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An ethical framework for Paralympic classification Open
This article examines the normative foundation of Paralympic classification, focusing on three interconnected ideals articulated in the International Paralympic Committee's Classification Code: fairness, meaningful competition, and sportin…
View article: Fair and Safe Eligibility Criteria for Women's Sport: The Proposed Testing Regime Is Not Justified, Ethical, or Viable
Fair and Safe Eligibility Criteria for Women's Sport: The Proposed Testing Regime Is Not Justified, Ethical, or Viable Open
status: Published
Sports integrities: a conceptual and methodological framework for analysis and policymaking Open
Since the manipulation of sport competitions became one of the main threats to sport integrity, both the academy and international organizations have sought to establish a coherent conceptual framework that defines what criteria determine …
View article: Pediatric Sport-Related Concussion: Recommendations From the Amsterdam Consensus Statement 2023
Pediatric Sport-Related Concussion: Recommendations From the Amsterdam Consensus Statement 2023 Open
The 6th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, Amsterdam 2022, addressed sport-related concussion (SRC) in adults, adolescents, and children. We highlight the updated evidence-base and recommendations regarding SRC in c…
View article: Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport–Amsterdam, October 2022
Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport–Amsterdam, October 2022 Open
For over two decades, the Concussion in Sport Group has held meetings and developed five international statements on concussion in sport. This 6th statement summarises the processes and outcomes of the 6th International Conference on Concu…
View article: Examining later-in-life health risks associated with sport-related concussion and repetitive head impacts: a systematic review of case-control and cohort studies
Examining later-in-life health risks associated with sport-related concussion and repetitive head impacts: a systematic review of case-control and cohort studies Open
Objective Concern exists about possible problems with later-in-life brain health, such as cognitive impairment, mental health problems and neurological diseases, in former athletes. We examined the future risk for adverse health effects as…
View article: Sport-related concussion research agenda beyond medical science: culture, ethics, science, policy
Sport-related concussion research agenda beyond medical science: culture, ethics, science, policy Open
The Concussion in Sport Group guidelines have successfully brought the attention of brain injuries to the global medical and sport research communities, and has significantly impacted brain injury-related practices and rules of internation…
Fairness, technology and the ethics of Paralympic sport classification Open
Fairness in sport is a widely shared meritocratic norm. Its application is usually restricted to equality of opportunity to compete for victory. Paralympic sports lay down a further challenge in that equality of opportunity must be shaped …
Ethical and Legal Implications of Third-Party Incentives to Win Matches in European Football Open
In this paper, we examine the legal case involving the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), and the Turkish team Eskişehirspor to analyze the legitimacy of third-party incentives to win i…
View article: Fatal and Nonfatal Events Within 14 days After Early, Intensive Mobilization Poststroke
Fatal and Nonfatal Events Within 14 days After Early, Intensive Mobilization Poststroke Open
This study provides Class I evidence that very early mobilization increases mortality at 14 days poststroke.
View article: ‘Clean athlete status’ cannot be certified: Calling for caution, evidence and transparency in ‘alternative’ anti-doping systems
‘Clean athlete status’ cannot be certified: Calling for caution, evidence and transparency in ‘alternative’ anti-doping systems Open
In this paper we argue that whilst protecting clean sport is critically important to all stakeholders, alternative anti-doping protocols that put athletes in disadvantageous positions and/or pose risks to their professional and personal li…
Ethics, Brain Injuries, and Sports: Prohibition, Reform, and Prudence Open
In this paper, we explore the issue of the elimination of sports, or elements of sports, that present a high risk of brain injury. In particular, we critically examine two elements of Angelo Corlett's and Pam Sailors' arguments for the pro…
Ethics, Genetic Technologies and Equine Sports: The Prospect of Regulation of a Modified Therapeutic Use Exemption Policy Open
This article critically reviews the current availability and selected use of genetic technologies for horses, before undertaking an ethical evaluation of current practice and regulatory positions in comparative relation to debates surround…
View article: Beyond the orthodox/CAM dichotomy: Exploring therapeutic decision making, reasoning and practice in the therapeutic landscapes of elite sports medicine
Beyond the orthodox/CAM dichotomy: Exploring therapeutic decision making, reasoning and practice in the therapeutic landscapes of elite sports medicine Open
Elite athletes face extreme challenges to perform at peak levels. Acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries are an occupational hazard while pressures to return to play post-injury are commonplace. Therapeutic options available to elite a…
Sports Betting, Horse Racing and Nanobiosensors – An Ethical Evaluation Open
status: Published
View article: The Olympia Declaration
The Olympia Declaration Open
sponsorship: The IOS was organized by the University of Brighton, International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), Hellenic Council for Combating Doping (ESKAN), National Centre of Sport Research, National and Kapodistrian University of…
2018 International Olympic Committee consensus statement Open
In October 2017, the International Olympic Committee hosted an international expert group of physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons who specialise in treating and researching paediatric ACL injuries. Representatives from the American Or…
The ‘spirit of sport’, WADAs code review, and the search for an overlapping consensus Open
status: Published
Brain-Injured Footballers, Voluntary Choice and Social Goods. A Reply to Corlett Open
In this essay, we respond to Angelo Corlett’s criticism of our paper ‘Ethics, Brain Injuries, and Sports: Prohibition, Reform, and Prudence’. To do so, first, we revisit certain assumptions and arguments Corlett makes concerning intercolle…
What to do with the TUE process? Bradley Wiggins, therapeutic use, and data sharing Open
The therapeutic use exemption (TUE) process is an important but controversial aspect of anti-doping policy. Athletes' medical conditions may in some cases require treatment involving substances or methods on the World Anti-Doping Agency's …
Morgan and the Sporting Life Open
There can be little doubt that Professor William J (Bill) Morgan is one of the most important figures in the philosophy of sport, or sports philosophy as it is also known. Not only has he offered a...
Applying ethical standards to guide shared decision-making with youth athletes Open
status: Published
Geolocalisation of athletes for out-of-competition drug testing: ethical considerations. Position statement by the WADA Ethics Panel Open
Through the widespread availability of location-identifying devices, geolocalisation could potentially be used to place athletes during out-of-competition testing. In light of this debate, the WADA Ethics Panel formulated the following que…
2018 International Olympic Committee consensus statement on prevention, diagnosis and management of paediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries Open
In October 2017, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hosted an international expert group of physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons who specialise in treating and researching paediatric ACL injuries. The purpose of this consensus …
2018 International Olympic Committee Consensus Statement on Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Open
In October 2017, the International Olympic Committee hosted an international expert group of physical therapists and orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in treating and researching pediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The p…