WHETHER YOU ARE AN OLYMPIC ATHLETE OR JUST ENJOY BEING ACTIVE, THERE IS ALWAYS THE UNFORTUNATE RISK OF AN INJURY THAT CAN TAKE YOU OUT OF YOUR GAME OR ACTIVITIES. Our sports injury clinic in Birmingham and Solihull is one of the top and highly regarded clinics the UK offering conservative and specialist treatments aimed at helping you recover from and fixing your complaint – ultimately, so you can make a full return to your sport and your life. Here at Dynamic Osteopaths & Re

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disorder affecting joint cartilage, underlying bone and is characterised by chronic structural and functional degeneration of a joint. OA does attempts to repair damaged joints, but chronic levels of inflammation affects this cycle, and chronic progressive tissue degradation results. More recently, OA has been defined as a multifactorial, complex disorder, which includes genetics, aging, obesity, biomechanics, joint laxity and mala

PAST, CURRENT AND FUTURE INTERVENTIONAL ORTHOBIOLOGICS TECHNIQUES AND HOW THEY RELATE TO REGENERATIVE REHABILITATION Interventional orthobiologic techniques should be appropriately coupled with the correct rehabilitation protocols that facilitate the bodies natural healing mechanisms. This, via corrective function following on from orthobiologic injections. The regenerative rehabilitation should be associated with mechanotherapy. Mechanotherapy refers to the therapeutic prope

Here, Mr. Adam Whatley MSc, shares his insight into the future of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell treatments in sports medicine and injury care. Development for platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapies in sports injury care This is a huge industry but there is still a significant lack of understanding as to how these biologic treatment interventions are effective in sports medicine. Up until recently there has been a mixed opinion on good quality and level of evi

Biologics or orthobiologics are used in treatment to enhance tissue healing by stimulating the recovery processes for restoration of local tissue in addition to improving symptoms related to many conditions within orthopaedic and musculoskeletal health care. The most popular biological treatment modalities currently used in clinical practice include hyaluronic acid, growth factors therapy (PRF), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and bone marrow aspirate concentrate. These treatment

PRP (Platelet rich plasma) injections are a relatively new treatment for then general public that is used to relieve pain by promoting long lasting tissue repair and healing of a wide range of musculoskeletal injury and/or pain conditions. PRP treatment is now a rapidly emerging therapeutic treatment that is showing exciting potential with conditions like osteoarthritis of the knee, shoulder, hip and spine, rotator cuff tears, plantar fasciitis, knee ligament (ACL) or Cartil

Sometimes it can be difficult finding the best treatment for your back pain and joint issues. But, many people seek treatment from their osteopathic. Osteopathy has many benefits, but the main benefit is to treat back pain. In this article, we will explain how and why osteopathy is used to treat back pain and sciatica. What is osteopathy & how can osteopathy treatment back pain? Osteopathy is a way of identifying, treating, and preventing health problems via the use of manual

Dynamic Osteopaths are offering regenerative treatments for many conditions and injuries, including: Shoulder Pain Treatments Knee Pain Treatments Elbow Pain Treatments Wrist Pain Treatments Treatments for Tendinitis Foot & Ankle Treatments Spine Treatments & Back Pain Hip Treatments Joint & Spine Treatments Regenerative medicine is now more than ever growing in popularity due to it being very safe and a non-invasive solution to many common spinal and joint pain conditions. E

PRP is a popular form of Regenerative Medicine that uses your body’s own platelets to stimulate and activate the healing process of inflammation and tissue repair.  Inflammation although painful is a natural part of your body’s healing process. During this process, it sends concentrated platelets to the area of tissue injury which enables the inflammatory process to occur. This encourages restructuring and regeneration of soft tissue or collagen. Cortisone acts in a very diff

Here at Dynamic Osteopaths in Bromsgrove and Solihull we are providing ongoing treatments in back pain, back pain and sports injuries. Here we are providing a list below on everyday conditions we see, diagnose and treat: - chronic low back pain - acute back pain - sacroiliac joint pain - injury related back pain - sciatica and trapped nerve - neck pain and whiplash - shoulder tendinitis / rotator cuff damage - bursitis - tennis elbow/golfers elbow - chronic sports injury ( E.

Are you suffering with an injury which just will not clear off? Have you been to see your GP and they have given you pain-killers which are not working to the extent you want or you just simply do not want to take them? Have you tried physiotherapy or a chiropractor but you are still snuggling with you injury? Then maybe you need to try Dynamic Osteopaths in Solihull, Bromsgrove or Harborne. Dynamic Osteopaths have a fantastic reputation with the practice and treatment of mus

What Structures can be involved in Overuse Injuries? Tendons injuries Tendon insertion injures Muscle injuries Soft tissue compartments (e.g. compartment syndrome) Cartilage injures Nerve tissue Bone (e.g. stress fracture) Stress and strains are applied to the body everyday. Your body adapts by strengthening the various tissues involved - muscles get stronger, tendons get stronger and bone density increases. However, sometimes adaptation cannot occur, and then excessive overl

Osteopaths and Chiropractors are very similar and there are many similarities between chiropractic and osteopathic treatments. The two professions are trained to the same length and standard, however, principles between the two professions slightly vary. Both clinicians provide mainly hands on advanced manual treatments and both professions are regulated by law. Some people are helped by chiropractic treatment, whilst others benefit from osteopathic care. OSTEOPATHIC TREATMEN

When looking at exercise, rest days are an essential part of our routine and must be factored in and structured accordingly. Often people put themselves under high amounts of pressure that they MUST train everyday, otherwise they feel like they’re slacking or NOT gaining. On the contrary. Time off allows your body to recover and grow, ultimately increasing your performance. Everyone knows the feeling of having a bad night’s sleep and its effect on our mental and physical capa