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Research impact: Musculoskeletal Science and Sports Medicine

Discover how our distinctive approach to research - ranging from individual molecules to the whole of society - is changing the ways we think about how we move, compete and age.

Musculoskeletal function in health and ageing

  • A woman using a vertical bench press machine in a gym

    Exercise and rehab equipment

    A body of research built over 20 years is changing the way manufacturers think about strength-based activity and the equipment they design.

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  • A senior man working out at a public gym

    Ageing and frailty

    A body of work on the biomechanics and physiology of older muscles and bones is helping combat ageing and improve quality of later life.

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  • A man in his 60s running up a mountain road alone

    Musculoskeletal function in master athletes

    A study by the Centre is changing the training routines of hundreds of older runners.

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Movement impairment

  • Dr Chris Morse with three adults from the NeuroMuscular Centre in a gym hall

    Minimising neuromuscular impairment

    Better understanding of the impact of physical activity as a treatment for adults with muscular dystrophy.

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  • A close up of a machine with a camera taking a picture of a patients foot

    Smart technology and ulcer detection

    Helping to reduce amputation rates and deliver significant time and cost-savings for health services.

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Sports medicine and elite performance

  • A swimmer takes part in a swimsuit drag by being pulled through the water

    Paralympic swimming

    Manchester Met’s biomechanics research has led to re-classification of international Paralympic swimming categories and enhanced performance among elite athletes in the sport.

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  • A female football coach with two players on astro turf

    Social impact of sport

    A comprehensive review of the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate, leading to the re-appraisal of coaching professional standards.

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  • South African runner Caster Semenya holding her national flag in front of a crowd

    Genetics in sport

    A greater understanding of the role that genetic variation plays in determining performance is helping to shape the way we think about, prepare for and regulate elite sports.

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    Sports protective equipment

    Reducing sports injuries through improved design, manufacturing, and testing of protective equipment.

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Contact

Contact us

For more information about the work of the Centre for Musculoskeletal Science and Sports Medicine, you can contact its director, Dr Gladys Pearson.

g.pearson@mmu.ac.uk