Speed up injury recovery

If shockwave treatment is used correctly for a tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis, it can help to speed up the healing process. However, it not a silver bullet. Learn how shockwave therapy works, how NOT to use it, and what else you need to do to get your tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis to recover fully.

I really struggled to keep a straight face when I heard that one of our patients had had a “salmon sperm” injection for their tendonitis. But then I became curious and had a look at the research, and it turns out that it is actually a promising treatment – called polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) therapy in medical circles. Here’s the state of play with regards to PDRN injections and tendon treatment.

Learn how blood flow restriction (BFR) training works, its benefits for athletes and injury rehab, and how to use it safely. This evidence-based guide explains the science, optimal cuff pressures, and how to reduce risks so you can build strength and muscle with lighter loads.

Yes, (most) injuries cause pain. But the severity of the pain is not linked to the severity of your injury, and sometimes pain can persist long after an injury has healed. Learn how pain is created and how to use this to guide your injury recovery.

Red light therapy can be effective for treating many sports injuries and supporting post-exercise recovery. But each type of tissue (e.g. muscles, tendons) responds better to slightly different settings. And if you overuse it, it can actually slow healing! Read on to learn the ins and outs of how to use red light therapy at home for best results.

Here’s why a limb can be painful when your cast has been removed, and what you can do to get rid of the pain and get things back to normal.

We discuss three types of knee sprain brace and when they might aid your recovery from a mild knee sprain.

Are tendon repair supplements a fad, or do they really help you to recover quicker from your tendon injury? We take a look at the research.

The clamshell exercise’s benefits as well as variation and how to make it more difficult. Also, why it might hurt and what to do about it.

Various types of knee brace for meniscus tears. When to remove your knee brace immediately.

Is CBD for runners a fad supplement, or does it live up to the promise that it will help you to perform better and recover faster?

Detailed LCL (lateral collateral ligament) exercise descriptions with recommended sets and reps as well as video demos to help you recover.

In this article, we ignore the sales talk and look at the research on massage guns to explain how you can use them safely for best effect.

Ankle sprain strengthening exercises for plantar flexion, and balance exercises, including how to achieve good balance with a balance board.

Walking on a sprained ankle is actually good for its recovery if you go about it the right way and give it the necessary support. However, walking on a sprained ankle can make it worse if you limp on regardless of the pain signals and other symptoms that tell you you’re overdoing it. Remember, if you need more help with an injury, you're welcome to consult one of our physios online via video call. Some of the links in this article are to pages where you can buy products disc

There is no "cure" for DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), but there are some proven methods for DOMS pain relief.

Who needs to wear an ankle brace, what type of brace is best, and when and for how long to wear it.

The correct height of crutches, how to walk with crutches non-weightbearing and partially weightbearing, how to go up and down stairs, and using one crutch.

This article explains the ins and outs of using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for rehab, recovery, and training.

Options when choosing resistance bands, how to safely attach them, and how to start and then progress your resistance band workouts.