Rethinking Injury Risk: Why Injury Prevention in Sport Needs a Gender-And Sex-Specific Lens
A recent concept‑mapping study of 66 international experts identified ten gender‑ and sex‑specific factors that shape injury risk for female, woman and girl athletes. The research, commissioned for the IOC FAIR consensus, highlighted that insufficient knowledge among support staff is the most important and modifiable risk cluster. Findings span biological, social, cultural and organisational domains, including funding shortfalls, gendered harassment and biased communication. The authors argue that injury prevention must move beyond biology to address systemic inequities in sport environments.
Skip the Car? Active Commuting and Coronary Atherosclerosis
A new analysis of the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS) examined 23,000 adults aged 50‑64 and found that people who walk or cycle to work have less coronary artery stenosis and lower calcium scores than car commuters. The association persisted...
Strong for Life Part 2 – From Frailty Score to Strength Prescription
Strength training is positioned as a modifiable lever to counter frailty, using the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) to tailor exercise intensity. The article outlines a three‑level prescription matrix—supported, standard, and power—matched to CFS bands, recommending 4‑6 core movements performed...
Strong for Life Part 1: Understanding Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength that begins around age 50, declining roughly 1‑2% per year. The condition is often under‑diagnosed despite clear links to falls, fractures, frailty, and higher mortality. Risk factors include sedentary behavior,...