Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Archery GB
Remuneration TBC (*approx 5 days per annum)
Location - Home Based
Occasional visits- Lilleshall National Sport Centre UK
Job Description
Working toward British success at the London 2012 Olympic Games, there has never been a more exciting time to work in British sport.
Based at the Lilleshall National Sports Archery Centre, Nr Telford, Archery GB is the National Governing Body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of archery and is going through nothing short of a revolutionary change as we embark on one of the most exciting times in the history of our sport. The GB programme, preparing Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic Archery team, is managed by Archery GB through the Archery Performance Unit.
As a critical part of the continued growth, we are inviting applications for the role of CMO. The position is a part time post dedicated to supporting and monitoring Britain’s archers toward international success in the short and long term.
The Grand National Archery Society (“GNAS”), which trades under the Archery GB name, is the governing body for the sport of archery in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The national governing body serves eight Regional Societies, 1200 Clubs, and approximately 31,000 members.
GNAS is a company limited by guarantee which operates as a members’ association on sound business principles. It trades as Archery GB and is affiliated to the International Archery Federation (“FITA”).
Role Requirements The role of Chief Medical Officer will involve:
• Overseeing identified archers medical care and in accordance with patient confidentiality report on their health and fitness status
• Work in close collaboration with key medical staff to monitor, co-ordinate and track all referrals through the Athlete Medical Care Scheme, EIS or BUPA system
• Integrate medical services into the multi disciplinary science and medicine team
• Educate archers and coaches on prevention of injury/illness, anti-doping and drug-related issues
• Work with the Performance Unit on anti-doping in line with UK Sport, WADA and FITA requirements/practices
• Work with colleagues to develop an understanding of good medical practice and preparation for performance
Meetings will be held at least once a quarter and more frequently if required.
*Conference Calls may supplement face to face meetings.
*Time commitment: approximately 5 days per annum
Personal Skills
To meet the service requirements interested parties should be able to demonstrate:
• Knowledge and experience in elite athlete care/high performance sports, ideally archery
• Current certificate of registration of the GMC and current membership of a medical defence organisation
• Membership/Fellowship of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Diploma/MSc in Sports/Exercise Medicine, and evidence of continuing medical education in sport and exercise medicine
• Detailed knowledge/experience of doping rules and procedures, emergency skills (CPR, ALS), and delivery of musculo-skeletal medicine
• Previous experience of working with children and young people.
How to apply
Please send your CV and letter of application to: Hollie Jones
hollie.jones@archerygb.org
For informal/confidential discussions surrounding this position please contact
Sara Symington, Performance Director of Archery GB via email sara.symington@archerygb.org
or mobile 07809863549
Closing Date
Monday 14th June 2010
Interview Date tbc
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Pubic Inguinal Pain Syndrome - Sports Hernia ?
G. Campanelli
Received: 28 September 2009 / Accepted: 4 December 2009 / Published online: 6 January 2010
Sports hernia (SH) is a controversial condition which presents
itself as chronic groin pain. It is responsible for signiWcant
time away from work and sports competition, with
an incidence of between 0.5 and 6.2% [1–3]. Groin injury is
common in soccer and ice hockey players, but SH can be
encountered in a variety of sports, and even in normally
physically active people [1, 3]. For this reason, we think
that it is more appropriate to speak of pubic inguinal pain
syndrome (PIPS).
Over the past decade, the number of sports-related
injuries has increased as a function of increased athletic
activities, and the demand for an early return to work and
competitive sports puts pressure on the doctor for immediate
diagnosis and treatment [1–3].
The anatomy involved, diagnostic criteria and treatment
modalities are inconsistently described in the medical,
surgical and orthopaedic literature. In fact, there is no
evidence-based consensus available to guide the decisionmaking,
and most of the studies are level IV investigations
[1, 3, 4].
Click on the enclosure link for article
Received: 28 September 2009 / Accepted: 4 December 2009 / Published online: 6 January 2010
Sports hernia (SH) is a controversial condition which presents
itself as chronic groin pain. It is responsible for signiWcant
time away from work and sports competition, with
an incidence of between 0.5 and 6.2% [1–3]. Groin injury is
common in soccer and ice hockey players, but SH can be
encountered in a variety of sports, and even in normally
physically active people [1, 3]. For this reason, we think
that it is more appropriate to speak of pubic inguinal pain
syndrome (PIPS).
Over the past decade, the number of sports-related
injuries has increased as a function of increased athletic
activities, and the demand for an early return to work and
competitive sports puts pressure on the doctor for immediate
diagnosis and treatment [1–3].
The anatomy involved, diagnostic criteria and treatment
modalities are inconsistently described in the medical,
surgical and orthopaedic literature. In fact, there is no
evidence-based consensus available to guide the decisionmaking,
and most of the studies are level IV investigations
[1, 3, 4].
Click on the enclosure link for article
The groin triangle: a patho-anatomical approach to the diagnosis of chronic groin pain in athletes.
Br J Sports Med. 2009 Mar;43(3):213-20. Epub 2008 Nov 19.
Falvey EC, Franklyn-Miller A, McCrory PR.
Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. e.falvey@mac.com
Abstract
Chronic groin pain is a common presentation in sports medicine. It is most often a problem in those sports that involve kicking and twisting movements while running. The morbidity of groin pain should not be underestimated, ranking behind only fracture and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in terms of time out of training and play. Due to the insidious onset and course of pathology in the groin region it commonly presents with well-established pathology. Without a clear clinical/pathological diagnosis, the subsequent management of chronic groin pain is difficult. The combination of complex anatomy, variability of presentation and the non-specific nature of the signs and symptoms make the diagnostic process problematical. This paper proposes a novel educational model based on patho-anatomical concepts. Anatomical reference points were selected to form a triangle, which provides the discriminative power to restrict the differential diagnosis and form the basis of ensuing investigation. This paper forms part of a series addressing the three-dimensional nature of proximal lower limb pathology. The 3G approach (groin, gluteal and greater trochanter triangles) acknowledges this, permitting the clinician to move throughout the region, considering pathologies appropriately.
Falvey EC, Franklyn-Miller A, McCrory PR.
Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. e.falvey@mac.com
Abstract
Chronic groin pain is a common presentation in sports medicine. It is most often a problem in those sports that involve kicking and twisting movements while running. The morbidity of groin pain should not be underestimated, ranking behind only fracture and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in terms of time out of training and play. Due to the insidious onset and course of pathology in the groin region it commonly presents with well-established pathology. Without a clear clinical/pathological diagnosis, the subsequent management of chronic groin pain is difficult. The combination of complex anatomy, variability of presentation and the non-specific nature of the signs and symptoms make the diagnostic process problematical. This paper proposes a novel educational model based on patho-anatomical concepts. Anatomical reference points were selected to form a triangle, which provides the discriminative power to restrict the differential diagnosis and form the basis of ensuing investigation. This paper forms part of a series addressing the three-dimensional nature of proximal lower limb pathology. The 3G approach (groin, gluteal and greater trochanter triangles) acknowledges this, permitting the clinician to move throughout the region, considering pathologies appropriately.
A systematic review of the literature on the effectiveness of exercise therapy for groin pain in athletes.
Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Ther Technol. 2009 Mar 31;1(1):5.
Machotka Z, Kumar S, Perraton LG.
Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia. saravana.kumar@unisa.edu.au.
Abstract
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Athletes competing in sports that require running, changes in direction, repetitive kicking and physical contact are at a relatively higher risk of experiencing episodes of athletic groin pain. To date, there has been no systematic review that aims to inform clinicians about the best available evidence on features of exercise interventions for groin pain in athletes. The primary aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the available evidence on the effectiveness of exercise therapy for groin pain in athletes. The secondary aim of this review was to identify the key features of exercise interventions used in the management of groin pain in an athletic population. METHODS: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, SPORTSDiscus, Embase, AMED, Ovid, PEDro, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register and Google Scholar databases were electronically searched. Data relating to research design, sample population, type of sport and exercise intervention was extracted. The methodological evaluation of included studies was conducted by using a modified quantitative critical appraisal tool. RESULTS: The search strategy identified 468 studies, 12 of which were potentially relevant. Ultimately five studies were included in this review. Overall the quality of primary research literature was moderate, with only one randomised controlled trial identified. All included studies provided evidence that an exercise intervention may lead to favourable outcomes in terms of return to sport. Four of the five studies reviewed included a strengthening component and most utilised functional, standing positions similar to those required by their sport. No study appropriately reported the intensity of their exercise interventions. Duration of intervention ranged from 3.8 weeks to 16 weeks. All five studies reported the use of one or more co-intervention. CONCLUSION: Best available evidence to date, with its limitations, continues to support common clinical practice of exercise therapy as a key component of rehabilitation for groin pain in athletes. Overall, the available evidence suggests that exercise, particularly strengthening exercise of the hip and abdominal musculature could be an effective intervention for athletes with groin pain. Literature provides foundational evidence that this may need to be in the form of progressive exercises (static to functional) and performed through range. There is currently no clear evidence regarding the most effective intensity and frequency of exercise, because of a lack of reporting in the primary literature.
Machotka Z, Kumar S, Perraton LG.
Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia. saravana.kumar@unisa.edu.au.
Abstract
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Athletes competing in sports that require running, changes in direction, repetitive kicking and physical contact are at a relatively higher risk of experiencing episodes of athletic groin pain. To date, there has been no systematic review that aims to inform clinicians about the best available evidence on features of exercise interventions for groin pain in athletes. The primary aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the available evidence on the effectiveness of exercise therapy for groin pain in athletes. The secondary aim of this review was to identify the key features of exercise interventions used in the management of groin pain in an athletic population. METHODS: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, SPORTSDiscus, Embase, AMED, Ovid, PEDro, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register and Google Scholar databases were electronically searched. Data relating to research design, sample population, type of sport and exercise intervention was extracted. The methodological evaluation of included studies was conducted by using a modified quantitative critical appraisal tool. RESULTS: The search strategy identified 468 studies, 12 of which were potentially relevant. Ultimately five studies were included in this review. Overall the quality of primary research literature was moderate, with only one randomised controlled trial identified. All included studies provided evidence that an exercise intervention may lead to favourable outcomes in terms of return to sport. Four of the five studies reviewed included a strengthening component and most utilised functional, standing positions similar to those required by their sport. No study appropriately reported the intensity of their exercise interventions. Duration of intervention ranged from 3.8 weeks to 16 weeks. All five studies reported the use of one or more co-intervention. CONCLUSION: Best available evidence to date, with its limitations, continues to support common clinical practice of exercise therapy as a key component of rehabilitation for groin pain in athletes. Overall, the available evidence suggests that exercise, particularly strengthening exercise of the hip and abdominal musculature could be an effective intervention for athletes with groin pain. Literature provides foundational evidence that this may need to be in the form of progressive exercises (static to functional) and performed through range. There is currently no clear evidence regarding the most effective intensity and frequency of exercise, because of a lack of reporting in the primary literature.
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