Sports medicine can now track almost everything about an athlete. At the Sports Doctors Network summit at the Royal Institution, the harder question was which of those numbers should change what a clinician does.
Sports Medicine
STAY UPDATED WITH THE LATEST INSIGHTS
Articles and practical advice from the Opus clinical team, covering assessment, treatment and recovery.
Why Rehabilitation Should Focus on Long-Term Health Management, Not Quick Fixes
Rehabilitation should build long-term resilience, not just resolve short-term pain.
The New Luxury: Why Recovery Is the Ultimate Status Symbol
Recovery has quietly become the ultimate luxury. Forget facials and fasting;...
Regenerative Medicine Explained
The term stem cell therapy often sparks curiosity, and confusion. In the UK,...
What the Women’s Euros Teach Us: Lionesses Win, But There’s More to Learn About Injury in the Women’s Game
On Sunday 27 July 2025, England’s Lionesses retained their European crown in...
Dr David Porter’s Perspective on Tennis Injuries at Wimbledon – and How to Stay on Court
Written by Dr David Porter, Sport and Exercise Medicine Doctor at Opus. I’m Dr...
The Role of Compression Therapy in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Compression therapy is a widely used technique in musculoskeletal...
Nutrition and Performance: How our Sports Medicine Doctors optimize Diets for Athletes
The world of sports is not just about raw talent and rigorous training; it...
Working from home checklist
Office jobs can often result in several injuries, including back pain and...
Why is sports medicine so valuable?
Sports medicine emphasises the importance of physical activity in promoting...
Why exercise is good for your joints
It comes as no surprise that exercise has an endless list of benefits for our...
Why are injuries so common in athletes?
Sports injuries are extremely common, with figures estimating that amongst the...
Things you may not know about an injury to the AC joint
The acromioclavicular joint, or AC joint as it is more prevalently known as...
Skier’s Thumb: A common injury amongst winter athletes
What is Skier’s thumb? Thumb ligament injuries are common occurrences and...
Shin splints versus stress fractures. What’s the difference?
Shin splints are characterised by inflammation of the muscles, tendons and...
Pain down there? Common causes and treatment of groin pain
In the vast majority of cases, groin pain results from a muscle strain or tear...
Debunking myths about PRP
PRP is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure and can reduce pain, improve...
Common shoulder injuries amongst athletes and how we treat them
Acromioclavicular joint injury The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the point...
Can regenerative medicine help with back pain?
Back pain is a silent problem amongst the general population, with figures...
Platelet rich plasma: The scientific evidence
We have already had a look at how platelet rich plasma (PRP) works (if you...
Platelet rich plasma injections for tendonitis
Platelet rich plasma treatment(PRP)represents a promising approach to therapy...
Antibodies and the Immune System
We have already looked at the role of antibody testing in the fight against...
Health Screening: Why regular appointments are important
Health screening checks are a great option if you are looking for a summary of...
Platelet rich plasma injections for arthritis.
Arthritis is a term that encompasses several different conditions, including...
website developed, designed & consulted by complx.co






















