scholarly journals Recommendations for return to sport during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herbert Löllgen ◽  
Norbert Bachl ◽  
Theodora Papadopoulou ◽  
Andrew Shafik ◽  
Graham Holloway ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elite Athlete ◽  
Return To Sport ◽  
Recreational Athlete ◽  
Difficult Time ◽  
The World ◽  
Sport And Exercise ◽  
Medical Recommendations

In this viewpoint we make specific recommendations that can assist and make the return to sport/exercise as safe as possible for all those impacted – from the recreational athlete to the elite athlete. We acknowledge that there are varying rules and regulations around the world, not to mention the varying philosophies and numerous schools of thought as it relates to return to sport/exercise and we have been cognisant of this in our recommendations. Despite the varying rules and circumstances around the world, we believe it is essential to provide some helpful and consistent guidance for return to training and sport for sport and exercise physicians around the world at this most difficult time. The present viewpoint provides practical and medical recommendations on the resumption to sport process.

COVID-19: The Unprecedented Malady-A Holistic Review

Coronaviruses ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viney Chawla ◽  
Pooja A Chawla
Keyword(s):  
Virus Disease ◽  
Drug Repurposing ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Effective Vaccine ◽  
Runny Nose ◽  
Difficult Time ◽  
Holistic Review ◽  
The World ◽  
Spanish Flu ◽  
Corona Viruses

Background: Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly at an unprecedented scale across continents and has emerged as the single biggest risk the world has faced in modern times. Some scientists are comparing it to Spanish flu that created havoc around a century ago. The fear of death by COVID-19 looms large at the world today. The disease has reached devastating proportions since its first reports in December 2019. Doctors are having a difficult time dealing with this challenge and the microbiologists are having sleepless nights to bring about an effective vaccine for this disease. Methods: A number of research and review articles have been exhaustively reviewed. The collected data was meticulously analysed and documented. Conclusion: This paper reviews the different types of corona viruses, the structure of SARS-CoV-2 responsible for COVID19, its transmission, virulence. Further, the article discusses the diagnosis, signs and symptoms like fever, breathlessness, cough, potential loss of taste or smell, sneezing, runny nose, fatigue, headache, sore throat and different treatment approaches including drug repurposing being tried by doctors around the globe that may come handy in the management of disease symptoms. The article describes the use of remdesivir, ribavarin, lopinavir, favipiravir, hydoxychloroquine, chloroquine, tocilizumab among others in treating COVID-19.

scholarly journals Can a Person with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder be an Athlete?

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-114
Author(s):  
Alexandru Robert Vlad ◽  
Andreea Ioana Lungu
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Elite Athlete ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Disorder ◽  
Occupational Functioning ◽  
Stimulant Drugs ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
The World ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
World Anti Doping Agency

AbstractAttention-deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder that impairs academic, social and occupational functioning in children, adolescents and adults. It is characterized by excessive activity, restlessness, and nervousness. The disease occurs in general at children before the age of 7 and usually is not easy to be detected, due to various symptoms. When the diagnosis is established the physician can prescribe two types of drugs, stimulants: amphetamine, dexamphetamine, lisdexamphetamine, methylphenidate, and non-stimulants such as: guanfacine, atomoxetine, and clonidine. So what can be done for a person who has ADHD, and wants to be an elite athlete? Due to the rules established by the World Anti-Doping Agency the stimulant drugs are prohibited in competition and if traces of a prohibited substance are detected in the sample of blood of the athlete his access to competition can be blocked from 2-4 years, from that date of the incident. Fortunately for some athletes the disease was acute in childhood but as they grew up the symptoms were reminiscent and they could concentrate at the sporting task that was supposed to be achieved. What about those athletes that still have the symptoms? Well, they can be treated with the non-stimulant drugs, but their doctor must monthly verify if the list of prohibited drugs has been changed. In conclusion we can say that ADHD can be an impediment, but with the help of parents, teachers, and physicians the athlete can achieve very good performances.

