AMSSM Sports Medcasts

On this episode of the Sports Medicine Primer Series, host Dr. Zainab Shirazi, MD, continues the conversation with Dr. Dan Cushman, MD, discussing the management of a case of shoulder pain in a 23-year-old backpacker. The goal of this ongoing series is to be an audible study aid for anyone pursuing a career as a sports medicine physician and to prepare them for a sports medicine fellowship. Dr. Cushman is board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and specializes in the care of musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes & non-athletes, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostics, and endurance sports-specific injuries. He serves as the team physician for the University of Utah Track & Field and Cross-Country teams and is also the team physician for the University of Utah Swimming and Diving teams. Dr. Shirazi is a Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Colorado. She completed her residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell, where she served as Chief Resident, and is the current Fellow Chair for AMSSM's Library of Ultrasound Pathology. She is passionate about women's sports medicine and providing specialized care for female athletes. Resources: Best Practices in Sports Medicine: AMSSM and AOASM Case Studies (1st ed) – Case 66 (p. 395): https://amssmstore.com/best-practices-in-sports-medicine-amssm-and-aoasm-case-studies Peripheral Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity | National Fellow Online Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC0XgHvQWXc Unilateral Winged Scapula: Clinical and Electrodiagnostic Experience with 128 cases, With Special Attention to Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mus.26059 The Natural History of Long Thoracic and Spinal Accessory Neuropathies: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mus.10068 MR Neurography (MRN) of the Long Thoracic Nerve: Retrospective Review of Clinical Findings and Imaging Results at Our Institution Over 4 Years: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00256-017-2737-z Ortho Bullets – Scapular Winging: https://www.orthobullets.com/shoulder-and-elbow/3062/scapular-winging Surgical and Clinical Decision Making in Isolated Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1558944717733306 A Comprehensive Analysis of Pectoralis Major Transfer for Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1058274614006818

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO (X: @thejschro), is joined by two guests to discuss their award-winning research from last year's AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD. First, Dr. Meredith Ehn – the 2024 Young Investigator Award winner – discusses “The NICA Injury Surveillance System: Results from Five Years of Student-Athlete Injury Data,” which was recently published in Research in Sports Medicine. Then, Dr. Rajiv Jain – the 2024 NCAA Research Award winner – shares information about his study, “Assessment Of Stimulated Blink Reflex And Symptoms Over Time In Collegiate Athletes With Sport-related Concussion,” which appeared in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.   Links to the Research Articles: The NICA Injury Surveillance System: Results from Five Years of Student-Athlete Injury Data https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15438627.2025.2478399 Assessment Of Stimulated Blink Reflex And Symptoms Over Time In Collegiate Athletes With Sport-related Concussion: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fulltext/2024/10001/assessment_of_stimulated_blink_reflex_and_symptoms.2413.aspx

On this episode of the Sports Medicine Primer Series, host Dr. Zainab Shirazi, MD, is joined by Dr. Dan Cushman, MD, to discuss how to manage a case of shoulder pain in a 23-year-old backpacker. The goal of this ongoing series is to be an audible study aid for anyone pursuing a career as a sports medicine physician and to prepare them for a sports medicine fellowship. Dr. Cushman is board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and specializes in the care of musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes & non-athletes, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostics, and endurance sports-specific injuries. He serves as the team physician for the University of Utah Track & Field and Cross-Country teams and is also the team physician for the University of Utah Swimming and Diving teams. Dr. Shirazi is a Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Colorado. She completed her residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell, where she served as Chief Resident, and is the current Fellow Chair for AMSSM's Library of Ultrasound Pathology. She is passionate about women's sports medicine and providing specialized care for female athletes. Resources: Best Practices in Sports Medicine: AMSSM and AOASM Case Studies (1st ed) – Case 66 (p. 395): https://amssmstore.com/best-practices-in-sports-medicine-amssm-and-aoasm-case-studies Peripheral Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity | National Fellow Online Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC0XgHvQWXc Unilateral Winged Scapula: Clinical and Electrodiagnostic Experience with 128 cases, With Special Attention to Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mus.26059 The Natural History of Long Thoracic and Spinal Accessory Neuropathies: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mus.10068 MR Neurography (MRN) of the Long Thoracic Nerve: Retrospective Review of Clinical Findings and Imaging Results at Our Institution Over 4 Years: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00256-017-2737-z Ortho Bullets – Scapular Winging: https://www.orthobullets.com/shoulder-and-elbow/3062/scapular-winging Surgical and Clinical Decision Making in Isolated Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1558944717733306 A Comprehensive Analysis of Pectoralis Major Transfer for Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1058274614006818

