Exercise for Science

Exercise for Science is a research programme that uses MRI and medical expertise to discover the real effects of exercise on the human body.

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Prof Hart penned a popular piece on @ConversationUK about embracing running in midlife. Time to lace up those trainers and hit the pavement? #running #midlife #exercise #jointhealth #osteoarthritis

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Prof Alister Hart will be speaking at the annual Marathon Medicine event, sharing our learnings on the effects of marathon running on the joints.
Find out more: https://t.co/SpyK5lJIwi

#healthresearch #joints #arthritis #medicalconference #marathontraining #marathonrunner

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Great to be a part of this helpful article in the Guardian! Prof Alister Hart shares some of our insights.

https://t.co/MKyticiVOu

#jointhealth #medicalresearch #running #cycling #hipreplacement #kneereplacementsurgery #kneehealth #science

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We ran an MRI scan on BBC's Sophie Raworth's hips and knees... and she wrote about the experience in @RunnersWorldUK magazine. Find out more: https://t.co/In71vnHSsC
#fitness #joints #MRI #midlife #running #science

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Great to be a part of this article for mid-life runners in the Daily Mail - Professor Alister Hart highlights some of our research findings: https://t.co/jzxAG5YKbF

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Have a #knee or #hip implant? Taking part in any running activity of 10K or more this year? If so we'd love to hear from you.

UCL / Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital / Cleveland Clinic London - the first ever MRI study of running with implants. See https://t.co/AFFpN5Lm1B

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Our latest study spells great news for mid-life cyclists. Our MRI research shows that cycling is a great way to delay the effects of ageing, and live well for longer. The story has been picked up in The Times this week. Read more:
https://t.co/hV2awHhQwM

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PhD students - want to join our team? We're offering a three year PhD Studentship exploring quantitative magnetic resonance imaging of the spine. A background in biomedical engineering, computer science, software engineering is essential.
https://t.co/ISne3b3YXJ

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Our latest blog looks at research reported in the Telegraph last month - which backs up our own ideas of how muscle strength helps fight the aging process.
https://t.co/TWvmgjAwBF

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Great that the word is continuing to spread: running is GOOD for your knees!

https://t.co/FgFWpOnsQ4

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We need cyclists to join our study into how #cycling affects joint health. You'll get a free low back and hip MRI scan. REQUIREMENTS: female aged 50 to 60, or male aged 30 to 40, cycling at least 8,000km per year. You're well and uninjured.
Register at https://t.co/Kfda5uyrUz

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Stronger than surgery: how the muscle factor got one cyclist back up and running. Paul, 60-year-old club cyclist and walker, was devastated by the sudden onset of knee problems. While surgery seemed inevitable Paul found another route to recovery: https://t.co/sermFei2bM

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We need #WOMENCYCLISTS to join our study into how #cycling affects joint health. You'll get #FREE #MRI and health check-ups! Requirements: you've cycled 8,000km+ in the past year and you're well and uninjured. Find out more and register here
https://t.co/oeUfQrDfy8

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Professor Alister Hart has penned a blog highlighting a new way of thinking about hip health - helping us avoid intensive surgery and failed hip implants...
#health #surgery #hipreplacement #medicalresearch #scienceandtechnology
https://t.co/UI6AYuhdeY

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“I never thought I could do it.” Our latest study challenges dozens of volunteers to take up exercise and boost their fitness. Already, we’re hearing inspirational stories… see our blog for comments from our #couchto5k and #Active10 participants. https://t.co/IXWSRsQuuy

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Our research in the spotlight: Science Featured https://t.co/XVet0Hmywo

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Thank you for all the likes, shares and registrations! We now have all the volunteers we need for our #Couchto5k and #Active10 physical health study. We look forward to sharing the findings. See our previous research results here: https://t.co/xGe8p3xBKF

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Huge thanks to @vparthur2010 for inviting Prof Hart to join #thelasttenth podcast.
Listen below to hear about how the Prof's own running was part of the inspiration for ExerciseforScience's research studies into exercise and the human body.
https://t.co/liKZXJogml

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New study released! Our third piece of research based on Richmond #marathon participants found that 500 miles of #running does not damage or acutely change your spine. Read the paper here: https://t.co/xqbRysJWyh

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We need MALE #CYCLISTS to join our study into joint health and how cycling affects them. Are you free for #MRI slots in London on Sunday 26 Sept?
Requirements: you've cycled at least 8,000km in the past year and are well and uninjured. Register here https://t.co/oeUfQrDfy8