Shows
The Business of SportThe Business of Sport - Cedric Vanden Bogaerde Cedric VdB has been the Executive Director of AISTS, the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology, based in Lausanne, Switzerland since October 2023. Prior to that, Cedric was the head of Strategy and Education at AISTS, overseeing the development of world-leading sports and education programmes, including the Master (MAS) in Sport Administration and Technology, from which he graduated in 2009. An electronics and telecommunications engineer by training, Cedric has spent over a decade working for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on several strategic initiatives such as: - Olympic Agenda 2020 and 2020+5 - the strategic roadmaps for the O...2025-01-2435 min
X-Health.show - meet the future of healthcareGenetic Testing for Athletes, Health, Longevity: Thomas Roos, AISTSIf you've ever given up on something because you thought you didn’t have the predisposition, you should listen to this episode.From sports genomics to genetic-based training.Can genes predict sports performance? And injuries in athletes?What is the contribution of genes to sports performance? We're speaking percentages.Can some athletes be too gifted?Can you predict a child’s talent by analyzing their genes?We’ll also be speaking about multiomics: genomics, genetics, proteomics, metabolomics, microbiomegenetic testing for athletes, rare diseases, and longevi...2024-09-171h 16
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsWorkload and injuries in professional sports: what is the connection between them?The episode discusses the connection between workload and injuries in professional football, particularly with the current fixture congestion in top European leagues as they try to complete the season on a tight schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Inappropriate load management is considered a major risk factor for injuries in football as it increases the risk of acute and overuse injuries. However, exposure to load could allow the body to tolerate load, and training develops physical qualities that could be associated with a reduced risk of injury. The experts suggest that an ideal workload for athletes is a moving target...2023-04-0406 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsPlant based diet on athletes performance (does it really make the difference?)According to a study by Bernhard in 2019, eating a plant-based diet provides more antioxidants which help neutralize free radicals which are key to muscle fatigue, reduced athletic performance, and impaired recovery. Emilio Valdes and James Dominey from the AISTS MAS class of 2020 discuss about the plant based diet on athletes' performance2023-02-0907 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsHanbang MedicineThis AISTS Sport Medicine podcast is created together with AISTS Class of 2020 Jia Choi and Won Lee during their studies at the AISTS MAS Sport Administration and Technology Programme.2022-04-2808 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsEffectiveness of Cold Water Immersions on recovery post-exerciseThis episode discusses the effectiveness of Cold Water Immersions on recovery post-exercise. This AISTS Sport Medicine podcast is created together with AISTS Class of 2020 Juan Lopez Salaberry and Eric Mackenzie, a former professional Australian football player to share his experience and knowledge about this topic.2022-02-1507 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsHigh Altitude Sport and it's effects on the bodyThis episode talks about what happens to individuals when they climb Mount Everest. Carolina Gillespie and Robert Sheppard speak about how the body copes with the climb and instructions to overcome Altitude Mountain Sickness.2022-01-1907 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsHow did Ma Long recover from knee injury and become the world table tennis champion?In 2018, the World Table Tennis Federation @wtt introduced a new ranking that drove top players to participate in even more events. Ma Long is considered a victim of this change. He was diagnosed with severe medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury shortly after its launch.2021-08-1107 min
AISTS Alumni TalksAISTS Alumni Talks Episode 9 - Hospitality for High Value SponsorshipThe ninth #AISTSAlumni Talks was titled ‘Hospitality for High Value Sponsorship’ and features: -SPECIALISTS- Rita Figueiredo, Rugby Services Manager at Rugby World Cup 2023, AISTS MAS 2015 Alexis Pacôme, Partner Relations and Hospitality Manager at FC Servette 1890, AISTS MAS 2018 Mario Medeiros, Sponsorship, Sales & Business Development Consultant, AISTS MAS 2009 -MODERATOR- Claudio Ballor, Sports Marketing Consultant (AISTS Alumni 2007)2021-06-2156 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsHow to prevent injuries when switching between different tennis court surfaces?This is a great opportunity to learn from the pros. It is no coincidence that the tennis year is divided into a hard court, grass court and clay court season. Each surface sets different demands on the material and playing techniques. Learn how pros prepare specifically for each season to prevent injuries.2021-06-0406 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsCan taking a break from your diet lead to more successful results?The human metabolism is a complex system. If a diet is to be successful, a more precise understanding of the relevant mechanisms helps. This includes the fact that the body always strives for balance. If you don't understand how to "outsmart" it, a diet has little chance of long term success. Let’s look beyond the input vs. output rule.2021-04-1307 minAISTS Alumni TalksAISTS Alumni Talks Episode 8 - Sport InnovationThe eighth Alumni Talks was titled ‘#Sport #Innovation’ and features:
