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The Association Between Sports Injuries And Poor Sleep Quality
Several studies have provided evidence supporting the link between poor sleep quality and an increased incidence of injuries,...


"Understanding Sacro-Iliac Joint Pain: Causes and Symptoms"
Sacroiliac joint pain, also known as SI joint pain, is a condition characterised by discomfort or pain in the sacroiliac joint, which is...


The 7 Most Common Swimming Injuries
In swimming, the most common injuries can vary depending on factors like stroke technique, training intensity, and individual...


"Effective Strategies for Treating Achilles Tendinopathy"
Achilles tendinopathy is commonly managed conservatively, particularly in the initial stages of treatment. Conservative management...


Mind Your Step: A Comprehensive Guide to the 5 Most Common Running Injuries
Running is a high-impact activity that can lead to various injuries, especially if proper precautions and training techniques are not...


Eccentric Loading: How It Affects and Treats Tendinopathy
Eccentric loading is a therapeutic approach commonly used in the management of tendinopathy, which is a condition characterised by pain,...


Achilles tendinopathy - don't put your feet up, get moving
Exercising with Achilles tendinopathy, a condition characterised by pain and inflammation in the Achilles tendon, can be beneficial when...


Insertional Achilles tendinopathy or a Haglund's deformity?
Achilles tendinopathy and Haglund's deformity are two distinct conditions that can cause pain and discomfort in the heel and Achilles...


The top 3 running injuries to look out for
Running is a widely embraced activity that contributes to physical fitness, cardiovascular health, and stress reduction. Nonetheless, the...


What is Achilles tendinopathy?
Achilles tendinopathy refers to a spectrum of conditions affecting the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone....


How often do you replace your running trainers?
As a runner, you know that having a good pair of running trainers is essential for both performance and injury prevention. However, what...


Achilles tendinopathy - does therapeutic ultrasound work?
Achilles tendinopathy is a degenerative disorder with changes in the collagen fibre structure of the tendon. An important factor to note...


New to running? You'll want to avoid this...
Achilles tendonitis occurs when the tendon that connects your calf to your heel bone becomes inflamed and painful. If you do develop this...


Tendon injury - the basics
Tendons connect muscles to bone, and are highly resistant to mechanical loads. Tendons are capable of transferring, distributing and...


Tendinitis and tendinosis - What's the difference?
Many of us have suffered tendon injuries in sport, commonly affecting the shoulder, elbow, knee or ankle. But what actually happens when...


Achilles tendon rupture: Conservative Vs surgical management
The Achilles tendon is the strongest in the body, but is frequently injured in mainly the young to middle aged active population. The...


Achilles tendinopathy - which treatment is most effective?
Achilles tendinopathy is an overload injury, and can affect as many as 50% of the active population who run or play team sports....


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


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...
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