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Sports Injuries
Iliotibial Band Syndrome / Runner's knee
The iliotibial band (ITB) runs down the outside of the leg from the side of the pelvis (ilium) to below the knee where it…
February 24, 2020
Running injuries
A lot of my patients run as part of their exercise regime, however they quickly sustain a running injury as they start off too…
September 6, 2019
Sports injuries of the shoulder
Patients often present with problems in the shoulder area that start with microscopic muscle tears and strains as a response to…
August 23, 2018
Fitness training - tips to avoid injury
Many people start a fitness campaign with gusto at the start of the new year. This is great, however injuries often occur when…
April 5, 2018
Tendinopathies
Firstly, to clarify, tendons attach muscles to bone (as opposed to ligaments which attach bone to bone). Tendon injuries, known…
October 27, 2016
Recovering after a marathon
The running race season has started...Well done to those who completed the London marathon and good luck to those who are in…
April 26, 2016
Climbing - advice, most common injuries and tips for treatment
Climbing has become a very popular sport in recent years and with the increase in participation has come an increase in injuries…
November 25, 2014
Skiing - advice to prevent injury
The festive season is almost upon us – and, once all done and dusted, some of us may be looking forward to our skiing holidays.…
November 25, 2014
Sport injuries
The British Osteopathic Association (BOA) has written a very good article on sports injuries giving information on how to…
November 1, 2013
Blog Categories
Back Pain (13 Articles)
August 15, 2018
Upper Body (12 Articles)
September 9, 2018
Lower Body (11 Articles)
September 9, 2018
Pregnancy & Babies (8 Articles)
September 9, 2018
Sports Injuries (9 Articles)
September 9, 2018
Arthritis (4 Articles)
May 4, 2018
Clinic matters - gift vouchers and more (10 Articles)
September 13, 2017
Advice - exercise, stretching, workstation set up and more (11 Articles)
September 13, 2018
Other conditions treated by Osteopaths (9 Articles)
September 13, 2018
Pain (4 Articles)
September 13, 2018
Osteopathy - information on treatments, principles and more (6 Articles)
September 13, 2017
Chronic pain (1 Articles)
September 13, 2018
Movement (2 Articles)
September 13, 2018
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