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Osteoarthritis of the hand - here's what you can do....

Osteoarthritis of the hand is very common, and tends to affect those who are aged 60 and over, who often report significant pain and...

Wrist pain? It could be this....

Wrist pain is becoming more prevalent in today's world, from those playing racquet sports and golf, to the many spending excessive time...

Shoulder injuries in athletes who partake in overhead and throwing activities

Sports such as tennis, squash, swimming, cricket and volleyball all require the athlete to be able to perform overhead arm movements, but...

Does aggressive rehabilitation offer the best outcomes?

Musculoskeletal injuries, such as lower back and neck pain, can emanate from the skin, fascia, bursa, muscle, ligaments, tendons and...

Chronic whiplash-associated disorder

Whiplash injuries are very common, and can result from not only road traffic collisions, but also from sports and falls. If left...

Reducing your chances of injury

Injuries can hit when we're least expecting them, and can have a huge impact physically, emotionally and socially. Harbouring an injury...

Does running lead to knee osteoarthritis?

There have long been discussions as to whether habitual running leads to osteoarthritis of the knee. Some studies have taken place to...

Runner's knee - what you need to know

Runner's knee, also known as patello-femoral joint syndrome occurs not only in runners, but also in those that go walking, skiing,...

How efficient is your grip strength?

Grip strength is needed all day, every day, from picking up the kettle to carrying heavy bags of shopping. Interestingly, a study in the...

Getting the best out of your knee or hip replacement

Total knee and hip replacements are often advised to those who have severe pain and reduced function, and have been quoted as being some...

Beliefs about back pain affects prognosis

Low back pain is widely prevalent worldwide and can have profound effects on people's health and way of life. There is also a...

Common swimming injuries

As we move through spring and head towards summer, and swimming pools and outdoor lakes begin to open, it is important to recognise some...

The Squat - Why do it?

Squatting is one of the most popular exercises, boasting both cardiovascular and strength benefits. This exercise targets the muscles in...

Piriformis syndrome - fuelled by sedentary lifestyles

As a nation, we are sitting for longer periods than ever before. Particularly in today's current climate, we are working from home,...

Hip and knee osteoarthritis - how do we manage these?

Approximately 1 in 5 adults over 45 years in England have osteoarthritis of the knee, and 1 in 9 adults have osteoarthritis of the hip....

Best practice guidelines for plantar heel pain

Plantar heel pain usually affects middle-aged and older adults who are sedentary, but also accounts for 8% of all running-related...

'Text neck' - what is it?

A new research study looked into the effects of prolongued smart phone usage on the neck and spine, assessing 18-25 year olds who spend...

The benefits of sunshine

As we're looking at a warm, sunny week ahead, the benefits of taking just a 5-15 minute break to sit in the sun has huge benefits....

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Chronic neck pain, what is effective?

Non-specific chronic neck pain is abundant, and can have significant effects on people's lives, and is thought to be driven by...

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