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Three of the Most Common Injuries in Tennis Players

Sport, Exercise & Musculoskeletal Medicine Consultant, Dr Mike Burdon explores the top three injuries in Tennis and how to manage them effectively.

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Preparing for a Cycling Race and Knowing When to Rest

You’re almost ready for the upcoming race and raring to go. But is it a good idea to keep pushing yourself in the lead-up, only to find yourself unwell or injured at the start line? We offer some guidance around when it’s best to take a rest from training.

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Top 5 Most Common Rugby Injuries

Head of S&C Andy Reay discuss the 5 most likely injuries to experience for rugby players, and what the recovery path looks like for each.

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Concussion and Other Head Injuries in Winter Sports

What does the road to recovery look like after sustaining a head injury? Does wearing a helmet protect you from the risk of concussion? Consultant Dan Brooke answers these questions and more in our new blog for National Winter Sport Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month.

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Causes of Hip & Groin Pain

A Sport & Exercise Consultant’s summary of the most common issues that can cause hip and groin pain, plus expert advice about how to manage it.

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Trauma Rehabilitation and Its Synergies With Sport & Exercise Medicine

Although similar, there are important differences between Sport & Exercise Medicine and trauma-related rehabilitation. Expert Consultant in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Medicine Dr Rhodri Phillip OBE outlines these differences to help you find the right specialist for you.

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PSM Interview: Dr Rhodri Phillip OBE

Dr Rhodri Phillip discusses his career experiences so far as well as his specialist areas of clinical interest and why he believes the team approach is just as important in medicine as it is in sport.

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Cuff is Key: Why Shoulder Rehab Needs Consistency

As 70% of people experience shoulder pain at some point in their life it is easy to see why it is one of the most common complaints we see. Find out all about this area of the body, how it can be treated and the key to successful rehab.