Injury

If you've suffered an injury it can help to have some clear, trusted advice. Our experts are here to support you with guidance and inspirational stories from those who have been through it in our injury articles. 

Booking your first physiotherapy appointment can be daunting. John Doyle, Physiotherapy Lead at Nuffield Health, explains why physiotherapy has been proven to help people of all ages with the pain relief, healing and rehabilitation of most medical and surgical conditions.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 4 June 2019

Preparing your body for a workout or running session is important to prevent injury.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Friday 20 January 2017

Taking to the slopes has its risks. But there are a few measures you can take to limit your chance of ski injury.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Monday 11 February 2019

During a global sporting event, it’s inevitable that there may be an increase in sporting injuries. Jodie Breach, National Physiotherapy Lead at Nuffield Health, has shared some of the more common injuries during a football match, and the physiotherapy exercises you can use to increase your strength, balance and stability.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Friday 9 December 2022

From ACL ligament injuries to shin splints, from muscles strains to tendon pain, injuries happen to even the fittest people at times. Dr Davina Deniszczyc, Medical Director at Nuffield Health, shares her top five tips for preventing and treating common injuries.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Friday 13 September 2019

On the slopes, knee injuries are a constant threat. They make up around one third of all injuries and can result in serious ACL and MCL damage. Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon Saket Tibrewal explores prevention, treatment, and why knee injuries specifically are becoming more and more common.

Updated: Thursday 13 August 2026

Published: Friday 8 March 2024

Rehab is something we’re all familiar with. Sporting injuries are common and require a programme of physiotherapy and sometimes medical attention to allow you to get back on track. It can be a lengthy and painful process. But a new practice is emerging, which allies itself to the mantra ‘prevention is better than cure’. The process is called ‘Prehab’.

Updated: Thursday 13 August 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

Injuring yourself on the mountain can be a scary and frustrating time. Nuffield Health Senior Physiotherapist Andrew Letheren offers some sage advice for what to do if you take a tumble on the slopes.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 9 November 2015

Many hernias won’t cause immediate pain or problems, but they can present a real risk if left untreated. Here’s how to spot a hernia and what to do next.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

Consultant Ear Surgeon Mr Sanjay Verma explains four things you should know about having your stretched earlobes surgically repaired.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Monday 26 September 2016

Worried about an existing scar or how scarring will affect your appearance after surgery? Here’s our guide to healing well and reducing the appearance of scars.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Thursday 29 September 2016

The human body isn’t perfect and developing a hernia is often caused by things you can't control. Here are four things you can.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

How to look after the most useful pieces of equipment you’re never without. Your feet.

Updated: Wednesday 3 September 2025

Published: Friday 21 April 2017

Illness and injury not only keep you from doing the things you love, but can also get in the way of your work. Here's how to access fast, effective care and get back to work sooner.

Updated: Tuesday 22 October 2024

Published: Wednesday 6 April 2016

Meet Simon, an energetic 61-year-old who refused to let a nagging hip condition hinder his active lifestyle. Simon received a hip replacement at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital under the skilled hands of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr James Hahnel, assisted by the cutting-edge surgical Mako Robotic-Assisted Arm Technology.

Updated: Wednesday 3 July 2024

Published: Wednesday 3 July 2024

Keith Eyres, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, answers five common questions about knee pain to help you understand what’s wrong and give your knee the right treatment.

Updated: Thursday 28 September 2023

Published: Friday 3 January 2020

Mr Arijit Ghosh, an experienced orthopaedic knee specialist, explains the most common sporting injuries, how you can aid recovery at home and when it’s time to seek medical intervention.

Updated: Thursday 14 September 2023

Published: Thursday 14 September 2023

Our natural response to musculoskeletal pain is to do as little as possible. But what if that pain is persistent? Regional Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Adam Bellis, explains how exercise can help manage pain and get you on the path to recovery.

Updated: Tuesday 22 August 2023

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

Everyone has different pain tolerance levels, but if you're experiencing mild musculoskeletal pain, try practicing these natural techniques to improve how your body copes, without using painkillers.

Updated: Thursday 10 August 2023

Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018

When a knee injury prevented Rudy Killworth from doing what he loves most - competitive dancing, he consulted Anton Horne, Physiotherapy Manager at Nuffield Health Leicester, to learn how rehab could get him competing again.

Updated: Wednesday 19 July 2023

Published: Tuesday 31 January 2023