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Pg 8-11 Nourish your thyroid: A guide to eating for Hashimoto’s

References
  1. British Thyroid Foundation (2025) Hashimoto’s thyroiditis – symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Available at: https://www.btf-thyroid.org/hashimotos-thyroiditis (Accessed: 6 November 2025).
  2. Knezevic, J. et al. (2020) ‘Thyroid–gut axis: How does the microbiota influence thyroid function?’, Nutrients, 12(6), p. 1769.
  3. Zingone, F. et al. (2024) ‘Celiac disease–related conditions: Who to test?’, Gastroenterology, 167(1), pp. 64–78.
  4. Elfström, P. et al. (2008) ‘Risk of thyroid disease in individuals with celiac disease’, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 93(10), pp. 3915–3921.
  5. Ventura, A. et al. (2000) ‘Gluten-dependent diabetes-related and thyroid-related autoantibodies in patients with celiac disease’, Journal of Pediatrics, 137(2), pp. 263–267.
  6. Gronich, N. et al. (2005) ‘Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for new-onset diabetes: A cohort study’, Diabetes Care.
  7. Vaarala, O. (2005) ‘Is type 1 diabetes a disease of the gut immune system triggered by cow’s milk insulin?’, Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 569, pp. 151–156.
  8. Starchl, C. (2021) ‘Celiac disease and the thyroid: Highlighting the roles of vitamin D and iron’, Nutrients, 13(6), p. 1755.
  9. Zimmermann, M. et al. (2015) ‘Iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders’, The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 3(4), pp. 286–295.
  10. Matana, A. et al. (2017) ‘Dietary factors associated with plasma thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies’, Nutrients, 9(11).
  11. Danailova, Y. et al. (2022) ‘Nutritional management of thyroiditis of Hashimoto’, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(9), p. 5144.
  12. Shulhai, M. et al. (2024) ‘The role of nutrition on thyroid function’, Nutrients, 16(15), p. 2496.
  13. Benvenga, S. (2019) ‘Nutraceutical supplements in the thyroid setting: Health benefits beyond basic nutrition’, Nutrients, 11(9), p. 2214.
  14. Otun, J. et al. (2019) ‘Systematic review and meta-analysis on the effect of soy on thyroid function’, Scientific Reports, 9(1), p. 3964.
  15. Piticchio, T. et al. (2023) ‘Effect of gluten-free diet on autoimmune thyroiditis progression in patients with no symptoms or histology of celiac disease: A meta-analysis’, Frontiers in Endocrinology, 14, p. 1200372.
  16. Sategna-Guidetti, C. et al. (2001) ‘Prevalence of thyroid disorders in untreated adult celiac disease patients and effect of gluten withdrawal: An Italian multicenter study’, American Journal of Gastroenterology, 96(3), pp. 751–757.
  17. Monetini, L. et al. (2002) ‘Antibodies to bovine beta-casein in diabetes and other autoimmune diseases’, Hormone and Metabolic Research, 34(8), pp. 455–458.
  18. Virili, C. et al. (2018) ‘Gut microbiota and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis’, Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, 19(4), pp. 293–300.

Pg 12-13 Life after sport: Supporting the silent struggles of retired athletes

References
  1. Voorheis, P., Matson, J., Harrison, M., O’Neil, S. and Roberts, C. (2023) ‘Adaptation to life after sport for retired athletes: A scoping review’, PLOS ONE. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10513329/ (Accessed: 6 November 2025).
  2. Knights, S., Sherry, E. and Ruddock-Hudson, M. (2015) ‘Investigating elite end-of-
    athletic-career transition: A systematic review’, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.
    Available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10413200.2015.1128992
    (Accessed: 6 November 2025).
  3. Hong, H.J. and Fraser, I. (2023) ‘High-performance athletes’ transition out of sport: Developing corporate social responsibility’, International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, 15(4), pp. 725–741. Available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19406940.2023.2242877 (Accessed: 6 November 2025).
  4. Haslam, C. et al. (2024) ‘“I’m more than my sport”: Exploring the dynamic processes of identity change in athletic retirement’, Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 73, p. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1469029224000517 (Accessed: 6
    November 2025).

