{"title":"Health professionals as champions of movement—promoting physical activity for a healthier world","authors":"Jacalyn Anne Marie Moore, Christopher Napier","doi":"10.1136/bjsports-2025-109736","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"On behalf of Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC)/Physiothérapie du Sport du Canada, we are pleased to welcome you to the March 2025 edition of the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM). Nous sommes heureux de vous accueillir à l’édition du mou de mars 2025 du BJSM . BJSM’s vision is to foster a healthier world by bridging the divide between sports medicine and public health, and this edition represents a tremendous step towards this intent. Exercise and physical activity remain the most effective strategies for preventing chronic diseases and improving overall health1. Fostering lifelong engagement in physical activity not only supports physical health but also enhances cognitive function and emotional well-being, underscoring the importance of an active lifestyle. In this edition, Weeldreyer et al highlight this relationship in a systematic review that examines the link between physical activity and mortality (see page 339) , while Veerman et al explore the influence of physical activity on life expectancy (see page 333) . O’Donovan et al explore the critical role of physical activity in improving brain health, highlighting how sports participation and general physical activity can reduce the risk of …","PeriodicalId":9276,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":"431 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.6000,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2025-109736","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"SPORT SCIENCES","Score":null,"Total":0}
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On behalf of Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC)/Physiothérapie du Sport du Canada, we are pleased to welcome you to the March 2025 edition of the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM). Nous sommes heureux de vous accueillir à l’édition du mou de mars 2025 du BJSM . BJSM’s vision is to foster a healthier world by bridging the divide between sports medicine and public health, and this edition represents a tremendous step towards this intent. Exercise and physical activity remain the most effective strategies for preventing chronic diseases and improving overall health1. Fostering lifelong engagement in physical activity not only supports physical health but also enhances cognitive function and emotional well-being, underscoring the importance of an active lifestyle. In this edition, Weeldreyer et al highlight this relationship in a systematic review that examines the link between physical activity and mortality (see page 339) , while Veerman et al explore the influence of physical activity on life expectancy (see page 333) . O’Donovan et al explore the critical role of physical activity in improving brain health, highlighting how sports participation and general physical activity can reduce the risk of …
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The British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) is a dynamic platform that presents groundbreaking research, thought-provoking reviews, and meaningful discussions on sport and exercise medicine. Our focus encompasses various clinically-relevant aspects such as physiotherapy, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. With an aim to foster innovation, education, and knowledge translation, we strive to bridge the gap between research and practical implementation in the field. Our multi-media approach, including web, print, video, and audio resources, along with our active presence on social media, connects a global community of healthcare professionals dedicated to treating active individuals.