Tendons connect muscles to bone, and are highly resistant to mechanical loads. Tendons are capable of transferring, distributing and...

Many of us have suffered tendon injuries in sport, commonly affecting the shoulder, elbow, knee or ankle. But what actually happens when...

It has now been four years since Head 2 Toe Osteopathy was launched, and I am proud to say the doors have remained open despite the...

Patella tendinopathy affects as many as 45% of elite athletes who take part in jumping sports, such as basketball and volleyball. Pain is...

Runner's knee or patello-femoral joint pain is a common reason for pain at the front of the knee, and doesn't just affect runners....

Osteopathy was widely available for athletes during the London and Rio Olympics, and was a medical choice for athletes to help prevent...

Ko, H.F. et al., (2021) collated all the research surrounding the effectiveness of acupuncture for reducing pain after a total knee...

A study conducted by Marconcin et al., (2016) looked into the best management strategies for living with osteoarthritis of the knee....

Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world, and as many as 90% of the western world ingest it on a regular...

Any Osteopath will tell you, when you receive a success story from a patient, it really does make you smile. Our job is to help and guide...

Many have heard about the phenomenon 'hitting the wall' in long distance running, and attribute it to a sudden slowing of pace, usually...

Sprains and strains are terms that get utilised regularly to describe injuries, but do we know the difference? Sprains occur when a...

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

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...

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

Patello-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a chronic musculoskeletal condition characterised by pain behind the knee cap, usually worsened...

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...

Have you had that feeling of total relaxation after a good run? Chances are your body has released a large number of endocannabinoids...

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