About the Human Performance Laboratory

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The services provided within the sports and exercise unit are comprehensive and tailored to the individuals needs. In addition to care of injuries and other medical problems related to sport, the expertise of the specialists within the unit provides comprehensive fitness testing, advice on training programmes for athletes at all levels, exercise prescription and access to a wide range of specialists.

What can we do…

Every individual is carefully assed and evaluated according to his/her needs using the facilities of the laboratory. The information is used to:

  • Evaluate specific components of fitness

  • Identify areas that can be improved upon

  • Provide advice on training methods

  • Prescribe exercise

  • Identify factors that may lead to injury

  • Test for Exercise Induced Bronchospasm

  • Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

 

  • Plan rehabilitation after injury

  • Provide access to advice on diet and nutrition

  • Set short & long term goals for the individuals to work towards

  • Provide a written report on the individuals test

  • Where appropriate a Zone training chart based on your performance

  • Isokinetic testing

 

Who can attend?

Anyone who would like to have an exercise test done.

Cost for evaluation within the Human Performance Laboratory is dependant on the services required. Further information on costs and tests are available by contacting the unit by email or phone. An answer phone is in use.

 

Contact us

Tel: 01223 216969 (internal 2696)
Fax: 01223 216969
E-mail: hpl@cambridgesportsmedicine.co.uk

Last updated: 11 January, 2008
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