MOVE - The Sports & Exercise Medicine Centre

23/02/2026

A huge well done to everyone who took part yesterday... the weather was perfect, so the energy, the determination, and the community spirit were really fun to watch.

Special shoutout to all our incredible TAASCians and MOVErs who also took part in one way or another.
👏 Jasmine, Dasha and Mary Rose for absolutely smashing their first half marathon. What an achievement and wow what a time.
👏 Veronica for keeping the running bug and passing it on to others.
👏 Corinne for wheeling her way to the finish line with strength and resilience.
👏 Danae for leading by example and running alongside her children and showing them what perseverance looks like.
So proud of each and every one of you. 💙

Here’s to movement, inclusion, and showing up, for ourselves and for each other...



Jasmine Borg TAASC Corinne Zammit

22/02/2026

Best of luck to all the athletes. A big shoutout to MOVE’s athletes

Veronica Montanaro Jasmine Borg 💪

20/02/2026

MOVE's Friday Movie picks

🛷 Throwback that hits different when you watch it as an adult: "Cool Runnings" 🇯🇲

Yes, it's hilarious, but have you noticed the psychology? This film is actually about, overcoming stereotypes and cultural expectations, The power of positive self-talk ("I see pride, I see power..."), How supportive coaching transforms performance, Redefining what "winning" actually means

That scene where they carry the bobsled across the finish line? That's the real victory - maintaining dignity when things don't go as planned.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106611/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_Cool%2520running

1h 38m | PG

20/02/2026

19/02/2026

From all of us at MOVE, we wish you luck Jaydip Lakhankiya — The Climate Walker 🌍🚶‍♂️as you set off on your extraordinary journey, walking from Malta all the way to India to raise awareness about climate change. 🌏

Endurance of this magnitude is not only physical; it is deeply psychological. It calls for clarity of purpose, resilience in uncertainty and the capacity to keep moving forward when motivation fluctuates and conditions are far from ideal. It asks for patience, adaptability and the ability to stay grounded even when the path feels uncertain. Your commitment reflects the kind of resilience we value deeply in sport and performance psychology.
Resilience is not about never struggling, it’s about continuing with intention despite the struggle 💪🧠

From all of us at MOVE Clinic, you have our full support every step of the way. We look forward to following your progress and the powerful message behind each mile you walk. 👣

19/02/2026

🏁🎉 And here we are… it’s that time of year again! 🎉🏁

Our spectator poster collection is officially ready for 2026, and we’re adding fresh new designs to help you cheer louder, prouder, and slightly more embarrassingly than ever before.

Are you supporting your colleagues, from the office or from the sidelines?

Either way, we’ve got a poster for that.

👇 Write a note below telling us who you’re cheering for,
and we’ll send you the PDF posters straight to your inbox to print, wave, and proudly display like the elite supporter you are.

Let’s make those runners feel unstoppable…

16/02/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Neil Agius for recognizing the work of the MOVE.

Being involved in clinical research while gaining such a unique, hands-on experience alongside a world record holder and his dedicated team is truly an honor. Collaborating at this level not only deepens our understanding of performance psychology but also reinforces our commitment to supporting athletes who push the limits of human potential.

We’re excited to continue this journey together and look forward to further collaboration and empowering more ultra-distance athletes to strengthen their mindset, elevate their performance, and achieve their dreams.

Last year, I turned my 7-day, 271km swim around Gozo into a live experiment.

What made the Gozo 7 different was that we decided to go down the scientific route, studying the mind and body under extreme stress.

As part of a study we conducted with Move, I underwent cognitive tests before and after the swim.

The team concluded that I meet the criteria for ADHD.

But my ability to focus and sustain attention improves significantly in purposeful and meaningful contexts, such as swimming.

In the water I held perfect focus for 15 hours straight.

Tracking currents.
Monitoring my body.
Reading the environment around me.

The study’s conclusion was simple: In purposeful environments, the neurodivergent traits became an advantage.

In the water, I entered flow and felt aligned with my purpose.

Your nervous system isn’t broken; we’re just all optimised for meaning.

The question isn’t “How do I fix my attention?”
It’s “Where does my attention come alive?”

13/02/2026

We're back with MOVE's Friday MOVie picks! 🎬

With the Winter Olympics around, we couldn't resist revisiting some good oldies

This Friday's Pick is Eddie the Eagle ❄

This 2016 film tells the incredible true story of Michael "Eddie" Edwards, who became Britain's first Olympic ski jumper at the 1988 Winter Olympics, despite everyone telling him he couldn't do it.

Eddie's journey is ALL about overcoming self-doubt and external criticism. He didn't have natural talent, funding, or support... but he had unwavering belief in himself. The film beautifully shows how internal motivation can silence the doubters.

The psychological resilience in this film is a masterclass in persistence. If you've ever felt like the underdog or been told you're "not good enough," this one's for you. Eddie proves that showing up and trying IS winning. 🏅

1h 46m | PG-13

24/01/2026

Mind over Marathon has truly become a fixture in our annual calendar, and with marathon season approaching both locally and abroad, we were thrilled to bring together a fantastic lineup of professionals to support runners in their preparation for race day.

Our speakers shared practical tips, powerful mental tools, guidance on nutrition from and sports massage, top shoe advice, ending the evening with a boost of energy and motivation from Xandru.

We were also privileged to hear from Professor Matt Slater, as well as from runners who shared their personal stories during the breaks, highlighting the powerful parallels between sports performance and performance in everyday life.

The energy in the room was contagious, and the conversations were inspiring from start to finish. A huge thank you to all our panelists for making this event such a success, to everyone who attended, and to for sponsoring the event.

If you missed out but would like to join a follow-up, Daria will be delivering a talk at the TAASC CPD Café, and we will also be holding a pre-marathon follow-up session. Follow this page to stay posted on our upcoming events and trainings.

Nigel Camilleri run_shoe_bible Matthew Portelli Viktor Fodor

23/01/2026

23/01/2026

What an incredible energy in the room tonight at MOVE Sports & Exercise Medicine Centre! Our "Mind Over Marathon - The Inner Race" workshop kicked off strong this evening (Jan 23, 2026), and we're already deep into building those mental skills that'll carry runners through the Malta Marathon and beyond.