In the first of this series focused on the prevention and treatment of running injuries, Physiotherapist Ruth Ashton looks at how runners can prevent injuries by identifying vulnerable muscles through an easy Movement Control Assessment.

Since childhood we are taught to sit with a correct posture and good alignment. We are told that to avoid pain, “good posture” involves sitting up with a straight and tall back, with our shoulders back and a straight neck. Senior Physiotherapist Davide Lanfranco explores if this is truly necessary.

Aquatic therapy is used to treat a number of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, neurological rehabilitation, pregnancy-related pain and musculoskeletal conditions ranging from back pain to osteoarthritis. It involves exercising in a warm water pool heated to 34 - 35 degrees centigrade under the guidance of a physiotherapist.

Professor Tony Kochhar, Consultant Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgeon, explains how he uses interscalene -  a highly selective nerve block - to perform 'awake surgery', an effective alternative to general anaesthetic, which can provide extra long-term security for patients. 

Mr Deepu Sethi, Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon who has a specialist interest in sports injuries, discusses anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and emerging surgery techniques that could benefit patients.