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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: Thursday 14 September 2023
Published: Friday 13 September 2019
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
Chronic pain can make it feel like life may never be “good” or “normal” again. Whether it’s joint pain, arthritis or the long-term discomfort associated with a diagnosed health condition, chronic pain is ever present for millions of people.
Updated: Thursday 17 August 2023
Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018
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
Exercise is crucial to building stronger joints, even if you already experience pain. Try these clinically approved exercises for people with joint pain.
Updated: Tuesday 8 August 2023
Published: Wednesday 17 October 2018
Regional Lead Physiotherapist, Joanne Fidock, recommends a series of morning stretches to relieve back pain and keep it at bay.
Updated: Tuesday 8 August 2023
Published: Wednesday 9 October 2019
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: Wednesday 14 September 2022
Published: Monday 9 November 2015
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: Friday 2 September 2022
Published: Friday 19 June 2015
A diagnosis of arthritis can be frightening, but it doesn’t mean that life is over. National Physiotherapy Lead, Jodie Breach, explains how exercise and lifestyle change can help you to continue to live an active life.
Updated: Friday 26 August 2022
Published: Monday 8 August 2016