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Official journal of Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) featuring international refereed research publications across all aspects of sport science & medicine. EiC: Prof (dr) Tim Meyer. #JSAMS
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· Mar 25
Call for papers 📢
Special Issue: Concussion and Head Impacts in Football
We invite submissions exploring #concussion in #football, covering #prevention, #diagnosis, #treatment, #recovery and #return-to-play strategies.
Deadline: 30 Sep 2025
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Special Issue: Concussion and Head Impacts in Football
We invite submissions exploring #concussion in #football, covering #prevention, #diagnosis, #treatment, #recovery and #return-to-play strategies.
Deadline: 30 Sep 2025
🔗Learn more zurl.co/7fUt1
Effects of dual-task training on gait variability in individuals with Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial.
Read the article: zurl.co/mMA6v
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportsmedicine#sportscience#health#medicaljournal
Read the article: zurl.co/mMA6v
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportsmedicine#sportscience#health#medicaljournal
January 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Effects of dual-task training on gait variability in individuals with Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial.
Read the article: zurl.co/mMA6v
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportsmedicine#sportscience#health#medicaljournal
Read the article: zurl.co/mMA6v
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportsmedicine#sportscience#health#medicaljournal
"Physical Activity and Exercise Intensity Terminology: A Joint American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Expert Statement and Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) Consensus Statement". Read: zurl.co/4tqCN
#JSAMS #consensusstatement #exerciseterminology
#JSAMS #consensusstatement #exerciseterminology
January 22, 2026 at 5:30 AM
"Physical Activity and Exercise Intensity Terminology: A Joint American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Expert Statement and Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) Consensus Statement". Read: zurl.co/4tqCN
#JSAMS #consensusstatement #exerciseterminology
#JSAMS #consensusstatement #exerciseterminology
In a cross-sectional study, blood tests from over 2,500 Olympic athletes were analysed for biochemical abnormalities. Understanding these results is crucial for optimising athlete health and performance.
Read: zurl.co/WUb6d
#JSAMS #sportsmedicine #sportscience
Read: zurl.co/WUb6d
#JSAMS #sportsmedicine #sportscience
January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
In a cross-sectional study, blood tests from over 2,500 Olympic athletes were analysed for biochemical abnormalities. Understanding these results is crucial for optimising athlete health and performance.
Read: zurl.co/WUb6d
#JSAMS #sportsmedicine #sportscience
Read: zurl.co/WUb6d
#JSAMS #sportsmedicine #sportscience
Ask the JSAMS Author - Martin Schultz "Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) - Consensus Statement: Exercise blood pressure for the identification of uncontrolled hypertension: recommendations to support best-practice blood pressure management"
zurl.co/mpd1F
zurl.co/mpd1F
January 16, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Ask the JSAMS Author - Martin Schultz "Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) - Consensus Statement: Exercise blood pressure for the identification of uncontrolled hypertension: recommendations to support best-practice blood pressure management"
zurl.co/mpd1F
zurl.co/mpd1F
In a cross-sectional observational cohort study researchers investigated the relationship between pain provocation tests and 1) reported pain during football and 2) tibial tubercle apophyseal-maturation.
Read the article: zurl.co/OYyTC
#jsams #sportscience #research
Read the article: zurl.co/OYyTC
#jsams #sportscience #research
January 12, 2026 at 4:30 AM
In a cross-sectional observational cohort study researchers investigated the relationship between pain provocation tests and 1) reported pain during football and 2) tibial tubercle apophyseal-maturation.
Read the article: zurl.co/OYyTC
#jsams #sportscience #research
Read the article: zurl.co/OYyTC
#jsams #sportscience #research
Editorial Board member Isabel. C. N. Sacco and Editor in Chief Tim Meyer highlight three key articles.
🔗 Read the editorial: zurl.co/T1vHT
#jsams #sportscience #science #sport #sportperformance #health #exercise #medicaljournal #medicalstudies #sportsresearch
🔗 Read the editorial: zurl.co/T1vHT
#jsams #sportscience #science #sport #sportperformance #health #exercise #medicaljournal #medicalstudies #sportsresearch
January 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Editorial Board member Isabel. C. N. Sacco and Editor in Chief Tim Meyer highlight three key articles.
