Upminster Osteopathic & Sports Injury Clinic

10/09/2025

Do Your Knees 'Click'? What it can mean, and when to seek medical help https://smpl.is/ac0hr

It's a quiet morning.

20/01/2025

Best shoe choice for running? New research suggests that runners wearing thick-heeled running shoes might result in more injury than those wearing flatter shoes (Thick-heeled shoes reduce the body’s ability to sense and react to the ground)
https://www.health.com/thick-heels-running-shoes-injuries-study-8770094 #:~:text=New%20research%20suggests%20that%20runners,experts%20recommend%20taking%20certain%20precautions.

Runners who wear a thick heeled shoe as opposed to a more flat shoe might be prone to injury, new research has found. Here's why.

06/12/2024

Walking backwards... Could backwards walking be the miracle remedy for creaking joints and the solution for healthy knees? https://smpl.is/9xlyb

A physio and osteopath explain how and why you should incorporate loaded backward walking into your workouts

15/11/2024

Health benefits of coffee? How you prepare your brew can impact its health credentials more than you think... The benefits and potential pitfalls of your go-to coffee

08/11/2024

Stretching vs Foam rolling... "both static stretching and foam rolling were both beneficial for improving flexibility to a mild to moderate degree. Comparing the different modalities did not reveal one to be superior to the other. Both were helpful in about the same amount."

Is it better for athletes to stretch or foam roll? Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff looks at a new study comparing the two recovery methods.

15/05/2024

The Best Exercise Types to Help You Lose Weight: "The workout you're going to stick to is the one you really love... enjoyment is the most predictable factor when it comes to weight loss"

Learn about the best workouts for healthy and sustainable weight loss, including high-intensity interval training (HIIT), weight training, yoga, Pilates, and more.