The University’s Respiratory Clinic has been selected to screen the entire GB Boxing team.
Following the success of work undertaken by Dr John Dickinson from the University’s School of Sport and Exercise Science in advance of the 2012 Olympic Games, the latest project will involve in-depth analysis and screening of GB Boxers for exercise induced asthma (EIA).
The research will provide information to athletes and the team’s coaches to help reduce respiratory issues occurring during their training and competition.
The University of Kent’s Respiratory Clinic, which has a permanent base within Medway Park’s sports facility, conducts research and consultancy around the prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of EIA and dysfunctional breathing problems during exercise.
The latest screening activity with GB Boxing takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield. It is likely to extend to support the athletes throughout 2014 and into the run up to the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.
The School of Sport and Exercise Science is based at the University’s Medway campus.