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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...


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...


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


Patella tendinopathy - the latest research
Patella tendinopathy affects as many as 45% of elite athletes who are involved in jumping sports like basketball and volleyball. Due to...


Patella tendinopathy - Further your knowledge
Also known as 'Jumper's knee', patella tendinopathy is caused by functional overload to the patella tendon. High volume training, and...


Fat pad impingement of the knee
Fat pad impingement is a common cause of pain at the front of your knee. The fat pads sit behind the patella tendon and knee cap, and...


Runner's knee
Runner's knee, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain. Patients will often...


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...


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


Patello-femoral pain syndrome: is spinal manipulation favourable over local exercise therapy?
Patello-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a chronic musculoskeletal condition characterised by pain behind the knee cap, usually worsened...


Common swimming injuries
As we move through spring and head towards summer, and swimming pools and outdoor lakes begin to open, it is important to recognise some...


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...
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