Measuring Physical Activity and Sports Participation After Autologous Cartilage Implantation: A Systematic Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andre Filipe Santos-Magalhaes ◽  
Karen Hambly
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Return To Sport ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
International Knee Documentation Committee ◽  
Primary Treatment ◽  
Functional Score ◽  
Sport And Exercise

Context:The assessment of physical activity and return to sport and exercise activities is an important component in the overall evaluation of outcome after autologous cartilage implantation (ACI).Objective:To identify the patient-report instruments that are commonly used in the evaluation of physical activity and return to sport after ACI and provide a critical analysis of these instruments from a rehabilitative perspective.Evidence Acquisition:A computerized search was performed in January 2013 and repeated in March 2013. Criteria for inclusion required that studies (1) be written in English and published between 1994 and 2013; (2) be clinical studies where knee ACI cartilage repair was the primary treatment, or comparison studies between ACI and other techniques or between different ACI generations; (3) report postoperative physical activity and sport participation outcomes results, and (4) have evidence level of I–III.Evidence Synthesis:Twenty-six studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Three physical activity scales were identified: the Tegner Activity Scale, Modified Baecke Questionnaire, and Activity Rating Scale. Five knee-specific instruments were identified: the Lysholm Knee Function Scale, International Knee Documentation Committee Score Subjective Form, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Modified Cincinnati Knee Score, and Stanmore-Bentley Functional Score.Conclusions:Considerable heterogeneity exists in the reporting of physical activity and sports participation after ACI. Current instruments do not fulfill the rehabilitative needs in the evaluation of physical activity and sports participation. The validated instruments fail in the assessment of frequency, intensity, and duration of sports participation.

scholarly journals Profile of the Portuguese male university rugby sevens championship

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Diogo Silva ◽  
Antonio Cruz-Ferreira ◽  
Carlos Alberto Fontes Ribeiro ◽  
Luiz Miguel Santiago
Keyword(s):  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Return To Sport ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Injury Incidence ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
The World ◽  
Training Habits ◽  
The Individual

Introduction: Rugby Sevens is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, especially the sevens variant after its inclusion in the Summer Olympics’ programme. The Portuguese University Sevens Championship is an amateur tournament that takes place every year. Objectives: To gather a set of relevant data regarding the profile of the Portuguese university rugby sevens’ players, as well as the epidemiology of injuries at this level of competition. Methodology: Firstly, an observational study was conducted to collect data regarding each player anthropometry, individual experience, training habits and warm-up routines. Secondly, a prospective cohort study including all participating athletes was conducted, to identify and describe all injuries occurring during the competition. A follow-up period until the return to sport from all injured players was conducted. Results: A total of 87 players from 8 teams competed in the tournament. On average, athlete’s heighted 178.6 cm (± 6.65) and weighted 83.34 kg (± 11.22). Total match exposure was 53.67 player match-hours and the injury incidence rate was 186.2 per 1000 player match-hours (94.7-332.4, CI 95%). Average severity was 26.6 days (± 6.23). Most injuries occurred on the second half (n=6), following contact events with the opponent (n=8). Lower limb (n=6) and joint/ligament (n=7) injuries were the most frequent. Discussion: The overall injury incidence rate was higher than any previously reported in the literature. Insufficient training and warm-up routines of the injured players strengthens the idea that these are key elements in injury prevention. The small sample limits the results' statistical significance. Conclusions: Similar but larger studies must be conducted to gain better knowledge of the individual profile of the Portuguese university rugby player and the burden of injuries at this level of competition.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF TRUMP POLICIES ON US-EU PARTNERSHIP IN CURRENT AND PROJECTED TIMEFRAME

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-152
Author(s):  
Fareeha Majeed
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Multidimensional Problems ◽  
The People ◽  
Difficult Time ◽  
Time Period ◽  
The World ◽  
American Elections ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Ethnic Movements ◽  
The Voice

After the American elections of 2016, an upset occurred with the victory of Donald Trump as the president of United States of America. From day one, he was in lime light due to his controversial polices and extremist behaviour towards Muslims and other countries of the world. Similarly, he had a very odd behaviour towards European Union and its member countries or in other words it would be accurate to say that he wanted to demolish European Union. In current scenario, EU is facing multidimensional problems in the form refugee crisis from many parts of the world, Russian aggressive policies towards EU, ethnic movements in Europe, and above all critical elections in Italy, France and the Netherlands. Currently, it seems that the whole Europe is at stake and all these circumstances are leading EU towards a huge crisis. It seems that EU is facing the most difficult time period since its emergence. Critics are clearly indicating that EU could only survive with the active participation of France and Germany and that Europe needs serious changes by hearing the voice of the people and can gain its strength back by solving the major issues such as immigration problems and increased terrorism.

