Lower back Q&A

Blog We had a great response to our first live Q&A on our Facebook page last Saturday. If you want to catch up with the video, it’s still available here. We’re planning on making this a monthly event – so if you’ve got a topic or an injury...

Meniscus Tear

Rosi Sexton The menisci of the knee are two pads of cartilage that sit between the thigh bone (femur) and the lower leg (tibia). Normally they cushion the knee joint and help to prevent friction between the ends of the bones. Sometimes a meniscus can become damaged or...

Painkillers & Anti-inflammatories

Blog  This article isn’t a substitute for individual medical advice. We strongly recommend seeking advice from your doctor or a pharmacist about any medication. Fighters have differing attitudes to the use of painkillers and anti-inflammatories. There are those...

Separated Rib

Blog What is it? A costochondral separation is an injury to the ribcage that is relatively common in combat sports. It is sometimes called a “separated rib” or a “dislocated rib”. The ribs are connected to the sternum (breastbone) by bands of cartilage. Sometimes the...