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.
Moving Healthcare Professionals Programme - Evaluation
The Moving Healthcare Professionals Programme (MHPP) is a national programme led by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) – formerly Public Health England (PHE) – in partnership with Sport England.
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.
Profiling the response to exercise in Long COVID patients to inform novel rehabilitation guidelines
The value of clinical cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) within healthcare settings has been established in the last decade. CPET methods remain highly relevant in the COVID-19 endemic phase and should be used to assess those recovering from COVID-19 infection.
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.
Yoga and heart rate variability in people with Long COVID
A research team from the AWRC have carried out a study to investigate if yoga has an effect on heart rate variability and symptoms in people with Long COVID.
Increased microclot counts in plasma are associated with Long COVID
Studies suggest that 'microclots', also known as fibrinaloids, play a role in Long COVID
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.