The academic paper dissected is Part II of the Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus, a collaborative effort by European and American orthopedic and physical therapy societies. The consensus provides evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of meniscus injuries, the non-operative treatment of acute tears and degenerative lesions, and criteria for return to sport after meniscus injuries or surgeries. Developed by 67 experts from 14 countries using a formal consensus methodology, it acknowledges a low to moderate level of scientific evidence in current literature. The document aims to offer updated and structured guidance for surgeons and physiotherapists in managing meniscus pathology, complementing Part I which covered post-surgical rehabilitation.

Prill R, Ma CB, Wong SE, et al. The Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Initiative Part II-Prevention, Nonoperative Treatment and Return to Sport. Orthop J Sports Med. 2025;13(6):23259671251349553. Published 2025 Jun 12. doi:10.1177/23259671251349553

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This consensus statement outlines formal EU-US recommendations for rehabilitation after meniscus surgery. It addresses the lack of standardized post-operative care for meniscal procedures, which are among the most common surgeries worldwide. The consensus provides evidence-based guidelines for rehabilitation protocols following meniscectomy, repair, and reconstruction, emphasizing criterion-based milestones over time-based progression for optimal recovery. This comprehensive document, developed by 67 experts from 14 countries, aims to unify rehabilitation strategies for surgeons, sports medicine doctors, and physiotherapists, despite acknowledging the overall low level of scientific evidence in current literature.

Pujol N, Giordano AO, Wong SE, et al. The Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Initiative: Part I-Rehabilitation Management After Meniscus Surgery (Meniscectomy, Repair and Reconstruction). Orthop J Sports Med. 2025;13(5):23259671251343088. Published 2025 May 22. doi:10.1177/23259671251343088

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This scientific article explores the significant impact of metabolic syndrome on the incidence and recovery of rotator cuff injuries. The authors highlight how key components of metabolic syndrome—hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and obesity—contribute to delayed healing, increased risk of re-injury, and poorer surgical outcomes.

Kandikattu S, Aavula M, Pisarski T, Parvizi D, Agrawal DK. Effect of Metabolic Syndrome in the incidence of Rotator Cuff Injury and Recovery following Surgical Repair. J Surg Res (Houst). 2025;8(1):202-210. doi:10.26502/jsr.10020438

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This academic paper presents a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the effects of foam rolling, a self-massage technique, on athletic performance and recovery. The authors analyzed twenty-one peer-reviewed studies to evaluate how foam rolling, applied either before exercise (pre-rolling) or after exercise (post-rolling), influences measures such as sprint, jump, and strength performance, flexibility, and muscle pain.

Wiewelhove T, Döweling A, Schneider C, et al. A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Foam Rolling on Performance and Recovery. Front Physiol. 2019;10:376. Published 2019 Apr 9. doi:10.3389/fphys.2019.00376

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This article presents findings from a randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in reducing stress urinary incontinence (SUI) among women who engage in functional fitness exercises like CrossFit.

Skaug KL, Engh ME, Bø K. Pelvic floor muscle training in female functional fitness exercisers: an assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial. Br J Sports Med. 2024;58(9):486-493. Published 2024 Apr 25.

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2023-107365

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This academic paper investigates the relationship between coffee consumption and biological aging. The authors utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), analyzing over 13,000 participants. They measured biological age using two established algorithms, PhenoAge and KDM-BA, and assessed coffee intake through dietary questionnaires.

Chen, X., Yin, X., Gao, Y., Chen, X., Ye, N., & He, X. (2024). From cup to clock: exploring coffee's role in slowing down biological aging. Food & function, 15(10), 5655–5663.

https://doi.org/10.1039/d3fo04177h

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This article is a systematic review and meta-analysis of communication and education interventions aimed at mitigating sports-related concussions (SRCs) in adolescent athletes and their caregivers. Published in 2025, it synthesizes findings from 22 peer-reviewed studies from 2014-2024, primarily focusing on North America.

Pedroni, G., Barrense-Dias, Y., von Rhein, M., Gruebner, O., Kuske, C., Goeggel Simonetti, B., Fadda, M., & Camerini, A. L. (2025). Mitigating Sports-Related Concussions in Adolescent Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Communication and Education Interventions. Public health reviews, 46, 1608153. https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2025.1608153

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This academic paper examines the physical fitness and overall well-being of individuals suffering from low back pain (LBP), specifically differentiating between those with and without central sensitization (CS).

Almeida, V. C., Lima, V. B., Costa, K. M., Sandes, S. S., de Farias Neto, J. P., & da Silva Junior, W. M. (2021). Do patients with low back pain and central sensitization have differences in physical fitness?. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 28, 193–201.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.06.021

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