🔗 Read the editorial: zurl.co/T1vHT
#jsams #sportscience #science #sport #sportperformance #health #exercise #medicaljournal #medicalstudies #sportsresearch
🔗 Read the editorial: zurl.co/T1vHT
#jsams #sportscience #science #sport #sportperformance #health #exercise #medicaljournal #medicalstudies #sportsresearch
Editorial Board member Isabel. C. N. Sacco and Editor in Chief Tim Meyer discuss the benefits and pit falls of Delphi studies and consensus statements, which have been becoming increasingly popular.
🔗 Read the editorial: zurl.co/UeTLr
#jsams #sportscience #research
🔗 Read the editorial: zurl.co/UeTLr
#jsams #sportscience #research
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Editorial Board member Isabel. C. N. Sacco and Editor in Chief Tim Meyer discuss the benefits and pit falls of Delphi studies and consensus statements, which have been becoming increasingly popular.
🔗 Read the editorial: zurl.co/UeTLr
#jsams #sportscience #research
🔗 Read the editorial: zurl.co/UeTLr
#jsams #sportscience #research
JSAMS Volume 28, Issue 12 – December 2025 is live.
🔗 Access the issue here: zurl.co/PqIqD
#jsams #sportsmedicine #sportscience #health #exercise #fitness #medicaljournal #research #physicalactivity #exercisescience
🔗 Access the issue here: zurl.co/PqIqD
#jsams #sportsmedicine #sportscience #health #exercise #fitness #medicaljournal #research #physicalactivity #exercisescience
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
JSAMS Volume 28, Issue 12 – December 2025 is live.
🔗 Access the issue here: zurl.co/PqIqD
#jsams #sportsmedicine #sportscience #health #exercise #fitness #medicaljournal #research #physicalactivity #exercisescience
🔗 Access the issue here: zurl.co/PqIqD
#jsams #sportsmedicine #sportscience #health #exercise #fitness #medicaljournal #research #physicalactivity #exercisescience
The November issue of JSAMS includes research on a number of high priority topics in the sport science and medicine community. JSAMS Editor in Chief Tim Meyer highlights three key articles in his editorial.
Read it here: zurl.co/ywbja
#jsams #sportscience
Read it here: zurl.co/ywbja
#jsams #sportscience
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The November issue of JSAMS includes research on a number of high priority topics in the sport science and medicine community. JSAMS Editor in Chief Tim Meyer highlights three key articles in his editorial.
Read it here: zurl.co/ywbja
#jsams #sportscience
Read it here: zurl.co/ywbja
#jsams #sportscience
In a modified Delphi study, Titova et al. developed evidence-based recommendations to support preconception and pregnancy in Australian elite athletes. Read: zurl.co/pT9UF
#jsams #research #womenshealth #womemssports #femaleathletes #pregnancyinsport #pregnantathletes
#jsams #research #womenshealth #womemssports #femaleathletes #pregnancyinsport #pregnantathletes
December 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
In a modified Delphi study, Titova et al. developed evidence-based recommendations to support preconception and pregnancy in Australian elite athletes. Read: zurl.co/pT9UF
#jsams #research #womenshealth #womemssports #femaleathletes #pregnancyinsport #pregnantathletes
#jsams #research #womenshealth #womemssports #femaleathletes #pregnancyinsport #pregnantathletes
This study, conducted collaboratively with the Swedish Handball Federation (SHF), explored the real-world implementation of I-PROTECT in regular handball practice. Read: zurl.co/vlweY
#jsams #youngthletes #injuryprevention #medicaljournals
#jsams #youngthletes #injuryprevention #medicaljournals
December 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
This study, conducted collaboratively with the Swedish Handball Federation (SHF), explored the real-world implementation of I-PROTECT in regular handball practice. Read: zurl.co/vlweY
#jsams #youngthletes #injuryprevention #medicaljournals
#jsams #youngthletes #injuryprevention #medicaljournals
In this study, 20 recreationally active adults completed overground running trials in maximal and traditional shoes to compare plantar pressure ground reaction forces, and ankle kinematics using paired analysis. Read the article: zurl.co/EbKfB
#jsams #sportsmedicine
#jsams #sportsmedicine
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In this study, 20 recreationally active adults completed overground running trials in maximal and traditional shoes to compare plantar pressure ground reaction forces, and ankle kinematics using paired analysis. Read the article: zurl.co/EbKfB
#jsams #sportsmedicine
#jsams #sportsmedicine
An observational exploratory study by McGrath et al. investigated the effect of hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle on mechanical stiffness. Read: zurl.co/V3yna #jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportsmedicine #jsams #womenssports #femaleathletes
December 19, 2025 at 4:30 AM
An observational exploratory study by McGrath et al. investigated the effect of hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle on mechanical stiffness. Read: zurl.co/V3yna #jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportsmedicine #jsams #womenssports #femaleathletes
