A/Prof Jessica Orchard
@jessicajorchard.bsky.social
PhD MPH | Sports Cardiology & Screening | Principal Research Fellow, School of Public Health @Sydney_Uni | EiC @JSAMS_Plus | Assoc Editor @BJSM | @nhrmc Emerging Leader Fellow
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
New version of OSIICS 16, with extra female injury codes (esp related to breast), open access
New version of OSIICS 16, with extra female injury codes (esp related to breast), open access
Orchard Sports Injury and Illness Classification System (OSIICS) version 16: Updated female athlete codes and Italian and Spanish translations
The Orchard Sports Injury and Illness Classification System (OSIICS) requires regular update to; stay relevant to changes required for optimal code re…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:11 AM
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
New version of OSIICS 16, with extra female injury codes (esp related to breast), open access
New version of OSIICS 16, with extra female injury codes (esp related to breast), open access
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
Altmetric score of the book is climbing and we’ve received first news reference in this article theconversation.com/australias-r... with some more author photos below
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Altmetric score of the book is climbing and we’ve received first news reference in this article theconversation.com/australias-r... with some more author photos below
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
🏏🏏🏏
Proud to be an author in this fantastic book
Proud to be an author in this fantastic book
Had a great SCG launch of #cricketsportsmedicine at the SCG this week during NSW vs Vic Shield game. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
November 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🏏🏏🏏
Proud to be an author in this fantastic book
Proud to be an author in this fantastic book
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
Had a great SCG launch of #cricketsportsmedicine at the SCG this week during NSW vs Vic Shield game. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Had a great SCG launch of #cricketsportsmedicine at the SCG this week during NSW vs Vic Shield game. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
Congrats to #USYD’s Jessica Orchard for landing a $150,000 grant from the Heart Foundation for cardiac screening of young indigenous Australians. Sydney Informatics Hub, a #USYD Core Research Facility, looks forward to our continued collaboration.
https://bit.ly/4oUoiKT
@jessicajorchard.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4oUoiKT
@jessicajorchard.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Congrats to #USYD’s Jessica Orchard for landing a $150,000 grant from the Heart Foundation for cardiac screening of young indigenous Australians. Sydney Informatics Hub, a #USYD Core Research Facility, looks forward to our continued collaboration.
https://bit.ly/4oUoiKT
@jessicajorchard.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4oUoiKT
@jessicajorchard.bsky.social
Thank you @heartfoundation for supporting our Hearts in FOCUS program.
We are delighted to be able to do this research. We will codesign a culturally-safe cardiac screening program for young First Nations people in remote northern Australia in a community sporting setting.
We are delighted to be able to do this research. We will codesign a culturally-safe cardiac screening program for young First Nations people in remote northern Australia in a community sporting setting.
October 30, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Thank you @heartfoundation for supporting our Hearts in FOCUS program.
We are delighted to be able to do this research. We will codesign a culturally-safe cardiac screening program for young First Nations people in remote northern Australia in a community sporting setting.
We are delighted to be able to do this research. We will codesign a culturally-safe cardiac screening program for young First Nations people in remote northern Australia in a community sporting setting.
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
Exercise and weight loss reduce mortality, opiates increase mortality and joint replacement reduces mortality for 10 years then increases thereafter
September 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Exercise and weight loss reduce mortality, opiates increase mortality and joint replacement reduces mortality for 10 years then increases thereafter
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13... Associations between common hip and knee osteoarthritis treatments and all-cause mortality pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40941581
www.mdpi.com
September 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13... Associations between common hip and knee osteoarthritis treatments and all-cause mortality pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40941581
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
Our new book recently published covering injuries, lumbar stress fractures and all other Sports Science Sports Medicine in our great sport of Cricket link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Cricket Sports Medicine
Cricket Sports Medicine is a guide for healthcare professionals on areas including injury prevention, rehabilitation to optimise cricketers of all levels.
link.springer.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Our new book recently published covering injuries, lumbar stress fractures and all other Sports Science Sports Medicine in our great sport of Cricket link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Our review just out: Associations Between Common Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Treatments and All-Cause Mortality
www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13...
Key finding: Exercise and GLP-1 RA prescription are associated with reduced all-cause mortality.
@drjohnorchard.bsky.social
www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13...
