Following on from my last blog about the physiological effects of taking inadequate rest between training sessions, I am going to discuss...

Maximising the performance capacity of an athlete is not just a matter of training, it also depends on an optimal balance between...

Knee osteoarthritis affects approximately 1/3.of all individuals, with an increasing prevalence as the population ages. The medial...

Pain is a very complex subject and the human body's response to pain is indicative of an intricate adaptive system. Some pain...

Over the last decade, research has shown a decline in psychological well-being among the teenage population and an increase in cases of...

A clicking shoulder, also known as crepitations, is a fairly common presentation in association with an injury, but is it anything to...

During sporting activities, such as volleyball, basketball, and dance, acute ankle sprains are very common. Data shows that around 80% of...

Historically it was postulated that the number of repetitions performed at a given magnitude of load will result in specific adaptations....

Different kinds of escapism can motivate people to take part in running, but using running to escape from negative experiences rather...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects roughly 1% of the world's population. Common presentations include bilateral joint pain affecting the...

The placebo effect is well documented as a contributor to treatment effectiveness in clinical practice. The nocebo effects is less well...

Cardiac arrest is a critical medical emergency, where the heart stops pumping blood around the body. Unless treated immediately, it leads...

Patello-femoral joint pain is a common injury amongst runners, mainly due to the high levels of compression forces exerted on the knee...

Skiing is a very popular winter sport, but doesn't come without inherent risk of injury. The most common injuries associated with skiing...

Mental health and wellbeing is a much discussed area of interest, especially since the pandemic erupted. Due to the large crisis of...

Inflammation is a protective reaction of the body against injury or infection. Typical signs of inflammation include swelling, heat,...

3-4% of adults below 45 years of age have chronic low back pain and 5-7% of adults over 45 years of age also suffer with persistent low...

Whiplash is commonly regarded as a post-traumatic condition initiated by distortion and sprain in the neck as a result of trauma. Tissue...

Ankle sprain is a very common musculoskeletal injury in both the very active and general population. There is potential for ankle sprains...

I would say the majority of patients I see in practice are unsure as to whether they should use hot or cold in the management of their...