CALL FOR PAPERS | Special Issue: Injury Prevention in Women’s Team Sports
Due 15 December
More info: zurl.co/phivd
#journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportscience #jsams #womeninsport
Due 15 December
More info: zurl.co/phivd
#journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportscience #jsams #womeninsport
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
CALL FOR PAPERS | Special Issue: Injury Prevention in Women’s Team Sports
Due 15 December
More info: zurl.co/phivd
#journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportscience #jsams #womeninsport
Due 15 December
More info: zurl.co/phivd
#journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportscience #jsams #womeninsport
JSAMS Volume 28, Issue 11 – November 2025 is now live. Access the issue here: zurl.co/wV6KQ
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportsmedicine #sportsmedicinedoctors #sportscience #science #sport #sports #sportperformance
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportsmedicine #sportsmedicinedoctors #sportscience #science #sport #sports #sportperformance
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
JSAMS Volume 28, Issue 11 – November 2025 is now live. Access the issue here: zurl.co/wV6KQ
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportsmedicine #sportsmedicinedoctors #sportscience #science #sport #sports #sportperformance
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sportsmedicine #sportsmedicinedoctors #sportscience #science #sport #sports #sportperformance
HeaderPrep is a training methodology aimed at providing inexperienced footballers with fundamental skills in preparation for learning the technical skill of heading the ball. This recent study led by Andrew G. Ross tested its feasibility. Read: zurl.co/O3eRu
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
HeaderPrep is a training methodology aimed at providing inexperienced footballers with fundamental skills in preparation for learning the technical skill of heading the ball. This recent study led by Andrew G. Ross tested its feasibility. Read: zurl.co/O3eRu
We are happy to announce the winner of the JSAMS Best Paper of the Year Award for 2024, Nicola Sewry et al. "Risk factors associated with medical encounters in ultramarathon race starters – Data from 103,131 race starters over 90 km: SAFER XLI". Read: zurl.co/KuObj
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We are happy to announce the winner of the JSAMS Best Paper of the Year Award for 2024, Nicola Sewry et al. "Risk factors associated with medical encounters in ultramarathon race starters – Data from 103,131 race starters over 90 km: SAFER XLI". Read: zurl.co/KuObj
We’re excited to announce the fourth #JSAMS Best Paper nominee, Brandon Roberts et al.
The randomized crossover study of 12 adults explores the effects of pre-exercise NSAIDs on improving soreness or performance. Read: zurl.co/YX8AL
#sportsmedicine #research
The randomized crossover study of 12 adults explores the effects of pre-exercise NSAIDs on improving soreness or performance. Read: zurl.co/YX8AL
#sportsmedicine #research
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We’re excited to announce the fourth #JSAMS Best Paper nominee, Brandon Roberts et al.
The randomized crossover study of 12 adults explores the effects of pre-exercise NSAIDs on improving soreness or performance. Read: zurl.co/YX8AL
#sportsmedicine #research
The randomized crossover study of 12 adults explores the effects of pre-exercise NSAIDs on improving soreness or performance. Read: zurl.co/YX8AL
#sportsmedicine #research
The SMA Extreme Heat Policy v2 (2025) refines the 2021 version with improved modelling to assess heat stress in varied conditions and introduces a free online tool with tailored heat-risk assessments. Read: zurl.co/c6gxn
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sport
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sport
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The SMA Extreme Heat Policy v2 (2025) refines the 2021 version with improved modelling to assess heat stress in varied conditions and introduces a free online tool with tailored heat-risk assessments. Read: zurl.co/c6gxn
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sport
#jsams #journalofscienceandmedicineinsport #sport
This study followed male footballers after ACL reconstruction and found one-third sustained a new ACL injury within 6–9 years, with nearly 5× higher risk than controls.
Read: zurl.co/kiH88
#JSAMS #SportsMedicine #Football #ACLInjury #Rehabilitation #InjuryPrevention
Read: zurl.co/kiH88
#JSAMS #SportsMedicine #Football #ACLInjury #Rehabilitation #InjuryPrevention
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This study followed male footballers after ACL reconstruction and found one-third sustained a new ACL injury within 6–9 years, with nearly 5× higher risk than controls.