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Jordan Lyons, MD, who delivered one of the Best Overall Case Presentations during the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD. In this conversation, Dr. Lyons discusses his award-winning case – Collapse of a Special Operator: Exertional Illness or More Than Meets the Eye? – and shares the findings and takeaways from this crucial medical diagnosis. Resources: 2024 AMSSM Case Podium Presentations, published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine Exercise Collapse Associated with Sickle Cell Trait Practice Recommendation

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Mike Uihlein, MD, to share a glimpse into his main stage presentation about Paralympic Sideline Emergencies during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Uihlein is the Associate Chief of Emergency Medicine for Education and Co-Director of the Adaptive Sports Medicine Clinic at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. He also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has served on teams that have claimed 11 titles, including three Paralympic gold medals (2014, 2018, 2022); four world championships (2015, 2019, 2021, 2023); five Para Hockey Cups (formerly World Sled Hockey Challenge) titles (2015, 2016 (Jan.), 2016 (Dec.), 2017, 2019) as well as the 2016 IPC Pan-Pacific Championship and 2018 Turin Para Ice Hockey International Tournament. In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

On the debut episode of the AMSSM Sports Medicine Primer Series (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Stephen Luebbert, MD, MS, is joined by Dr. Jacqueline Brady, MD, to discuss how to manage a case of patellar dislocation in a basketball player. The goal of this new series is to be an audible study aid for anyone pursuing a career as a sports medicine physician and to prepare them for a sports medicine fellowship. Dr. Brady is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR, where he is also the Associate Residency Program Director and Director of Orthopedic Simulation. Dr. Brady serves as Head Team Physician for Portland State University and performs research in the field of patellofemoral instability, multi-ligamentous knee injuries and arthroscopic skill-building in learners. Resources: Best Practices in Sports Medicine: AMSSM and AOASM Case Studies (2nd Edition): https://amssmstore.com/best-practices-in-sports-medicine-amssm-and-aoasm-case-studies-second-edition

Postpartum Return to Activity with Dr. Margie Davenport On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Margie Davenport, PhD, to provide a preview of her main stage presentation about Updates to Postpartum Return to Sport during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Davenport is an exercise physiologist and Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. She holds the Christenson Professorship in Active Healthy Living and is the Director of the Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health. Over the last decade, Dr. Davenport has worked with numerous national and international organizations to support physical activity during and following pregnancy, and she is serving as a Featured International Speaker at this year's Annual Meeting in Kansas City. In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO (X: @thejschro), is joined by Dr. Ashwin Rao, MD, to provide a preview of his main stage presentation about Microsurgical Tendon Debridement vs. Orthobiologics for Tendinopathy during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Rao is board-certified in family medicine and sports medicine, and is a Professor in UW School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine. He is also a team physician for University of Washington Husky Athletics and a medical consultant for the Brooks Beast Middle Distance Track Club. He previously served as a team physician for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, Program Director of the UW Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, and Co-Chair of the Education Committee on the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Erin Hammer, MD, MPH, who received the Best Overall Research Award at the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD. Her study focused on the use of Guardian Caps and whether they were associated with a lower risk of sport-related concussion (SRC) during practices and games among high school football players. In this conversation, Dr. Hammer discusses her award-winning research, which was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, and also shares her personal advice for those looking to get more involved in scholarly research. Registration is now open for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Kansas City, which takes place from April 22-27. Learn more and register now at annualmeeting.amssm.org.   Research Article Links The Association Between Guardian Cap Use During Practices and Sport-related Concussion Risk in High School American Football Players bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/4/257 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting Research Podium Presentations journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/fulltext/2024/03000/2024_amssm_research_podium_presentations.11.aspx

Dr. Emily Eshleman discusses the #1 article of 2023, “Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Tendinopathy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials,” which was originally published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine in January 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Eshleman is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Tendinopathy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials https://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/abstract/2023/01000/efficacy_of_platelet_rich_plasma_versus_placebo_in.10.aspx

