis in Comparison to Other Injectables,” which was originally published in the Osteoarthritis and Cartilage in December 2022.

Dr. Paradise 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 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.

Effectiveness of Treatments for Acute and Subacute Mechanical Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-analysis

DOI: doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103596

Effects of Recurrent Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections for Osteoarthritis at 3 Months and Beyond: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis in Comparison to Other Injectables

DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2022.07.011

Dr. Finnoff serves as the Chief Medical Officer for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and Clinical Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado. In his leadership role as the Chief Medical Officer for the USOPC, he oversees the development and implementation of the medical strategy for the physical and mental health of the Team USA athletes. He is also the incoming 2nd Vice President of AMSSM.

In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference, which begins April 12. Register to attend the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Resources:

• IOC Mental Health in Elite Athletes Toolkit
• USOPC Sports Medicine Website

First up, Dr. Joshua Romero (X: @JoshuaRomeroMD) talks about his oral research presentation titled, “Long-Term Outcomes of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection with Needle Fasciotomy for Chronic Plantar Fasciopathy.”

Then, Dr. Jacob Holtz shares information about his case presentation, “Compressed for Time,” which was selected as one of two Best Overall Case Presentations during the 2023 Annual Meeting.

In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD, which takes place from April 12-17. Register to attend the AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

The first article is the #5 article, “Platelet-rich Plasma Injection vs. Operative Treatment for Lateral Elbow Tendinosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” which was originally published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in February 2022.

The second article was selected as the #4 of 2022, examining the “Outcomes of Athletes With Genetic Heart Diseases and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators Who Chose to Return to Play,” which was originally published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings in November 2022.

Dr. Paradise 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 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.

Platelet-rich Plasma Injection vs. Operative Treatment for Lateral Elbow Tendinosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2021.09.008

Outcomes of Athletes With Genetic Heart Diseases and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators Who Chose to Return to Play

DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2022.03.024

Dr. Faustin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of California – Davis. She is the Associate Team Physician for the UC Davis Division I Collegiate Athletics team and the Co-Head Team Physician for the USA Gymnastics Women's National Team.

In this conversation, Dr. Faustin discusses aspects of her upcoming talk in Baltimore, MD, and addresses the following topics:

• Her journey to becoming a Division I athlete and working with elite level athletes
• The factors that led her to work with the US Women’s Gymnastics Team
• What shaped her shared decision-making process when caring for athletes – even at the highest levels of competition
• How her personal experiences impact the way she practices medicine
• The importance of mental health and why it should be a priority for providers
• Trends she has noticed in mental health care for athletes

In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Resources:

• • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32000168/
  • https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/11/667
  • https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/1/30
  • https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/2/10/sport-science-institute-mental-health.aspx

First, Dr. Rufo discusses article #8 of 2022, “Estimated Time to Maximum Medical Improvement of Intra-articular Injections in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis-A Systematic Review,” which was originally published in Arthroscopy in March 2022.

The second article was selected as #6, titled, “Effect of Physical Therapy vs Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy in People With Degenerative Meniscal Tears.” It was originally published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in July 2022.

Dr. Rufo 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 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.

Estimated Time to Maximum Medical Improvement of Intra-articular Injections in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis-A Systematic Review

DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.08.026

Effect of Physical Therapy vs Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy in People With Degenerative Meniscal Tears

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.20394

First, Dr. Rufo discusses article #10 of 2022, “Do Physical Interventions Improve Outcomes Following Concussion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” which was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in February 2022.

The second article was selected as #7, posing the question, “Do ‘Pathologic’ Cardiac Murmurs in Adolescents Identify Structural Heart Disease? An Evaluation of 15,141 Active Adolescents for Conditions That Put Them at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death.” It was originally published in BJSM in January 2022.

Dr. Rufo 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 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.

Do Physical Interventions Improve Outcomes Following Concussion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis?

Link to Article: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/5/292

Do ‘Pathologic’ Cardiac Murmurs in Adolescents Identify Structural Heart Disease? An Evaluation of 15,141 Active Adolescents for Conditions That Put Them at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

Link to Article: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/2/88

The first article is the #11 of 2022 and asks the question, “Can High-intensity Interval Training Improve Mental Health Outcomes in the General Population and Those with Physical Illnesses?” It was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in February 2022.

The second article was selected as the #9 of 2022, examining the “Association Between Physical Activity and Risk of Depression,” which was originally published in JAMA Psychiatry in April 2022.

Dr. Rufo 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 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.

