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Sports medicine
Understanding sports injuries: An expert’s guide for patients
Sports injuries are a common occurrence among athletes of all levels, ranging from beginners to professional athletes. These injuries can have a significant impact on an individual's performance and overall well-being. In this comprehensive guide, one of the UK’s top sport and exercise medicine experts, Dr Ian Beasley, answers patients’ most frequently asked question.
By Dr Ralph Rogers
18.01.24
Sports medicine
What is a sacroiliac joint injection, and how is it performed?
Here, extremely well-regarded sports medicine specialist, Dr Ralph Rogers, discusses sacroiliac joint dysfunction in expert detail, including explaining how this injection is administered.
By Anastasia Borisova
21.11.23
Sports medicine
An in-depth analysis of sports massage: part 2
In the second article of a two-part series, renowned osteopath Ms Anastasia Borisova discusses the impact sports massage on athletic performance, the best types of sports massage available and what precautions you must take before considering the treatment.
By Dr Philip Batty
17.11.23
Sports medicine
ACL injuries: What you need to know
In his latest online article, Dr Philip Batty gives us his insights into ACL injuries. He talks about how they occur, the signs and symptoms, the difference between ACL tear and ACL sprain, if surgery is always needed, how long it takes to heal and could patients retear their ACL.
By Dr Ralph Rogers
13.11.23
Sports medicine
What are the benefits of radiofrequency neurotomy?
In his latest online article, highly experienced sports medicine specialist Dr Ralph Rogers explains the incredible pain-relieving benefits of radiofrequency neurotomy. He delves into how this treatment works, what the procedure entails and the results patients can expect.
By Dr David Porter
06.11.23
Sports medicine
Knee osteoarthritis and injury: Common causes, symptoms and treatment
This article by esteemed sports medicine physician Dr David Porter delves into the most common causes of knee osteoarthritis among athletes, highlighting key symptoms and preferred treatment methods based on his extensive experience.
By Dr Ralph Rogers
03.11.23
Sports medicine
What happens when you get an epidural steroid injection?
If you experience severe back pain, one treatment solutions is an epidural steroid injection. Leading sports medicine specialist Dr Ralph Rogers explains what’s involved in this procedure in this informative article.
By Dr Ralph Rogers
05.09.23
Sports medicine
The medial branch block procedure: everything you need to know
Back pain is extremely common among the UK population and can make daily life debilitating for some people. One method of aiding such back pain is medial branch block. Here to explain more about the procedure is Dr Ralph Rogers, a highly regarded consultant in sports medicine and regenerative orthopaedics.
By Mr Simon Moyes
09.06.22
Sports medicine
Surfs up! And keeping injury risks down
Surfing, whether you are an expert or a first-timer, should be practised with caution. The obvious dangers, like hitting your head when falling off the board, are important to pay attention to, but what about the impact it can have on your musculoskeletal system? Esteemed London-based consultant orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon Mr Simon Moyes discusses the injuries to be aware of, their symptoms and causes, and why it is important to have injuries diagnosed by a specialist to get the right treatment.
By Dr David Porter
16.05.22
Sports medicine
Why do athletes get injured so often?
Sport and exercise are important factors that contribute to a healthy body and lifestyle. Injury, however, commonly occurs, particularly at a high level. Esteemed London-based sports medicine physician Dr David Porter details the causes of injuries, how they can be prevented, and why preventing injuries rather than relying on treating them is so important.
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