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Last month, we did a workshop named “Me Against Myself” on the Health & Performance Congress, located in Estádio da Luz. It was a great oportunity to share our knowledge about (1) how are beliefs and expectatations of an athlete formed, (2) how can this affect his/her perspective, cognitions and emotions, and (3) how can the environment impact/act upon these things. Sport Lisboa e Benfica #Health&Performance #SportPsychology

It was with great pleasure that I presented on the vision & role of the Team Belgium #Sportsphysiotherapist in preparation of the Paris2024 Olympics • Crafting Healthy & Robust Elite athletes for sustainable Peak Performance • ➡️ based on 3 Pillars 1️⃣ Health & Performance Teamwork to protect athlete´s health and optimize their performance 2️⃣ Athlete´s Capacity Screening the potential & capabilities of the athlete & regular testing to early detect issues to better prevent injuries 3️⃣ Optimal Loading Support of athlete & trainer by load monitoring, optimizing recovery strategies , strength & conditioning principles in injury prevention & rehab • Begin with Gold🥇in mind • #oneteam #High #Performance

🙏Thank you for the opportunity to discuss legal challenges regarding #safeguarding in the daily work of sports physicians at the #SEMSCongress2023, it was an honour to share the stage with so many leading experts in the field! 👩⚕️The support of medical staff is without a doubt highly important when it comes to making elite sports safer and success more sustainable. The work in interdisciplinary teams provides lots of benefits (e.g. more holistic and less problem-oriented approach), at the same time new legal and ethical questions arise from it. ❓What exactly is the role of a team doctor? How can we make sure that the right information ends up in the right place? When and how should an intervention happen? 🔛 There is more work to do and I am looking forward to finding more answers. This demands further dialogue, exchange, coordination and us continuing asking critical questions. #safeguarding #safesports #ethicsinsports #swissgymnastics Sport & Exercise Medicine Switzerland Schweizerischer Turnverband - Fédération suisse de Gymnastique

Thrilled to share an impactful study from the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, in collaboration with AthleteMonitoring.com, examining the health landscape in the Norwegian women’s premier league with an impressive 79% compliance rate in weekly health monitoring over two seasons. https://lnkd.in/es3YiZZB Our method is globally used by National Olympic & Paralympic Committees, Sports Federations, Leagues, and Clubs. It enables real-time health analysis, proactive measures to minimize time-loss from future health issues, and elevates the delivery of sports medicine services to all your athletes.  #SportsHealthInnovation #AthleteWellbeing #InjuryPrevention

The importance of high-intensity efforts in LALIGA is already unquestionable scientific evidence. Up to seven scientific articles show in one way or another the current importance of high-intensity efforts: 1.   Regarding the evolution of LALIGA EA SPORTS, the results showed an increase in the high-intensity distances and number of sprints performed (https://lnkd.in/daMmzSgE). 2.   The current data suggest that the combination of a training week with a high load and a short period of high-intensity running during the match might increase the risk of muscle injury in professional footballers (https://lnkd.in/dpFkUXDa). 3.   The number of efforts made at high-intensity running (HIR) increased across the eight seasons (https://lnkd.in/dsZA9bvs). 4.   This study shows the importance of high loads during reconditioning programs, as well as implementing strategies that allow reaching levels of maximum speed values after the return to play (https://lnkd.in/dx3eRPmZ). 5.   Professional soccer players need to be prepared during warm-ups for maximal intensity sprints in the first period of the match as well as maximal intensity sprints under high fatigue conditions given the frequency of sprints in the last period of the match (https://lnkd.in/dE2G64Wm). 6.   Metrics from the match before the hamstring muscle strain demonstrated the best accuracy to predict injury occurrence: high-speed running distance ≤328 m: sensitivity, 64%; specificity, 84% (https://lnkd.in/dWFcZsHY). 7.   Hamstring muscle injuries during the competition were preceded by 5 min of higher running demands at > 21 km/h, compared with control matches. This suggests that a short period of unusual running increases the risk of hamstring muscle injury in professional football players (https://lnkd.in/dCfs_T99).

I am thrilled to see our research spotlighted at the Isokinetics Conference in Madrid 🇪🇸! A heartfelt thank you to Mario Bizzini for for the recognition. Although I couldn't attend in person, it’s gratifying to see our work making a tangible impact in sports medicine. Our study on the FIFA 11+ Shoulder Injury Prevention Program demonstrated more than a 50% reduction in upper extremity injuries among soccer goalkeepers. With the participation of 726 goalkeepers over one season, we showed that strategic, well-structured warm-ups significantly enhance athlete safety and performance. These findings highlight the importance of innovative and collaborative approaches in advancing sports medicine. It’s about working smart and leveraging evidence-based practices for optimal outcomes. I am profoundly grateful to my co-authors, participants, and everyone who contributed to this project. Your dedication has been the cornerstone of our success. Special thanks to the Isokinetics Conference organizers for providing a platform to share and discuss groundbreaking research. Together, we can achieve remarkable advancements. #Isokinetics2024 #SportsMedicine #ResearchImpact #FIFA11Plus #InjuryPrevention

