Authors: Kim Allison, Jesse Pardo, Kim Bennell This blog summarises a recently published study. Why is this study important? Rising rates of obesity and an aging population are contributing to an increased prevalence of many chronic conditions, creating a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Alternative models of care that extend practice roles for healthcare […]Read More…

Adolescents with Concussion Might Benefit from Moderate- to High-Intensity Cognitive Activity as Early as the First Week Post-Injury Keywords: cognitive activity, concussion recovery, paediatric population Concussion management in adolescents continues to be an important area of study, yet much of the research to date has focused on the effects of physical activity and its relationship to […]Read More…

Introduction After opening in 1923, Wembley Stadium celebrated its centenary last year. During 2023, the stadium hosted 30 major events, drawing in a crowd of over 2.2 million people. [1] This number of guests coupled with the playing athletes inevitably brings about a variety of medical presentations, ranging from minor cuts to more severe conditions […]Read More…

Authors: Thomas Fallon (1,2), Eimear Crowley (3), and Paul Carragher (3) This blog provides education on saddle sores and practical advice to help reduce prevalence in cyclists, from commuters to professionals.   Saddle sores are an underreported problem that many cyclists experience. Saddle sores present as a painful nodule located in the ‘saddle area’ for […]Read More…

A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning. To assist the athlete in their journey from injury to performance.  Keywords: Reflective practice, rehabilitation framework, professional development Introduction: The final part of this blog series follows on from the principles established in part one, two and three.  This blog’s focus is […]Read More…

Introduction After opening in 1923, Wembley Stadium celebrated its centenary last year. During 2023, the stadium hosted 30 major events, drawing in a crowd of over 2.2 million people. [1] This number of guests coupled with the playing athletes inevitably brings about a variety of medical presentations, ranging from minor cuts to more severe conditions […]Read More…

Authors: Rik Dawson, Jenni Suen, Catherine Sherrington, Wing Kwok, Marina B Pinheiro, Abby Haynes, Charlotte McLennan, Katy Sutcliffe, Dylan Kneale and Suzanne Dyer. Why is this Study Important? As we age, our chance of falling increases, potentially leading to serious issues like fractures, loss of independence, and even death. For older adults living at home, […]Read More…

Authors: Gary O’Donovan, Fanny Petermann-Rocha, and Gerson Ferrari There has been great interest in the ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity pattern since we published the results of our large studies in the UK (1) and the US (2). These studies showed that the risk of death was reduced to a similar extent in the weekend warriors who exercised […]Read More…