ACL Diaries: Two Weeks Post-ACL Surgery: What I’ve Learned (So Far)

By Jamie Kyte Two weeks ago, I had ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair using a quad tendon graft with a lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET). It’s been humbling, uncomfortable, and not without its mental battles, but also an eye-opener.  The First Two Weeks: The Real Test  If you’re about to go through this: the first couple … Continue reading “ACL Diaries: Two Weeks Post-ACL Surgery: What I’ve Learned (So Far)”

Presenting my first two Professional Doctorate studies at a conference 

By Caroline White Late last year, I had the pleasure of presenting my research on the female rugby shoulder at the 4th Shoulder Conference at Liverpool Hope University. The conference brought together a wide range of experts, researchers, and clinicians to discuss developments in understanding shoulder health, injuries, and rehabilitation. It was both an exciting … Continue reading “Presenting my first two Professional Doctorate studies at a conference “

The role of research to improve processes in elite environments 

By Dr Liam Anderson Research in many ways is fundamental to improving what we currently know. Although we perform tasks and make decisions daily, until it is investigated deeper it is difficult to improve. As part of Andy Kavanagh’s Professional Doctorate here at the University of Birmingham, he is investigating the processes that are leading … Continue reading “The role of research to improve processes in elite environments “