New research on exercise & brain activity in the pre-frontal cortex of those with depressive symptoms
Dr Flaminia Ronca, and Professor Mark Hamer, Chair in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the ISEH, recently published research which investigated whether a single bout of intense exercise could improve brain […]
Study published on daily step count and biomarkers for heart disease
Professor Mark Hamer, Chair in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH), conducted research that investigated the association between daily step count and biomarkers […]
BTS clinical statement on the management of respiratory health of athletes
The Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health’s Professor James Hull chaired a team of expert physicians who worked with the British Thoracic Society to produce clinical guidelines on the management of respiratory health of […]
Children’s concussion: signs, symptoms, and when to seek medical attention
ISEH Professor Mike Loosemore MBE, discusses children’s concussion in this blog and shares important information for parents/guardians to be aware of if they suspect that their child may be suffering […]
Elite athletes’ return to sport after viral infection: key resource for sports clinicians
The Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH) is pleased to make our ‘post viral pre-particpation questionnaire,’ a freely available resource to support clinical decision making when guiding athletes back to competition following a […]
Study by ISEH Theo Farley is published in the BMJ
Theo Farley, Physiotherapist Clinical Teaching fellow at the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH), conducted and led research that investigated whether neck strength is significantly associated with concussion incidence […]
Dr Ronca and Dr Paton promoted to Associate Professors
Congratulations to Dr Flaminia Ronca and Dr Bruce Paton who have been promoted to Associate Professors within the Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University College London (UCL). Dr Flaminia Ronca is a […]
Running injuries and how to avoid them
The ISEH Masterclass series kick started again in March with ISEH Consultants Dr Courtney Kipps presenting on managing common marathon injuries and Dr Lorenzo Masci presenting on tendinopathies linked to training. Here Dr Courtney […]
Public Health England report: Excess Weight and COVID-19 Insights from new evidence
Research undertaken by researchers at the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH) has been heavily cited in a new government document on obesity and COVID-19. The report provides evidence-based […]
World’s largest study into impact of physical activity on COVID19 immunity
Professor Mark Hamer Professor of Sport and Exercise Medicine at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH), within the UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science is working with other leading physical activity […]
An introducation to bone stress injuries IV
Bone stress injuries (BSI) are typically overuse injuries associated with repetitive loading of bone by vigorous weight-bearing activity (such as running/ jogging/ marching) and inadequate recovery. In the final instalment […]
An introduction to bone stress injuries
Bone Strees injuries (BSI) are typically overuse injuries associated with repetitive loading of bone by vigorous weight-bearing activity (such as running/ jogging/ marching) and inadequate recovery. There is a continuum of […]