Dr Debbie Palmer
@debbiepalmeroly.bsky.social
Academic @UniversityofEdinburgh I Co-Director @UKCCIIS IOC Research Centre on athlete health & sports injury prevention | retired 3 x @TeamGB Olympian
We're delighted Dr Jane Thornton has accepted our Honorary Professor nomination. Alongside our sister @pahrc.bsky.social @mariehmurphy.bsky.social centre we're looking forward to hosting Professor Thornton here in Edinburgh, for a special guest lectures soon. Watch this space.
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Jane Thornton as an Honorary Professor at Moray House. An Olympian and sport medicine expert, Dr Thornton joins us via a new collaboration between ESMRC and PAHRC, bringing global expertise from her role at the IOC. 🔗 Read more: edin.ac/3IJdjDW
Honorary Professorship: Honouring outstanding contributions to research | Moray House School of Education and Sport | Moray House School of Education and Sport
Moray House School of Education and Sport proudly welcomes Dr Jane Thornton to our academic community.
edin.ac
July 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We're delighted Dr Jane Thornton has accepted our Honorary Professor nomination. Alongside our sister @pahrc.bsky.social @mariehmurphy.bsky.social centre we're looking forward to hosting Professor Thornton here in Edinburgh, for a special guest lectures soon. Watch this space.
ICYMI 🚨 New paper & first evaluation of World Rugbys new lowered tackle height (LTH) law, in Scottish men's community rugby 🚨 🏴🏉
🗣️ the LTH was effective in reducing the rate of upright tackling.
There was a 45% ⬇️ in head-to-head & 29% ⬇️ in head-to-shoulder contacts
OA article lnkd.in/eCvfS46H
🗣️ the LTH was effective in reducing the rate of upright tackling.
There was a 45% ⬇️ in head-to-head & 29% ⬇️ in head-to-shoulder contacts
OA article lnkd.in/eCvfS46H
April 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
ICYMI 🚨 New paper & first evaluation of World Rugbys new lowered tackle height (LTH) law, in Scottish men's community rugby 🚨 🏴🏉
🗣️ the LTH was effective in reducing the rate of upright tackling.
There was a 45% ⬇️ in head-to-head & 29% ⬇️ in head-to-shoulder contacts
OA article lnkd.in/eCvfS46H
🗣️ the LTH was effective in reducing the rate of upright tackling.
There was a 45% ⬇️ in head-to-head & 29% ⬇️ in head-to-shoulder contacts
OA article lnkd.in/eCvfS46H
Reposted by Dr Debbie Palmer
🏉 Lowering the tackle height in men’s community rugby in Scotland led to a 45% drop in head-on-head contact, a key cause of concussion. This first peer-reviewed study on World Rugby’s law change was led by Moray House researchers.
🔗 Read more: edin.ac/3EeQO8b
🔗 Read more: edin.ac/3EeQO8b
Rugby tackle height change boosting player safety
Lowering the tackle height in men’s rugby has successfully reduced the rate of head collisions among players, a study suggests.
edin.ac
April 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🏉 Lowering the tackle height in men’s community rugby in Scotland led to a 45% drop in head-on-head contact, a key cause of concussion. This first peer-reviewed study on World Rugby’s law change was led by Moray House researchers.
🔗 Read more: edin.ac/3EeQO8b
🔗 Read more: edin.ac/3EeQO8b
Wonderful few days this week at the International Olympic Committee – IOC Olympic house, in Lausanne 🇨🇭 Working on the IOC Consensus on Female, woman & girl Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR). Very grateful to have been involved alongside such a talented bunch 🙌
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Wonderful few days this week at the International Olympic Committee – IOC Olympic house, in Lausanne 🇨🇭 Working on the IOC Consensus on Female, woman & girl Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR). Very grateful to have been involved alongside such a talented bunch 🙌
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Really fantastic couple of days. Some great discussions, information sharing and next steps for this exciting, new collaboration. Grateful for colleagues attending in person and online. Thank you @morayhouse.bsky.social for hosting us. More to come.
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AUKCAUS in Action! Over the past 2 days, we’ve welcomed global partners to Edinburgh for the AUKCAUS meeting—a major collaboration across the UK, Canada, US & Australia. Together, we explored athlete health research and welcomed our new postdoc, Lauren Guilfoyle, who joins in June.
