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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...


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...


Best practice guidelines for plantar heel pain
Plantar heel pain usually affects middle-aged and older adults who are sedentary, but also accounts for 8% of all running-related...


'Text neck' - what is it?
A new research study looked into the effects of prolongued smart phone usage on the neck and spine, assessing 18-25 year olds who spend...


Chronic neck pain, what is effective?
Non-specific chronic neck pain is abundant, and can have significant effects on people's lives, and is thought to be driven by...


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...


Does vibration massage reduce the effects of post exercise muscle soreness?
Post exercise muscle soreness occurs due to muscle damage induced by exercise. Classically, this soreness develops about 24 hours after...


New research could help tinnitus sufferers
Tinnitus affects 10-15% of the population worldwide, and can be described as a debilitating condition which can push individuals to the...


The effects of osteopathic treatment on patients with chronic neck pain
Aside from medication, alternatives for pain relief have been researched, including manipulative techniques and cranio-cervical flexion...


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...


Recurrent ankle sprains
Ankle sprains are the most common recurrent injury of the lower extremity, and up to 40% go to develop chronic symptoms. Approximately...


Rotator cuff injury
The rotator cuff comprises of four muscles, originating from the shoulder blade and inserting onto the outer part of the shoulder. Not...


Resuming normal operating hours
As of Monday 15th February, Head 2 Toe Osteopathy will be resuming normal operating hours. Infection rates both locally and nationwide...
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