Common medical conditions in athletes, their effects, treatment and recovery
Unlike typical sports injuries, medical conditions are not always immediately apparent. This post identifies 10 common medical conditions in athletes.
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How to prevent and treat knee hyperextension
Expert therapist and author of Postural Correction Jane Johnson gives advice on how to prevent and treat knee hyperextension for hypermobile populations.
RFU reveals how exercise can reduce risk of injury
The injury risks of youth rugby have received much attention in recent years, in particular, the risks of concussion have been widely discussed. In a bid to reduce injury in sport the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the University of Bath have conducted The School Injury Prevention Study.
Discover the latest in dance medicine and science with IADMS
We’re pleased to announce this year we will be supported the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science Regional Meeting in Ipswich. The event is taking place at Jerwood Dance House, Ipswich on Friday 26th May 2017.
Exercise not drugs for lower back pain
Back pain is a common complaint, affecting one in six people at any given time, pain in the lower back (lumbago) is particularly common.
The psychology of sport injury
Psychology of Sport Injury provides a thorough explanation of the elements and effects of sport injuries.
Physical activity could help prevent lingering damage of concussion
A new Canadian study has suggested that strict rest may not be the best medicine for children with concussions. This new research has challenged the idea that physical activity should be avoided until symptoms disappear.
Parkinson’s Disease patients can benefit from physical activity
A new comprehensive review published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease has found that people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may benefit from being physically active. In terms of improving gait and balance and reducing the risk of falling, physical active proved extremely advantageous.