Speed up injury recovery

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.