Dr. Emily Eshleman discusses the #2 article of 2023, “Clinical Recovery from Concussion–Return to School and Sport: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” which was originally published in British Journal of Sports Medicine in June 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Eshleman is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Clinical Recovery from Concussion–Return to School and Sport: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/798

Dr. Emily Eshleman discusses the #3 article of 2023, “Efficacy of Topical Versus Oral Analgesic Medication Compared to a Placebo in Injured Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis,” which was originally published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports in June 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Eshleman is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Efficacy of Topical Versus Oral Analgesic Medication Compared to a Placebo in Injured Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.14418

Dr. Emily Eshleman discusses the #4 article of 2023, “Management of de Quervain Tenosynovitis,” which was originally published in JAMA Network Open in October 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Eshleman is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Management of de Quervain Tenosynovitis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2811119

Dr. Jason Deck discusses the #5 article of 2023, “Ultrasound-Guided Interventions for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses,” which was originally published in Diagnostics in March 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Deck is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Ultrasound-Guided Interventions for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/6/1138

Dr. Jason Deck discusses article the #6 of 2023, “Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory and Corticosteroid Injections for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” which was originally published in Sports Health in July 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Deck is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory and Corticosteroid Injections for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/19417381221108726

Dr. Jason Deck discusses the #7 article of 2023, “Beyond Acute Concussion Assessment to Office Management: A Systematic Review Informing the Development of a Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool (SCOAT6) for Adults and Children,” which was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in June 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Deck is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Beyond Acute Concussion Assessment to Office Management: A Systematic Review Informing the Development of a Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool (SCOAT6) for Adults and Children https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/737

Top Sports Medicine Articles Podcast – PRP vs. Steroid Injections for Tennis Elbow Dr. Moira Davenport discusses the #8 article of 2023, “Corticosteroid Injections for the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis are Superior to Platelet-rich Plasma at 1 Month but Platelet-rich Plasma is More Effective at 6 Months: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Level 1 and 2 Studies,” which was originally published in The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in September 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Davenport is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Corticosteroid Injections for the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis are Superior to Platelet-rich Plasma at 1 Month but Platelet-rich Plasma is More Effective at 6 Months: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Level 1 and 2 Studies https://www.jshoulderelbow.org/article/S1058-2746(23)00395-6/abstract

Dr. Moira Davenport discusses the #9 article of 2023, “Ultrasonography or Radiography for Suspected Pediatric Distal Forearm Fractures,” which was originally published in The New England Journal of Medicine in May 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Davenport is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Ultrasonography or Radiography for Suspected Pediatric Distal Forearm Fractures https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2213883

Dr. Moira Davenport discusses the No. 10 article of 2023, “Effectiveness of Combined Surgical and Exercise-based Interventions Following Primary Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” which was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in July 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Davenport is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Early Operative Versus Delayed Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Pediatric and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/23/1498

Today, we are launching a brand new season of AMSSM's mini journal club series, highlighting the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Lee Mancini is the Co-Chair of the Top Articles Subcommittee and discusses how these impactful articles were selected with show host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. This ongoing series will feature a series of episodes, highlighting each article and counting down the top 10 articles from 2023. These episodes will be released each Tuesday in AMSSM's podcast feed, culminating with the No. 1 article.

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Adam Cordum, who delivered one of the Best Overall Case Presentations during the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD. In this conversation, Dr. Cordum discusses his award-winning case – A Cold Hand During a Wisconsin Summer – and shares the findings and key takeaways from this unique medical diagnosis. Resources: 2024 AMSSM Case Podium Presentations, published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Devin McFadden, MD, is joined by Dr. Robert Bowers, DO, PhD (X: @TheDrROBO) and Dr. Jason Zaremski, MD, FAMSSM (X: @DrZSportsDoc) to discuss their research related to overuse throwing injuries, weighted ball throwing programs and more. For further discussion on this topic, check out a recent AMSSM webinar facilitated by Dr. Bowers and Dr. Zaremski on The Throwing Injury Epidemic in Baseball and Softball: What Science, Data and the Experts Say, featuring an international panel of experts. Resources: Pitching Restriction Policies in Adolescent and High-School Baseball Pitchers: Is It Time for an Updated Paradigm? The Throwing Injury Epidemic in Baseball and Softball: What Science, Data and the Experts Say [YouTube] Effect of a 6-Week Weighted Baseball Throwing Program on Pitch Velocity, Pitching Arm Biomechanics, Passive Range of Motion, and Injury Rates Most high school baseball pitchers are using weighted ball throwing programs to increase ball velocity: cross-sectional analysis of US high school pitchers

