Category Archives: Injury treatment and rehabilitation

Q&A: Concussion and head injuries

Posted on March 26, 2013 by rosi sexton

I got punched in the head really hard at training last night. I wasn’t exactly knocked out, but I’ve been feeling a bit dazed ever since. How do I know if I need to go to hospital? You may have … Continue reading →

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Shin pain

Posted on February 15, 2013 by rosi sexton

Shin pain is a common complaint amongst MMA fighters. A typical scenario is that a fighter  finds himself with a fight coming up and weight to lose. He begins running, or perhaps skipping, to lose the weight. Within a few … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Who should I go to for help with my injury?

Posted on February 11, 2012 by rosi sexton

This post contains information that is specific to the UK. My doctor is rubbish! When I go to him with an injury he just sends me away with painkillers. What can I do? General Practitioners often have limited options when … Continue reading →

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How to help yourself if you’ve just hurt your back

Posted on February 1, 2012 by rosi sexton

Many people hurt their back at some time in their lives, and when this happens it’s common to worry that it might be something serious, or to be unsure as to the best thing to do. Here’s a quick guide … Continue reading →

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Knee injuries – part 2

Posted on January 25, 2012 by rosi sexton

Continuing from part 1, we look at a few more common causes of knee pain. In part 3, we’ll cover some simple self care advice for minor knee injuries, and a few things you can do to help keep your … Continue reading →

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Lower back workshop

Posted on January 24, 2012 by rosi sexton

On Saturday February 4th from 3-4.30 pm, Rosi Sexton will be running a lower back care workshop at Strength and Performance gym in Stockport. Suitable for athletes from all sports, this workshop will cover the basics of core strength and … Continue reading →

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Knee injuries – part 1

Posted on January 20, 2012 by rosi sexton

Knee injuries are a recurring topic in MMA. They are one of the most common injury sites, and many fighters have been sidelined by a cartilage tear or ACL rupture. This blog will discuss some of the most common knee injuries. … Continue reading →

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Medial elbow pain – golfer’s elbow

Posted on January 11, 2012 by rosi sexton

Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a common cause of pain on the medial side of the elbow (the side nearest your body, if you hold your arms with your palms facing forwards). There are two groups of combat sportspeople … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Joint supports

Posted on January 6, 2012 by rosi sexton

Q: I had an ankle injury a while ago. Since then, I’ve been using an ankle support in training. But then, someone mentioned to me that I might be weakening the ankle by wearing it. What’s your view on joint … Continue reading →

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Q&A: separated rib

Posted on November 12, 2011 by rosi sexton

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”.

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