SPORT: A REVIEW OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN THE WORLD

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Yudha Gusti Wibowo ◽  
Boy Indrayana
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
The World ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
Sport And Exercise ◽  
Health Sport ◽  
Positive Health Outcomes

In recent decades, healthy lifestyle has occurred around the world. Everyone has been doing daily monotones routines such as working in industrial activities. Sport activities are new phenomena in twenty-first century to make everyone keep health. Sport could make our body is healthy, avoid heart disease caused by blockage of blood vessels. This article will describe how sport can be managed and governed to promote positive health outcomes. Sports are physical activity and give an impact like healthy, sports program must accessible, align with community needs, empowerment and encourage participant leadership. Sport should accessible for everyone in the world, children, young, adults, old man, sport including every age to get health and refreshing. The volume of regular physical activity has been frequently and consistently related to health benefits. Sport and exercise are contributors to the health of nations, the relation is curvilinear with the exact parameters of the curve varying for different health benefits

Online Faculty Community

2021 ◽  
pp. 103-121
Author(s):  
Twyla J. Tasker ◽  
Crystal M. Kreitler
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
System Organization ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Collaborative Effort ◽  
Online Faculty ◽  
Connected Learning ◽  
Difficult Time ◽  
Online Resource ◽  
The World

The chapter provides a thorough account of a developed online resource: a learning management system organization named online faculty community. The resource supports faculty in the cognitive, social, and teaching areas. The authors provide a description of the resource, its areas of strengths, and the lessons learned from implementation. The authors also assessed the resource's efficacy via a survey, and they highlight quantitative and qualitative results in the chapter. This chapter is particularly innovative as the authors describe a project that was created shortly after the shutdown of universities due to a pandemic across the world in efforts to stay connected. Learning about unique ways to engage faculty in a pandemic is important, and the project was a collaborative effort of faculty leaders seeking to serve other faculty in a difficult time.

ACL reconstruction in the professional or elite athlete: state of the art

2021 ◽  
pp. jisakos-2020-000456
Author(s):  
Rafael A Buerba ◽  
Stefano Zaffagnini ◽  
Ryosuke Kuroda ◽  
Volker Musahl
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Elite Athlete ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Return To Sport ◽  
Acl Injury ◽  
Peak Performance ◽  
Acl Injuries ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are on the rise at all levels of sport, including elite athletics. ACL injury can have implications on the athlete’s sport longevity, as well as other long-term consequences, such as the development of future knee osteoarthritis. In the elite athlete, ACL injury can also have ramifications in terms of contract/scholastic obligations, sponsorships and revenue-generating potential. Although the goal of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is to return any athlete to the same preinjury level of sport, management of ACL injuries in the elite athlete come with the additional challenge of returning him or her to an extremely high level of physical performance. Despite outcome studies after ACLR in elite athletes showing a high return-to-sport rate, these studies also show that very few athletes are able to return to sport at the same level of performance. They also show that those athletes who undergo ACLR have careers that are more short-lived in comparison to those without injury. Thus, returning an elite athlete to ‘near peak’ performance may not be good enough for the athletic demands of elite-level sports. A possible explanation for the variability in outcomes is the great diversity seen in the management of ACL injuries in the elite athlete in terms of rehabilitation, graft choices, portal drilling and reconstruction techniques. Recently, the advent of anatomical, individualised ACLR has shown improved results in ACLR outcomes. However, larger-scale studies with long-term follow-ups are needed to better understand the outcomes of modern ACLR techniques—particularly with the rise of quadriceps tendon as an autograft choice and the addition of lateral extra-articular tenodesis procedures. The purpose of this article was thus to provide an up-to-date state-of-the-art review in the management of ACL injuries in the elite athlete.

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