Dr. Scott Paradise concludes the countdown and reviews the No. 1 article of 2022 on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. The top-rated article examines, “Comparative Efficacy of Nonoperative Treatments for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials,” which was originally published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine in July 2022. Dr. Paradise is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ. Thanks to everyone who helped determine the top sports medicine articles of 2022, and find out what the top articles of 2023 will be during the AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD. Comparative Efficacy of Nonoperative Treatments for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials DOI: doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0000000000000924

Dr. Scott Paradise continues the countdown and provides reviews for articles No. 3 and No. 2 of 2022 on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. The first article is #3, “Effectiveness of Treatments for Acute and Subacute Mechanical Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-analysis,” originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in January 2022. The second article was selected as #2 of 2022, examining the “Effects of Recurrent Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections for Osteoarthritis at 3 Months and Beyond: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis in Comparison to Other Injectables,” which was originally published in the Osteoarthritis and Cartilage in December 2022. Dr. Paradise is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ. Effectiveness of Treatments for Acute and Subacute Mechanical Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-analysis DOI: doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103596 Effects of Recurrent Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections for Osteoarthritis at 3 Months and Beyond: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis in Comparison to Other Injectables DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2022.07.011

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Jonathan Finnoff (X: @FinnoffJonathan) to give a glimpse of his Presidential Keynote address about USOPC Leadership, which will take place at the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Finnoff serves as the Chief Medical Officer for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and Clinical Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado. In his leadership role as the Chief Medical Officer for the USOPC, he oversees the development and implementation of the medical strategy for the physical and mental health of the Team USA athletes. He is also the incoming 2nd Vice President of AMSSM. In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference, which begins April 12. Register to attend the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org. Resources: IOC Mental Health in Elite Athletes Toolkit USOPC Sports Medicine Website

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO (X: @thejschro), is joined by two guests to reflect on their standout presentations from last year's AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ. First up, Dr. Joshua Romero (X: @JoshuaRomeroMD) talks about his oral research presentation titled, “Long-Term Outcomes of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection with Needle Fasciotomy for Chronic Plantar Fasciopathy.” Then, Dr. Jacob Holtz shares information about his case presentation, “Compressed for Time,” which was selected as one of two Best Overall Case Presentations during the 2023 Annual Meeting. In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD, which takes place from April 12-17. Register to attend the AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Dr. Scott Paradise continues the countdown and reviews articles No. 5 and No. 4 of 2022 on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. The first article is the #5 article, “Platelet-rich Plasma Injection vs. Operative Treatment for Lateral Elbow Tendinosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” which was originally published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in February 2022. The second article was selected as the #4 of 2022, examining the “Outcomes of Athletes With Genetic Heart Diseases and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators Who Chose to Return to Play,” which was originally published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings in November 2022. Dr. Paradise is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ. Platelet-rich Plasma Injection vs. Operative Treatment for Lateral Elbow Tendinosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2021.09.008 Outcomes of Athletes With Genetic Heart Diseases and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators Who Chose to Return to Play DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2022.03.024

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Marcia Faustin (X: @FaustinMarcia) to discuss her main stage presentation about Mental Health and Shared Decision-Making during the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Faustin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of California – Davis. She is the Associate Team Physician for the UC Davis Division I Collegiate Athletics team and the Co-Head Team Physician for the USA Gymnastics Women's National Team. In this conversation, Dr. Faustin discusses aspects of her upcoming talk in Baltimore, MD, and addresses the following topics: Her journey to becoming a Division I athlete and working with elite level athletes The factors that led her to work with the US Women's Gymnastics Team What shaped her shared decision-making process when caring for athletes – even at the highest levels of competition How her personal experiences impact the way she practices medicine The importance of mental health and why it should be a priority for providers Trends she has noticed in mental health care for athletes In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org. Resources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32000168/ https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/11/667 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/1/30 https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/2/10/sport-science-institute-mental-health.aspx

