LATEST NEWS

24Oct

A virtual focus group study examining resistance training at the point of retirement revealed promising insights and challenges

Muscle strength naturally declines at older ages – estimates suggest we lose 50% of our muscle strength between the ages of 25 and 85 and whilst we cannot completely reverse or stop this decline, we can delay and/or slow down the speed at which we lose strength.

05Oct

Concussion symptoms that you may not be aware of

Dr Theo Farley, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at ISEH with expertise in concussions, offers valuable insights into this head injury, sharing some things you may not be aware of to enhance public awareness.

12Sep

Rotator cuff injury tips and advice to reduce injury risk

It’s important that cricketers pay attention to their shoulder health, incorporate proper training, conditioning, injury prevention measures and stretching routines, and seek medical attention if they experience persistent pain or discomfort in the shoulder area. ISEH’s Ben Ashworth, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist share helpful advice regarding Rotator cuff injuries.

11Sep

Exercising in hot weather - what a Consultant Physician in Sports Medicine wants you to know

The ISEH’s Professor Courtney Kipps, Consultant Physician in Sport and Exercise Medicine at UCLH and co-lead of UCL’s MSc programme in Sports Medicine, Exercise & Health, shares helpful advice and tips surrounding exercising in warm weather, the effects of heat on the body and insight about water consumption.

07Aug

New research project focused on female footballers is underway at ISEH

A new research project funded by FIFA and led by a team of esteemed researchers from the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH) is currently underway, focusing on female footballers. The study aims to identify neurocognitive determinants of injury risk and understand the impact of headers on brain health.

02Aug

Volunteers required to undergo a series of strength and movements tests to help inform protocols for those with Osteoarthritis

Volunteers will be required to attend a 1-hour appointment with a qualified physiotherapist where you will be asked some questions to evaluate how you feel during everyday tasks before undergoing some assessment tests.

31Jul

Promising new research suggests short bursts of daily activity is linked to reduced cancer risk

Researchers including the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health and UCL’s led by Professor Mark Hamer and Dr. Jo Blodgett have conducted a study indicating that incorporating just 4.5 minutes of vigorous physical activity into daily tasks may lead to a potential reduction of risk of certain cancers.

24Jul

New consensus statement for management of concussion in sport

Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Professor Mike Loosemore MBE and Dr Michael Turner have helped establish consensus surrounding concussion in sport, resulting in a comprehensive new consensus statement.

14Jul

Hiring for Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences

University College London (UCL) is recruiting for a new member of staff to join the academic team at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH). The post is for a full time Lecturer (Teaching) who will be responsible for teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences.

12Jul

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