Can High-intensity Interval Training Improve Mental Health Outcomes in the General Population and Those with Physical Illnesses? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

DOI: doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-103984

Association Between Physical Activity and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2022.0609

Dr. Lee Mancini is the Co-Chair of the Top Articles Subcommittee and discusses the process of how these impactful articles were selected with show host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder.

This ongoing series will feature a series of episodes, highlighting each article and counting down the top 11 articles from 2022. These episodes will be released in AMSSM's podcast feed leading up to the 2024 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.

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

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

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (T: @TheAMSSM) host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, (T: @thejschro) is joined by Dr. Dusty Narducci, MD (T: @NarducciDusty) to discuss the updated AMSSM Position Statement regarding Athletes With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Dr. Narducci served as a co-author on the position statement, and in this conversation, she addresses the following topics:

• Why the position statement, which was originally published in 2011, was updated
• The recommend approach for diagnosis and management of athletes with ADHD
• Identifying the most common doppelgangers for ADHD and how to diagnose them
• Some of the key points related to the new diversity, equity, and inclusivity section
• Pharmacotherapy and the various medical treatment options for athletes with ADHD
• The role of exercise in the treatment of ADHD
• The relationship between ADHD and concussions
• Regulatory issues

Resources:

Athletes With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Position Statement of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in Athletes: More Than Self-Rating Scales and Stimulants – Key Messages from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement

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

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. 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. 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

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. 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

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.

Diagnosing COVID-19 Myocarditis in Athletes Using cMRI

DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2021.12.009

Dr. Sylvester 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.

Subacromial Decompression Versus Diagnostic Arthroscopy for Shoulder Impingement: A 5-year Follow-up of a Randomized, Placebo Surgery Controlled Clinical Trial

DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102216

Dr. Sylvester 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.

Return to Play After Symptomatic Lumbar Disc Herniation in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment

DOI: 10.1177/1941738121991782

Dr. Sylvester 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.

Aetiology and Incidence of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Death in Young Competitive Athletes in the USA: A 4-Year Prospective Study

DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102666

Dr. Sylvester 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.

Early Operative Versus Delayed Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Pediatric and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

DOI: 10.1177/0363546521990817

Dr. Sylvester 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.

Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Complication Rates With Best- and Worst-Case Analyses for Rerupture Rates

DOI: 10.1177/0363546521998284

Dr. Sylvester 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.

Physical Inactivity is Associated with a Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes: A Study in 48,440 Adult Patients

DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104080

In this conversation, Dr. Tenforde addresses the following topics related to the article:

• Explanation of the use of Carbon Fiber Plate (CFP) technology in footwear and why it’s become so popular
• Addressing the rapid changes and progression of record-breaking performance in the running community as a result of this footwear
• Discussing his article featuring a case series of navicular bone stress injuries in runners using CFP footwear
• Providing some general recommendations for safely using CFP footwear, as well as raising awareness on the possible health concerns of this new technology

Additional Resources

Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Plate Footwear https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-023-01818-z

Return to Sport Following Low-Risk and High-Risk Bone Stress Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/01/24/bjsports-2022-106328

Dr. Mancini is the Co-Chair of the 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.

Resistance Training Does Not Decrease Placental Blood Flow During Valsalva Maneuver: A Novel Use of 3D Doppler Power Flow Ultrasonography

DOI: 10.1177/19417381211000717

Polly de Mille is an exercise physiologist and the Director of Performance Services at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. She will provide the American College of Sports Medicine Exchange Lecture titled, “Inside the Running Lab: How to Evaluate Optimal Run Mechanics and Physiology” during the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.

In this 20-minute conversation, she addresses the following topics:

• Sharing more information about her work as a certified exercise physiologist at HSS
• How she and her team can help identify the causes of injuries and help athletes stay healthy in order to reach their goals
• How her background as a critical care nurse and an avid marathoner led her into the field of exercise physiology
• The ways she and her colleagues can help improve runner’s outcomes and how many different disciplines come together to play important roles to make that happen
• The different types of tests used by exercise physiologists and how they use that information to improve performance
• The possibilities of using nutrition to enhance physiologic training sessions

HSS Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center: https://www.hss.edu/sports-rehabilitation-and-performance-center.asp

Dr. Mancini is the Co-Chair of the 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.

Blood Flow Restriction Training for Athletes: A Systematic Review DOI: 10.1177/0363546520964454

Dr. Mancini is the Co-Chair of the 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.

Prevalence of Inflammatory Heart Disease Among Professional Athletes With Prior COVID-19 Infection Who Received Systematic Return-to-Play Cardiac Screening. DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2021.0565

Dr. Mancini is the Co-Chair of the 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.

