Elite careers rarely end with a highlight reel. They end in operating theatres and imaging rooms. This article shows why so‑called “freak” injuries in sport and work are usually the predictable outcome of years of highly specialised loading — and how understanding your body’s unique wear signature can dramatically reduce that risk.

Myofascial release is one of the most effective techniques used at Functional Body Clinic in Birmingham — but what actually happens to your fascia during treatment? Adrian Wildborne explains the science and practice.