Dr. Angela Rufo reviews two articles about knee pain and osteoarthritis on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. First, Dr. Rufo discusses article #8 of 2022, “Estimated Time to Maximum Medical Improvement of Intra-articular Injections in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis-A Systematic Review,” which was originally published in Arthroscopy in March 2022. The second article was selected as #6, titled, “Effect of Physical Therapy vs Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy in People With Degenerative Meniscal Tears.” It was originally published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in July 2022. Dr. Rufo is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.   Estimated Time to Maximum Medical Improvement of Intra-articular Injections in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis-A Systematic Review DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.08.026 Effect of Physical Therapy vs Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy in People With Degenerative Meniscal Tears DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.20394

Dr. Angela Rufo reviews two articles about managing concussions and identifying structural heart disease in adolescents on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. First, Dr. Rufo discusses article #10 of 2022, “Do Physical Interventions Improve Outcomes Following Concussion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” which was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in February 2022. The second article was selected as #7, posing the question, “Do ‘Pathologic' Cardiac Murmurs in Adolescents Identify Structural Heart Disease? An Evaluation of 15,141 Active Adolescents for Conditions That Put Them at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death.” It was originally published in BJSM in January 2022. Dr. Rufo is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.   Do Physical Interventions Improve Outcomes Following Concussion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis? Link to Article: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/5/292 Do ‘Pathologic' Cardiac Murmurs in Adolescents Identify Structural Heart Disease? An Evaluation of 15,141 Active Adolescents for Conditions That Put Them at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death Link to Article: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/2/88

Dr. Angela Rufo reviews two articles exploring the connection between mental health and exercise on this episode of the Top Sports Medicine Articles podcast, which is hosted by Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. The first article is the #11 of 2022 and asks the question, “Can High-intensity Interval Training Improve Mental Health Outcomes in the General Population and Those with Physical Illnesses?” It was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in February 2022. The second article was selected as the #9 of 2022, examining the “Association Between Physical Activity and Risk of Depression,” which was originally published in JAMA Psychiatry in April 2022. Dr. Rufo is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.   Can High-intensity Interval Training Improve Mental Health Outcomes in the General Population and Those with Physical Illnesses? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis DOI: doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-103984 Association Between Physical Activity and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2022.0609

Today, we are re-launching AMSSM's mini journal club series, highlighting the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2022, as selected for the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Lee Mancini is the Co-Chair of the Top Articles Subcommittee and discusses the process of how these impactful articles were selected with show host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder. This ongoing series will feature a series of episodes, highlighting each article and counting down the top 11 articles from 2022. These episodes will be released in AMSSM's podcast feed leading up to the 2024 Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD.

On this episode of the AMSSM (X: @TheAMSSM) Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Peter Brukner, MBBS, DSc (X: @DrPeterBrukner), to discuss his upcoming lectures on the placebo effect and fueling endurance athletes during the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD. In this conversation, Dr. Brukner shares some background on both of his upcoming main stage talks at the AMSSM Annual Meeting, which are titled: Placebo Effect or Something More? How Nontangible Factors May Influence Perceived Outcomes with Injection Therapies Fueling the Endurance Athlete Dr. Brukner is a specialist sports and exercise physician and Professor of Sports Medicine at LaTrobe University. A former President of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians, he played a key role in establishing sports medicine as a medical specialty in Australia. He is the co-author of the widely used text book, Clinical Sports Medicine, and has been a team physician for professional football clubs as well as national athletics, swimming, soccer and cricket teams including Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Learn more about his work and publications on his website (www.peterbrukner.com), and register to attend the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in person or virtually at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, hosts Dr. Corinne Rivard, DO, and Dr. Taryn Ryan, MD, are joined by three experts to discuss several key factors regarding mental health in athletes. The panel of experts includes Chelsea Morales, PsyD; Samantha Morris, PsyD; and Andrew Toce, MEd, MBA, LPC, CMPC, and in this conversation, they address the following topics and questions about athlete mental health: Explaining some of the roles and stressors that contribute to mental health injuries in athletes How physicians can play a role in improving an athlete's mental health Who should be part of the mental health team supporting athletes? What are some go-to mental health resources that student-athletes can utilize? Examining the link between physiological response to physical injury or illness What language can physicians use to address trauma and underfueling in athletes? Beneficial advice on how to navigate the complex world of social media Additional Resources Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes: Detection, Management, Effect on Performance and Prevention: AMSSM Position Statement—Executive Summary: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/4/216.full Mental Health Best Practices from the NCAA Sport Science Institute: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2016/5/2/mental-health-best-practices.aspx 2023 International Olympic Committee's (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1073

