New guide showcases how golf can help to improve health and wellbeing in older adults living with long-term conditions
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Golf in Society and Sport for Confidence to develop a free guide to show how golf can be adapted to improve health and strength in older adults living with long-term conditions and those with barriers to physical activity.
Overtraining syndrome: what it is and how to avoid it
There’s a thin line between working hard enough and working too hard. Pushing your body to reach new levels of fitness requires commitment, effort and a willingness to put yourself through intense, challenging workouts on a regular basis. But more isn’t always better. Without the right balance of rest and recovery you could end up spiralling into a long-term fatigue condition called overtraining syndrome.
Summer Projects
We have had a busy few months in the BMRC with a number of short term research projects, find out more
An exploratory research study: Increasing the uptake of primary and community long term conditions services in Black and Minority Ethnic communities in Nottingham city
Client: NHS Nottingham City CCG| Staff: Chris Dayson, Nadia Bashir, Tony Gore, Lindsey McCarthy, Punita Chowbey and Mubarak Ishmail
Key dates
From term times to graduation, here are the key dates to note in your diary during Sheffield Hallam University’s academic year.
Just in Time Health Evaluation
Client: Derbyshire Law Centre | Staff: Elizabeth Sanderson, Abi Woodward, Jan Gilbertson, Richard Crisp
How our pioneering new healthcare model is helping people stay active
A new model for referring patients with long-term health conditions developed as part of the London 2012 Olympic Legacy is providing answers to one of the biggest health challenges across the world — how to get us all to move more.
The B in Philosophy
A long-term research engagement exploring the philosophical agency of live art and articulating shared concerns regarding the use of the body by philosophers and live artists.
New approach to cardiac patient care could save 20,000 lives
Experts from Northumbria and Sheffield Hallam Universities will launch a new research project which aims to increase patient uptake of cardiac rehabilitation programmes as part of the NHS long-term plan.
Health and vaccinations
Make sure you know who your term-time doctor is, and which vaccinations you need to have.