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The SAID Principle The SAID principle is one of my favourite concepts in terms of sports, rehabilitation and patient management. The acronym stands for specific adaptation to imposed demands. The principle implies that when the body is placed under certain stresses and demands then it begins to adapt to those stresses accordingly so that in Continue reading
I just quickly put this together as I was starting to think about the seminar i’m helping to host in the new year. This just summarises a few of the points that’ll be included as a little teaser! Mobility and Stability Every joint has a purpose, whether it’s to be mobile and allow for free Continue reading
Knee injuries Liverpool | Meniscus Injuries Meniscus injuries can be a common injury for a sports person, sports like football and rugby etc can put a stress on the meniscus during twisting and turning actions leading to a tear. They are challenging to treat and the recovery process can be long due to their lack Continue reading
Hip injuries are a common problem encountered in an osteopaths clinic. A detailed clinical evaluation is needed to enable effective management. History When looking at the history of the condition its important to note the duration, location and character of pain. The character of pain is particularly important as this can help identify if there Continue reading
Injuries to the shoulder are a common problem encountered in an Osteopath clinic. The can include a wide range of problems such as dislocations, fractures, joint injuries and rotator cuff injuries etc. Demands of modern life can have a significant impact on developing injuries to the shoulder, whether its from slouching forward at a desk Continue reading
Elbow injuries When dealing with an elbow injury it’s important to consider the mechanism of the injury. This can be in the form of an overuse injury, a trauma, a fall onto an outstretched arm, or some symptoms that occur gradually over time. The location of pain with elbow injuries is very important as the Continue reading
Stress Fractures Stress fractures are all too common in the sporting world. In simple terms, they represent our skeleton failing to absorb the loads that are placed upon it. This causes structural fatigue, pain, impaired performance and can in some cases lead to a complete fracture. Stress fractures can lead to long periods away from Continue reading
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries. ACL injuries | Osteopath in Liverpool | Liverpool Osteopaths ACL injuries can be extremely debilitating and as such it’s important to have a good understanding of what they’re all about. Characteristically, the injuries don’t always involve a significant trauma. The mechanism is often threw a twisting injury such as landing Continue reading
Achilles tendinopathy Achilles Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, 2015, Paddock, M. Firstly, what is tendinopathy? Well, it’s an umbrella term used to describe a problem or injury with a tendon. It’s a very common problem and something that is often seen in an Osteopath clinic. For a long time, tendon injuries were thought to be inflammatory Continue reading
Back Pain Myths | Osteopath in Liverpool | Back pain in Liverpool The Chartered society of physiotherapists have some really great information on their site. Most recently I have come across these common back pain myths and posted them on my facebook page. As an osteopath we see different people everyday and I always find myself Continue reading