How Does Hormone Transition in Transgender Women Change Body Composition, Muscle Strength and Hemoglobin? Systematic Review with a Focus on the Implications for Sport Participation doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103106

Dr. Mancini is the Co-Chair of the 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.

State Laws Governing School Physical Education in Relation to Attendance and Physical Activity Among Students in the USA: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2020.09.004

Dr. Lee Mancini is the Co-Chair of the Top Articles Subcommittee, the newest addition to AMSSM’s Education Committee, and in this inaugural episode, he discusses the rigorous process of how these impactful articles were selected. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator.

This ongoing series will feature 10-15 minute episodes, highlighting each article individually, beginning with the honorable mentions, and then counting down the top 11 articles from 2021. These episodes will be released every other week in AMSSM's podcast feed.

Dr. Asif, who is the Chair of the AMSSM Collaborative Research Network, helped lead the 2021 Research Summit, which produced several publications and educational resources related to Exercise Medicine and Physical Activity Promotion. In this conversation, he addresses the following topics and questions:

• A refresher on the 2021 Research Summit and the significant outcomes from that event
• How the Exercise Medicine and Physical Activity Promotion Core Curricula originated
• More details about the interactive and freely available Exercise Medicine & Physical Activity Promotion Modules
• How can physicians and other medical faculty integrate these resources into their clinical practices?
• Providing information about the upcoming 2023 Research Summit on Justice, Equity and Inclusion, which takes place in April 2023
• Future publications, deliverables and other opportunities stemming from the 2021 Research Summit

Additional Resources

Exercise Medicine & Physical Activity Promotion Modules tinyurl.com/exercisemodules

Exercise Medicine and Physical Activity Promotion: Core Curricula for US Medical Schools, Residencies and Sports Medicine Fellowships https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/56/7/369.full.pdf

Dr. Tenforde recently published research about best practices for ESWT, which is used in a variety of clinical applications including the management of musculoskeletal conditions. In this conversation, he addresses the following topics and questions about shockwave therapy:

• What is ESWT?
• The origins of shockwave therapy use and some of its additional applications
• Describing the process of shockwave therapy and its effects
• Some of the factors to consider when performing ESWT, especially to clinicians who have never used this treatment option before
• Understanding the different types of shockwave therapy and how they can be used to treat injuries
• What types of providers can administer ESWT, and what are the recommended treatment protocols for medical teams?
• What is the reimbursement status of shockwave therapy for providers?
• What are some of the medical conditions that are best treated by ESWT, in both the lower and upper extremities?

Additional Resources

Best practices for extracorporeal shockwave therapy in musculoskeletal medicine: Clinical application and training consideration. PM&R 2022 May;14(5):611-619. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12790. https://doi.org/10.1002/pmrj.12790

Bone stress injuries. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2022 Apr 28;8(1):26. doi: 10.1038/s41572-022-00352-y. PMID: 3548413

A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews on the Epidemiology, Evaluation, and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Life (Basel). 2021 Nov 24;11(12):1287. doi: 10.3390/life11121287.

Dr. NiCole Keith (T: @nicolekeithphd) is a Professor from the Department of Kinesiology and associate dean of faculty affairs in the School of Health & Human Sciences at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Her research interests include physical activity and health equity. In addition to serving as the current president of the ACSM she has previously served as the vice president of membership, communication, and policy and serves on both the Exercise is Medicine and American Fitness Index advisory boards.

In this 20-minute conversation Dr. Keith addresses the following topics:

• Discussing the different stages of menopause and the importance of physical activity during these stages
• Creating effective exercise prescriptions, including the best physical activity recommendations and strategies
• The best types of exercises for post-menopausal women and several alternatives, based on potential health and risk factors
• Addressing health disparities between genders and communities, and making sure individuals can safely engage in physical activity

Dr. Fedoruk served as a Featured National Speaker in the Doping in Sport session during the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting. In this conversation, he discusses some of the latest trends in doping science and testing and addresses the following topics:

• His experience as a USADA Officer during the 2022 Olympic and Paralympics Games in China, and the new testing measures that were recently put in place.
• How does WADA’s Athlete Biological Passport work, and what has its impact been on anti-doping?
• How does he view orthobiologic treatments, such as PRP and stem cell therapies, through the lens of anti-doping?
• Are gene doping technologies realistic from a physiological standpoint, or it is still the stuff of science fiction?
• How does USADA balance respect for athlete autonomy and privacy, while also performing meaningful doping control?
• How should sports medicine providers proceed when encountering athletes who might be coerced into doping programs?
• How should physicians approach care of recreational athletes when it comes to the risks and benefits of substances that may be performance-enhancers, such as testosterone?
• How does he approach being a fan of sport while working at USADA, where he often sees the best of worst of sport?

