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What makes a great climber?

Climbing is a sport that has recently become increasingly popular, making its debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. But what do you need to...

Running trainers - lets see what the science says....

The running trainer market can be overwhelming to most who enjoy recreational running. Technical terms such as 'pronation control',...

Percussion massage: What does the evidence say?

Percussion therapy is a form of soft tissue manipulation and is intended to reduce muscle soreness and increase muscle length. There is...

Achilles tendinopathy - does therapeutic ultrasound work?

Achilles tendinopathy is a degenerative disorder with changes in the collagen fibre structure of the tendon. An important factor to note...

Vertigo

The most common cause of peripheral vertigo, which is described as a perceived feeling of spinning or moving when you are in fact still,...

Are we offering the best care for patients with musculoskeletal pain?

Musculoskeletal pain conditions are the biggest cause of disability internationally. So what are the problems in healthcare settings?...

Is there a relationship between posture and pain in lower back pain patients?

Posture is a 'body's attitude or positioning of the limbs when standing or sitting'. There are many examples of different postures which...

How to maximise recovery between training sessions

Following on from my last blog about the physiological effects of taking inadequate rest between training sessions, I am going to discuss...

What happens when you don't implement adequate recovery into your training plan

Maximising the performance capacity of an athlete is not just a matter of training, it also depends on an optimal balance between...

Knee osteoarthritis? Strengthening your hips will help.

Knee osteoarthritis affects approximately 1/3.of all individuals, with an increasing prevalence as the population ages. The medial...

Yoga and pain: they are interconnected, complex systems

Pain is a very complex subject and the human body's response to pain is indicative of an intricate adaptive system. Some pain...

Physical fitness is directly related to mental health

Over the last decade, research has shown a decline in psychological well-being among the teenage population and an increase in cases of...

Why is my shoulder clicking?

A clicking shoulder, also known as crepitations, is a fairly common presentation in association with an injury, but is it anything to...

Acute ankle sprain

During sporting activities, such as volleyball, basketball, and dance, acute ankle sprains are very common. Data shows that around 80% of...

Does the number of repetitions matter when lifting weights?

Historically it was postulated that the number of repetitions performed at a given magnitude of load will result in specific adaptations....

Are you running for the right reasons?

Different kinds of escapism can motivate people to take part in running, but using running to escape from negative experiences rather...

Rheumatoid arthritis - a vegan diet could help

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects roughly 1% of the world's population. Common presentations include bilateral joint pain affecting the...

The nocebo effect

The placebo effect is well documented as a contributor to treatment effectiveness in clinical practice. The nocebo effects is less well...

Cardiac arrest: Would you know what to do?

Cardiac arrest is a critical medical emergency, where the heart stops pumping blood around the body. Unless treated immediately, it leads...

Running gait modifications and knee pain

Patello-femoral joint pain is a common injury amongst runners, mainly due to the high levels of compression forces exerted on the knee...