How do I know if I’m running correctly?

How do I know if I’m running correctly?

How to identify problems with your gait, and ways to improve your running technique   Ambulation (walking or running) is more complicated than it looks.  Many body systems have to work together to achieve it, and yet for the able-bodied it’s a basic part of their...
What do we do about ACL injuries?

What do we do about ACL injuries?

Knee injuries in sport are on the rise. Is there anything we can do to stop it?   Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are often significant, life-affecting events for both children and adults. They can take young people out of sports for months during their...
Do joints actually wear out from overuse?

Do joints actually wear out from overuse?

Do joints actually wear out from overuse? There’s a good chance you’ve heard this grievance raised at one point or another, if ever you’ve been in a conversation about work-outs or exercise routines. If you exercise too often – it is postulated – your...
I’ve got pain – should I see my GP?

I’ve got pain – should I see my GP?

Many of us can experience pain and discomfort in our day-to-day lives, without knowing the cause. It’s not always easy to know what to do: should I put up with it? Should I see my GP? Should I see a physiotherapist or other health-care professional? In the UK, our...
Do joints actually wear out from overuse?

Runner’s Knee

…. not just for runners Many of us out there may have encountered the pain of a runner’s knee, a.k.a. iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS). A nasty, sharp and localised pain on the outside of your knee, it can be tricky to resolve, and really puts the stoppers on...
Statement about reopening:

Statement about reopening:

How will I know if my appointment is face-to-face? Currently, both face-to-face and virtual appointments can be booked by the patient, depending on their preference. These can be booked online or over the phone. Anyone who books a face-to-face appointment for the...