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Anna Hellman, Director at ThinkSport
Hisham Shehabi, OLY, Co-founder and COO at N3XT SPORTS, AISTS MAS 2014
Jean-Baptiste Alliot, Innovation Strategy at UEFA
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Guillermo Marin, Team Liaison Officer at UEFA EURO 2020, AISTS MAS 2019
John Vlahos, Team Services Coordinator at UEFA, AISTS MAS 2019 ---2021-03-2358 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsBasketball and ankle injuries: What's going on?Injuries to joints and ligaments are particularly common in professional basketball. Do players not allow the injuries to heal because the pressure to perform is too high, or is it due to the specific, explosive side-to-side movements? And: find out which foul play is said to have initiated a rule change in Basketball and what the (prominent!) athletes in question have to say about it. VIP alert!2021-03-1708 minAISTS Alumni TalksAISTS Alumni Talks Episode 7 - Athlete Representation#AISTS Alumni Talks 7th Episode
The topic of the webinar is 'managing #professional #athletes'. From football, or soccer, to basketball, from Europe and Asia to Americas, the 3 guests, two from the AISTS Alumni ranks, will provide an overview on what and how managing a pro player in 21st century and in the pandemic era.
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Ken Van Deyck, Founder KVD Player Agency, AISTS MAS 2006
Aydin Diat, FIBA Certified Agent, AISTS MAS 2009
Garrett Hess, Director Business Development at Pro Sport Mngm
-MODERATOR...2021-02-1956 minAISTS Alumni TalksAISTS Alumni Talks Episode 6 - Building a career in sport#AISTS #Alumnitalks 6th Episode You can listen to the first-hand insight from people working with Olympic sports, corporations and commercial event.
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Benjamin Cohen, International Testing Agency, AISTS MAS 2008
Celine Beaurain-Casemi, Professional Career Coach, AISTS
Mark Talarico, VP Sales Athletic North America, PUMA Group
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Peter Marlette Jr -Business Development Account Manager FC Dallas
Claudio Ballor, Sports Marketing Consultant at Vamos Group Sports Marketing Agency 2021-02-1858 minAISTS Alumni TalksAISTS Alumni Talks Episode 5 - New Opportunities for Sport Through SustainabilityThe fifth Alumni Talks was titled ‘New opportunities for Sport Through Sustainability’ and features:
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Vanessa Rueber - Enviro Marketing Operations Coordinator, Patagonia
Somesh Dutt - Manager, Events Classification & Sustainability, Federation Equestre International, AISTS Class of 2013
Riikka Rakic - Head of Sustainability, International Biathlon Union, AISTS Class of 2005
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Peter Marlette Jr -Business Development Account Manager FC Dallas
Geert Hendriks -Director Blueshift, Sustainability Experts and Founding Director-Interim CEO SandSI - Sport and Sustainability International2021-02-181h 02
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsHow could Japanese avoid an obesity crisis?According to a 2015 OECD study, 20% of all adults worldwide are already overweight - and the trend has been rising for 30 years. Japan is the least affected, with 10 times fewer overweight people than USA. In this issue, you will find out how exactly this is linked to Japanese nutritional habits and which factor culture and tradition play.2021-02-1207 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsWhat are the impacts of having AISTS classes outside?Physical and mental health together with social and communications skills all seem to be benefactors of hosting classes in the outdoor BUT how does health and safety, transport and weather impact outdoor lectures? Find out more in this episode on which modules have an increased benefit when taught outside.2021-01-0507 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsElite athletes competing in two sportsThis podcast shares key learnings from top athletes competing in multisport events and how this can be complementary and beneficial to your specialized sport. Learn how you can have fun with more than one sport.2020-12-2307 minAISTS Alumni TalksAISTS Alumni Talks Episode 3 - Football from different perspectivesThe third Alumni Talk was titled ‘Football from different perspectives’ and features:
-Host- * Peter Marlett, JR., Account Manager, FC Dallas (AISTS Alumni 2019)
* Claudio Ballor, Sports Marketing Consultant, Vamos Group (AISTS Alumni 2007)
-Specialists- * Siri Wallenius, Project Management Specialist, Club Affairs (AISTS Alumni 2017)
* Marely Flores, International Events and Project Management, FIFA (AISTS Alumni 2008)
* Tom Vinkenvleugel, Sports Marketing, Adidas (AISTS Alumni 2007) ---2020-12-0455 minAISTS Alumni TalksAlumni Talks Episode 2 - Global Marketing of LaLigaThe AISTS Alumni Committee had their second episode of ‘Alumni Talks’ with LaLiga.
