New RVC research explains human foot and leg proportions
New RVC research explains human foot and leg proportions: Novel research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) examining the human…
Muscular & Skeletal
Focusing on the human musculture and skeletal system.
Uncertainties over back pain relief
A new study by researchers at Brunel University London, Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW Sydney, published in the BMJ,…
THIS IS #SERIOUS SH1T say Spinal Injuries Association
THIS IS #SERIOUS SH1T say Spinal Injuries Association: Nurses, carers and politicians are all backing a major campaign to stop…
Equine facilitated therapy for low back pain
Patients with chronic low back pain may benefit from equine facilitated therapy (EFT), a new study from the University of…
New mechanisms behind articular cartilage healing after injury
Researchers unraveled new mechanisms behind articular cartilage healing after injury. Understanding how the knee joint environment affects cartilage cells is…
Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis research from the Bionics Institute in Melbourne, Australia: Our researchers are developing a drug-free treatment…
The five biggest winter health risks on the rise in 2023
The five biggest winter health risks on the rise in 2023: from falls to diabetes, Lottie’s new research has identified…
Previously unknown ability of the autonomic nervous system discovered
The autonomic nervous system is known as the control centre for involuntary bodily processes such as the beating of our…
Back pain programme has lasting results
Taking control of back pain offers long-lasting results with ‘Back in Shape’ programme: writing exclusively for the Hippocratic Post, Consultant…
5 tips to avoid back pain at work
Rachel Murray, Head of Employee Wellbeing, at Bupa UK shares 5 tips to avoid back pain at work for Back…
Crucial 12 week window to avoid chronic back pain
Experts identify 12 week ‘window’ crucial to avoiding chronic back pain. Raising awareness this Back Care Awareness Week, 3-7 October…
Joint pain: Symptom of Menopause
Hot flushes, night sweats, loss of libido and low mood are all commonly recognised menopausal symptoms, yet joint pain affects…