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Concussion: Saracens trial new impact-measuring device

From 4 January 2015 Saracens players wore impact sensors behind their ears in their recent win against London Irish as they launched a new concussion research programme. The device, called the xPatch and produced by a US company, measures the size and angle of hits to the head. “We don’t…

Nutrition for Football

Two years on from Nick’s accident, I wanted to mark the anniversary by sharing one of his articles. He wrote this article in 2004 but it is amazing how relevant it still is more than a decade on! Please enjoy and feel free to share your thoughts. ‘Your role is to…

Compression Garments Series: Part 4

So having looked at the findings with compression garments on the recovery of muscle damage and physical performance, the final potential area to consider is perceptual recovery. Perceptual Recovery Despite inconclusive research into inflammation and physical recovery, there appears to be a strong case in the literature for enhanced perceptual…