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Olympic health legacy, delivering excellence in research education & clinical services in sport & ex

Our vision is to be the leading institute for sports and exercise medicine in the world. The ISEH will provide excellence in elite sports performance and sports injury prevention and management whilst bridging the gap between elite sport, amateur sports and exercise prescription for the improvement of the healthcare of the whole population. The ISEH will:

Provide elite athlete treatment - a worldwide centre of excellence
*Deliver world class teaching, training and research in sport and exercise medicine

*Deliver health care needs of sport and exercise to elite and amateur levels

*Bridge the gap between the elite athlete and the weekend warrior through offering elite performance and training (including NHS patients)

*Translate our findings from research to gave an impact on the health of the nation.

31/10/2025

We’re very pleased to share that technology used at the ISEH Concussion Clinic with Prof. Mike Loosemore MBE and David Bartlett, has been recognised at the 2025 Australia and New Zealand Sports Technology Awards (ANZSTA), winning in the Data Analytics category.

David Bartlett shared:

“Through the leadership and development support of Prof. Mike Loosemore, ScreenIT has enabled the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) to become the heart of an integrated concussion care infrastructure in the UK, connecting athletes, clinicians and data in one seamless digital ecosystem that is setting a new global standard for concussion management.”

More here: https://iseh.co.uk/news/latest-news/tech-used-at-the-iseh-concussion-clinic-wins-award

30/10/2025

Findings examined: A new study led by ISEH’s Dr John Mitchell, with co-authors and close colleagues Dr Jo Blodgett and Prof. Mark Hamer, used data from more than 4,000 individuals to investigate how changes in 24-hour time use were associated with the risk of developing type II diabetes over a five-year period during midlife (ages 46 to 51).

What they did:
At age 46, participants wore accelerometers continuously for one week to capture time spent sleeping, sitting, and in light or moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Incident diabetes was assessed at age 51. The authors examined which behavioural shifts across the day were most favourable for diabetes prevention.

Findings:

Only increases in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), replacing time spent sitting, sleeping, or in light activity, were associated with a reduced risk of diabetes after adjusting for diet and body mass index (BMI).

The predicted effect of changing MVPA was asymmetric: losing 15 minutes of MVPA per day was associated with roughly a 25% higher diabetes risk, whereas an additional 30 minutes per day was required to achieve a similar reduction in risk.

Conclusion:
While light activity may reduce diabetes risk indirectly through lowering BMI, these findings indicate that beyond BMI, only increasing MVPA (at the expense of sitting, light activity, or sleep) was directly associated with lower diabetes risk.

Access the study published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168822725009714

23/10/2025

ISEH’s Dr Flaminia Ronca recently published research which focused on how different stages of the menstrual cycle and levels of activity affected women’s brain function. Together with Evelyn Watson, Isabel Metcalf and Dr Benjamin Tari, the study revealed that the menstrual cycle does influence cognitive performance, but not in the way women assume it does, and lifestyle matters more than phase…

Key points:
- There remains an incongruence between perception and performance: Women feel worst during menstruation, and they believe this is negatively impacting their cognitive performance, but there is no evidence to detriment in this phase.

- Reaction times were faster and fewer errors were committed on the day of ovulation: This was true for everyone, but particularly strong for elite athletes. Slower reaction times, but not fewer errors, occurred during the mid-luteal phase.

- Being physically active mattered more than cycle phase! While menstrual phase was associated with changes in cognition, sedentary participants were consistently slower, and made more errors, than more active participants, regardless of menstrual phase.

Conclusion: Our lifestyle, which is within our control, has a far greater effect on our brain than our menstrual phase.

Keep reading: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/10/female-athletes-faster-reaction-times-day-ovulate-study

Access the paper published in Sports Medicine Open: https://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40798-025-00924-8

22/10/2025

Drawing on our dedicated team’s experience of operating a midlife brain health clinic for retired elite contact sport athletes, (The Advanced BRAIN Health Clinic - ABHC at our facility), research led by Dr Neil Graham, with Dr Richard Sylvester, Prof. David Sharp Jessica Hain and Erin Rooney (co-authors and colleagues from the ABHC at ISEH plus other committed researchers), outlines a practical framework for assessing individuals with cognitive concerns.

This framework emphasises key clinical features, approaches to investigation, including neuroimaging and advanced fluid biomarkers. symptomatic management strategies, and emerging research directions.

Swipe for some key points from this research and for a comment from Dr Neil Graham, lead author.

Keep reading and access the framework:
https://iseh.co.uk/news/latest-news/retired-contact-sports-athletes-with-cognitive-concerns-a-practical-framework-for-assessing-individuals-with-cognitive-concerns-and-promoting-brain-health

26/09/2025

In the UK, nearly two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese, and there are calls to eat less ultra-processed food (UPF), though there isn’t enough evidence yet to include UPFs in official dietary guidelines.

The Eatwell Guide gives advice on healthy eating, focusing on nutrients and food groups, but very few people follow it fully, and it doesn’t mention UPFs. Experts in the UK and US say more studies are needed, especially trials comparing UPFs with minimally processed foods (MPFs) while following healthy diet recommendations.