Key finding: Exercise and GLP-1 RA prescription are associated with reduced all-cause mortality.
@drjohnorchard.bsky.social
www.mdpi.com
September 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Our review just out: Associations Between Common Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Treatments and All-Cause Mortality
www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13...
Key finding: Exercise and GLP-1 RA prescription are associated with reduced all-cause mortality.
@drjohnorchard.bsky.social
www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13...
Key finding: Exercise and GLP-1 RA prescription are associated with reduced all-cause mortality.
@drjohnorchard.bsky.social
Match-loss injuries and illnesses incur a considerable financial cost relative to the player salary expenditure in the AFL.
Interesting paper in JSAMS Plus and ABC News article:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Full paper open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Interesting paper in JSAMS Plus and ABC News article:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Full paper open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The hidden impact of injuries costing AFL clubs millions
New research highlights the financial impact of injuries in the AFL, with one club losing $13 millions over six seasons, nearly 17 per cent of its total player salaries.
www.abc.net.au
September 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Match-loss injuries and illnesses incur a considerable financial cost relative to the player salary expenditure in the AFL.
Interesting paper in JSAMS Plus and ABC News article:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Full paper open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Interesting paper in JSAMS Plus and ABC News article:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Full paper open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Fantastic and comprehensive new book on everything to do with sports medicine and cricket 👇 Congratulations John, Benita and all🏏
Our new book recently published covering injuries, lumbar stress fractures and all other Sports Science Sports Medicine in our great sport of Cricket link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Cricket Sports Medicine
Cricket Sports Medicine is a guide for healthcare professionals on areas including injury prevention, rehabilitation to optimise cricketers of all levels.
link.springer.com
August 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Fantastic and comprehensive new book on everything to do with sports medicine and cricket 👇 Congratulations John, Benita and all🏏
A quick reminder for members of
NSWCVRN to do this by the end of July 2025👇👇👇
NSWCVRN to do this by the end of July 2025👇👇👇
🚨 NSW CVRN Membership Update 🚨
If you joined NSW CVRN before Oct 2024, you must re-submit your membership form + agree to the updated Privacy Statement. We’ve been contacting affected members — not sure of your status or have questions? Email us:📧 cvrn@heartfoundation.org.au
If you joined NSW CVRN before Oct 2024, you must re-submit your membership form + agree to the updated Privacy Statement. We’ve been contacting affected members — not sure of your status or have questions? Email us:📧 cvrn@heartfoundation.org.au
July 16, 2025 at 6:25 AM
A quick reminder for members of
NSWCVRN to do this by the end of July 2025👇👇👇
NSWCVRN to do this by the end of July 2025👇👇👇
New OSIICS version 15 published
Open access:
t.co/IUPGyGgfFn
Includes new diagnoses in sports cardiology, sports dermatology, sports concussion and more...
Open access:
t.co/IUPGyGgfFn
Includes new diagnoses in sports cardiology, sports dermatology, sports concussion and more...
June 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
New OSIICS version 15 published
Open access:
t.co/IUPGyGgfFn
Includes new diagnoses in sports cardiology, sports dermatology, sports concussion and more...
Open access:
t.co/IUPGyGgfFn
Includes new diagnoses in sports cardiology, sports dermatology, sports concussion and more...
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
Fascinating study! Different!
November 9, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Fascinating study! Different!
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Australian athletes outlive the general population but rock/pop musicians don’t
Australian athletes outlive the general population but rock/pop musicians don’t
Comparison of cancer and all-cause death rates of Australian rock and pop musicians, footballers, cricketers and the general population
Multiple international studies, including some from Australia, have found that professional and elite athletes have lower death rates/greater life exp…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 9, 2024 at 7:27 AM
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Australian athletes outlive the general population but rock/pop musicians don’t
Australian athletes outlive the general population but rock/pop musicians don’t
Alarming Indigenous SCD rate demands early screening: thelimbic.com/cardiology/a...
