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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

Dr Amal Hassan awarded Sport Practitioner of the year in The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards


Congratulations to Dr Amal Hassan who has been recognised for her dedication, expertise and commitment to women’s health in sport.

26Jun

More than 200 runners took part in our annual run


We were delighted to welcome over 200 runners to the annual ISEH run in Regent’s Park on Sunday 25th June.

15Jun

Enjoy FREE access to Everyone Active Leisure Centres until 24th June when you join The ISEH run


The Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) have teamed up with Everyone Active to offer ISEH runners FREE access their Westminster Leisure Centres to help with any final training until 24th June.

17May

New ISEH Learning CPD course - Strength, Power and Movement Assessments in Injured Athletes to Monitor and Enhance Return to Sport


This ISEH Learning course covers key aspects of biomechanics and sports science related to injury rehabilitation and return-to-play testing. It emphasises the importance of analysing different test methodologies in order to optimise testing strategies for practical use.

17May

How physical activity can help improve mood and mental health


It's Mental Health Awareness Week and here we highlight research findings surrounding exercise and mental health, while sharing further insight and expertise on this topic to help people understand more about the positive impact exercise has on mental health.

28Apr

Hay fever tips when exercising


Professor James Hull recommends an approach with the acronym 'Peak' as he shares expert insight and advice to help hay fever sufferers best manage symptoms when exercising.

28Apr

New research that focused on the relationship between adiposity and cognitive function


Led by ISEH’s Dr Tom Norris, this research was conducted in partnership with Dr Snehal Pinto Pereira (ISEH) and Drs Antoine Salzmann, Albert Henry and Victoria Garfield from our partner organisation University College London (UCL).

05Apr

New research aiming to identify differences in patterns of age relating to decline in grip strength in adults of certain age with diabetes status in midlife


Muscle weakness is a public health challenge especially among older adults. ISEH's Dr Tom Norris has led research in partnership with Dr Snehal Pinto Pereira (ISEH), Dr Will Johnson (Loughborough University) and Professor Rachel Cooper (Newcastle University that aimed to identify differences in patterns of age-related decline in grip strength among a group of adults and to examine whether these differences were related to diabetes status in midlife.