Preparing for the UEFA Euros 2024 in Germany? Read seven recent scientific articles on male elite football – from Sport and Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. Six of them are published in 2024, in Br J Sports Medicine, Med Sci Sports Exerc, Biology of Sport, IJPAS & J Sports Med Phys Fitness. On important aspects related to the biggest football tournaments: Fatigue during and recovery after 120-min matches, importance of substitute players on running performance, goal scoring patterns, extra time and penalty shoot-out, along with stoppage time and elite football in the heat. Fatigue during 120-min games: Mohr M, Ermidis G, ..., Deli CK, Nybo L, Krustrup P, Fatouros IG (2023). Extended Match Time Exacerbates Fatigue and Impacts Physiological Responses in Male Soccer Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 55(1):80-92. https://lnkd.in/duNYwdRd Carbohydrate intake and recovery between successive 120-min games: Ermidis G, Mohr M, ….., Krustrup P, Fatouros IG (2024). Recovery during Successive 120-min Football Games: Results from the 120-min Placebo/Carbohydrate Randomized Controlled Trial. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2024 Jun 1;56(6):1094-1107. https://lnkd.in/da-5mXNp   Penalty shoot-out success rates for starters and substitute players: Wei X, Shu Y, Liu J, Chmura P, Randers M, Krustrup P (2024). Analysing substitutions in recent World Cups and European Championships in male and female elite football – influence of new substitution rules. Biology of Sport. 2024;41(3):267-274. https://lnkd.in/dqGYrsFu   Running performance of substitute players: Wei X, Zhang R, Maitiniyazi A, Chmura P, Randers MB, Krustrup P (2024). Running performance of substitutes in the FIFA World Cup after the change in substitution rule: influence of match outcome, playing position and sex. Int J Performance Analysis in Sport, 1-15. https://lnkd.in/d4KWgUY5 Enhanced Football Intelligence (EFI) Analyses: Wei X, Zhao Y, Chen H, Krustrup P, Randers MB, Chen C (2024). Are EFI data valuable? Evidence from the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage. Biology of Sport 2024 Jan;41(1):77-85. https://lnkd.in/dK4CPHV2   Stoppage time and goal scoring patterns: Wei X, Zhao Y, Chen H, Chmura P, Randers MB, Krustrup P (2024). Goal scoring patterns in the FIFA World Cup 2022 group stage: more goals by substitute players, but no effect of more stoppage time. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2024 Feb;64(2):121-128. https://lnkd.in/gTRNMseb Elite football in the heat: Nassis GP, Girard O, Chiampas GT, Krustrup P, Racinais S (2024). In-match strategies to mitigate the effect of heat on football (soccer) players' health and performance. Br J Sports Med. 2024 May 28;58(11):572-573. https://lnkd.in/da-C4-vA More to come! #EURO2024 #UEFA #SDU #IOB #PRoKIT #TEAMDANMARK

⚽ "If we make even one better transfer decision or prevent one player from getting injured, that is already a tangible benefit for the club." These are the words of Michał Żukowski, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Stomil Olsztyn S.A. and Chairman of the Innovation Committee of the Polish Football Association, Why is it worth investing in our preventive #sciencebased #tech and implementing it in clubs? Because #injuries to #football players are a significant problem, both in economic and social terms. 💡 According to a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, injuries to football players cost about $ 1.38 billion a year in the United States alone. In Europe, the cost of injuries increased by 29% in the 2021/22 season, reaching a record amount of over 584 million euros. Paris Saint-Germain lost the most (40.73 million euros), followed by Real Madrid C.F. (40.41 million euros) and FC Barcelona (33.23 million euros). In the 2022/23 season, the cost of injuries in the PremierLeague was already 103 million euros - more than in any other league. The average cost of injury per league is 53.7 million euros. 📌Smarter Diagnostics can help reduce these costs by better monitoring of players’ #health , as well as supporting better transfer decisions, based on numerical #data . Our tool uses advanced #AI algorithms to assess the condition of lower leg tissues and to determine prophylaxis recommendations for the club. Our goal is to create an intelligent assistant for #footballclubs that will help them gain an edge over their rivals and increase their chances of success. Join us and discover how SmarterDiagnostics can #changeyourgame.

🌟 Connecting Leaders at the 3rd EFAF Roundtable of 2024! 🌟 Today, the 3rd European Fitness Associations Forum (EFAF) Roundtable of 2024, organized by EuropeActive, brought together national associations from across Europe. EFAF is essential for uniting representatives to drive progress in the fitness industry. Sarah Edmonds, Educational Services Director at EuropeActive, opened the event with a focus on shaping industry standards. Peter Fischer, Policy Officer for Green Sport at the European Commission, presented insights from the Green Sport Report. Katarina A., Chair of Active Sweden and our very own Board Member, shared exciting updates on new initiatives. The open mic session allowed national associations to share their insights and updates. The roundtable concluded with closing remarks from Kai Troll, CEO of EuropeActive, and Alina Chebes, Senior Policy Officer at EuropeActive, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and innovation. EFAF continues to foster a healthier, more connected future for the European fitness industry. Follow us for more updates and join our journey towards excellence! #EFAF #NationalAssociations #FitnessIndustry #EuropeActive #EuropeanCommission #Collaboration #Innovation #Sustainability