Read: zurl.co/kiH88
#JSAMS #SportsMedicine #Football #ACLInjury #Rehabilitation #InjuryPrevention
Read: zurl.co/kiH88
#JSAMS #SportsMedicine #Football #ACLInjury #Rehabilitation #InjuryPrevention
We’re excited to announce the third #JSAMS Best Paper nominee, Nicola Sewry et al.
Their study found female runners, extreme paces, heat and the “down” route increased medical risks in the Comrades Marathon.
Read: zurl.co/fYTGm
#SportsMedicine #JSAMSBestPaper
Their study found female runners, extreme paces, heat and the “down” route increased medical risks in the Comrades Marathon.
Read: zurl.co/fYTGm
#SportsMedicine #JSAMSBestPaper
October 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM
We’re excited to announce the third #JSAMS Best Paper nominee, Nicola Sewry et al.
Their study found female runners, extreme paces, heat and the “down” route increased medical risks in the Comrades Marathon.
Read: zurl.co/fYTGm
#SportsMedicine #JSAMSBestPaper
Their study found female runners, extreme paces, heat and the “down” route increased medical risks in the Comrades Marathon.
Read: zurl.co/fYTGm
#SportsMedicine #JSAMSBestPaper
Rugby has some of the highest sports-related concussion rates.
This study found that while coaches and medical staff understand prevention and rehab, implementation remains low.
Read at: zurl.co/fQgmG
#JSAMS #SportsMedicine #Rugby #Concussion #PlayerWelfare
This study found that while coaches and medical staff understand prevention and rehab, implementation remains low.
Read at: zurl.co/fQgmG
#JSAMS #SportsMedicine #Rugby #Concussion #PlayerWelfare
October 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Rugby has some of the highest sports-related concussion rates.
This study found that while coaches and medical staff understand prevention and rehab, implementation remains low.
Read at: zurl.co/fQgmG
#JSAMS #SportsMedicine #Rugby #Concussion #PlayerWelfare
This study found that while coaches and medical staff understand prevention and rehab, implementation remains low.
Read at: zurl.co/fQgmG
#JSAMS #SportsMedicine #Rugby #Concussion #PlayerWelfare
🏆 Best Paper of the Year 2024 – Nominee 2
Wexenberg et al. examined pain in amateur footballers and found that one in six experiences pain in daily life and one in five plays while in pain.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/zy0Bt
Wexenberg et al. examined pain in amateur footballers and found that one in six experiences pain in daily life and one in five plays while in pain.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/zy0Bt
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🏆 Best Paper of the Year 2024 – Nominee 2
Wexenberg et al. examined pain in amateur footballers and found that one in six experiences pain in daily life and one in five plays while in pain.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/zy0Bt
Wexenberg et al. examined pain in amateur footballers and found that one in six experiences pain in daily life and one in five plays while in pain.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/zy0Bt
How we move, rest and sleep can shape our brain health.
This study found that older adults who did more moderate-to-vigorous activity had lower levels of amyloid, a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Read more: zurl.co/9Nt43
This study found that older adults who did more moderate-to-vigorous activity had lower levels of amyloid, a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Read more: zurl.co/9Nt43
October 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
How we move, rest and sleep can shape our brain health.
This study found that older adults who did more moderate-to-vigorous activity had lower levels of amyloid, a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Read more: zurl.co/9Nt43
This study found that older adults who did more moderate-to-vigorous activity had lower levels of amyloid, a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Read more: zurl.co/9Nt43
Original Research 🔍
This study explores how #bodymass and its components influence #bonemineraldensity across skeletal sites, offering new insight into the mechanisms behind #bonestrength and #osteoporosis prevention.
👉 Read: zurl.co/jgnvF
This study explores how #bodymass and its components influence #bonemineraldensity across skeletal sites, offering new insight into the mechanisms behind #bonestrength and #osteoporosis prevention.
👉 Read: zurl.co/jgnvF
October 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Original Research 🔍
This study explores how #bodymass and its components influence #bonemineraldensity across skeletal sites, offering new insight into the mechanisms behind #bonestrength and #osteoporosis prevention.
👉 Read: zurl.co/jgnvF
This study explores how #bodymass and its components influence #bonemineraldensity across skeletal sites, offering new insight into the mechanisms behind #bonestrength and #osteoporosis prevention.
👉 Read: zurl.co/jgnvF