by Ian McMillan | Jan 21, 2026 | News, Public health, Research, Sports & Exercise
Doing a mix of different types of physical activity on a regular basis may be best for prolonging the lifespan, but the associations aren’t linear – pointing to a possible optimal threshold effect. That is the conclusion of an international team of researchers whose...
by Ian McMillan | Jan 20, 2026 | Events, News, Rehabilitation, Sports physiotherapy
Cardiff University-based academic Liba Sheeran is one of the main speakers at a forthcoming open debate that will tackle a crucial aspect of footballing injuries. The debate is one of series that peppers the recently released programme for 2026 international Football...
by Ian McMillan | Jan 15, 2026 | News, Service design, Trauma & Orthopaedic
Wearing a cast for six weeks appears to be no less effective than surgery for healing unstable ankle fractures and carries fewer treatment-related harms, according to the results of a clinical trial conducted in Finland. Published today (14 January) in The BMJ today,...
by Ian McMillan | Jan 14, 2026 | News, Public health, Sports & Exercise
Researchers based at the University of Sydney have contributed to two studies showing that small changes to daily habits can have significant impact on long-term health and longevity. Research led Nicholas Koemel from the Mackenzie Wearables Hub at the...
by Ian McMillan | Jan 8, 2026 | News, Respiratory, Service design
Consultant respiratory practitioner Rachel Williams has helped to set up an innovative Farming Health Hub, which operates in north Cornwall and recently won an award.. Rachel, a physiotherapist by background who practises at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, worked...
