David Johnson, Sports Therapist
Physiotherapist
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A mature clinician with a proven track record in Musculoskeletal Medicine, management, and rehabilitation of a vast array of conditions. David has degrees in Osteopathy and Sports Therapy, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Medicine, along with numerous continued professional development certifications such as Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound, Shockwave Therapy and Advanced Osteopathic Principles. David has over 15 years’ experience as a clinician, working in a variety of healthcare settings and seeing patients from very diverse backgrounds, such as professional and world class athletes (for example: World Strongman Athletes, Olympic Weightlifters, Arm Wrestling Champions, CrossFit Athletes, MMA fighters, Brazilian Jiujitsu World Champions, and Ironman triathlon competitors), as well as weekend warriors and everyday people with musculoskeletal complaints.
- Lower Limb Tendinopathies diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation.
- MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Orthopaedic diagnosis and management of Sporting Injuries
- Spinal and extremity manipulations for back and neck pain.
- European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology
- British Medical Ultrasound Society
- International Osteopathic Association
- The Society of Sports Therapists
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Lower Leg Pain
- January 13, 2023
- David Johnson
Does the back of your lower leg hurt after running? Is it worse when cold and you start running, but gets better as you warm up? You could have an Achilles Tendinopathy. The Achilles tendon runs from your calf muscle and inserts on the back of your heal bone. You can feel the thick tendon with your hand as it thins out towards the bottom of your leg. This important tendon acts like a spring when running, storing, and releasing mechanical energy, helping you launch from one stride to another. Problems arise when the tendon is overloaded and can’t handle…
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