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24May

ISEH Masterclass: Corticosteriod injections


Corticosteroid injections form a significant part of the injectable therapy arsenal that sports & exercise medicine physicians use to treat musculoskeletal injuries. At the recent ISEH Masterclass in April 2016, ISEH Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine Dr Rick Seah presented on the topic of ‘Injection therapies’ and the current trends and research findings.

23May

A year on foot at the ISEH 4


Ligament injuries of the mid-foot can lead to long-term problems affecting our return to normal walking, let alone competitive sport as Mr Michael Oddy, ISEH Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon reports.

23May

Active Movement: Schools stand up to health


The Active Movement programme has been developed by ISEH Consultant Dr Mike Loosemore as a counter to the epidemic of obesity, particularly amongst the young.

20May

Performing Art Medicine MSc students nomiated at PAMA International Conference


Congratulations to the Performing Arts Medicine department as UCL who have 5 participations from the MSc course at the PAMA (Performing Arts Medicine Association) International Conference in New York in July 2016.

20Apr

Marathon running injuries and how to avoid them


The marathon is a healthy event for most but can be a physical challenge for some as Dr Courtney Kipps, Consultant Sports Physician at the ISEH and Assistant Medical Director of the London Marathon explains.

20Apr

A year on foot at the ISEH 3


Injuries sustained during friendly sporting fixtures can be particularly distressing as they may preclude subsequent participation in a major event. Mr Michael Oddy, ISEH Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon reports on fractures of the ankle.

20Apr

ISEH consultant profile: Mr Nicholas Masucci


Mr Nicholas Masucci, FCPodS is the Consultant Podiatrist working at ISEH. With 20 years practice experience he diagnoses and treats a wide variety of foot problems with non-surgical and surgical solutions.

11Mar

IOC research centre launch


On Thursday the 10 March 2016 Dr Richard Budgett, the Medical and Scientific Director for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially recognised the ISEH together with the NCSEM as one of nine research centres from across the world as an IOC Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health.

29Feb

Football Medicine Conference - ISEH workshop


ISEH are proud to again support the Isokinetic Football Medicine Conference on the 9 and 10 April this year at the QE2 conference centre.

29Feb

A year on foot at the ISEH 2


Soft tissue injuries of the ankle are common, accounting for almost one quarter of all sporting injuries. A Year on Foot at the ISEH has been following closely one such high-profile ankle problem sustained during contact sport as Mr Michael Oddy, ISEH Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon reports.

29Feb

ISEH becomes lead supporter of Elevate 2016


With physical inactivity moving higher and higher up the Public Agenda, an increasing number of organisations are looking for ways to tackle this complex challenge. The ISEH are proud to be one of the lead supporters of Elevate, an event on 4 and 5 May 2016 which will explore the ways in which exercise, health and performance connect.

28Feb

Top 'top threes' for managing paedictric and adolescent sports injuries


Dr Eleanor Tillett and Terassa Taylor-Kaveney recently ran an ISEH Masterclass on the diagnosis, treatment and management of common sports injuries seen by children and adolescents. Here they give their top 'top threes' for managing paedicatric and adolescent sports injuries.