Injury

If you've suffered an injury it can help to have some clear, trusted advice. Our experts are here to support you with guidance and inspirational stories from those who have been through it in our injury articles. 

Booking your first physiotherapy appointment can be daunting. John Doyle, Physiotherapy Lead at Nuffield Health, explains why physiotherapy has been proven to help people of all ages with the pain relief, healing and rehabilitation of most medical and surgical conditions.

Updated: Friday 28 May 2021

Published: Tuesday 4 June 2019

Exercise can be good for your health and your happiness, but can some exercise actually be bad for you? Our Head of Physiology, Jay Brewer investigates.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Monday 22 June 2015

Padua began ballet dancing at the tender age of two years old and was hooked. But after a brutal injury at just 18 she feared the career she had worked so hard for could be over before it even began.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Friday 28 August 2015

Preparing your body for a workout or running session is important to prevent injury.

Updated: Tuesday 21 April 2020

Published: Friday 20 January 2017

Consultant Ear Surgeon Mr Sanjay Verma explains four things you should know about having your stretched earlobes surgically repaired.

Updated: Wednesday 26 February 2020

Published: Monday 26 September 2016

When rugby player Alice heard her knee pop she feared her dreams of playing at Twickenham were over. But all was not lost.

Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020

Published: Wednesday 24 February 2016

Simon Webster was a rising star on the cusp of a promising Premier League career when injury brought his life crashing down around him. But his very recovery would teach him to turn his injury into an opportunity – and now he’s helping others get back on their feet.

Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020

Published: Thursday 17 September 2015

Taking to the slopes has its risks. But there are a few measures you can take to limit your chance of ski injury.

Updated: Friday 3 January 2020

Published: Monday 11 February 2019

The human body isn’t perfect and developing a hernia is often caused by things you can't control. Here are four things you can.

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

Getting up and down stairs while recovering on crutches can be difficult. This video guide shows you how to get it right.

Updated: Thursday 27 December 2018

Published: Friday 14 October 2016

Getting in and out of bed can be difficult while recovering on crutches. This video guide shows you how to get it right.

Updated: Friday 7 December 2018

Published: Friday 14 October 2016

How to look after the most useful pieces of equipment you’re never without. Your feet.

Updated: Friday 7 December 2018

Published: Friday 21 April 2017

The Rugby World Cup brings big matches, big names and big hits. As players put their bodies and their health on the line for glory, Dr Auldric Ratajczak, Nuffield Health’s Deputy Medical Director, Wellbeing, welcomes news World Rugby may be preparing to tackle concussion head on.

Updated: Wednesday 27 January 2016

Published: Monday 21 September 2015