Relative energy deficiency in sport is an important issue in modern sport. As such, it is important for the GP who cares for athletes to have some knowledge of its genesis and the principles of management, says sports physician Chris Milne
Over the last few decades, there has been a trend towards children specialising in sport at an earlier age, fuelled by the belief that this is required to achieve elite levels. Concerns about this approach include an increased risk of overuse injury, and dropout due to physical or psychological burnout, says sports physician Steve Targett
Using a radius-to-ulna approach, sports physician Chris Milne outlines a few of the wrist injuries you should be aware of, and how to diagnose and manage them
Glucocorticoids are used legitimately for numerous health conditions, but there are also concerns about health risks and performance enhancement under certain circumstances. Sports physician Steve Targett runs through forthcoming regulatory changes
Lateral elbow tendinopathy, commonly referred to as “tennis elbow”, is a common presentation in primary care that can be difficult to manage. Sports physician Steve Targett summarises the core principles for success
Sports physician Chris Milne discusses the Olympic Games, due to begin next month, and what will be expected of our athletes to help keep everyone safe
Although generally thought to be a self-limiting condition, active treatment of frozen shoulder is recommended to minimise any long-standing symptoms. Here, sports physician Steve Targett outlines the most effective treatment strategies
Iron deficiency is more common in athletes than the general population and can substantially hinder sports performance. Sports physician Chris Milne describes the problem and what you can do for your athletic patients
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder linked to repetitive brain trauma, such as blows to the head in contact sport. Here, sports physician Steve Targett simplifies the current understanding of this complex and somewhat controversial topic
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management