GP, clinical academic, Triathlete & Endurance Runner

Joined August 2009
Love working on these infographics every week with @JenniferDunca10! 💬 – at Scotland, United Kingdom
🚨 The ‘weekend warrior’ strikes again 👊 ✅ More evidence that the risk of death is reduced in people who exercise once or twice per week! 📉 🤯 NEW #BJSMBlog ➡️ bit.ly/3JYBlsc
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Congratulations @Robbie_Foy ! 🎉 @AU_PrimaryCare
Today we're pleased to announce the appointment of 43 new NIHR Senior Investigators. 21 have been appointed for a second term. They are among the most prominent and prestigious researchers funded by the NIHR. Read more about the appointments: nihr.ac.uk/news/43-research-…
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Our latest paper exploring opinions about weight management interventions in dental health settings is out now! Congratulations to #LboroCLiMB doctoral researcher @JessicaLarge10, and @Claire_WM, @hgraham913, @James_Sanders10, @Amanadadaley09 and @gregbiddle #WeightManagement
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Sometimes life can be overwhelming and stressful, but talking about it can help. Just having a short walk with a friend or chatting with your teammates can make a difference. #TimeToTalkDay
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Evidence shows wider range of risk associated with energy drinks in children. Experts ask how much more evidence is needed before action? Learn more 🗞️ ow.ly/sFsJ50QvuGW
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Are resistance training programs delivered to older adults underpinned by the physical activity guidelines? This study led by @STRONGERwithAGE found only 1 of 15 instructors interviewed used the strength component of the physical activity guidelines in practice. More work is needed to make these guidelines more informative and to better translate evidence-based strength training recommendations into practice. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article…
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How healthy are GPs? @gregbiddle+al’s study of >400 GPs showed high levels of burnout, poor psychological wellbeing and musculoskeletal complaints. However, less sitting and more physical activity were associated with better health and wellbeing. ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGPO.2023.0…
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🚨What should all health professionals know about movement behaviour change? 🤷‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ #EditorsChoice article ✅ An international Delphi-based #ConsensusStatement 📄 #Infographic on the 11 agreed competencies👇 #FREE article ➡️ bit.ly/45mh9bX
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Fantastic opportunity and supervisory team 👇
#PhD project looking at #inclusive #PhysicalActivity⛹️‍♀️ in the #EarlyYears👶, using both qualitative & quantitative methodology, and I can promise a very supportive supervisory team w/@DrJanineCoates & I!😄 + details at: lboro.ac.uk/study/postgradua… @FindAPhD @AcademicChatter
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Calling all researchers in #PhysicalActivity #WeightManagement #Health #Wellbeing or #Sport Have you heard about @LboroRICKI, the collaborative research platform that links like-minded researchers across the world? Share your ideas using the form below 👇
Do you have a great collaborative health, wellbeing or sport research idea? We’d love you to share it on RIC-KI! Complete the form below and we will do the rest. ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-shar…… #LboroRICKI #CollaborativeResearch
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Research on #physicalactivity policy is extensive, but implementation remains a challenge. Join the @ISPAH & JPAH joint webinar to discuss 'The Physical Activity Policy to Practice Disconnect' & be part of the solution 📅 1 & 2 November Free to register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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“Exercise has to be exciting and enjoyable so you keep it up…..Kids use exercise as play and so should adults.” 🏃🏻‍♀️🤸🏽Thanks @thetimes for the feature this weekend ☺️ #sportsexercisemedicine @FSEM_UK
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#Perthes’ Disease awareness month is upon us!🦴 @MrDanPerry and I will be talking to @STEPS_Charity this Thursday at 18:00📅 We’ll cover all things Perthes’ Disease, including a @NONSTOPPhD update💪 Follow the link in original post for registration info📝 #PerthesDisease #PPI
👥 Introducing our expert: Adam Galloway, MSc, BSc (Hons) - Senior Children’s Physiotherapist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals 📚 Clinical Academic Physiotherapist in Children’s Orthopaedics at Chapel Allerton Hospital us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…] 📝 #PerthesDisease #StepsWorldwide
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Delighted to share the first paper of the @NONSTOPPhD 📝 Thank you to the amazing PPI members who contributed to the study, the participants who gave up their time to take part in this important study. And of course, the dream team of co-authors! ⭐️ 💪 #PhD #Perthes #AGCDRF
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⭐️GPs under mounting health pressures - new study reveals⭐️ Published by the University’s Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour (CLiMB), researchers gathered data from over 400 members of the Royal College of General Practitioners. Read👇 lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/pre…
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In an exciting, innovative, award-winning initiative, the RCGP is collaborating with parkrun UK to promote the health and wellbeing of staff and patients. Sign your practice up today ➡️ elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course…
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Participation in an exercise-based intervention over 6 months reduced arrhythmia recurrence & improved symptom severity among patients with AF. The ACTIVE-AF RCT of 120 participants with paroxysmal or persistent symptomatic #AFib jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacep…
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📣 NEW #BJSMPodcast 🎧 - "Diving into the healing waters" 🌊 Listen to Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi and learn about the launch of the new campaign #SwimmingAsMedicine 🏊‍♀️ Podcast link ➡️ bit.ly/3Yfpjkq
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