The second Alumni Talk was titled ‘Global Marketing of LaLiga’ and features:
* Peter Marlett, JR., Account Manager, FC Dallas (AISTS Alumni 2019)
* Eduardo Cerdán García, Marketing Director, World Football Summit (AISTS Alumni 2017)
* Ivan Codina, Managing Director, LaLiga SEA - South Korea, Japan, Australia
* Patrick Lowe, Head of Sales, LaLiga North America
* José Antonio Cachaza Pereiro, Managing Director, LaLiga India2020-11-261h 06
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsSquash is a high injury prone sport. Myth or Reality?Squash has been listed as the healthiest sport in the world - Forbes 2016, however, it is a challenging sport for most beginners due to fear of injuries. Learn how you can have fun as the professionals do with a few simple tips to prevent Squash injuries.2020-11-1107 min
AISTS Alumni TalksAlumni Talks Episode 1 - Sports Marketing during COVID-19The AISTS Alumni Committee has launched a brand a new webinar series, ‘Alumni Talks’.
The first Alumni Talk was titled ‘Sports Marketing during COVID-19’ and features:
Elizaveta Bracht -Tishchenko, Marketing Director FIVB, AISTS Alumni 2007
Mariel Avalos, Marketing and Rights Activation Manager at the IPC and former IPC Brand Manager, AISTS alumni 2013
Stephane Mottaz, Marketing & Sales Director at ThinkSport, AISTS Alumni 2007
Moderators:
Peter Marlett, JR., Account Manager, FC Dallas (AISTS Alumni 2019)
Claudio Ballor, Sports Marketing Consultant (AISTS Alumni 2007)2020-10-2156 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsAgeing Athletes: Are athletes now peaking in performance later than in the past?What does Roger Federer, Dara Torres and Tom Brady, have in common?
Their talent and success are not linked to their age!!! Learn longevity techniques utilized by these professional athletes that will help you perform at your peak longer.2020-10-0606 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsHow to prevent a tennis elbow?Does the thought of playing tennis excite you? Find out why armature players are more prone to tennis elbow than professionals. Learn about the risks factors and prevention techniques that will speed up your game techniques with limited pain and injuries!2020-09-0307 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsIs elite sport good for health/lead to better or worse health long term?AISTS class of 2019's Roberto Pitta and Surbhi Kuwelar delve into the topic of elite sports. Does it lead to better or worse long term health?
In this podcast, they discuss muscular-skeletal issues which can impact elite athletes as well as the mental health issues which are becoming more common with young athletes.
The AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast is recorded by participants of the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sports Administration and Technology. It has recently been ranked as no.7 in the world's best sports medicine podcasts.2020-06-1506 minAISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsDoes stretching help muscle recovery and/or injury prevention?For years stretching has been promoted as a way to prevent injuries, but is it true? In this month's Sports Medicine podcast, Yoori Jung and Guillermo Marin from AISTS class of 2019 aim find out.
As an ex-professional rink hockey player, Guillermo had spent years stretching as part of his athletic career, only to find out that the benefits might not be as clear as everyone thought. This episode focusses on static stretching.
The AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast is recorded by participants of the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sports Administration and Technology. It has recently been ranked as no.7...2020-06-0107 minAISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsIs doping one of football's biggest secrets?Is doping one of football's biggest secrets? That's what Gelmi Rick and Sierro Adrien from AISTS class of 2018 delve into in this episode of the AISTS Sports Medicine podcast.
You can dope in any sport, yet football has seemingly escaped the suspicion put upon other sports such as cycling. Why is this? This and more is explored in this episode.
The AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast is recorded by participants of the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sports Administration and Technology. It has recently been ranked as no.7 in the world's best sports medicine podcasts.2020-05-1807 minAISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsFrom painkillers to health killersIn our latest AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast Al Maflahi and Khalid Marqueta Ignacio from the 2018 class discuss painkillers and their impact on athletes.
Listen now to discover the different types of painkillers, if and why athletes are taking more than prescribed, the rise of coaches pressuring athletes into taking pain killers, and what the potential health issues can be.
The sport medicine podcast is recorded as part of the AISTS Master of Sport Administration and Technology Sports Medicine Module.2020-02-0507 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsIs getting drunk one evening a risk for athletic performanceIn our latest AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast Horike Shota and Mehta Nishant from the 2018 class discuss whether getting drunk can impact an athlete’s performance.
In the episode they explore how everyone has different builds and physiologies - meaning two different athletes could react in completely different ways to drinking alcohol. But just how differently? Listen to the episode to find out.2020-01-1707 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsWeight cutting in combat sportsWeight cutting is a very common practice in contact sports. It is the practice of rapidly losing weight to fit in a certain weight category before a fight. What does science have to say about this? Is there a safe way to do it? What does the research show? Dimitrios Balomenos and Arthur Vignier from the 2018 Class have an interesting argument about this in this months' AISTS podcast. Listen and join the conversation in the comments.2019-12-0606 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsWhat is the Athlete Biological Passport?Doping scandals threaten the Olympic Movement, and the public, even some athletes and sports organisations, have lost faith in the anti-doping system. How can the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) help with this? How can it be further improved? What does the future look like for anti-doping? This month's AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast with Thomas Roos and Andrei Krasilnikau attempts to answer these questions.2019-10-0807 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsIs Beer Really A Good Recovery Drink?This month’s AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast talks about beer as a recovery drink. It is very common to go out for a beer after a team or group sports practice or game. But, does having a beer after a workout affect recovery? Is beer different to other kinds of alcohol? Listen to Melissa Drake and Santiago Peña, Class of 2018 to find out if there is a good way to have a beer after sports. Cheers!2019-08-0206 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsCan vegan athletes perform equally well?This month’s AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast will be talking about nutrition, specifically whether it is possible for vegans to achieve the same performance level in sport as omnivores. Which kind of protein? Supplements? What else to do? Listen to know which are the main things to consider before going vegan as an athlete.2019-07-0107 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsThe science says you shouldn’t run a marathon: We say you should! Who is right?This month's AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast will be talking about marathon running. The science says you shouldn’t run a marathon but AISTS participants, Michael Collins & Olivia Dilorati - Class of 2018, say you should. Who is right? Find out if you should run that next 42km race.2019-06-0507 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsDo you really need to stretch before and after exercise?This month's AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast will be talking about one of the most asked questions by most physically active people - do we really need to stretch before and after exercise? Mansur Alacam and Sameer Janmohamed, Class of 2018, are focusing on stretching. They pose the question, which type of stretching is best to use before and after exercising - static or dynamic? Find out what the latest research findings are and also hear from a professional athlete and sports scientist Thomas Roos on his opinion on what is best. Listen to this month's podcast to know what you should...2019-05-0107 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsDo psychological factors contribute to athletes getting injured?This month's AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast will be looking at injuries from a different angle - a psychological point of view. Most of the time, when we think about an athlete’s physical injury, we tend to assume that the cause of this injury is related to a physical factor. Did the athlete forget to warm-up? Is it the type of training? What type of recovery methods are being used? But, what if in some cases, psychological factors are at the source of physical injuries? What if stress factors have an impact on an athlete’s physical health? Andreas Blattner and...2019-03-3107 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsCan Androgen Levels Define Femininity and Fair Play?This months AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast will be talking about one of the most controversial topics in sport at the moment - androgen levels in female athletes. Tina Sharma and Goran Miletic recorded this podcast in the summer last year and have given the science behind the controversial topic of Caster Semenya. They also have interviewed Dr Camporesi who is the Director of the MSc Programme in Bio Ethics & Society at King’s College, London. Get the facts about this topic with this month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast.2019-03-0108 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsShould Sharapova have known better?This month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast, presented by Ayesha Talpade and Pablo Rosetti discusses the legal, medical and ethical issues