Bridging the Research-Practice Gap: Diffusion and User Experience of a Digital Health Platform in Swedish Athletics

Background

Evidence-based health information often fails to reach everyday sports practice, leaving a gap between research and real-world application. Digital platforms can help bridge this research-practice gap by disseminating accessible and sport-specific health guidance to coaches, parents, and athletes. Frisk Friidrott, developed by the Swedish Athletics Federation, is a digital health platform providing evidence-based information on injury prevention, training, nutrition, and mental health in youth athletics.