Patient Resources
Independent, peer-reviewed research behind the treatments we offer, gathered in one place so you can read it for yourself.
Research we rely on
Treatment should rest on evidence
Every treatment we recommend is chosen because the published evidence supports it for your condition. The papers below are a selection of the research our clinicians draw on.
They are written for a clinical audience. If anything raises a question, bring it to your appointment and we will talk it through.
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Platelet-rich plasma
Platelet-rich plasma is prepared from a small sample of your own blood and injected into the injured or arthritic area. These studies look at its effect on pain and function, particularly in knee osteoarthritis.
PRP at Opus02
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy
Mesenchymal stem cells, and the exosomes they release, are being studied for their role in cartilage repair. These papers cover the laboratory and clinical research in osteoarthritis.
Stem cell treatment at Opus03
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a hands-on, drug-free treatment for musculoskeletal pain. These studies examine its use for back pain and headache.
Osteopathy at Opus04
Performance psychology
How an athlete thinks shapes how they train, compete and recover. These papers look at what sport psychology contributes to performance and to return to play after injury.
Performance psychology at OpusThese links open independent, peer-reviewed journals on other websites. Some publishers charge for access to the full article. The research is general information and is not a substitute for advice about your own treatment.
Questions about a treatment?
If something you have read here raises a question about your own treatment, send us a message and a member of our team will get back to you.
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