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10Jun

From Fire to Ice expedition


The From Fire to Ice team, who Xtreme Everest Investigator Dr Andre Vercueil is part of, has recently released their latest expedition video filmed in part at the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH).

29May

ISEH Welcomes England Rugby stars Tom Youngs and Tamara Taylor


On Wednesday 27 May the ISEH welcomed England Rugby stars Tom Youngs and Tamara Taylor along with RFU’s Athletic Performance Manager Scott Drawer as part of a rugby media day organised by Promote PR and Wattbike about the Rugby World Cup and the sport science behind elite players.

29May

NCSEM-England appoints Project Manager


The National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (NCSEM-England) has appointed Dr Steve Harris as its first National Project Manager.

29May

Exploring sleep disturbance in performing artists


Karolin Krell is a qualified Osteopath and Physiotherapist and is currently a student on the MSc in Performing Arts Medicine (PAM) programme. Her research project is exploring Sleep Disturbance amongst Performing Artists.

28May

ISEH consultant profile: Michael Crebbin, Physiotherapist


Michael Crebbin has been a physiotherapist for almost ten years and recently joined the ISEH as a Senior Physiotherapist. He told us about his background, and what attracted him to working at the ISEH.

28Apr

Breakdancer moves in on injury prevention


Theo Constantinou is currently studying for the UCL MSc in Performing Arts Medicine, which is run in collaboration with the ISEH. We spoke to him about the background to his MSc and Project Breakalign, a research project looking at ways of reducing injury among breakdancers.

28Apr

ISEH 5K and 10K run: Booking now open!


Bookings are now open for this year’s ISEH 5K and 10K run, to be held on Sunday 28 June 2015 in London’s iconic Regents Park.

27Apr

Endoscopic spine surgery: a minor revolution


Since the development of operating microscopes in the 1980s and modern MRI scanners in the early 1990s, two inventions that revolutionised spinal surgery, little has changed in what we have to offer most patients needing surgery for sciatica. However, for a lucky group of sufferers it has just undergone a second revolution.

27Apr

ISEH consultant profile: Amanda Lau, Podiatrist


Amanda Lau joined the ISEH in December 2014. She is the first podiatrist to join the Institute, complementing the ISEH’s growing team of specialists. We spoke to Amanda about her work.

02Apr

New ISEH Research Technician to run the London Marathon


Amy Jones joined the multi-disciplinary team at the ISEH in January as a Research Technician which has allowed her to get hands on with a wide range of research topics.

31Mar

Running dry?


While it’s helpful to stay hydrated when running, drinking too much fluid poses significant health risks and is unlikely to improve performance, says ISEH consultant Dr Courtney Kipps and Assistant Medical Director for the Virgin Money London Marathon. Here he explains how to manage hydration during a race to maximise the health and performance benefits.

30Mar

Exercise during pregnancy


Many pregnant women are concerned about the effects of exercising during pregnancy but the good news is that, for the vast majority of women, it is not only safe for the baby but good for you both!