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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,...


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...


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...


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....


Degenerative meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis
Meniscal tears are present in 60-90% of people with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Physical therapy and home-based exercise programmes...


Now offering percussion massage
Head 2 Toe Osteopathy is now offering 'Theragun' percussion massage as part of normal treatment. Encouraging research states the benefits...


Progressive tendon-loading exercise therapy in patients with patellar tendinopathy
Patellar tendinopathy is a chronic tendon injury, that affects as a many as 45% of elite athletes in jumping sports. It has also been...


The importance of a standing exam
If you have seen an Osteopath before, then you have most probably been examined standing, sitting and/or lying down. The purpose of this...


Iio-tibial band syndrome (ITBS)
ITBS is a common injury experienced by those who partake in activities that require repetitive knee bending, particularly in endurance...


Do we need to consider using motion control trainers?
There has long been speculation as to whether specific running shoes have an influence on injury prevention. Do you over-pronate? are you...


Knee pain? Your knee may not be the problem...
Knee injuries are a very common complaint and can arise from a large number of reasons. It is obviously crucial to examine the knee, to...
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