Research Lab

Evidence-based 24-h movement behaviour

Meeting 24-HMB guidelines was associated with reduced likelihood of cognitive and social difficulties in children and adolescents with ADHD. These findings highlight the importance of adhering to healthy lifestyle behaviours as outlined in the 24-HMB recommendations with regard to cognitive and social difficulties in children and adolescents with ADHD.

Experience of an Exercise Referral Scheme

The aim of this qualitative study is to explore the facilitators and barriers to starting and then maintaining positive health behaviour change through exercise referral. Results to date show that the social aspect of participation is an important theme and usually positive for the participants

Therapeutic Horse Riding for Autistic Spectrum Disorder

For the children with autism spectrum disorder the therapeutic horseback riding program significantly improved their overall motor skills, specifically the sub-skills of run, gallop and two-hand catch in comparison to the control group who did not undertake the THR.

Associations of 24-hour Movement Behavior with Depressive Symptoms and Anxiety in Children

Children who met all of the 24-hour movement recommendations had significantly lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, while those meeting one or
none of the recommendations had higher levels of anxiety and depression.

The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Menopausal Symptoms

Examining differences in menopausal symptoms in women meeting UK physical activity guidelines compared with less active women

Inclusive exercise sessions for children with ADHD at school

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18yLVVfUNIVCpSU0Rv-8q8yqhORN2nDAi/view?usp=sharing">Alyx Taylor PA for ADHD </a>

Breathing Exercise for Chronic Low Back Pain

Examining evidence for a therapeutic connection between breathing exercises and reduced chronic low back pain

Stress and Health

Modern life is associated with high levels of stress for many people. There is also increasing research evidence to demonstrate pathways by which children may be negatively affected by maternal experiences of stress, both in utero and throughout development. This book presents innovative research being undertaken to mitigate the effects of unavoidable stress,to improve the health of individuals, and to reduce the cost of stress to society

Stress Management for Health

This collection is designed to bring together current research into all aspects of stress management for mental and physical health