This site is intended for UK Healthcare Professionals only

Sports Injuries

sports-injuries-main

Ready for action – a quick guide to managing sporting injuries

As the warm weather encourages more people to participate in sport and exercise, it is likely that pharmacies will see increasing requests for advice on minor injuries. Sarah Purcell considers best practice recommendations and treatment options.

01 Jul 2025

team.jpg

The mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle

Despite a surge in fitness fanatics during the pandemic, new research suggests the population’s activity levels are lower than ever before.

14 May 2022

Mens mental health_s.jpg

Learning update: Men's health and erection problems

Engaging with men about their health should be viewed as an opportunity for increased pharmacy intervention – especially in the area of erection problems.

24 Nov 2020

motivational postits_sum.jpg

Ready, set, go!

What do pharmacy teams need to know to encourage their customers to get up and get active?

10 Jun 2020

shoulder injury_sum.jpg

Muscle and joint pain

With sports injuries resulting in muscle and joint pain, prevention is often key and pharmacy teams can help.

13 Mar 2020

Screenshot 2021-02-18 at 15.18.20.png

Stand against sitting

Being less active during the day has been linked to a variety of health problems, so how can people get enough daily activity?

20 Jun 2019

Change privacy settings