AMSSM Sports Medcasts

Dr. Scott Paradise concludes the countdown and reviews the No. 1 article of 2022 on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. 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

Dr. Scott Paradise continues the countdown and provides reviews for articles No. 3 and No. 2 of 2022 on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. 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

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Jonathan Finnoff (X: @FinnoffJonathan) to give a glimpse of his Presidential Keynote address about USOPC Leadership, which will take place at the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. 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 ToolkitUSOPC Sports Medicine Website

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO (X: @thejschro), is joined by two guests to reflect on their standout presentations from last year’s AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ. 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.

Dr. Scott Paradise continues the countdown and reviews articles No. 5 and No. 4 of 2022 on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. 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

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Marcia Faustin (X: @FaustinMarcia) to discuss her main stage presentation about Mental Health and Shared Decision-Making during the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. 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: 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/53/11/667https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/1/30https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/2/10/sport-science-institute-mental-health.aspx

Dr. Angela Rufo reviews two articles about knee pain and osteoarthritis on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. 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

Dr. Angela Rufo reviews two articles about managing concussions and identifying structural heart disease in adolescents on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. 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

Dr. Angela Rufo reviews two articles exploring the connection between mental health and exercise on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. 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

Today, we are re-launching AMSSM's mini journal club series, highlighting the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting. 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.

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

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, hosts Dr. Corinne Rivard, DO, and Dr. Taryn Ryan, MD, are joined by three experts to discuss several key factors regarding mental health in athletes. The panel of experts includes Chelsea Morales, PsyD; Samantha Morris, PsyD; and Andrew Toce, MEd, MBA, LPC, CMPC, and in this conversation, they address the following topics and questions about athlete mental health: Additional Resources Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes: Detection, Management, Effect on Performance and Prevention: AMSSM Position Statement—Executive Summary: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/4/216.full Mental Health Best Practices from the NCAA Sport Science Institute: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2016/5/2/mental-health-best-practices.aspx 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1073

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

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

On this episode of the AMSSM (T: @TheAMSSM) Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, MSc, PhD (Insta: @drstacysims), to discuss her upcoming lectures on how nutrition affects performance during the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Sims is an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing to improve research on all women. Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition and health. Dr. Sims has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and several books. In this conversation, Dr. Sims addresses the following topics: Learn more about her work and publications on her website (drstacysims.com), and register to attend the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in person or virtually at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

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

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

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Katie Rizzone, MD, MPH, and Dr. Megan Burleson, DO, to discuss the upcoming 2023 Collaborative Research Network (CRN) Research Summit on Justice, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Burleson and Dr. Rizzone are members of Summit Planning Committee for the one-day conference, which takes place Friday, April 28, in Phoenix, AZ. This conference, will emphasize specific areas within sports and exercise medicine where health disparities have been previously identified or where they need to be further investigated. It will also highlight best practices for conducting meaningful research in the field of sports and exercise medicine through an equity lens. In this conversation, they address the following topics and questions: In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Find complete details about the Research Summit and register here: https://annualmeeting.amssm.org/researchsummit.php

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