On this episode of the AMSSM (T: @TheAMSSM) Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Margot Putukian, MD, FAMSSM (T: @MPutukian), and Dr. Siobhan Statuta, MD, FAMSSM, to discuss the AMSSM Position Statement on Mononucleosis and Athletic Participation, which was published earlier this year. This position statement updates the Evidence-Based Subject Review on Mononucleosis by the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine published in 2008 and reviews the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory assessment, and management including RTS for the athlete with IM. It also addresses complications, imaging, special considerations, diversity and equity considerations, and areas for future clinical research. A Past President of AMSSM and the CMO of Major League Soccer, Dr. Putukian served as the co-lead author, and Dr. Statuta, sports medicine physician and team physician at the University of Virginia, was a co-author on the statement.   Additional Resources: American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Position Statement: Mononucleosis and Athletic Participation https://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/Fulltext/2023/07000/American_Medical_Society_of_Sports_Medicine.1.aspx

Athletes with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with Dr. Dusty Narducci On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (T: @TheAMSSM) host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, (T: @thejschro) is joined by Dr. Dusty Narducci, MD (T: @NarducciDusty) to discuss the updated AMSSM Position Statement regarding Athletes With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Dr. Narducci served as a co-author on the position statement, and in this conversation, she addresses the following topics: Why the position statement, which was originally published in 2011, was updated The recommend approach for diagnosis and management of athletes with ADHD Identifying the most common doppelgangers for ADHD and how to diagnose them Some of the key points related to the new diversity, equity, and inclusivity section Pharmacotherapy and the various medical treatment options for athletes with ADHD The role of exercise in the treatment of ADHD The relationship between ADHD and concussions Regulatory issues Resources: Athletes With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Position Statement of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in Athletes: More Than Self-Rating Scales and Stimulants – Key Messages from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement

Dr. Rebecca King reviews the “Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Hyaluronic Acid for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials,” which was originally published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine in January 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. King is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.   Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Hyaluronic Acid for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials DOI: 10.1177/0363546520909397

On this episode of the AMSSM (T: @TheAMSSM) Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, MSc, PhD (Insta: @drstacysims), to discuss her upcoming lectures on how nutrition affects performance during the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Sims is an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing to improve research on all women. Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition and health. Dr. Sims has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and several books. In this conversation, Dr. Sims addresses the following topics: How her athletic background impacted her journey into the field of nutrition and performance Sharing a starting point for medical professionals to think about optimizing nutrition for athletes Ways to encourage athletes to be aware of their nutrition and how to effectively structure training sessions and nutritional plans Her standard approach on supplementation and why less can often be more Learn more about her work and publications on her website (drstacysims.com), and register to attend the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in person or virtually at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Dr. Rebecca King reviews the “AMSSM Position Statement: Principles for the Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine,” which was originally published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine in November 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. King is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.   American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement: Principles for the Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine DOI: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000973

Dr. Rebecca King reviews the article, “Thermal Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Nonsurgical Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Literature Review,” which was originally published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in May 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. King is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.   Thermal Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Nonsurgical Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Literature Review DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00522

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Katie Rizzone, MD, MPH, and Dr. Megan Burleson, DO, to discuss the upcoming 2023 Collaborative Research Network (CRN) Research Summit on Justice, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Burleson and Dr. Rizzone are members of Summit Planning Committee for the one-day conference, which takes place Friday, April 28, in Phoenix, AZ. This conference, will emphasize specific areas within sports and exercise medicine where health disparities have been previously identified or where they need to be further investigated. It will also highlight best practices for conducting meaningful research in the field of sports and exercise medicine through an equity lens. In this conversation, they address the following topics and questions: Origin and mission of the Collaborative Research Network The primary aims of the 2023 CRN Research Summit The current lack of available research regarding health disparities and how this conference seeks to explore those topics Some of the potential outcomes and future research directions of the Summit, and why they will be based on the conversations that happen during the conference The inclusive nature and applicability of the Research Summit, especially for clinicians who are not heavily involved in research Some of the biggest surprises the organizers have experienced while preparing for the Research Summit and the biggest highlights to look forward to In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Find complete details about the Research Summit and register here: https://annualmeeting.amssm.org/researchsummit.php

