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Dr Karen Hambly

Physiotherapist

Degrees: PhD, MCSP

Particular expertise: articular cartilage rehabilitation

Website: http://www.cartilagehealth.com/

Location: School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent, Room M2-33, The Medway Building, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, KEN, ME4 4AG, United Kingdom

DR KAREN HAMBLY HAS RETIRED.

Dr Karen Hambly is a graduate sports scientist and HPC registered Chartered Physiotherapist with over 20 years experience working in sport, exercise and rehabilitation. From 2004 Karen was a Senior Lecturer in Sports Therapy and worked at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kent at Medway. Previously Karen coordinated the sports medicine program for UK Sport and for the Great Britain Cycling World Class Performance Plan.

Dr Hambly has an active interest in articular cartilage repair and she has published and presented on this topic to UK and international audiences.

Contributions

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate - the GAIT and GUIDE studies

Part 3 of a review on glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate by Karen Hambly, PhD.

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate - Discussion

A discussion about glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate - source, quality and dosage.

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate - Introduction

An outline of issues about the use of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate supplements for knee arthritis.

Articular cartilage repair - published literature

Early literature about the rationale of cartilage repair.

Articular cartilage repair rehabilitation

Before committing to a cartilage repair procedure, it is important to understand the timelines of healing.