Running & Sport
When people decide they want to become fitter or healthier, exercise often gets divided into two camps. You either do cardio — running, cycling, swimming or walking — or you lift weights. In reality, you probably shouldn't be choosing between them. For most people, a healthy exercise programme should contain
Running & Sport
If you have Arthritis should you stop running? What about if you want to prevent Arthritis in the future? Will running damage my knees?
Pain & Conditions
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis — sometimes referred to as ‘wear and repair’ arthritis. Unless you know otherwise then this is the arthritis you have! Osteoarthritis is a condition where the nice smooth cartilage that covers your joint surfaces breaks down faster than it can repair. We don’
For Clinicians
Meningitis - not something we think about (or want to!) but it's useful to know the signs and symptoms just in case!
For Clinicians
Get your cervical assessment right! Use this as a quick reference or to brush up on your skills!
Spinal
This practical lumbar spine assessment guide covers gait, range of movement, myotomes, reflexes, sensation and upper motor neurone tests. Designed for clinicians and students, it provides a clear structure, highlights key observations, and links findings to confident clinical decision-making
Upper Limb
Unlock key insights on carpal tunnel syndrome! Discover diagnostic tips, differential diagnoses & stepwise treatment strategies to optimise patient care.
Upper Limb
Simplified shoulder pain diagnosis for primary care: learn to differentiate neck vs shoulder pain, identify instability, AC joint issues, frozen shoulder, arthritis, and rotator cuff tendinopathy. Discover key red flags and when to seek urgent referral for optimal treatment.
Conditions
This brief overview explains calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder, where calcium deposits in the tendon cause pain. Discover its stages, ultrasound and clinical diagnosis, management strategies, and emerging research for improved shoulder function.
Upper Limb
Explore the evidence on corticosteroid injections for rotator cuff pain management. This post reviews short-term pain relief, long-term limitations, and the benefits of combining injections with physiotherapy to enhance patient outcomes in clinical practice
FCP
Explore the increasing use of corticosteroid injections in primary care for managing musculoskeletal conditions like osteoarthritis. Understand their indications, potential risks such as post-injection flare and systemic effects in this quick overview!
FCP
So we know the brain has an impact on pain perception and our general well-being, but can your state of mind influence healing after an injury and what should we consider as FCPs