News (6)

Laying down a path for safer mountain biking
Feb 23, 2023

Summary	Dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing, Fujitsu is working with Edinburgh Napier University to design a comprehensive study of mountain biking injuries that aims to promote health and safety by enabling manufacturers to innovate and create safer products.
Linked Funders	Fujitsu Limited
People	Tom Campbell Arthur Bossi Lesley Ingram-Sills
Org Units	School of Applied Sciences
Projects	Injuries in MTB
Research Areas	Sports sciences
Themes	Health
Research Centres/Groups	Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland
URL	https://www2.fujitsu.com/global/customer-stories/cs-edinburgh-napier-university-20230220/

The Inaugural Women in the Bike Industry Summit Wraps.
Mar 25, 2024

Summary	Two days and eight speakers later, the very first Women in the Bike Industry Summit wrapped in the Scottish Borders with forty attendees.
People	Lesley Ingram-Sills
Projects	Scottish Mountain Bike Strategy Delivery 2019-2025
Research Areas	Sports sciences
Themes	Health
Research Centres/Groups	The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
URL	https://www.wideopenmountainbike.com/2024/03/the-inaugural-women-in-the-bike-industry-summit-wraps

https://nen.press/2023/08/18/evaluation-of-trail-therapy-finds-mountain-biking-helps-to-improve-wellbeing/
Aug 1, 2023

Summary	Edinburgh Napier University research into a mountain biking programme for people with a mental health diagnosis has found participants benefitted from the experience.
Linked Funders	Scottish Cycling
People	Lesley Ingram-Sills
Projects	Evaluation of the impact of socially prescribed mountain biking on the psychological well-being of young people.
Research Areas	Sports sciences
Themes	Health
Research Centres/Groups	The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
URL	https://nen.press/2023/08/18/evaluation-of-trail-therapy-finds-mountain-biking-helps-to-improve-wellbeing/
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Trail Therapy: Getting out in the fresh air
Jan 8, 2024

Source	blog
Summary	Trail therapy, also known as nature therapy or ecotherapy, is a therapeutic approach that involves outdoor activities in natural settings to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This form of therapy recognises the connection between nature and overall health, and it takes advantage of the natural environment's healing properties to improve individuals' well-being
Linked Funders	Scottish Cycling
People	Lesley Ingram-Sills
Org Units	School of Applied Sciences
Projects	Evaluation of the impact of socially prescribed mountain biking on the psychological well-being of young people.
Research Areas	Sports sciences
Themes	Health
Research Centres/Groups	The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
URL	https://www.frogbikes.com/en_GB/blog/trail-therapy-getting-out-in-the-fresh-air/
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Experts say mountain biking isn't just fun, it can boost your mental health, too
Aug 15, 2023

Summary	New research reveals the unique mental health benefits of riding trails
Linked Funders	Scottish Cycling
People	Lesley Ingram-Sills
Org Units	School of Applied Sciences
Projects	Evaluation of the impact of socially prescribed mountain biking on the psychological well-being of young people.
Research Areas	Sports sciences
Themes	Health
Research Centres/Groups	The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
URL	https://www.advnture.com/news/experts-say-mountain-biking-isnt-just-fun-it-can-boost-your-mental-health-too
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Listen to DMBinS’ Trail Therapy on the Lauren Laverne Show
Aug 19, 2023

Summary	DMBinS Mountain Bike Health Programme Manager Dr. Christine Fox chats to Lauren Laverne live on BBC 6 Music about the Trail Therapy Evaluation
Linked Funders	Scottish Cycling
People	Lesley Ingram-Sills
Org Units	School of Applied Sciences
Projects	Evaluation of the impact of socially prescribed mountain biking on the psychological well-being of young people.
Research Areas	Sports sciences
Themes	Health
Research Centres/Groups	The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
URL	https://www.wideopenmountainbike.com/2023/08/listen-to-dmbins-trail-therapy-on-the-lauren-laverne-show
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