by Andrew Marshall

New Sub-section: Running: Injuries & Illness

A new sub-section fo the blog ‘Running: Injuries and Illness’ can be found under the main page heading of ‘Run!’. The article includes eight sections which will focus upon one particular aspect of running injuries and illness, and include: History and Examination Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Patellar Tendinopathy Illiotibial Band Friction Syndrome Shin Pain Plantar Fasciitis Running Illness… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Children & Metabolic Risk Factors

Research Paper Title Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in a Cohort of Chinese Schoolchildren: Comparison of Two Definitions and Assessment of Adipokines as Components by Factor Analysis. Background Although attention to metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children has increased, there is still no universally accepted definition and its pathogenesis remains unclear. The researchers aim was to compare… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Carbohydrates, Lymphocytes & Military Training

Research Paper Title Influence of a High Carbohydrate Diet on the Functional Activity of 5-HT1B/1D Receptors on Human Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes during Intense Military Training. Background This study was undertaken to examine the effect of a high carbohydrate diet on the functional activity of 5-HT1B/1D receptors in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and on serum cortisol and… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Treadmill Running & Lymphocyte Expression

Research Paper Title The Effects of Intensive, Moderate and Downhill Treadmill Running on Human Blood Lymphocytes Expressing the Adhesion/Activation Molecules CD54 (ICAM-1), CD18 (β2 integrin) and CD53. Background This study examined the effects of intensive, moderate and downhill treadmill running on blood lymphocyte expression of adhesion/activation (AA) molecules. Methods Trained subjects completed three treadmill-running protocols… Read More