In this conversation, Dr. Turner discusses her upcoming presentation in Austin, TX, on the Challenges of Exercise and Physical Activity in Minorities and addresses the following topics:

• The definition of minority populations and how she first got interested in this topic
• Identifying some of the primary barriers that minorities encounter regarding physical activity in their communities
• How socioeconomic barriers contribute to these health disparities in minorities
• Ways that sports medicine professionals and healthcare providers can help recognize and address these factors in their communities

Resources:

Oliver, E. J., Dodd-Reynolds, C., Kasim, A., & Vallis, D. (2021). Inequalities and Inclusion in Exercise Referral Schemes: A Mixed-Method Multi-Scheme Analysis. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(6), 3033. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18063033

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33809451/

Hawes, A. M., Smith, G. S., McGinty, E., Bell, C., Bower, K., LaVeist, T. A., Gaskin, D. J., & Thorpe, R. J., Jr (2019). Disentangling Race, Poverty, and Place in Disparities in Physical Activity. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(7), 1193. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16071193

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30987098/

Physical activity deserts: What they are and how to reduce them with Dr. NiCole Keith. Ep #468 https://soundcloud.com/bmjpodcasts/physical-activity-deserts-what-they-are-and-how-to-reduce-them-with-dr-nicole-keith-ep-468

In this conversation, Dr. Verduzco-Gutierrez discusses her upcoming presentation in Austin, TX, on Post-COVID Syndrome in Athletes and addresses the following topics:

• Defining Post-COVID Syndrome and its many potential impacts
• How and why she developed a Post-COVID Recovery Clinic
• Her contributions to multi-disciplinary collaborative consensus guidance statements for patients with PASC
• How she generally approaches treating patients with Post-COVID Syndrome
• The differences in rates and severity in Post-COVID Syndrome in athletes compared with other populations
• Her advice for aspiring researchers in sport and exercise science

Resources: Models of Care for Postacute COVID-19 Clinics: Experiences and a Practical Framework for Outpatient Physiatry Settings (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34793373/)

Multi-disciplinary collaborative consensus guidance statement on the assessment and treatment of breathing discomfort and respiratory sequelae in patients with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC)(onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pmrj.12744)

Multidisciplinary collaborative consensus guidance statement on the assessment and treatment of fatigue in postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) patients (onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1…02/pmrj.12684)

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Devin McFadden, MD is joined by family medicine and sports medicine physician Dr. Garry Ho, who will be giving a lecture on Perineural Hydrodissection during the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

In this 20 minute conversation Dr. Ho addresses the following topics:

• The definition of hydrodissection and the theory behind its use?
• The current data supporting this procedure with respect to injectate utilized and anatomic location targeted.
• A discussion of the training required to become competent in this practice, and methods for assessing proficiency in learners.

Dr. Garry Ho is an Associate Professor from the Department of Family Medicine at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, and the Georgetown University School of Medicine and has worked closely with athletes from several professional and collegiate organizations including the Washington Football Team, the D.C. Divas, the Washington Glory, the US Military Academy at West Point and the US Naval Academy in Annapolis.

2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting Information: https://annualmeeting.amssm.org

Resources:

Lam KHS, Hung CY, Chiang YP, Onishi K, Su DCJ, Clark TB, Reeves KD. Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Hydrodissection for Pain Management: Rationale, Methods, Current Literature, and Theoretical Mechanisms. J Pain Res. 2020;13:1957-1968

https://www.dovepress.com/ultrasound-guided-nerve-hydrodissection-for-pain-management-rationale--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JPR

Cass, Shane P. DO Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Hydrodissection, Current Sports Medicine Reports: January/February 2016 - Volume 15 - Issue 1 - p 20-22

https://journals.lww.com/acsm-csmr/Fulltext/2016/01000/Ultrasound_Guided_Nerve_Hydrodissection__What_is.10.aspx

In this conversation Dr. Stanek addresses the following topics:

• 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

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/

Textbooks

Performing Arts Medicine, 1st Edition; Author: Lauren Elson, MD; Publisher: Elsevier; Paperback ISBN: 9780323662123; eBook ISBN: 9780323581837; Publication Date: November 20, 2018

Performing Arts Medicine, 3rd Edition; Authors: Robert T Sataloff, MD; Alice G. Brandfonbrener, MD; Richard J. Lederman, MD; Publisher: Science & Medicine, Inc.; ISBN-10: 0975886223; ISBN-13:  978-0975886229; Publication Date: December 15th, 2010

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?
• Is 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.

