Sports Medicine

Read the latest articles from the Capital Orthopaedics team related to sports medicine including, winter sports, dance related injuries and football related injuries. 

Feb 14, 2024

Oxygene Ski School

At Capital Orthopaedics, we encourage people to build up strength, flexibility and endurance for several weeks before any winter sports trip: to prevent injury and…

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Everything you need to know about ACL injuries

ACL injuries hit the headlines in the lead up to the Women’s Football World Cup this summer, with many professional players side lined due to…

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Intermittent Hypoxic Therapy

But did you know that the benefits of reduced oxygen are not just about running faster or improving your lung capability – but could also…

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Cryotherapy

Athletes and dedicated sportspeople use ice baths and ice immersion to help their muscles recover after intensive exercise.  And proponents of cold-water swimming rave not…

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What Are The Most Common Cycling Injuries and When to...

What Causes Cycling Injuries? Whether you’re a recreational or a pro cyclist, whether road biking or mountain biking, injuries are most often caused by overuse,…

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Returning to the gym after lockdown

Returning to the gym after lockdown

Our exercise habits have changed significantly during the COVID-19 lockdowns and subsequent reduced access to gyms and sports facilities. Many of us have been cautious…

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An Interview with Sir John Royden

John Royden is a patient of ours who takes on the challenge to swim 42 miles swimming across Lake Geneva this summer for The Brain Tumour Charity….

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Most Common Golf Injuries

What Are the Most Common Golf Injuries?

If you are a regular golf player, it’s highly likely that you have suffered some pain or discomfort from it at some point. While it’s…

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Climbing Injuries: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

Climbing Injuries: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

Climbing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK. It is estimated that more than 1 million people take part in rock climbing in…

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Common Figure Skating Injuries

Figure skating is one of the most high-impact sports around. While it used to be all about gliding around on the ice with beauty and…

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