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Hendricks S, Rotunno A, Gordon L, Ganda J, Zondi PC, Derman W, Holtzhausen L, Falvey ÉC, Janse van Rensburg DCC. Mass-gatherings in sport: medicine, leadership and mentorship. Br J Sports Med 2024; 58:528-530. [PMID: 38580399 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-108377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Sharief Hendricks
- University of Cape Town, Division of Physiological Sciences and Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport Research Centre, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Carnegie Applied Rugby Research (CARR) Centre, Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- University of Cape Town, Division of Physiological Sciences and Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport Research Centre, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Cape Sports Medicine, Sport Science Institute of South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Sports Medicine Sport Science Institute, Cape Town, South Africa
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- University of Cape Town, Division of Physiological Sciences and Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport Research Centre, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Cape Sports Medicine, Sport Science Institute of South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Sports Medicine Sport Science Institute, Cape Town, South Africa
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- WITS Sport and Health (WiSH), School of Clinical Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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- High Performance Commission, Medical Advisory Committee, South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, Houghton, South Africa
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- Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Department of Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Doha, Qatar
- Section Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
- Department of Exercise and Sports Science, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Pillay L, Thompson C, Tabane C, Kirby J, Hendricks S, Swart J, van Rensburg DCJ, Zondi P, Rotunno A, Bayever D. South African Institute of Drug-Free Sport Position Statement on CBD (Cannabidiol) and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). S Afr J Sports Med 2023; 35:v35i1a16097. [PMID: 38249774 PMCID: PMC10798604 DOI: 10.17159/2078-516x/2023/v35i1a16097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) have become easily available to athletes over the years. Using these substances may inadvertently expose an athlete to the possibility of an adverse analytical finding (a "positive" test) and a sanction. Athletes need to understand the risk of an anti-doping rule violation or adverse analytical finding should these products be used, especially if no therapeutic use exemption exists. This position statement attempts to clarify the use of CBD and THC and their associated risks with Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRV) in the athletic population. The South African Sports Medicine Association supports this position statement.
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Affiliation(s)
- L Pillay
- South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS), Sport Science Institute of South Africa, 4th Floor, Newlands, Cape Town,
South Africa
- South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), 668 Corelli Street, Les Marais Pretoria,
South Africa
- Section Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria,
South Africa
- Faculty of Health, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg,
South Africa
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- South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS), Sport Science Institute of South Africa, 4th Floor, Newlands, Cape Town,
South Africa
- South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), 668 Corelli Street, Les Marais Pretoria,
South Africa
- Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Department of Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine, Faculty of Medicine of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University,
South Africa
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- South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS), Sport Science Institute of South Africa, 4th Floor, Newlands, Cape Town,
South Africa
- South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), 668 Corelli Street, Les Marais Pretoria,
South Africa
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- South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS), Sport Science Institute of South Africa, 4th Floor, Newlands, Cape Town,
South Africa
- South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), 668 Corelli Street, Les Marais Pretoria,
South Africa
- Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Department of Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine, Faculty of Medicine of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University,
South Africa
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- South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), 668 Corelli Street, Les Marais Pretoria,
South Africa
- HPALS Research Center, Division of Physiological Sciences, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town,
South Africa
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- South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS), Sport Science Institute of South Africa, 4th Floor, Newlands, Cape Town,
South Africa
- South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), 668 Corelli Street, Les Marais Pretoria,
South Africa
- International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), Maison du Sport International, Av. de Rhodanie 54, Lausanne,
Switzerland
- HPALS Research Center, Division of Physiological Sciences, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town,
South Africa
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- South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), 668 Corelli Street, Les Marais Pretoria,
South Africa
- International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), Maison du Sport International, Av. de Rhodanie 54, Lausanne,
Switzerland
- Section Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria,
South Africa
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- South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS), Sport Science Institute of South Africa, 4th Floor, Newlands, Cape Town,
South Africa
- South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), 668 Corelli Street, Les Marais Pretoria,
South Africa
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- South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), 668 Corelli Street, Les Marais Pretoria,
South Africa
- HPALS Research Center, Division of Physiological Sciences, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town,
South Africa
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- South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS), Sport Science Institute of South Africa, 4th Floor, Newlands, Cape Town,
South Africa
- Faculty of Health, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg,
South Africa
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Swart J, Horak M, de Villiers R, Oberholzer C, Rotunno A. Acetabular fracture after cycling related falls: High index of suspicion is required to avoid missing the injury on plain radiographs. S Afr J Sports Med 2023; 34:v34i1a14526. [PMID: 36815916 PMCID: PMC9924554 DOI: 10.17159/2078-516x/2022/v34i1a14526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Cycling participation as a medium of transport and as a competitive sport has steadily increased in recent decades. Traumatic injuries secondary to falls and collisions occur relatively frequently. Fractures of the hip and pelvis are uncommon with no studies to date reporting their exact incidence in this sport. Injuries specific to the acetabulum are reported even less frequently. We present four cases that highlight the insidious nature of acetabular fractures in cyclists and document their management and recovery. The number of acetabular fractures following falls from bicycles directly onto the lateral hip result in a relatively high number of fractures. Many of these may be missed due to the absence of findings on plain x-ray imaging.It is therefore important to have a high index of suspicion for hip and pelvis fractures when treating cycling related traumatic injuries.
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Affiliation(s)
- J Swart
- HPALS Research Centre. Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, Sports Science institute of
South Africa
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- University of Stellenbosch, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch,
South Africa
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- Sports Science Radiology practice, Winelands Radiology. Newlands, Cape Town,
South Africa
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- Carla Oberholzer Physiotherapy, Medical Centre, Main Street, Clarens,
South Africa
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- Cape Sports Medicine, Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town,
South Africa
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Rotunno A, Janse van Rensburg DC, Grant CC, Jansen van Rensburg A. Corticosteroids in sports-related injuries: Friend or Foe. S Afr Fam Pract (2004) 2016. [DOI: 10.4102/safp.v58i6.4560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
Abstract
Corticosteroids act as potent anti-inflammatory drugs and have been used in various sport settings for the treatment of both acute and chronic injuries. Basic physiology and mechanisms of action for gluco- and mineralocorticoids are discussed. Methods of administration, the action on the inflammatory response, and potential short and long-term side effects of corticosteroid use are also deliberated. More specifically, corticosteroid use in the treatment and management of sport-related injuries are discussed, elucidating on the ethical boundaries and anti-doping regulations pertaining to corticosteroid use in sports, as well as putting forth suggestions for the use of local steroid injections and their contraindications. In conclusion, it was found that, despite some controversy in the use of corticosteroid treatment in the sports environment, little empirical evidence exists that could conclusively rule for or against its use. It is however clear that, if clinically justified, there is a significant role for corticosteroid treatment in the realm of sports injury and notably with a relatively low risk profile, if administered correctly.
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