To study this, ISEH’s Professor Mark Hamer was a co-author of an randomised controlled trial, whereby a dedicated research team compared the effects of eating Minimally processed foods vs UPF diets for 8 weeks, looking mainly at weight changes and also at body composition, heart and metabolic health, and appetite.

We would like to thank the publications that have communicated the study’s findings – continue reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/well/eat/avoiding-ultraprocessed-foods-might-double-weight-loss.html

Access the paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03842-0

24/09/2025

Over the last few days, we've been delighted to welcome a new cohort of masters students to the Sports Medicine, Exercise, and Health MSc programme. We were pleased to greet both in person and distance learners as they begin what promises to be a busy and rewarding year.

The programme is designed to give clinicians and practitioners a deeper understanding of sports medicine, sports injuries, and exercise medicine. It focuses on the evidence-based management of sports and musculoskeletal injuries, while also highlighting the crucial role of physical activity in preventing and treating chronic disease.

23/09/2025

The Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) and Meliora Medical (formerly Return2Play) have partnered to launch the Centre for Youth Sports Medicine - a pioneering centre dedicated to adolescent sports medicine.🏉🏐🏊‍♀️🚵🎾👟

ISEH, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in sports and exercise medicine (SEM). It delivers world-class care to elite adult and adolescent athletes, and active individuals, supported by cutting-edge research and education programmes that promote injury prevention, treatment, and long-term health through physical activity.

Meliora Medical provides expert general and sports medicine services to over 140 private schools across the UK, with a network of clinicians caring for more than 125,000 children. Their mission is to ensure that young people in schools, sports clubs, and universities receive the highest standards of care.

Together, ISEH and Meliora Medical have created the Centre for Youth Sports Medicine to deliver exemplary holistic care for adolescent athletes, while driving innovation through collaborative research and education. Core service lines will include: Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Gynaecology, Nutrition, and Psychology.

Full statement: https://iseh.co.uk/news/latest-news/centre-for-youth-sports-medicine-launched-with-meliora-medical

22/09/2025

ISEH’s Dr Flaminia Ronca, Associate Professor and Programme Lead, wrote an article in Psychology Today discussing a recent study she led with researchers from UCL and ISEH, Dr Benjamin Tari, Cian Xu, and Professor Paul Burgess. The team investigated the connection between personality traits and activity preferences.

The study aimed to predict physical fitness, enjoyment in exercise at different intensities and adherence to exercise programmes in the general population.

“As it turns out, our personality contributes quite strongly to how much we enjoy different types of workouts.” - Dr Ronca.

We’re delighted that Psychology Today has recognised the article as ‘essential’ reading.

Access the article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/exercise-neuroscience/202509/how-your-personality-influences-your-exercise-habits

09/09/2025

Join our study: Dedicated researchers at ISEH, Kate Rattley and Benjamin Tari, are inviting women aged 18 to 40 with a regular menstrual cycle (21–35 days) who experience menstrual symptoms either before or during their period to take part in a remote research study.

What participation involves:
- Completion of short daily questionnaires over 7 days during either the premenstrual or perimenstrual phase
- If eligible for Phase Two, an additional 7 days of questionnaires and the use of a passive exercise device from home
- All activities are completed remotely, and your data will remain anonymous

Study purpose:
This research aims to understand how menstrual symptoms affect physical activity and to explore the potential of passive exercise—a form of movement that does not rely on voluntary effort, as a supportive tool during the menstrual cycle.

This study will contribute to growing efforts to improve support for individuals who experience limitations during their menstrual cycle, particularly when traditional exercise is not feasible.

Your involvement will contribute to valuable research that could enhance menstrual health support strategies for women on a wider scale. We are very appreciative of your time

More information about the study can be found here: https://liveuclac-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/rehkcra_ucl_ac_uk/ETWukaik-KxInA8DnFpzHNEBd-A-ZV3H4VszOqxjl9oj2w?rtime=dakm_LjK3Ug

Would you like to take part? Register your interest here: https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/D3E7EBC9-DAF0-4F01-8338-1EA7B7E6627D

12/08/2025

🏏We were pleased to recently sit down with ISEH’s David Bartlett amid The Hundred to gain insight into his role at the tournament. We discussed his key responsibilities, the most challenging aspects of his work, the injuries he sees most often, and whether these tend to be on the rise or prone to recurrence.

We also explored how he manages the demands of The Hundred alongside his work at ISEH, and asked for his advice to aspiring sports medicine professionals aiming to work with elite athletes at major sporting events.

Swipe to see some of this Q&A… 👉

David is an integral member of the specialist team at the ISEH Concussion Clinic, where he delivers exceptional care in collaboration with Professor Mike Loosemore MBE. A highly skilled physiotherapist, he draws on his extensive expertise to support patients through recovery and promote their long-term well-being after concussion injuries.

🔗Read the full Q&A here:
https://iseh.co.uk/news/latest-news/iseh-spotlight-david-bartlett-lets-talk-the-hundred

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