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semli research programmes
LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS FOR CHRONIC DISEASE
Prevention, management and rehabilitation of patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) of lifestyle through patient-centred, comprehensive, lifestyle interventions that include the promotion of physical activity & participation in recreational sport.
EXERCISE-RELATED INJURIES
The prevention, non-surgical management and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and other injuries in sports, including all physically active individuals participating in recreational sports.
MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS and ILLNESS DURING EXERCISE
The prevention and management of medical complications and illness in sports, including all physically active individuals participating in recreational sports.
sports performance
Enhancing excellence in sports performance.
SPORT AND PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY IN SOCIETY
Including economics, governance, management, ethics, and education.
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latest research publications
Sport, sex and age increase risk of illness at the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympic Games: a prospective cohort study of 51 198 athlete days.
Authors: Wayne Derman, Martin P Schwellnus, Esme Jordaan, Phoebe Runciman, Cheri Blauwet, Nick Webborn, Jan Lexell, Peter Van de Vliet, Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu, James Kissick, Jaap Stomphorst.
Citation: Br J Sports Med.2018 52: 17-23
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The use of skeletal muscle relaxants in musculoskeletal injuries: what is the evidence?
Authors: Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Audrey Jansen van Rensburg, Gehart Kalmeier, Carel T. Viljoen, Dimakatso A. Ramagole, Martin P. Schwellnus.
Citation: South African Family Practice 2018; 60(5):7-16
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Prerace medical screening and education reduce medical encounters in distance road races: SAFER VIII study in 153 208 race starters.
Authors: Martin Schwellnus, Sonja Swanevelder, Wayne Derman, Mats Borjesson, Karen Schwabe, Esme Jordaan.
Citation: British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53 pp. 634- 639
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Year of the face mask: do’s and don’ts during exercise
Authors: DC Janse van RensburgI, II; L PillayIII; S HendricksIV, V; JA Hamuy BlancoVI
Citation: SA J. Sports Med. vol.32 n.1
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the semli research team
Director of SEMLI | Researcher
MBCHB, MSC SPORTS MEDICINE, MMED PHYSICAL MEDICINE, DMED (PHD) INTERNAL MEDICINE
COO | Head of Research
PHD (EXERCISE SCIENCE), BSCMED(HONS)(EXERCISE SCIENCE), BSC, BARCH
Associate Professor | SEMLI
PHD IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (VRIJE UNIVERSITY AMSTERDAM, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN)
Lecturer | Researcher
MSC (HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY), BSC HONS (HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY), BSC
SEMLI is involved in a number of research activities in the fields of sport, exercise medicine and lifestyle interventions for chronic disease. Contact us for more information.