Roald Bahr

Sports med professor with sports injury prevention passion at Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Sports Doc at Olympiatoppen, volleyball fan(atic) & more

[Aspetar سبيتار @Aspetar]

Join Aspetar’s Tuesday Lecture Series and gain insights from leading experts in sports medicine and science.
Explore the latest evidence-based practices and expand your knowledge across a wide range of topics.
📅 The 2026/27 academic year begins on 15 September 2026.
✅ Register now and take your knowledge and skills to the next level.
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[Roald Bahr @RoaldBahr]

📢 NOC team physicians in Asia — applications are open for the IOC Advanced Courses for Team Physicians. Sepang, Malaysia, 30 Nov–5 Dec 2026.

✈️ Airfare, accommodation, meals and all registration fees covered by the IOC for 2 from each NOC.

Contact your NOC to apply. Hurry up.

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🏃‍♂️💪 Are Athletes Really Prone to Infections?

✍️ Written by Tim Meyer and Monica Duarte-Muñoz
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It's a common belief that intense training weakens the immune system, making athletes more likely to get sick. But does the science actually support this?

🔬 Current evidence suggests the answer is more complex than a simple "yes."

While intense exercise can temporarily change immune markers—often referred to as the "open window"—there is no conclusive evidence that athletes are generally more susceptible to infections than the general population.

Research shows that:

✅ Temporary immune changes after hard training don't automatically lead to illness.

✅ Elite athletes often respond to vaccines just as well or even better than non-athletes.

✅ Many reported illnesses may be influenced by other factors such as poor sleep, frequent travel, psychological stress, nutrition, and heavy competition schedules.

Interestingly, the most successful elite athletes often experience fewer infections than their competitors, suggesting that resilience may be part of what makes them excel.

Another important takeaway is that avoiding all exposure to germs isn't always beneficial. Like muscles, the immune system needs regular challenges to stay effective. Excessive isolation may not be the best long-term strategy except during critical competition periods.

🎯 The best approach isn't treating every athlete as infection-prone. Instead, prevention should be individualized, considering the athlete's sport, training load, competition calendar, age, medical history, sleep, travel, and other personal risk factors.

🎯 Key takeaway: Athletes aren't automatically more likely to get sick. Smart training, proper recovery, good nutrition, quality sleep, and targeted preventive measures are far more important than assuming exercise itself weakens immunity.

📖 Read the full article:
https://t.co/mTMa5SFi7T

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The pathway features six progressive phases and adapts to the needs of each individual athlete while supporting clinical decision-making.

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[Roald Bahr @RoaldBahr]

📢 Call for Proposals now open! Help shape the program of the 8th IOC World Conference – Protecting the Health of the Athlete, Monaco, 1–3 Dec 2027. Keynote lectures, symposia, debates — send us your best ideas. ⏰ Deadline: 1 Oct 2026 👇
https://t.co/yXnqEggp9S
Mark the dates!

[Roald Bahr @RoaldBahr]

FINALLY OUT! We detected no differences over one season between 82 male adolescent (15 yrs) football players and 47 matched non-contact/-heading athletes in cognition, behavior, or brain structure and function. Massive thanks to everyone involved!
https://t.co/tOJQae8iAN

[Marco Cardinale @Marco_Cardinale]

Aspetar Tuesday lecture today is all about bone stress injuries from @DrJuanMAlonso
If you want to know more about this topic download our special issue here
⬇️

https://t.co/t5vBMFG3fi

[Roald Bahr @RoaldBahr]

Are you our new colleague on the ASPREV (Aspetar Sports Injury and Illness Prevention Programme) team? Unique opportunity Scientific Researcher @Aspetar open! PhD in Sports Medicine, Sports Physical Therapy or relevant discipline required.
https://t.co/jmpA6ALUMS
RT, please!

[Roald Bahr @RoaldBahr]

RT, please! If you are interested in football (medicine) and excited about the FIFA WC 2026, the Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal is here for you. A wealth of updated knowledge on "all things football medicine & science".

