Foam rolling - does the evidence still support it's use?
Since 2013 there has been an enormous amount of research conducted on foam rolling. Some advocate it can correct muscular imbalances,...
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Groin pain - have you considered Osteitis Pubis?
Osteitis pubis is a common source of groin pain in athletes, with a higher incidence in distance runners and those participating in...
Heat training improves exercise performance
Most of us have heard of athletes training at altitude to improve their body's capability of delivering oxygen to their muscles during...
Does previous hamstring strain increase the chances of re-injury?
Hamstring strain is one of the most common sporting injuries, and does unfortunately make you more likely to recurrent strains, but why?...
Cold-water immersion on recovery
Balancing fatigue and muscle soreness with exercise performance is challenging, and athletes are often looking for ways to recovery...
Osteopathy and chronic neck pain
Neck pain is a common condition, and up to 54% of people will suffer from this at some point in their lives. Almost half will still have...
The effects of dehydration on runners
Runners often struggle with dehydration, and it is a difficult factor to get right as it is heavily dependent on constantly changing...
Which exercises are most effective for non-specific mechanical lower back pain?
Therapeutic exercises are commonly used for patients with lower back pain, but there still remains uncertainty into whether core...
Osteopathic treatment for shoulder pain
Shoulder injuries are a common presentation in practice life, and it is not uncommon for patients to become confused in who to consult;...
SLAP tears of the shoulder
SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior) tears are common shoulder injuries for those who partake in overhead sporting activities....
"Hitting the wall"
Many marathon and ultra distance runners will tell you how significant 'hitting the wall' is, and how it causes a significant slowing of...
External Snapping Hip Syndrome
External snapping hip syndrome is characterised by a palpable or audible snapping sensation when the hip joint is flexed and extended, or...
Caffeine in endurance sports
Caffeine has long been used in the sporting world for its wide ranging beneficial effects, and many use it to help with their...
Knee osteoarthritis and psychological wellbeing
Knee osteoarthritis doesn't just affect our physical wellbeing, it can have a profound impact on mental health. Approximately 20% of...
Stress fracture - Ankle and foot
Stress fractures are most common in the athletic population, in fact, 98.5% of all stress fractures affect the sporting types. Such...
Suffering neck and shoulder pain from working at your computer?
Computer use, coupled with poor working posture, is a prevalent cause of neck and shoulder pain. Persistent pain in these areas can...
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a degenerative condition of the foot, characterised by changes in the collagen fibres in the plantar fascia, without...
Physical activity and exercise for osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is the most common chronic metabolic bone disease, which is characterised by increased bone fragility. It is estimated that...
Do you perform an active cool-down for the right reasons?
Many people run through an active cool-down routine of about 5-15 mins of low-moderate-intensity after their training session, usually...
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