Month: February 2014

Faculty welcomes new Government plans to help us all take more exercise

The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine welcomes new Government initiatives on physical activity inspired by the Olympics, Paralympics and the forthcoming Commonwealth Games. The UK Government and the Scottish...

Lay Adviser Gets Involved with Active 2014 Campaign and SEM Symposium

A Lay Adviser to The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK and contributor to the Glasgow Active 2014 campaign, Stephen Morrison, supported a Sport and Exercise Medicine Symposium via the local media this...

Exercise Key to Managing Osteoarthritis

Exercise is a core treatment in managing osteoarthritis, according to updated NICE guidance on the condition. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, with around 1 million people seeing their...

‘Lack of exercise as harmful as smoking.’ Do GPs have the answer?

Scotland on Sunday has flagged up a major UK health issue in the run up to a Sport and Exercise Medicine Symposium this week: ‘Lack of physical activity is as...