Ultrasound guided injections are being used increasingly in sports medicine to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and conditions affecting the muscles, tendons, joints and ligaments. There are a number of benefits of using ultrasound in this way. It is an imaging technique that uses sound waves rather than radiation to create dynamic…
The start of a new year is often a time for us to think about making changes in our life and improving health is number one on many people’s priority list. If you are suffering from recent or long-term sporting injuries, why not make this the year you take action to investigate your symptoms and…
While our thoughts may be turning towards springtime, and the promise of lighter nights and warmer weather, it’s easy to forget that we are still in the depths of winter. At this time of year, the weather can quickly turn icy, snowy or stormy and these bouts of winter weather are often accompanied by an…
So, how are you doing with your New Year commitment to yourself to get fit and exercise more?
Have you been living with aches and pains over the past 12 months? Maybe you’ve put off seeking medical help in the hope that the problem would simply go away? Maybe you’re worried about taking time off work, or the financial impact that treatment might have? Or maybe the fear of undergoing treatment is enough…
Passport? Check. Warm, lightweight clothing? Check. Ski goggles? Check. But, is there something else you should be including in your winter holiday planning?
Sunny days (sometimes!), short nights, sandals…. It can only mean one thing: it’s nearly time for Wimbledon! If you’re a tennis afficianado, the start of the lawn tennis season is probably a cause for excitement. You might even find yourself inspired to take up your racket and get out onto the court yourself.
Warmer weather and longer days herald the start of the summer athletics season. Whether you’re a canoeist, cyclist, beach volleyball player or something else, if you’re limbering up to start competing, or if your children are getting ready to compete, it’s worth building some injury-prevention steps into your training schedule.
