Nutrition is an undeniable part of promoting health and performance among football (soccer) players. Nevertheless, nutritional strategies adopted in elite football can vary significantly depending on culture, habit and practical constraints and might not always be supported by scientific evidence. Therefore, a group of 28 Portuguese experts on sports nutrition, sports science and sports medicine sought to discuss current practices in the elite football landscape and review the existing evidence on nutritional strategies to be applied when supporting football players. Starting from understanding football’s physical and physiological demands, five different moments were identified: preparing to play, match-day, recovery after matches, between matches and during injury or rehabilitation periods. When applicable, specificities of nutritional support to young athletes and female players were also addressed. The result is a set of practical recommendations that gathered consensus among involved experts, highlighting carbohydrates periodisation, hydration and conscious use of dietary supplements.
Football is associated with a certain risk of injury, leading to short- and long-term health consequences. However, the perception of football players about injury risk and prevention strategies is poorly documented. The present article reviewed the literature about perceptions, beliefs, attitudes and knowledge toward injury risk and prevention strategies in football players. An electronic search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and APA PsychINFO until July 2022. Studies were eligible if they included the perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge about injury risk and prevention in football players from any competitive level. The risk of bias was assessed in included studies using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist. A total of 14 studies were included. Most football players agreed that their risk of injury is high and prevention strategies are important, however they do not intend to use some of these strategies. The most frequent perceived injury risk factors were low muscle strength, lack of physical fitness, fatigue, excessive training and type and condition of surfaces. The most frequent perceived injury prevention factors were warm-up, workload monitoring and strength and conditioning training. It is essential to acknowledge perceived injury risk factors, as well as a better understanding of how coaching and medical departments' perceptions match with players' perceptions, and a modification in the perceptions of the several stakeholders at different levels of action.
Tibiofemoral unilateral knee dislocations are uncommon, making bilateral dislocations even rarer injuries. Knee dislocation is considered one of the most serious injuries that can affect this joint. Associated complications such as popliteal artery injury are responsible for the important morbidity in these patients. The authors report the case of a 52-year-old man with a traumatic bilateral knee dislocation with associated bilateral popliteal arterial injury. His clinical presentation along with radiographic and angiographic findings are described. Surgical and non-surgical treatment and functional outcomes are also reported.
ObjectivesEvents such as the Beach Soccer World Cup 2015 (BSWC15) generate mass gatherings that pose special public health concerns. On average 1−2% of a crowd attending an event will need or access some type of first aid or medical observation; 10% of these are expected to need ongoing care on-site, and a further 1% hospital or emergency department admission. The BSWC15 was held in Espinho, a coastal city in the north Portugal. The competition occurred during summer time, encompassing 32 matches with a total attendance of 96.300 and an average of 3.009 spectators. The event included 2 venue sites.The aims of this paper are to inform and assist medical serv ices providers in planning medical care delivery at small sporting tournaments, and present descriptive data about medical assistance during the BSWC15.MethodsThe Health and Performance Unit of Portugal’s Football Federation was responsible for setting up medical care services delivery during the BSWC15. The event medical services set-up included a medical centre in the venue providing primary care for spectators and a medical office inside the stadium devoted for non -player staff and other accredited personnel. Protocols were established with designated emergency department to deal with medical emergencies of both audience and the accredited staff. Presentations at event medical services were systematically reported by the twomedical doctors that leaded the medical teams. Injury and illness data were collected using standardised forms, including the person’s origin (Local Office Committee (LOC)/FIFA official, staff member or spectator), presenting symptoms, wound location, treatment option, medicines prescribed and external referrals.ResultsThirty-six medical encounters were reported 25 (69.4%) occurred in the medical centre and 11 (30.6%) in the medical room. 22 (61.1%) general public attendants, 7 (19.4%) FIFA members, 5 (13.9%) LOC members and 2 (5.6%) BSWC organisation committee members received care during the tournament. Musculoskeletal complaints were the commonest, accounting for 25 (69.4%) out of 36 cases, followed by dermatologic alterations, heat-related symptoms and abdominal pain. Feet and head/face were the most frequent location of complaints. Treatment was administered in 26 (72.2%) of 36 medical encounters, being wound clean and protection the most frequent treatment option. There were 2 referrals for further medical evaluation and a case with complicated systemic disease was referred t o the emergency department. Medication was given in 11 (30.1%) of 36 presentations, being NSAID administration the most frequent therapeutic option. Risk assessment analysis backed the BSWC15’s medical services masterplan and acknowledged a minimal to mino r potential for public health threats.ConclusionMedical services at small mass gatherings similar to the BSWC15 should expect to treat minor musculoskeletal injuries and heat -related illnesses and have very small demand surges. The BSWC15’s risk assessment analysis demonstrated that possible health threats ...
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