Advice & guides

As a seasoned gym goer, a passionate runner and someone who competes in endurance challenges regularly, Patrick gives us his top tips on how to reach your goals, build muscle and avoid injury.

Ascenti physiotherapist and former rugby pro Huw Dimond shares his top tips on how to minimise the risks of the game, reduce the long-term effects of injury and return to action faster.

Ascenti physio and snowboard instructor Huw Dimond gives his top tips on how to prevent injuries, perform better and fully enjoy your time on the slopes.

Slips, trips and falls are a fact of life, but there are things that we can all do to prevent mishaps that may lead to injury.

Back pain is a common complaint that can affect different people in different ways. Here we talk through the common symptoms, causes and treatment.

Persistent pain is complicated and is not easily ‘fixed’. However, there are steps you can take to manage your pain and reduce the impact that it has on your life.

Feeling frustrated by pain? Following these steps can help you to manage pain and move forward with your life.

Discover how to use ice and heat effectively to treat pain or injury at home.

Cycling is an increasingly popular form of exercise in the UK. Here are some top tips to help prevent pain and enhance your performance while long-distance cycling.

Although injuries vary considerably, management of the majority of musculoskeletal complaints is often very similar. This brief guide is not exhaustive, but will help advise you on the basic management of your injury or condition.

Sleep is essential if you are recovering from an injury or looking to improve your physical wellbeing generally. Read our six tips for a restorative night's sleep.

Your mental health can have a big impact on your physical health and vice versa. Take our stress test and discover 10 tips to help you stress less.