Upson praise for ‘holistic’ approach

MATTHEW UPSON believes his remarkable return to fitness can be credited to his new-found faith in holistic medicine.

The West Ham defender has spent almost as much time on the treatment table as the pitch during a career which has seen him succumb repeatedly to knee and hamstring injuries. He made just two fleeting appearances for the east London club last season following his £6million (€8.1m) move from Birmingham but has played every game in the Premier League this term.

Upson, 28, believes kinesiology — which uses ‘muscle testing’ to detect imbalances within the body’s muscle groupings — is responsible for his up-turn in fortunes.