[Hypertension and SCUBA diving].

Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor in our population. This condition is widely recognized as an exacerbating factor for several physiopathological mechanisms, especially under an intense physical effort. In this article we focus on the link between high blood pressure and risk factors in scuba diving.

Bilateral Deficit During Jumping Tasks: Relationship With Speed and Change of Direction Speed Performance.

Bishop, C, Berney, J, Lake, J, Loturco, I, Blagrove, R, Turner, A, and Read, P. Bilateral deficit during jumping tasks: relationship with speed and change of direction speed performance. J Strength Cond Res 35(7): 1833-1840, 2021-Research to date has investigated the phenomenon of the bilateral deficit (BLD); however, limited research exists on its association with measures of athletic performance.

[Medical certification for high altitude travel and scuba diving].

People are more and more looking for adventures and discovery of unusual locations. Journeys to high altitude and scuba diving are part of these activities and their access has become easier for a lot of people not necessarily experienced with their dangers. The general practitioner will have to be able to deliver some advices and recommendations to his patients about the risks related to these activities and their ability to practice them.