Intra-articular injections commonly include corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation), or newer biologics including PRP. Understanding relative efficacy, durability, and safety is key to choosing among them.

Comparing PRP with Corticosteroids and Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

31.10.2025 Filed in: Sports Medicine

Intra-articular injections commonly include corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation), or newer biologics including PRP. Understanding relative efficacy, durability, and safety is key to choosing among them.

Across recent syntheses and expert reviews, higher total platelet numbers delivered to the joint are associated with better clinical outcomes, particularly for function and durability of effect.

Why total platelet dose matters?

23.10.2025 Filed in: Sports Medicine

Across recent syntheses and expert reviews, higher total platelet numbers delivered to the joint are associated with better clinical outcomes, particularly for function and durability of effect.

Intra-articular injections are a key non-surgical intervention for patients with osteoarthritis. Two options include hyaluronic acid (HA) and the newer Arthrosamid hydrogel.

Clinical Recommendation Summary: Arthrosamid vs Hyaluronic Acid for Knee Osteoarthritis

05.03.2025 Filed in: Sports Medicine

Intra-articular injections are a key non-surgical intervention for patients with osteoarthritis. Two options include hyaluronic acid (HA) and the newer Arthrosamid hydrogel.

Could a cold wine bottle save your sore ‘walked out' feet?

17.09.2020 Filed in: Podiatry | Injury Prevention | Injury Management

by Emily Smith

This article was published in Body+Soul. Read the full article here

Our podiatrist, Emily Smith, on the weird and wacky at home remedies for pain from walking more than usual during lockdown.

Tags: sore feet, home remedy, foot pain

SSMC accredited as Top Quality Diagnostic Imaging Service

21.09.2021 Filed in: Sports Medicine

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Sydney Olympic Park received a further health boost today when Sydney Sports Medicine Centre was re-accredited as a diagnostic imaging service, recognising the quality and safety of their service.

Tags: accreditation, qip, ultrasound

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CrossFit Risk vs reward in the ‘sport of fitness’

19.02.2020 Filed in: Health & Fitness | Sports Medicine

by Dr Donald Kuah and Dr Brandi Cole

This article has been published in Medicine Today, a peer-reviewed journal for doctors. Read the full article here

Now in its third decade, CrossFit is a ‘sport of fitness’ designed to help participants achieve the physical activity levels recommended by the WHO for optimal health at any age. However, there are some concerns about injuries related to high-intensity conditioning programs such as CrossFit.

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Comparing PRP with Corticosteroids and Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

Why total platelet dose matters?

Clinical Recommendation Summary: Arthrosamid vs Hyaluronic Acid for Knee Osteoarthritis

Could a cold wine bottle save your sore ‘walked out' feet?

SSMC accredited as Top Quality Diagnostic Imaging Service

CrossFit Risk vs reward in the ‘sport of fitness’