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It's nutrition and hydration awareness week
Nutrition and hydration awareness week aims to create a global movement that will reinforce, focus, energise, create activity and...


Yoga for young people's mental health and well-being
Adolescents are faced with numerous expectations, and constant stimulation through the internet, namely social media. Children experience...


Acute tennis injuries
Acute injuries in elite professional tennis players differ to those who recreationally play. Reasoning behind this is down to associated...


Strength training for runners - you need to do it
If you're a runner, then tempo runs, long runs, and speedwork will probably be part of your training routine, as they will help build...


How heavy can your head get when on tech?
Research has shown that individuals on average spend four hours per day looking at their smartphones - that's 1400 hours a year! As you...


Is osteopathic treatment uncomfortable?
Whenever I meet a patient for the first time, I always ask if they know what to expect from the consultation, and occasionally they reply...


Red flags - what are they?
It would not be uncommon for patients to 'Google' their symptoms, and be faced with daunting suggestions that they have a serious...


Can manual therapy help migraine sufferers?
There is controversy out there as to whether articulatory manual techniques are effective in some aspects related to migraine. Research...


Patello-femoral pain syndrome: is spinal manipulation favourable over local exercise therapy?
Patello-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a chronic musculoskeletal condition characterised by pain behind the knee cap, usually worsened...


How are muscle strains categorised?
Muscle injuries account for up to 1/3 of all sports related injuries, and can lead to extended periods of time out of sport. It is...


The truth behind 'runner's high'.
Have you had that feeling of total relaxation after a good run? Chances are your body has released a large number of endocannabinoids...


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...
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