Using power assisted exercise equipment to improve wellbeing for all
The Assisted Gamified Exercise for All (AGE4A) project will co-design, prototype and evaluate a new generation of power assisted exercise equipment which will enhance the wellbeing of those with various long-term health conditions.
Re:Mission - An Evaluation of the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme
Re:Mission - An Evaluation of the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme
Golf as a therapeutic tool for older adults and their supporters
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Golf in Society (GiS) and Sport for Confidence to explore how the social connectivity of golf can improve the health and wellbeing of those who are frail and living with Parkinson’s and dementia.
Defining Key Outcomes in Cancer Prehabilitation
Cancer prehabilitation aims to optimise patient health before treatment begins. Currently, research into the effectiveness of prehabilitation is limited by a lack of standardised outcome measures. Various studies have evaluated prehabilitation programmes, but their results are measured differently which prevents meaningful comparison.
Probiotic treatment trial for people with Long COVID
Researchers from the AWRC and BMRC have carried out a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial of a multi-strain liquid probiotic in 196 people with Long COVID.
A personalised home-based exercise programme for patients with cancer in Yorkshire (CANFit)
This study aims to investigate the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on quality of life among adults with a diagnosis of cancer, particularly among understudied populations of older adults and those with advanced disease. It also aims to explore how to use digital technology to help deliver personalised lifestyle behaviour change programmes and support throughout survivorship
Physical Activity Support for Long COVID Patients
A major study from Sheffield Hallam University and ukactive has been launched to understand how the sport and physical activity sector is supporting people suffering from Long-COVID.
Active Together: Prescribing Exercise to Help People with Cancer Prepare for and Recover from Treatment
Active Together is a pioneering programme designed to help people with cancer prepare for and recover from treatment
Utilising Canon Medical Systems specialist ultrasound
We are working with Canon Medical Systems to gain insight into health and wellbeing issues that affect a range of people including elite athletes’ performance, the rehabilitation of stroke patients and the health of older people.
Developing wearable technology to help people living with dementia remain independent
This project is a response to the Dementia Longitude Prize challenge call for a digital device or service designed for use by people living with dementia as the primary users.