surrounding the Sharapova doping case. On March 06, 2016 Sharapova was informed by the International Tennis Federation that the ‘A’ sample collected from her at the Australian Open in January had tested positive for the presence of the banned substance. Find out more on what happened with this and get all the facts with this months AISTS Sports Medicine podcast.2019-02-0107 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsEffects of Repeated Head Trauma in the NFLThis month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast, presented by Gustavo Garrido and Zhen Ma looks more in-depth into the effects of repeated head traumas with NLF players. The studies about the effects of repeated head trauma on American football players are rather new. A study completed in 2007 concluded that “professional football players with a history of three of more concussions are in a greater risk for having depressive episodes later in life compared with those players with no history of concussions.” This podcast will take a deep dive into this research and more and also speak more on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE...2018-11-3006 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsIs More Protein Better?This month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast, presented by David Wardle and Kanav Dosajh, class of 2017, provide answers to the question - is more protein better? In sport, it is typically thought that more protein is better. This podcast looks more closely at whether athletes eat too much protein and how this could impact their performance. We all need protein for some basic bodily functions such as: supporting the immune system and for the production of hormones, neurotransmitters and enzymes and it is important for athletes because it is used for recovery and skeletal muscle adaption. But is more protein better...2018-10-2606 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsShould All Athletes Take Creatine?This month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast, presented by Pavla Foley, Lukas Gerber and Saeyong Ahn, looks more in-depth into the effects of taking creatine for athletes. Only creatine monohydrate is duscussed , not any other variations of creatine and it is in the supplement category A. Creatine is formed in the human body and helps to generate energy. The major effect is weight gain and it improves the recovery between bouts of high-intensity exercise. This podcast will look at its effects and try and find out if whether taking creatine could be beneficial for different types of sports.2018-10-0306 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsWhat is the safe algorithm for decision making in RTP?This month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast, presented by Aditi Tyagi and Patrice Remarck, put forward the question of "What is the safe algorithm for decision making in RTP? Patrick was the head coach for the USA Taekwondo team's and he speaks about the several clinical Algorithms to execute a Safe Return to Play. Find out more below with this month's latest AISTS Sports Medicine podcast here.2018-08-3106 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsOlympians: Nature or Nurture. What makes an Olympian: genetics or the environment?This month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast, presented by Eduardo Cerdan Garcia and David Peradalta Negre from the class of 2017, attempts to answer the popular question of what makes an Olympian? Is it their genetics or is it the environment? They address the question with research from the 1000 Athlomes Project, up to date studies about long distance Kenyan runners, gene doping and more. Find out what the answer is with this month's latest AISTS Sports Medicine podcast here.2018-07-2707 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsDoes Cupping Aide Athletic Performance?This months podcast, presented by MAS 2017 participants Shyamang Goswami and Jingyi Zhang takes a closer look at the traditional Chinese medicine technique of Cupping. Cupping is the term applied to a technique that uses small glass cups or bamboo jars as suction devices that are placed on the skin to disperse and break up stagnation and congestion by drawing congested blood, energy or other humors to the surface. There are many athletes who swear by its benefits like Andy Murray, Floyd Mayweather, Amir Khan who all have been seen with cupping marks. But the most famous athletes were Alexander Naddour...2018-06-2905 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsThe Effects of Strength Training on ChildrenThis months podcast, presented by MAS 2017 partipants Mak Doric and Samiha Dabholkar, investigae the effects of strength training with children. Most parents who have a gifted son or daughter worry about this topic however the latest research says that the risk of injury related to strength training is the same as in any other type of physical activity - as long as the child is properly supervised with regards to technique and equipment use. In fact, studies have also shown that preventive strength training can reduce the risk of ACL injuries or those of other muscles overused in football. Get...2018-05-2506 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsUsing Sleep as a Performance EnhancerAre you getting enough sleep to ensure your performance is at 100%? Kenyan runners on average run 130-140 miles every week and on average get 10 hours sleep at night and 2-3-hour nap during the day. Find out with this podcast how sleep can affect your training.2018-05-0206 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsIs Running Marathons Healthy For You?This months Sports Medicine Podcast take a good look at the pro's and con's of marathon running and the impacts that long-distance running can have for some people.2018-03-2907 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsUsing Banned Substances Legally - What are TUEs and why are they controversial?In this month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast Joshua Parkyn and Carla Wuhrer discuss how athletes use banned substances legally through therapeutic use exemptions, better known as TUEs, and why these can be so controversial. This topic became highly relevant after in 2016 after a hack released the details of high- profile athlete’s that used TUEs. Among them was Bradley Wiggins who received TUEs before