By Professor Paul Lee
21.12.18
Sports medicine
The 6 most common sporting injuries – and when they happen
Playing sports can of course be good fun, but they are also a big cause of injuries. These include muscle injuries, ligament tears and damage to cartilage. Professor Paul Lee, a top orthopaedic surgeon and leading sports medicine specialist, tells us what the six most common sporting injuries that he treats are.
By Mr William Bartlett
20.12.18
Sports medicine
The most common sports injuries and why they happen
The health benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle are well recognised. In children and teenagers, participating in sports can build confidence and maintain fitness. In adults, regular exercise can help to avoid depression, obesity, cardiac disease and diabetes. However, all sports do risk injury. In this article Mr William Bartlett explains which sports injuries occur most commonly and why.
By Dr Ralph Rogers
19.12.18
Sports medicine
Lipogems and osteoarthritis: a patient guide
One of the latest advances in regenerative medicine, Lipogems injections, is now available at an increasing number of clinics across the UK, promising a new way to treat osteoarthritis without surgery. In this article, leading sports medicine specialist Dr Ralph Rogers has written a patient guide to Lipogems, covering how it works, who it’s suitable for, and how long the results last.
By Professor Paul Lee
04.12.18
Sports medicine
What you need to know about cell therapy and how it can treat your knee
Osteoarthritis is a painful condition that affects the cartilage in our joints. Can we use the body's own biology to treat osteoarthritis? Expert orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Professor Paul Lee explains cell therapy and how it can help stimulate the body to repair itself.
By Professor Paul Lee
20.11.18
Sports medicine
Why regenerative medicine is the future of knee joint repair
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon and knee pain expert Professor Paul Lee explains that the growing field of regenerative medicine has the potential to change our approach to cartilage repair entirely – and make self-healing knee joints possible.
By Dr John Tanner
19.11.18
Sports medicine
Understanding and managing chronic pain
Chronic pain, broadly speaking, is pain persisting for more than three months. However, this may be an acute injury which has failed to heal or a problem that has defied diagnosis. Dr John Tanner, a top sports medicine specialist, gives us some insight into what defines chronic pain and how it can be managed.
By Dr Ralph Rogers
22.10.18
Sports medicine
Regenerative medicine – an alternative to joint replacement surgery?
Medicine is a constantly changing field. Throughout its history, new discoveries and inventions have changed the way we look at the human body and how we treat the many diseases and injuries that can afflict it. One of the latest fields to emerge is that of regenerative medicine, which aims to provide non-surgical treatments designed to stimulate the body to heal itself. Dr Ralph Rogers is a leader in using regenerative treatments in sports medicine.
By Dr Mark Mason
19.09.18
Sports medicine
Should marathon runners pay a visit to a cardiologist?
If exercise is good for the heart, why do you hear about athletes in their prime, such as footballer Fabrice Muamba, collapsing while competing in their sport? The answer is usually that the athlete has an undetected cardiovascular condition. So, is it worth visiting a cardiologist before running a marathon? Dr Mark Mason is here to offer his expert insight.
By Dr John Tanner
18.07.18
Sports medicine
Back pain and sports: improving your technique and getting the right treatment
Dr John Tanner, a leading musculoskeletal, sports and exercise physician, explains how back pain can occur in those who play sports, and what you can do to try reduce the risk of back problems developing.
By Dr Ralph Rogers
22.06.18
Sports medicine
Premier League clubs at risk of "wear and tear" as World Cup gets underway
What is tournament hangover? As the World Cup gets underway, leading sports medicine and orthopaedic consultant Dr Ralph Rogers is warning of the risk to clubs at the start of the 2018/19 season of wear and tear to Premier League players.
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