Further reading

  1. Park, S., Lavallee, D. and Tod, D. (2012) ‘Athletes’ career transition out of sport: A systematic review’, International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 6(1), pp. 1–32. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/241727564_Athletes%27_career_transition_out_of_sport_A_systematic_review (Accessed: 6 November 2025).
  2. Sandu Enoiu, R. and Aidar, F. (2023) ‘Career termination in athletes: Identity loss and mental health strategies’, Health-Nexus. Available at:
    https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/Health-Nexus/article/view/4323 (Accessed: 6 November 2025).
  3. Stephan, Y., Bilard, J., Ninot, G. and Delignières, D. (2003) ‘Repercussions of transition out of elite sport on subjective well-being: A one-year study’, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 4(4), pp. 354–371. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258222488_Repercussions_of_Transition_Out_of_Elite_Sport_on_Subjective_Well-Being_A_One-Year_Study (Accessed: 6
    November 2025).

Pg 16-18 Outdoor play for older adults, part one

References
  1. Anderson-Hanley, C., Arciero, P.J., Brickman, A.M., Nimon, J.P., Okuma, N., Westen, S.C., Merz, M.E., Pence, B.D., Woods, J.A., Kramer, A.F. and Zimmerman, E.A. (2012) ‘Exergaming and older adult cognition: A cluster randomized clinical trial’, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 42(2), pp. 109–119. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2011.10.016.
  2. Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T.B. and Layton, J.B. (2010) ‘Social relationships and mortality risk: A meta-analytic review’, PLOS Medicine, 7(7), e1000316. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316.
  3. Bird, W. (2025) Interview on the Playful Nature Podcast, Episode 23.
  4. Buman, M.P., Giacobbi, P.R. Jr., Dzierzewski, J.M., Aiken Morgan, A., McCrae, C.S., Roberts, B.L. and Marsiske, M. (2011) ‘Peer volunteers improve long-term maintenance of physical activity with older adults: A randomized controlled trial’, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 8(Suppl. 2), pp. S257–S266.
  5. Clemson, V., Grey, E., Barnett, J., Burfitt, E. and Gillison, F. (2025) ‘Exploring older adults’ views of the age-inclusivity of physical activity websites using the think aloud method: Qualitative analysis’, JMIR Aging, 8, e68951. doi: 10.2196/68951.
  6. Ige-Elegbede, J., Pilkington, P., Gray, S. and Powell, J. (2019) ‘Barriers and facilitators of physical activity among adults and older adults from Black and minority ethnic groups in the UK: A systematic review of qualitative studies’, Preventive Medicine Reports, 15, 100952. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2019.100952.
  7. Meredith, S.J. et al. (2023) ‘Factors that influence older adults’ participation in physical activity: A systematic review of qualitative studies’, Age and Ageing, 52(8), afad145. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad145.
  8. Hartley, S.E. and Yeowell, G. (2015) ‘Older adults’ perceptions of adherence to community physical activity groups’, Ageing and Society, 35(8), pp. 1635–1656. doi: 10.1017/S0144686X14000265.
  9. Active Lincolnshire (2020) Let’s Move: A scoping exercise to explore physical inactivity in older adults. Lincolnshire: Active Lincolnshire.
  10. Powell, N., Dalton, H., Lawrence-Bourne, J. et al. (2024) ‘Co-creating community wellbeing initiatives: What is the evidence and how do they work?’, International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 18, 28. doi: 10.1186/s13033-024-00709-z.
  11. Telfer, A. (2025) How we learn to move webinar. WildStrong.
  12. Coventry, P.A. et al. (2021) ‘Nature-based outdoor activities for mental and physical health: Systematic review and meta-analysis’, SSM – Population Health, 16, 100934. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2021.100934.

Pg 20-23 Keep calm and carry on

References
  1. Looney, D.P. et al. (2024) ‘Metabolic costs of walking with weighted vests’, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 56(6), pp. 1177–1185. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003400.
  2. Snow, C.M. et al. (2000) ‘Long-term exercise using weighted vests prevents hip bone loss in postmenopausal women’, Journal of Gerontology: Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 55(9), pp. M489–M491. doi: 10.1093/gerona/55.9.m489.
  3. Klentrou, P. et al. (2007) ‘Effects of exercise training with weighted vests on bone turnover and isokinetic strength in postmenopausal women’, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 15(3), pp. 287–299. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17724395/ (Accessed: 13 November 2025).