big races, which sparked controversy in the eyes of the media and the public.2018-02-2307 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsCan new technologies in MotoGP prevent riders from clavicle injuries?This year’s first AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast looks at the topic of "Can new technologies in MotoGP prevent riders from clavicle injuries" presented by Valentina Poggi and Tim Cetinich, class of 2017. Did you know that the maximum speed of a MotoGP motorbike is 361 km/h, 100 km/h more than the speed of an aeroplane that is taking-off. On average there are over 100 accidents a season with nearly every single rider injuring their clavicle to one extent or another, making it one of the most common injuries. Valentina and Tim present the facts and most recent findings for this common in...2018-01-2708 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsIs Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) actual science or relief from belief?This month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast Vineet Basu and Corentin Caporal explore the topic of PRP ,Platelet Rich Plasma, and try to answer the question “Is PRP actual science or relief from belief?” During the past several years, much has been written about a preparation called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its potential effectiveness in the treatment of injuries. This podcast takes a closer look at human blood and provides us with easy to understand information about the use of PRP as a healing agent. To find out why athletes such as Tiger Woods and tennis star Rafael Nadal use PRP list...2017-11-0307 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsNo Pain, No Gain? A Focus on Myths of Muscle Soreness And ExerciseIn this month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast Kyrian Mello and Stefanie Krysiak explore some of the myths related to workouts and in particular that of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). They provide us with some great tips and advice and remind us to listen to your bodies. To find out what is the best measure of a good workout listen here.2017-10-0607 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsWhat is the best way to recover after exercise through proper nutrition and sleep?Are you doing all you can to recover after a long ride or run? Listen to the latest AISTS Sports Medicine podcast from Geena Krueger and Gianluca de Cristofaro who delve into the topic of recovery and the best way to recover after exercise through proper nutrition and sleep.2017-09-1109 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsWas the hype around Zika and the Olympics warranted?In the lead up to the Rio Olympics, a lot of media attention was focused on a mysterious virus called Zika. There was a fear that the Olympics could cause a spread of the virus worldwide by all the participants and athletes attending the event hosted in the hot zone of the mosquito borne disease. Find out here what the Zika virus is and how many cases there were during the Olympics in Rio.2017-08-0408 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsCan One be Addicted to Exercise?In this month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast we have Oladapo Ajayi and Otonye Iworima investigating the topic of exercise addiction. Former elite athlete, Otonye Iworima, a Nigerian triple jumper, who won a silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games provides us with the latest up to date research on the topic and discusses who is likely to become addicted to exercise and why it occurs. Find out now all the answers here.2017-07-0708 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsWhat Impact Will A Gluten Free Diet Have On Your Physical Performance?In this month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast we have Alexandre Pernet and Silvia Bernhard looking into the impact a gluten free diet could have on someones physical performance. Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat and related grains. Gluten is appreciated for its viscoelastic properties. It gives elasticity to dough, helping it to rise and keep its shape and often gives the final product a chewy texture. Gluten free diets have become a lot more popular recently, not just for Celiac Disease sufferers.2017-06-0910 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsWhat is Unexplained Underperformance Syndrome in Endurance Athletes?In this month's AISTS Sports Medicine podcast Joana Cal and Michael Broadley discuss Unexplained Underperformance Syndrome (UPS) in endurance athletes. Namely, what is it and why does it occur? To do this, they kick off with a short role-play to highlight symptoms of UPS before delivering more in-depth details on both the physiological manifestations and psychological aspects. From there, you can learn of how UPS differs from other forms of fatigue associated with endurance sport and how best to manage/heal from UPS.2017-05-0309 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsDoes my morning coffee make me faster?This month’s podcast looks at why many athletes take a caffeine drink or drink coffee before they start a race or before their final sprint. It is not directly to stay awake, but rather the effects they are interested in are not so different from the effects you are looking for when you drink your morning coffee.2017-04-0708 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsHow do psychological factors influence top athlete’s injuries?This month’s podcast looks at how psychological factor can influence injuries for top athletes. Alvaro Abati and Juan Scmitz will take you through the psychological factors that can impact the injuries of top athletes and the type of injuries that could be caused by them, and then analyse whether psychological factors can impact the healing process. They will provide practical solutions to help athletes recover faster from injuries and look at the use of motor imagery, which is the mental representation of an action without any actual movement. To find out more about this listen to the link below.2017-03-0307 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsIs Swimming in Cold Water Good or Bad for your Health?Discover the world of sports management through the AISTS Sports Medicine podcast, featuring interviews with leading experts, professionals and academics.
