Recreational runners get less osteoarthritis.
Running does not lead to osteoarthritis. So the research is clear recreational runners have a lower occurrence of knee and hip osteoarthritis compared to sedentary individuals and competitive runners, according to a new international study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT). Researchers in Spain, Sweden, the United States and […]
Shred the slopes – not your body. Snowsport Injury Advice.
Shred the Slopes Not Your Body Are you soon to hit the slopes? If so, are you prepared? I am not referring to your purchase of the latest ‘look’ to cruise the slopes in style or sussing out the best Apres ski spots. I am referring to you – your body, is it prepared and […]
Sciatica treatment – the best approach. Is physiotherapy the answer?
Sciatica treatment – the best approach? Many patients suffer significant sciatica pain and are looking for the most effective sciatica pain relief. But is sciatica nerve relief possible? Well there are ways to get sciatica relief and here we explain how. The best approach to sciatica treatment is usually varied and can be quite different between […]
Top Tips to Prevent Ski Injuries
Most common ski injuries: Ski injuries make up a reasonable percentage of the sports injuries we see at Physis at this time of year. Knee injuries are the most common for skiers. The structures most at risk are the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL). Head injuries (usually minor ones) are […]