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Knee injuries in children – what are the risk factors?

The dark cloud of the obesity crisis that currently hangs over our heads has meant that the focus has very much shifted to getting our...

Weight training for lower back pain

We know that different types of exercise e.g. Pilates and Yoga have been shown to be effective in the treatment of lower back pain. But...

Torn ACL? Guarantee best recovery with these pre-op exercises for anterior cruciate ligament injury

The anterior cruciate ligament is a very important ligament in the knee and is usually injured when a player forcefully rotates his leg...

What is sciatica?

Sciatica has become a bit of a buzz word among my patients when they speak about lower back pain. They use it for anything from localised...

A quick test for hip control

How to test your hip control. Poor hip control can lead to several running and sports injuries, including ITB, ACL tears, and runner's knee.

How to treat your ankle sprain

The treatments that you should apply if you want your ankle to make a quick and strong recovery.

Top 7 neck exercises and stretches for computer-related neck pain

I demonstrate seven easy neck exercises and stretches to relieve and prevent neck pain from computer use – with pictures and instructions.

Using ice for sports injuries – The ultimate guide

This article explains what ice can and cannot do for an injury, as well as when and how to use it correctly.

Why do I get injured?

Understand how sports injuries with no obvious cause happen.

What is the best exercise for lower back pain? Part 3: Other Exercise

Yoga and Pilates are not the only forms of exercise that can relieve lower back pain!