Important research, congratulations to the authors: Sonali Pande, Viran De Silva, Elizabeth Paratz,
Marianne Tiemensma, Nadarajah Kangaharan
Important research, congratulations to the authors: Sonali Pande, Viran De Silva, Elizabeth Paratz,
Marianne Tiemensma, Nadarajah Kangaharan
Alarming Indigenous SCD rate demands early screening
The alarming prevalence of sudden cardiac death among Indigenous Australians aged under 40 in the Northern Territory is prompting calls for targeted screening to tackle the issue. A review of coronia...
thelimbic.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Alarming Indigenous SCD rate demands early screening: thelimbic.com/cardiology/a...
Important research, congratulations to the authors: Sonali Pande, Viran De Silva, Elizabeth Paratz,
Marianne Tiemensma, Nadarajah Kangaharan
Important research, congratulations to the authors: Sonali Pande, Viran De Silva, Elizabeth Paratz,
Marianne Tiemensma, Nadarajah Kangaharan
Kevin's time was 'almost up' after a heart attack but a chance message changed his life
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
@heartfoundation.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au @drjohnorchard.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
@heartfoundation.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au @drjohnorchard.bsky.social
Kevin's time was 'almost up' but a chance message changed his life
Kevin Whitby was driving home from a regular gym session, listening to a radio interview on sudden cardiac death. Fifteen minutes later, he had a heart attack. With the interview ringing in his ears, ...
www.abc.net.au
March 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Kevin's time was 'almost up' after a heart attack but a chance message changed his life
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
@heartfoundation.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au @drjohnorchard.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
@heartfoundation.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au @drjohnorchard.bsky.social
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
#IceHockey has a high #injury rate, with concussions accounting for 14% of injuries. Despite no body checking in women’s hockey, #FemaleAthletes face a similar or higher #concussion risk, possibly due to anatomical or hormonal factors.
👀 Read full text: zurl.co/NZxtS
👀 Read full text: zurl.co/NZxtS
February 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#IceHockey has a high #injury rate, with concussions accounting for 14% of injuries. Despite no body checking in women’s hockey, #FemaleAthletes face a similar or higher #concussion risk, possibly due to anatomical or hormonal factors.
👀 Read full text: zurl.co/NZxtS
👀 Read full text: zurl.co/NZxtS
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
#Reliable and practical #assessment tools are essential, as #cancer #treatment often impairs #physical function and activity in #children and adolescents. This JSAMS Plus issue highlights innovations reinforcing exercise in cancer care.
Read 👀 zurl.co/jsmx7
Read 👀 zurl.co/jsmx7
February 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#Reliable and practical #assessment tools are essential, as #cancer #treatment often impairs #physical function and activity in #children and adolescents. This JSAMS Plus issue highlights innovations reinforcing exercise in cancer care.
Read 👀 zurl.co/jsmx7
Read 👀 zurl.co/jsmx7
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
The #concussion #debate has intensified, flooding #clinicians with updates. But is the #information clear, or is #confusion growing?
Read 🔍zurl.co/pMvmu
Read 🔍zurl.co/pMvmu
March 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The #concussion #debate has intensified, flooding #clinicians with updates. But is the #information clear, or is #confusion growing?
Read 🔍zurl.co/pMvmu
Read 🔍zurl.co/pMvmu
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
#Burnout has been defined as a #psychological syndrome consisting of #emotional #exhaustion, #depersonalisation, and reduced personal #accomplishment.
Read 👀 zurl.co/olKtV
Read 👀 zurl.co/olKtV
March 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#Burnout has been defined as a #psychological syndrome consisting of #emotional #exhaustion, #depersonalisation, and reduced personal #accomplishment.
Read 👀 zurl.co/olKtV
Read 👀 zurl.co/olKtV
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Time to draw a line: journal editors must protect scientific independence
Time to draw a line: journal editors must protect scientific independence
February 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Time to draw a line: journal editors must protect scientific independence
Time to draw a line: journal editors must protect scientific independence
Reposted by A/Prof Jessica Orchard
JSAMS Plus joins editors of other international medical journals in highlighting the urgent need to protect scientific independence.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Many other journals have recently released editorials, listed in the thread below…
🧵 1/n
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Many other journals have recently released editorials, listed in the thread below…
🧵 1/n
February 20, 2025 at 3:46 AM
JSAMS Plus joins editors of other international medical journals in highlighting the urgent need to protect scientific independence.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Many other journals have recently released editorials, listed in the thread below…
🧵 1/n
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Many other journals have recently released editorials, listed in the thread below…
🧵 1/n