FREE download. Enjoy!

https://t.co/tcVGH9EXzY

[British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) @BJSM_BMJ]

Unlock expert insights at Olympic Medicine Uncovered: Live from Milano Cortina 2026 @iocmedia

📅 11 February 2026
🕟 5:00 PM CET
🌐 Virtual (Zoom)
FREE Registration https://t.co/LmwTNk9Rgw

#MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics #SportsMedicine #InjuryPrevention #EliteAthletes

[Roald Bahr @RoaldBahr]

🚀 Registration is now open – limited to just 350 seats!
Join us in Oslo, 21–22 May 2026 for the world’s first-ever conference dedicated to the life cycle of the female football player. ⚽💡
👉Secure your seat before it sells out: https://t.co/M58wgxyJNO

[Roald Bahr @RoaldBahr]

Just about to live from the majestic San Siro Stadio. And only 5 days until we go live with the main event, Olympic Medicine Uncovered. FREE & open to everyone, but remember to sign up now!

[British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) @BJSM_BMJ]

Unlock expert insights at Olympic Medicine Uncovered: Live from Milano Cortina 2026 @iocmedia

📅 11 February 2026
🕟 5:00 PM CET
🌐 Virtual (Zoom)
FREE Registration https://t.co/LmwTNk9Rgw

#MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics #SportsMedicine #InjuryPrevention #EliteAthletes

[Roald Bahr @RoaldBahr]

🏔️ Olympic Medicine UNCOVERED | Milano Cortina 2026
Get access to the medical minds behind Olympic excellence. Chief Medical Officers reveal what really happens in elite winter sports healthcare—from high-velocity injuries to split-second decisions on ice.
https://t.co/jMXrCDMlNN

[Roald Bahr @RoaldBahr]

Wishing all friends and colleagues a peaceful holiday season. Dark and wet in 🇳🇴 - looking forward to teaming up with @NicolvanDyk in sunny Athens in April. Hoping to see you there! @IsokineticMed

[British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) @BJSM_BMJ]

Two legends. One powerful session. 🏥⚽
Profs Gino Kerkhoffs & Andrea Ferretti talk elite sport, research, leadership & legacy — hosted by @FerielDalansi & @moen_chr.
Don’t miss it. 🎧
#SportsMedicine #Orthopaedics #LofotenLegends #OSTRC25
@@OSTRC1STRC1 @R@RoaldBahr @ClemmHege @UMNOrthoSurg
https://t.co/ItBGNURhbz

[British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) @BJSM_BMJ]

Two legends. One powerful session. 🏥⚽
Profs Gino Kerkhoffs & Andrea Ferretti talk elite sport, research, leadership & legacy — hosted by @FerielDalansi & @moen_chr.
Don’t miss it. 🎧
#SportsMedicine #Orthopaedics #LofotenLegends #OSTRC25
@@OSTRC1STRC1 @R@RoaldBahr @ClemmHege @UMNOrthoSurg
https://t.co/ItBGNURhbz

[Bahar Hassanmirzaei @BaharHM]

The Aspetar RMP tool, a structured, risk-management approach to sports injury and illness prevention, is now published and available to everyone.
A real paradigm shift for the field.

Check it out here:
https://t.co/cGxajBcKyD

#InjuryPrevention #RiskManagement

[British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) @BJSM_BMJ]

Two trailblazing medical leaders. One powerful chat. 💬
Prof Arendt & Dr Geertsema share their journeys in #SportsMed—insight, grit & inspiration for the next gen. 🎧
#Trailblazers #WomenInMedicine #LofotenLegends #Podcast
@OSTRC1@OSTRC1 @RoaldBahr @ClemmHege @UMNOrthoSurg
https://t.co/ZaqtXZasDM

[British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) @BJSM_BMJ]

Two trailblazing medical leaders. One powerful chat. 💬
Prof Arendt & Dr Geertsema share their journeys in #SportsMed—insight, grit & inspiration for the next gen. 🎧
#Trailblazers #WomenInMedicine #LofotenLegends #Podcast
@OSTRC1@OSTRC1 @RoaldBahr @ClemmHege @UMNOrthoSurg
https://t.co/ZaqtXZasDM

[British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) @BJSM_BMJ]

🎙️ ️Legends in SEM—Profs Derman & Schwellnus—join @aaabcdelin & @SteffanGriffin for a powerful chat on careers, setbacks & shaping under-recognised fields like illness in athletes & Paralympic medicine. Lessons in humility, vision & purpose. 👣🔥 #SportsMedicine #LofotenLegends @OS@OSTRC1RC1 @RoaldBahr @RoaldBahr @ClemmHege
https://t.co/6sabh0Mcdm