BUCS Nationals 2022 | Team Behind the Team
February 16, 2022
Over the 18th, 19th, and 20th of February, the University of Nottingham will be taking 100 student athletes to compete for individual medals and to represent the #GreenandGold at BUCS National Championships. Our athletes will join around 6,000 students from across the country in Sheffield to compete for individual medals in 5 different sports: swimming, …
BUCS Nationals | Team Behind the Team
February 13, 2020
Over the 15th, 16th, and 17th of February, the University of Nottingham will be taking 150 student athletes to compete for individual medals and to represent the #GreenandGold at BUCS National Championships. Our athletes will join around 6,000 students from across the country in Sheffield to compete for individual medals in 8 different sports: swimming, …
An expert’s advice to avoid neck and shoulder pain during the exam period
January 14, 2020
Over the exam period you are likely to be sat in the library or at home for long hours studying for your January exams. Prolonged sitting in one position cause neck, shoulder and back aching or pain, therefore, it is important to make sure that you are moving and stretching regularly as well as sitting …
Preparing for the Season Ahead
August 7, 2019
The University of Nottingham Sports Injury Clinic provides expert advice on preparing for the season ahead and how to avoid injury. Pre-season is a major part of the sporting year, where you set your physical, mental, technical and tactical foundations for the season. During this time, it is crucial you manage yourself as an athlete …
Tips for Exercising in Hot Weather
June 27, 2019
Being in a hot country shouldn’t stop you from exercising but it’s important to make sure you look after your body when you do exercise. On a recent trip to Malaysia for the Tri Campus Games, a few of the UK athletes experienced difficulties adapting to playing sport in the hot, humid climate of South-East …
Heads Up | It’s time to discuss concussion in sport
May 2, 2019
Following the incident this week at White Hart lane which saw Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen sustain a serious head injury in the Champions League Semi-Final, it is a good time to talk about concussions. We spoke to University of Nottingham Sport Physiotheraspist, Desi Gillespie, for her insight into the protocol of assessment and to learn …
Concussion Clinic | A Patient’s Story
April 24, 2019
Following the launch of the weekly University of Nottingham Concussion Clinic, a current patient of the injury clinic came forward to tell her a story of recovery after a fall from a horse that resulted in concussion. “I was first diagnosed with light concussion in October 2017, when I fell off my horse whilst show …
Top 5 Injury Prevention Tips for Runners
February 20, 2019
Running is an amazing way to keep fit and help relieve stress from university work and jobs. The last thing you need is an injury from a hobby to add stress and get in the way of your fitness goals. Whether you are marathon training or starting a couch to 5k; here are 5 tips …
BUCS Nationals 2019 | Sunday Roundup | Record Championship for University of Nottingham
February 17, 2019
The 2019 BUCS Nationals championships will go down as the most successful individual championships in University of Nottingham history with 20 medals, including 8 golds. Following 3 days of action, across 7 sports and with 148 University of Nottingham students competing it is remarkable to see how far everyone has pushed themselves. There have been …
Ankle Sprain Explained by University of Nottingham Sport Sports Injury Clinic
November 21, 2018
What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain is when ligaments become overstretched or damaged leading to pain, swelling and instability. What is the cause? Sudden inward and downward movement of the foot. Usually when changing direction quickly whilst playing sport e.g. football, basketball and tennis. What are the symptoms? Swelling Bruising Pain Heat Short …