For 2017 the first AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast looks at the topic of "Is swimming in cold water good or bad for your health"? Christine Jennings, USA open water swimmer and Junjie Li dived into the latest research on 'cold water swimming', not just immersion, and tried to find out whether the sport is actually beneficial to our health or was it increasing the rate of health problems. Find out their results now.2017-02-0607 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsDiabetes and Physical ActivityDiscover the world of sports management through the AISTS Sports Medicine podcast, featuring interviews with leading experts, professionals and academics.
Diabetes can occur in anyone. In Europe, between 35-40% of people will develop diabetes over their lifetime. Physical activity is the key to managing Type 2 diabetes . Learn more about diabetes with Camila Cintra and Ximena Maratuech with the AISTS Sports Medicine podcast. This podcast presents information about what diabetes is, the risk factors and complications associated with the disease and how physical activity can greatly improve those who suffer from it.2016-12-0210 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsCryotherapy - the next big thing for athlete recovery?Have you ever used ice to treat an injury? Using cold as a means of physical treatment is a practice that has been studied and used since the age of the ancient Egyptians, 4000 years ago. New treatment technologies over time have led us to cryotherapy, which is what many professional athletes used now days. Whole body cryotherapy only takes 3 minutes and the chamber temperature is set to between 110 to -160 ̊C below zero. This months AISTS Sports Medicine podcast by Gustavo Arellano and Fabio Franceschi delves a little deeper into this treatment and talks about the use of cryotherapy in s...2016-10-3110 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsDry NeedlingSports injuries are very common, no matter what level of competition you may participate at. This AISTS Sports Medicine podcast by Marga Rico Jimenez and Stijn Decoene, investigates how dry needling can help with sports injuries as well as post-surgery treatment, traumatic injuries or chronic pains such as low back pain or headaches.
This podcast talks about what dry needling is, why it is used and how it is performed. A live dry needling session is also performed with a professional physical therapist on one of the presenters.2016-09-2609 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsThe Impact of Social Media on Athletes' Well BeingWith athletes increasingly using social media to engage their fanbase and support sponsor activities, AISTS participants Jeffrey Aylen and Annie O'Shea asks the question: "how does such constant connectivity affect athlete mental health?"
This podcast touches on the impact of cyber bullying, how negative interactions online may amplify existing depression, anxiety, insecurity and pressures and what sports administrators can do to help athletes.2016-08-2610 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsPicture this: The power of visualisation for athletesWith some of the most significant sport performances anticipated to take place at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this AISTS Sports Medicine podcast by Johanna Murauer and Anne-Sophie Thilo, investigates how visualisation and imagery techniques are being used by athletes.
To learn more about the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Administration and Technology, visit www.aists.org/msa.2016-07-2909 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsYoga for AthletesThis week, we’re celebrating International Yoga Day - 21 June. In this podcast, presented by AISTS participants Georges Neto and Rohit Ramesh, they talk to a yoga and physical training expert about the benefits of practising yoga and how athletes can include yoga as part of their training to perform better, avoid injuries and better connect mind and body.
To learn more about the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Administration and Technology, visit www.aists.org/msa.2016-06-2309 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsDebating the 10,000 hour ruleDebating the theory of nature vs nurture, AISTS MSA 2015 participants, Anthony Gardner and Cindy Qiu packs this podcast with the wisdom of Homer Simpson, the studies of Malcom Gladwell, the theories of Gagne and analogies by Matt Damon's Will Hunting.
Dig into the impact of hard work, intrinsic motivation and "going with the flow" when it comes to athlete development.
To learn more about the AISTS Master of Sports Administration, visit www.aists.org/msa.2016-05-2708 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsFats and carbohydrates: Friend or Foe of Athletes?In this episode of the AISTS Sports Medicine podcast, AISTS MSA 2015 participants, Rajashree Bhattacharyya, Wanching Cho and Jiao Li, discusses the role and importance of fat and carbohydrates for elite performance, and why high fat diets are gaining more attention from professional athletes looking for an extra edge.