April 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Really fantastic couple of days. Some great discussions, information sharing and next steps for this exciting, new collaboration. Grateful for colleagues attending in person and online. Thank you @morayhouse.bsky.social for hosting us. More to come.
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Reposted by Dr Debbie Palmer
📢 Paris 2024 Olympians – Join Groundbreaking Research!
The University of Edinburgh & IOC are recruiting Paris 2024 Olympians (16+) for a study on elite athlete health. Help shape the future of athlete well-being!
🔗 Learn more: edin.ac/4hPzLHr
The University of Edinburgh & IOC are recruiting Paris 2024 Olympians (16+) for a study on elite athlete health. Help shape the future of athlete well-being!
🔗 Learn more: edin.ac/4hPzLHr
Paris 2024 Olympians: Take to the stand for research
The University of Edinburgh and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) seek athletes who competed at Paris 2024 to continue research surrounding the health and well-being challenges faced by elite athletes.
edin.ac
March 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM
📢 Paris 2024 Olympians – Join Groundbreaking Research!
The University of Edinburgh & IOC are recruiting Paris 2024 Olympians (16+) for a study on elite athlete health. Help shape the future of athlete well-being!
🔗 Learn more: edin.ac/4hPzLHr
The University of Edinburgh & IOC are recruiting Paris 2024 Olympians (16+) for a study on elite athlete health. Help shape the future of athlete well-being!
🔗 Learn more: edin.ac/4hPzLHr
Fantastic day welcoming guest lectures Dr Mark Stuart & Dr Niall Elliott.
Thank you for sharing yr knowledge & experience on olympic pharmacy & the team physician 🏅 Great discussion & learning opportunity for our sport&exercise medicine students @morayhouse.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing yr knowledge & experience on olympic pharmacy & the team physician 🏅 Great discussion & learning opportunity for our sport&exercise medicine students @morayhouse.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Fantastic day welcoming guest lectures Dr Mark Stuart & Dr Niall Elliott.
Thank you for sharing yr knowledge & experience on olympic pharmacy & the team physician 🏅 Great discussion & learning opportunity for our sport&exercise medicine students @morayhouse.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing yr knowledge & experience on olympic pharmacy & the team physician 🏅 Great discussion & learning opportunity for our sport&exercise medicine students @morayhouse.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Debbie Palmer
📸 Behind the Scenes: Showcasing Our Specialist Spaces!
We had a fantastic photo shoot capturing the Physiology Lab, Environmental Chamber, Biomechanics Lab, and Strength & Conditioning Gym in action! A huge thank you to our amazing students, academic staff, and lab technicians for making it happen.
We had a fantastic photo shoot capturing the Physiology Lab, Environmental Chamber, Biomechanics Lab, and Strength & Conditioning Gym in action! A huge thank you to our amazing students, academic staff, and lab technicians for making it happen.
March 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
📸 Behind the Scenes: Showcasing Our Specialist Spaces!
We had a fantastic photo shoot capturing the Physiology Lab, Environmental Chamber, Biomechanics Lab, and Strength & Conditioning Gym in action! A huge thank you to our amazing students, academic staff, and lab technicians for making it happen.
We had a fantastic photo shoot capturing the Physiology Lab, Environmental Chamber, Biomechanics Lab, and Strength & Conditioning Gym in action! A huge thank you to our amazing students, academic staff, and lab technicians for making it happen.
Reposted by Dr Debbie Palmer
We are recruiting @Aspetar
Looking for #physiotherapists throughout career stages (>5yr grad) to join the Rehab Dept & greater multi-disciplinary team
Apply Here: tinyurl.com/yj6s7jcu
Any queries just reach out!
Looking for #physiotherapists throughout career stages (>5yr grad) to join the Rehab Dept & greater multi-disciplinary team
Apply Here: tinyurl.com/yj6s7jcu
Any queries just reach out!
March 9, 2025 at 7:19 AM
We are recruiting @Aspetar
Looking for #physiotherapists throughout career stages (>5yr grad) to join the Rehab Dept & greater multi-disciplinary team
Apply Here: tinyurl.com/yj6s7jcu
Any queries just reach out!
Looking for #physiotherapists throughout career stages (>5yr grad) to join the Rehab Dept & greater multi-disciplinary team
Apply Here: tinyurl.com/yj6s7jcu
Any queries just reach out!