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Sports medicine is also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM).
Working with athletes across a wide range of sporting disciplines SEM Doctors bring knowledge and experience on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries related to both sporting activities and day to day injuries.
As many runners make their way back into work, still aching from the 26 mile stint, the hard work to recovery has just begun.
There are many home remedies which can cure the mild effects of long distance running but not everyone gets away with blisters and black toenails. First time runners often experience marathon feet or marathon foot, where the soft tissue becomes inflamed and walking can seem inconceivable.
In most cases, an ache is manageable, however if you suffer pain, especially when the pain is sharp and intense, it could well be something a little more sinister.
It’s time to start thinking about your foot health, as we spend the next four weeks raising awareness of podiatry, the art of “great feet”. Our feet contain 52 bones which about one quarter of all the bones in your body. Each foot contains 7,000 nerve endings and 250,000 sweat glands!. Which is why … Read more
As we approach acupuncture week 2019, we explore how it can help with running, especially while training for the London marathon!
Derived from Chinese medicine, acupuncture is intended to improve blood flow and stimulate healing. Unlike its original philosophy (yin and yang balance), western/modern medicine claims that acupuncture works by releasing the body’s natural chemicals.
Whichever metaphysic you choose to believe, thousands of people in the UK each year use acupuncture to aid mobility and reduce pain, regardless of the the controversial science of how it actually works.
With just less than 4 months to go until the London marathon 2019, and Christmas under our belt, it’s time to buckle up and get ready for what’s set to be the biggest event of the year!
With a massive world record total of 414,168 applications, making London the most popular marathon on the planet.
While many of us rush around this season in the damp cold weather here in England, 1.5 million britons will be preparing for ski season! With over 10,000 people on the slope at any given time, this speedy sport requires good knowledge, durability and fitness to prevent injury. As with most high speed … Read more
One of the most common questions our patients ask is; why do I get pain under my feet?
Well, there are many reasons for sore feet. Pain that starts on the base of your foot can be crippling and prevent you from getting on with your day to day routine.
Most people would be unaware of this month’s “International World Foot Health Awareness” month. Fewer people still would be aware of the importance of healthy feet and the affect feet have on the rest of your body. It is thought the average person takes 10,000 steps each day, there are 52 bones, … Read more
The London marathon is over. Thousands of people will be suffering and needing foot care from the effects of the 26 intense mile run you all endured for good causes. It’s now time to think about you, and more importantly think about your feet!. You may be suffering from heel pain (plantar fasciitis) bone spurs, … Read more
