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Osteopathy and the Olympic Games

04 Aug, 2021

With the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic games in full swing, there’s no time like the present to look at the importance of osteopaths at the Olympics, and for providing treatment for athletes in general.  As one of the biggest events in sport, awarding medals across 339 events, to athletes in 33 different sports, it goes…
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Things You May Not Know About Osteopathy

09 Jul, 2021

Osteopathy is a holistic approach to medicine, focusing primarily on the musculoskeletal system (the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues), which combines an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as clinical methods of investigation.  Although osteopaths are required to train for a minimum of 4 years full-time in order to achieve a…
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Why Is Knee Pain So Common? Can Osteopathy Help?

09 Jun, 2021

Did you know that the knee is the largest joint in the body? Not only is it the largest joint, but it is also the most complicated. Fitting between the femur and tibia and behind the patella (kneecap), the knee is made up of many musculoskeletal structures, including bone, ligaments, muscles, synovial membranes, capsule and…
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Seeing an Osteopath During Lockdown: Make Your Health and Wellbeing a Priority

15 Apr, 2021

Many people have faced challenges with their mental health during the nationwide lockdown. While some lockdown restrictions are still in place, we encourage you to make your health and wellbeing a priority by seeing an osteopath if you are experiencing pains or discomfort. Explore the symptoms which can be treated using osteopathy and the support…
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Sports Injuries from an Osteopath’s Perspective

09 Mar, 2021

Providing that the Government’s roadmap goes to plan, from the 29th March, outdoor sports facilities such as tennis and basketball courts, and open-air swimming pools will be allowed to reopen and formally organised outdoor sports will be allowed once again. With this in mind, we are here to help you prepare by discussing sports injuries…
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Osteopathic Treatment in Lockdown

12 Feb, 2021

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing lockdown, we understand that there is some confusion as to whether we are able to remain open to patients at this time. As healthcare professionals, we are classed as essential workers under the most recent UK Government guidelines, so we are pleased to say that both our…
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