Insights

Notes from the field

Articles, opinions, and practical guidance on UK musculoskeletal and sports & exercise medicine.

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25 May 2026
How much do football doctors earn in the UK?
Real salary figures for football doctors across the English pyramid, from casual non-league matchday cover to Head of Sports Medicine in the Premier League.
Dr Isa Waheed
17 May 2026
How to become a sport and exercise medicine doctor in the UK
A practical guide to becoming an SEM doctor in the UK, covering specialty training, GP routes, FSEM diplomas, and what the job actually involves.
Dr Isa Waheed
4 May 2026
What UK clinicians get wrong about Achilles tendinopathy
A senior view of the five mistakes UK clinicians most commonly make when managing Achilles tendinopathy in primary care, and what good practice looks like.
Dr Isa Waheed
4 May 2026
How I passed the FSEM Diploma in MSK Medicine
An honest account of how I prepared for and passed the FSEM Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine, and what I would do differently next time around.
Dr Isa Waheed