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By Dr David Porter
06.11.23
Sports medicine

Knee osteoarthritis and injury: Common causes, symptoms and treatment

This article by esteemed sports medicine physician Dr David Porter delves into the most common causes of knee osteoarthritis among athletes, highlighting key symptoms and preferred treatment methods based on his extensive experience.

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By Dr Ralph Rogers
03.11.23
Sports medicine

What happens when you get an epidural steroid injection?

If you experience severe back pain, one treatment solutions is an epidural steroid injection. Leading sports medicine specialist Dr Ralph Rogers explains what’s involved in this procedure in this informative article.

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By Dr Ralph Rogers
05.09.23
Sports medicine

The medial branch block procedure: everything you need to know

Back pain is extremely common among the UK population and can make daily life debilitating for some people. One method of aiding such back pain is medial branch block. Here to explain more about the procedure is Dr Ralph Rogers, a highly regarded consultant in sports medicine and regenerative orthopaedics.

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By Mr Simon Moyes
09.06.22
Sports medicine

Surfs up! And keeping injury risks down

Surfing, whether you are an expert or a first-timer, should be practised with caution. The obvious dangers, like hitting your head when falling off the board, are important to pay attention to, but what about the impact it can have on your musculoskeletal system? Esteemed London-based consultant orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon Mr Simon Moyes discusses the injuries to be aware of, their symptoms and causes, and why it is important to have injuries diagnosed by a specialist to get the right treatment.

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By Dr David Porter
16.05.22
Sports medicine

Why do athletes get injured so often?

Sport and exercise are important factors that contribute to a healthy body and lifestyle. Injury, however, commonly occurs, particularly at a high level. Esteemed London-based sports medicine physician Dr David Porter details the causes of injuries, how they can be prevented, and why preventing injuries rather than relying on treating them is so important.

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By Dr David Porter
10.05.22
Sports medicine

Sports medicine: what’s the goal?

Sports medicine is a relatively new branch of medicine, dealing with the treatment and prevention of injuries that occur as a result of physical activity. But how does it do this, and is sports medicine only for professional athletes? Esteemded London-based football and sports medicine physician, Dr David Porter answers these questions and more, to offer a better understanding of sports medicine.

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By Dr David Porter
02.05.22
Sports medicine

An injection of hope? - treating arthritis with PRP injections

Arthritis is a common condition that can cause pain and stiffness in the joints. There is constant investigation into how the symptoms can be managed and treated in a more efficient manner. One potential treatment is the use of platelet-rich-plasma injections. Dr David Porter, a leading London-based football and sports medicine physician, explains arthritis further and discusses the positive results patients are experiencing after getting PRP injections.

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By Professor Sanjay Sharma
02.05.22
Sports medicine

How can sports cardiologists help athletes?

When we think of the role of medical professionals in sport, it's not often that the first field of medicine we think of is cardiology. We know sport is good for the heart, it makes it stronger, so how can cardiologists help athletes? Highly experienced and well-regarded London-based consulant cardiologist, Professor Sanjay Sharma highlights the importance of sports cardiology, explaining what exactly it involves and how sport can affect the heart. Professor Sharma discusses the impotance of preventative care of athletes as well.

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By Dr David Porter
22.04.22
Sports medicine

Do I knee-d to get it checked? Sports injuries and osteoarthritis of the knee.

Knee injuries are commonly picked up by sportspeople. Leading senior football and sports medicine physician Dr David Porter explains why that is and whether they can lead to more sinister conditions like osteoarthritis of the knee. The founding director of Opus Biological also discusses other causes of osteoarthritis and treatment options available.

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By Dr Ralph Rogers
20.12.21
Sports medicine

Regenerative medicine treatment alternatives to knee surgery

Not all patients may feel one hundred per cent ready for knee surgery at any given stage in their lives. Thankfully, there are now many modern and effective regenerative medicine treatment options to treat knee problems without the need for surgery. In this insightful article, London-based consultant sports medicine specialist, Dr Ralph Rogers, outlines these main non-surgical alternatives to knee surgery, who is best suited for these treatments, as well as what age groups are suitable for them.

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