May 1, 2020 | All Posts |
Over the time that I’ve been involved in combat sports, I’ve seen a growing interest in applying science to improve performance. Once upon a time, techniques and training methods were passed down as received wisdom: you do it this way, because this is the way that my... 
Mar 18, 2020 | All Posts |
Editor’s Note: as well as being a former fighter and qualified osteopath, Rosi is also an elected local councillor in Solihull, UK. Part of her role is acting as the local Green Group spokesperson on Health and Adult Social Care, which involves liaison with several... 
Jan 3, 2020 | Book reviews |
One of my New Year’s Resolutions this year is to spend less time on social media and read more books. I thought I’d start with an easy win, by finishing the last chapter of “why we sleep”. This is a good book for anyone interested in sleep and recovery, and how to... 
Oct 30, 2019 | All Posts, Competition Focus |
In July 2013, Chris Weidman shocked the world by becoming the first man to defeat Anderson Silva in the UFC and taking the middleweight title. Undefeated at the time, he went on to defend that title successfully in a rematch with Silva, and then (despite some time off... 
Oct 3, 2019 | All Posts, Injury Focus |
I often see people in clinic who are worried about what’s come up on an MRI scan. That’s understandable enough – there’s often some pretty scary sounding language, and it’s easy to come away convinced that you’re broken and need... 
Sep 6, 2019 | All Posts, Competition Focus |
I caught up with Polaris 11 at the weekend. As well as watching several old friends and training partners competing, I really enjoyed seeing the brilliant Ffion Davies defending her title. Ffion is one of the most successful grapplers – male or female –...Aug 12, 2019 | All Posts, Injury Focus |
One of the most common things I’m asked about is whether there’s a good way to prevent training injuries in combat sports. While we can never expect to prevent 100% of injuries – sometimes freak accidents just happen – there are a number of...Aug 12, 2019 | All Posts, Exercise Rehabilitation |
Back pain is a common problem in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As an osteopath treating combat sports injuries, this is one of the most common complaints that I see. It can range from more serious conditions that can be very painful – such as disc herniations, for...Oct 3, 2018 | All Posts, Exercise Rehabilitation, Neck Strength Masterclass |
Rosi Sexton 2013 was the year I fought in the UFC. It’s also the year I was diagnosed with two prolapsed discs in my neck. I knew already that I was coming towards the end of my decade long career in the sport, and I didn’t want to pass on the opportunity...Jun 18, 2018 | All Posts, Exercise Rehabilitation, Training Advice |
To improve your performance and reduce your risk of injury by learning how to condition your neck safely and effectively, contact us at info@combatsportsclinic.net. My interest in neck injuries in combat sports goes back a long way. When I retired from MMA in 2014,...