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Knee pain and function in retired male intercounty GAA players: an exploratory study.
Ir J Med Sci
December 2024
Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Background: Knee injuries are common among elite intercounty Gaelic games players (collectively GAA players).
Aims: The primary aim was to examine knee pain, function, and quality of life in retired elite male GAA players. Secondary objectives were to (i) report the incidence of previous knee surgery and total knee replacement, (ii) assess medication usage, and (iii) investigate any associations between a history of knee injury and/or knee surgery and knee pain, function, and quality of life among retired elite male GAA players.
Body image experiences in retired Olympians: Losing the embodied self.
Psychol Sport Exerc
December 2024
School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, UK.
Athlete body dissatisfaction is prevalent across sports and can lead to disordered eating, negative affect, and poor mental health. Whether body image concerns persist into athletic retirement is a focus of research, predominately involving survey-based data in usually sub-elite athletic samples. This study is the first to focus on the meanings elite athletes ascribe to their bodies in retirement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCollaborating for the Successful Retirement and End-of-Life Care of Non-Human Primates in Biomedical Research.
Vet Sci
November 2024
Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
Research facilities have established animal adoption programs for laboratory animals. However, adoption to private owners is not an option for non-human primates (NHPs), so their post-research life presents a unique challenge. Here, we describe a collaborative effort between laboratory animal veterinarians and behavioral management staff in retiring NHPs in place to ensure their quality of life after the completion of research projects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSurgeon's Journey and Pilgrim's Progress.
J Craniofac Surg
November 2024
Department of Plastic Surgery, Armed Forces Capital Hospital, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-City, Gyeonggi-do, and Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
I read "The Pilgrim's Progress," by John Bunyan, and this book echoes the journey I have taken from medical school to the present. Christian's journey symbolizes the spiritual path of a believer in the pursuit of salvation. This narrative serves as an allegory for the Christian life, highlighting themes such as faith, redemption, and perseverance through trials.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWomen's rugby as a catalyst for advancing female-specific science and safety in sport.
Eur J Sport Sci
December 2024
School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Article Synopsis
- Women's rugby is rapidly growing and professionalizing, yet research on player welfare and performance for female athletes is still lacking.
- A special issue in the European Journal of Sport Science aims to address this gap by presenting studies focused on female-specific training, injury risks, and health needs.
- Topics include tackle safety, tailored health interventions, and gender-responsive coaching, with a call for more inclusive research to support marginalized women and girls in rugby throughout their athletic careers.
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