To learn more about the AISTS Master of Sports Administration, visit www.aists.org/msa.2016-04-2809 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsSleep for Athletes: Impact on Performance & RecoveryIn this episode of the AISTS Sports Medicine podcast, AISTS MSA 2015 participants, Mauricio Matos and Ignasi Vendrell, takes a look at the quantity ad quality of sleep and its impact on athletes' memory, performance, focus, decision-making and moods.
To learn more about the AISTS Master of Sports Administration, visit www.aists.org/msa.2016-03-1809 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsLuminotherapy: An alternative treatment for recoveryAs Europe looks forward to more light in the evenings, this podcast by AISTS MSA participants, Tamar Palmon Maoz and Cristina Moriyama Swan discusses the beneficial effect of light on the human body, circadian rhythm and sleep.
They also take a look at the lesser known laser therapy and its alleged benefits on muscle recovery and healing properties.2016-02-2609 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsManaging Sports ConcussionOn the eve of the AISTS's first Sports Concussion Conference for International Federations, this podcast by AISTS MSA participants, Pierre-Adrien Lagrange and Kerim Teboulbi.
In this episode they discuss ways to identify concussions, protecting young and amateur athletes and ways to raise awareness of this issue.
To learn more about the AISTS Master of Sports Administration, visit www.aists.org/msa.2016-01-2709 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsBack to school. Back to sports.It’s back to school for most children at this time of year, so in this podcast AISTS MSA participants, Abou bakr Shaaban and Junoh Lee, examines the critical need to promote sports in schools for a healthier, brighter and more positive future.
The duo put forward compelling reasons to make this a priority for schools and a 6-step plan to get students, teachers and parents more engaged in moving for better health.
To learn more about the AISTS Master of Sports Administration, visit www.aists.org/msa.2015-08-2409 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsHigh Performance Centres: The secret weapon of athletes?AISTS MSA participants Neha Maheshwari and Vishnu Murali describes in depth the nature of high performance centres and how these holistic environments are geared towards giving athletes the winning edge - and nations a chance at increasing their Olympic medal count.2015-06-2610 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsBarefoot RunningWith summer just around the corner, are you tempted to go nude with barefoot running?
AISTS MSA 2014 participants, Nikki Symmons and Slaven Dizdarevic explains some of the pros and cons of the controversial trend of barefoot running, and gives some tips on how to get started.2015-05-2908 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsIs it time for the genetically modified athlete?Gene Doping is becoming a very solid reality in the world of elite sports. In this podcast, AISTS MSA 2015 participants, Boudien Broekhuis and Nancy Liu, explains how Gene Doping works to enhance athletic performance and interviews Professor Hidde Haisma, Member of WADA’s expert group on Gene Doping for further insight.
So, with Gene Doping, will athletes actually run that much more faster, jump that more higher and lift that much more weight or has the human body reached its limit?2015-05-0109 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsGetting a good night's sleepAISTS MSA 2014 participants, Maria Ntanou and Hisham Shehabi, get in bed with athletes to see how sleep affects their competitive performance.
In this episode, Maria and Hisham look at the phsyiology of sleep and how alcohol, caffeine, naps and hyper hydration can impact on a good night’s rest.
To learn more about the AISTS Master of Sports Administration, visit www.aists.org/msa.2015-03-1308 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsDo sensors actually improve athlete performance?AISTS MSA 2014 participants, Allan Chamorro and Mandeep Saharan, ask whether equipment – such as sensors – actually improve the performance of an athlete or are they simply a waste of time and money?2015-02-2707 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsStem Cell therapy for treatment or performance enhancement? by Ezio Margiotta & Gianluca SiracusanoIn this episode, AISTS MSA 2014 participants Ezio Margiotta and Gianluca Siracusano discuss the use of stem cell therapy by elite athletes. They ask the question: are we looking at an advancement in medical treatment or is it a path to performance enhancement?2015-01-3010 min
AISTS Sport Medicine PodcastsSports Medicine: Recovery Methods by Michael DeCastro & Milena SchötzerThe debut AISTS MSA Sports Medicine podcast by Michael DeCastro and Milena Schötzer gives listeners a humourous insight into recovery methods, equating recovery from training to brushing your teeth: “you know you have to do it, but you don’t”.2014-10-3109 min