Group
Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group
Unit(s) of assessment: Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
Research theme(s): Health Innovation
Overview
The Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group led by Dr Ian Varley conducts multidisciplinary research with a particular focus on Nutrition and Metabolism, Healthy Ageing, Neuromuscular Physiology and Injury and Illness. Examples of notable work conducted by the Group include research in chrono nutrition and the effect on metabolic health, musculoskeletal health with particular focus on ageing and the menopause and neuromuscular regulation in clinical and athletic populations. The Research Group’s impact has been demonstrated by media attention received in national (i.e. The Times, BBC) and international press (i.e. The New York Times, BBC World Service, CNN). The Research Group’s members have also received funding from notable bodies (i.e. The Medical Research Council, The Premier League, The FA, The Royal Society, British Nutrition Foundation, Innovate UK).