Resources:

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

This study gives a framework for the presentation and management of pediatric back pain. While it is not a randomized control trial, it is imperative that physicians understand this common complaint that can often be intimidating on the surface.

Resources:

Low Back Pain in Young Athletes https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1941738109334212

In this episode, host Giselle Aerni, MD, is joined by AMSSM Past Presidents Cindy Chang, MD, FAMSSM, and Margot Putukian, MD, FAMSSM, 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 (bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/4/216.full) Madam Athlete Podcast (madamathlete.com/)

For a full transcript of this episode, check out the May 2021 edition of The Sideline Report newsletter: https://www.amssm.org/NewsletterPDFS/May2021-85.pdf

Host Dr. Devin McFadden, MD, is joined by Dr. Jason Zaremski, MD, to explore these topics and more on the AMSSM Sports Medcast.

Dr. Zaremski is a clinical associate professor holding a joint appointment from the Departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Florida. In addition, he is the Co-Medical Director of the Adolescent and High School Outreach Program at the University of Florida. He is a past participant in the AMSSM International Travelling Fellowship program, is a Co-Chair of the AMSSM Fellowship Committee and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the AMSSM.

In this 17 minute conversation. Dr. Zaremski addressed the following topics:

• Defining a weighted ball velocity program.
• Considering the risks and benefits of their use.
• Determining what populations should not use these programs and how to safely implement them if athletes decide to pursue one.

References and Resources:

Zaremski JL. Weighted Ball Velocity Throwing Programs Are Effective. Are the Benefits Worth the Risk? Clin J Sport Med. 2020 Mar 11. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000822. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33914497.

Caldwell JE, Alexander FJ, Ahmad CS. Weighted-Ball Velocity Enhancement Programs for Baseball Pitchers: A Systematic Review. Orthop J Sports Med. 2019 Feb 12;7(2):2325967118825469. doi: 10.1177/2325967118825469. PMID: 30800693; PMCID: PMC6378453.

Melugin HP, Smart A, Verhoeven M, Dines JS, Camp CL. The Evidence Behind Weighted Ball Throwing Programs for the Baseball Player: Do They Work and Are They Safe? Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2021 Feb;14(1):88-94. doi: 10.1007/s12178-020-09686-0. Epub 2021 Jan 6. PMID: 33403626; PMCID: PMC7930148.

Reinold MM, Macrina LC, Fleisig GS, Aune K, Andrews JR. Effect of a 6-Week Weighted Baseball Throwing Program on Pitch Velocity, Pitching Arm Biomechanics, Passive Range of Motion, and Injury Rates. Sports Health. 2018 Jul-Aug;10(4):327-333. doi: 10.1177/1941738118779909. Epub 2018 Jun 8. PMID: 29882722; PMCID: PMC6044122.

Reinold MM, Macrina LC, Fleisig GS, Drogosz M, Andrews JR. Acute Effects of Weighted Baseball Throwing Programs on Shoulder Range of Motion. Sports Health. 2020 Sep/Oct;12(5):488-494. doi: 10.1177/1941738120925728. Epub 2020 Jun 29. PMID: 32598234; PMCID: PMC7485027.

Erickson BJ, Atlee TR, Chalmers PN, Bassora R, Inzerillo C, Beharrie A, Romeo AA. Training With Lighter Baseballs Increases Velocity Without Increasing the Injury Risk. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Mar 26;8(3):2325967120910503. doi: 10.1177/2325967120910503. PMID: 32258183; PMCID: PMC710359

It has been an unusual year for all healthcare providers, and there have been some additional, unique issues that have presented themselves in the sports medicine world. The majority of this episode focuses on what the pandemic has inflicted on the physical and mental wellbeing of patients and how sports medicine physicians can guide them back safely to activity.

Resources:

CDC Exercise Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/index.htm

The Relation of Physical Activity and Exercise to Mental Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1424736/pdf/pubhealthrep00100-0085.pdf

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and Female Athlete Triad Articles from the AMSSM 120: http://amssm.blogspot.com/p/top-100-female-athletic-triad.html

In this 23-minute conversation, Drs. Drezner and Harmon discuss the Outcomes Registry for Cardiac Conditions in Athletes (ORCCA) national registry and address the following topics:

• Details about the ORCCA registry, what makes it unique and why it was created
• The early findings of the registry and what they mean for team physicians and athletic trainers
• How this study and others are impacting return-to-play decisions after COVID
• The current recommendations regarding cardiac imaging in athletes
• Finding the right balance in our professional and personal lives

Resources:

SARS-CoV-2 Cardiac Involvement in Young Competitive Athletes