Pg 32-35 An overview of ankle injuries

References
  1. Golanó, P., Dalmau-Pastor, M., Vega, J. and Batista, J.P. (2014) ‘Anatomy of the Ankle’, in The ankle in Football, Paris: Springer Paris, pp. 1–24.
  2. Jungmann, P.M., Lange, T., Wenning, M., Baumann, F.A., Bamberg, F. and Jung, M. (2023) ‘Ankle sprains in athletes: Current epidemiological, clinical and imaging trends’, Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, pp. 29–46.
  3. Milić, V., Radenković, O., Čaprić, I., Mekić, R., Trajković, N., Špirtović, O., Koničanin, A., Bratić, M., Mujanović, R., Preljević, A. and Murić, B. (2025) ‘Sports injuries in basketball, handball, and volleyball players: Systematic review’, Life, 15(4), 529.
  4. Ponkilainen, V., Kuitunen, I., Liukkonen, R., Vaajala, M., Reito, A. and Uimonen, M. (2022) ‘The incidence of musculoskeletal injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Bone & Joint Research, 11(11), pp. 814–825.
  5. Doherty, C., Delahunt, E., Caulfield, B., Hertel, J., Ryan, J. and Bleakley, C. (2014) ‘The incidence and prevalence of ankle sprain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective epidemiological studies’, Sports Medicine, 44(1), pp.123–140.
  6. Stojanović, E., Faude, O., Nikić, M., Scanlan, A.T., Radovanović, D. and Jakovljević, V. (2023) ‘The incidence rate of ACL injuries and ankle sprains in basketball players: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 33(6), pp. 790–813.
  7. Marchena-Rodriguez, A., Cabello-Manrique, D., Ortega-Avila, A.B., Martinez-Rico, M., Cervera-Garvi, P. and Gijon-Nogueron, G. (2024) ‘Aetiology, epidemiology and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in badminton players: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Research in Sports Medicine, 32(6), pp. 1041–1054.
  8. Sharma, S., Dhillon, M.S., Kumar, P. and Rajnish, R.K. (2020) ‘Patterns and trends of foot and ankle injuries in Olympic athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 54(3), pp. 294–307.
  9. Lytle, J.B., Parikh, K.B., Tarakemeh, A., Vopat, B.G. and Mulcahey, M.K. (2021) ‘Epidemiology of foot and ankle injuries in NCAA jumping athletes in the United States during 2009–2014’, Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 9(4), 2325967121998052.
  10. De Noronha, M., Lay, E.K., Mcphee, M.R., Mnatzaganian, G. and Nunes, G.S. (2019) ‘Ankle sprain has higher occurrence during the latter parts of matches: Systematic review with meta-analysis’, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 28(4), pp. 373–380.
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  12. Quintana-Cepedal, M., López-Aguado, I., Fernández-Somoano, A., Rodríguez, M.Á., Del Valle, M. and Olmedillas, H. (2024) ‘Injury incidence and characteristics in adolescent female football players: A systematic review with meta-analysis of prospective studies’, Biology of Sport, 41(3), pp. 137–151.
  13. Aksović, N., Bubanj, S., Bjelica, B., Kocić, M., Lilić, L., Zelenović, M., Stanković, D., Milanović, F., Pajović, L., Čaprić, I. and Milić, V. (2024) ‘Sports injuries in basketball players: A systematic review’, Life, 14(7), 898.
  14. Liu, Z., Yamaguchi, R., Fu, S., Zhao, H., Li, Y., Kobayashi, Y., Gong, Y. and Kumai, T. (2025) ‘Epidemiology of ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability in elite adolescent dancesport athletes’, The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 53(2), pp. 119–128.
  15. Yang, Y., Wu, Y. and Zhu, W. (2025) ‘Recent advances in the management of chronic ankle instability’, Chinese Journal of Traumatology, 28(1), pp. 35–42.
  16. Neil, E.R., Winkelmann, Z.K. and Edler, J.R. (2018) ‘Defining the term “overuse”: An evidence-based review of sports epidemiology literature’, Journal of Athletic Training, 53(3), pp. 279–281.
  17. Sahillioglu, A. and Cerrahoglu, L. (2020) ‘The relationship of the foot and ankle structure with overuse injuries in licensed footballers: A prospective cohort’, medRxiv, 2020 July 25, 2020-07.
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  20. Mason, J., Kniewasser, C., Hollander, K. and Zech, A. (2022) ‘Intrinsic risk factors for ankle sprain differ between male and female athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Sports Medicine – Open, 8(1), 139.
  21. Evans, S.L., Owen, R., Whittaker, G., Davis, O.E., Jones, E.S., Hardy, J. and Owen, J. (2024) ‘Non-contact lower limb injuries in Rugby Union: A two-year pattern recognition analysis of injury risk factors’, PLOS ONE, 19(10), e0307287.
  22. Pourgharib Shahi, M.H., Selk Ghaffari, M. and Mansournia, M.A. (2021) ‘Risk factors influencing the incidence of ankle sprain among elite football and basketball players: A prospective study’, Foot & Ankle Specialist, 14(6), pp. 482–488.
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