Explore our scientific studies
We offer evidence-based answers to common questions about the effects of exercise on joint health, by applying medical research techniques on a significant scale.
Below you’ll find summaries of all our completed studies, encompassing knees, hips, spine; activities that include running, walking and cycling, and a broad range of participants in terms of age, gender, outlook and fitness. Each summary gives you a simple overview, with a link to the published scientific paper.
How does running your first marathon affect your spine?
Our first study of the spine was based on the 2019 Richmond Marathon. We wanted to better understand the impact of long-distance running on runners’ lumbar spines, by assessing changes before and after their first marathon.