Dr. Rebecca King reviews the article, “Derivation of the Buffalo Concussion Physical Examination Risk of Delayed Recovery (RDR) Score to Identify Children at Risk for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms,” which was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in December 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. King is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.   Derivation of the Buffalo Concussion Physical Examination Risk of Delayed Recovery (RDR) Score to Identify Children at Risk for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103690

Dr. Rebecca King reviews the article, “Diagnosing COVID-19 Myocarditis in Athletes Using cMRI,” which was originally published in Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine in December 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. King is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.   Diagnosing COVID-19 Myocarditis in Athletes Using cMRI DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2021.12.009

Dr. Jill Sylvester reviews the article, “Subacromial Decompression Versus Diagnostic Arthroscopy for Shoulder Impingement: A 5-year Follow-up of a Randomized, Placebo Surgery Controlled Clinical Trial,” which was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in January 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. Sylvester is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. Subacromial Decompression Versus Diagnostic Arthroscopy for Shoulder Impingement: A 5-year Follow-up of a Randomized, Placebo Surgery Controlled Clinical Trial DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102216

Dr. Jill Sylvester reviews the article, “Return to Play After Symptomatic Lumbar Disc Herniation in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment,” which was originally published in Sports Health in February 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. Sylvester is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. Return to Play After Symptomatic Lumbar Disc Herniation in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment DOI: 10.1177/1941738121991782

Dr. Jill Sylvester reviews the article, “Aetiology and Incidence of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Death in Young Competitive Athletes in the USA: A 4-Year Prospective Study,” which was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in November 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. Sylvester is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. Aetiology and Incidence of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Death in Young Competitive Athletes in the USA: A 4-Year Prospective Study DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102666

Dr. Jill Sylvester reviews the article, “Early Operative Versus Delayed Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Pediatric and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” which was originally published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine in March 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. Sylvester is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. Early Operative Versus Delayed Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Pediatric and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis DOI: 10.1177/0363546521990817

Dr. Jill Sylvester reviews the article, “Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Complication Rates With Best- and Worst-Case Analyses for Rerupture Rates,” which was originally published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine in March 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. Sylvester is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Complication Rates With Best- and Worst-Case Analyses for Rerupture Rates DOI: 10.1177/0363546521998284

Dr. Jill Sylvester reviews the article, “Physical Inactivity is Associated with a Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes: A Study in 48,440 Adult Patients,” which was originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in April 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. Sylvester is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.   Physical Inactivity is Associated with a Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes: A Study in 48,440 Adult Patients DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104080

On this episode of the AMSSM (T: @TheAMSSM) Sports Medcast, host Dr. Devin McFadden, MD (T: @ArmySportsDoc), is joined by Dr. Adam Tenforde, MD (T: @AdamTenfordeMD), to discuss a recently published manuscript titled “Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Plate Footwear.” In this conversation, Dr. Tenforde addresses the following topics related to the article: Explanation of the use of Carbon Fiber Plate (CFP) technology in footwear and why it's become so popular Addressing the rapid changes and progression of record-breaking performance in the running community as a result of this footwear Discussing his article featuring a case series of navicular bone stress injuries in runners using CFP footwear Providing some general recommendations for safely using CFP footwear, as well as raising awareness on the possible health concerns of this new technology Additional Resources Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Plate Footwear https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-023-01818-z Return to Sport Following Low-Risk and High-Risk Bone Stress Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/01/24/bjsports-2022-106328

Dr. Lee Mancini reviews the article, “Resistance Training Does Not Decrease Placental Blood Flow During Valsalva Maneuver: A Novel Use of 3D Doppler Power Flow Ultrasonography,” which was originally published in Sports Health in March 2021. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as moderator. Dr. Mancini is the Co-Chair of the Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2021, as selected for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.   Resistance Training Does Not Decrease Placental Blood Flow During Valsalva Maneuver: A Novel Use of 3D Doppler Power Flow Ultrasonography DOI: 10.1177/19417381211000717