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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...


Effective Ways to Manage Hand Osteoarthritis Symptoms
The management of hand osteoarthritis typically involves a combination of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions. Always...


The Connection Between Weather and Osteoarthritic Pain: Exploring the Evidence
There is some evidence to suggest that weather can influence osteoarthritic pain, although the relationship between weather and pain is...


Common causes of hip pain
Hip pain is a prevalent and disruptive issue that affects people of all ages and lifestyles. As a complex joint responsible for...


Osteoarthritis in the hands
Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition characterised by the degeneration of cartilage in the joints of the hand. It can cause...


Knee osteoarthritis? You should be strength training...
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by joint pain, stiffness, and...


Knee osteoarthritis? Strengthening your hips will help.
Knee osteoarthritis affects approximately 1/3.of all individuals, with an increasing prevalence as the population ages. The medial...


Knee osteoarthritis and psychological wellbeing
Knee osteoarthritis doesn't just affect our physical wellbeing, it can have a profound impact on mental health. Approximately 20% of...


The big question....Does running cause osteoarthritis of the hip or knee?
Still to this day, I have patients tell me they do not run because it's bad for our knees and hips, and I fire it back at them and ask...


Exercise and antioxidants for osteoarthritis
A study produced by Washington State University looked into the effects of exercise and an antioxidant, gallic acid, on human cartilage...


Preventative health care in Australia
Typically in the UK, we are a nation of prescribing our way out of pain, without looking at ways of actually preventing problems in the...


'Knuckle cracking' - does is cause osteoarthritis?
'Cracking' or 'popping' joints appears to be very common, especially amongst teenagers, and is often habitual. But does it cause any...


Osteoarthritis and exercise therapy
Having just seen a patient at the grand age of 96 years old, I thought I would write a little about how exercise therapy can help those...


World Arthritis Day
Arthritis encompasses several different conditions, the most common being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Around 10 million...


Osteoarthritis of the hand - here's what you can do....
Osteoarthritis of the hand is very common, and tends to affect those who are aged 60 and over, who often report significant pain and...


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...


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...


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....
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