Drop foot is a condition affecting a person’s ability to lift the foot and toes when walking. An inability to raise the foot when walking can lead to trips and falls both when in the home and when o...
Being strong physically is sometimes mistaken for being strong mentally. Many people think that because athletes have strong and resilient bodies, they aren’t susceptible to depression and mental st...
For most people, healthy knees are an important part of a happy existence. Imagine having a knee that cannot bend, or lacks the stability to lock and support your body. Without functioning knees, livi...
The hamstring is the compound word for a group of three muscles at the back of each upper leg or femur. The three posterior thigh muscles are called the semitendinosus, semimembranosus and the biceps ...
Most people will suffer from cartilage damage at some point in their lives. In most cases the knee joint is involved. There are a number of symptoms which point to such damage, including pain in the j...
Injuries can happen to the best of us, regardless of whether you’re a professional, a Sunday League footballer or someone who enjoys 5-a-side once a week. It doesn’t matter what level you play at ...
Healthier diets, better education and medical advancements all mean that people are living longer than ever before. There are lots of things we can do to enhance our quality of life as we age. In fact...
It doesn’t matter which sport you are involved in there is always going to be a risk of sustaining an injury. Even tiddlywinks has its risks, just think about eyes injuries or RSI (repetitive strain...
The term tendonitis is used to describe a painful and inflamed tendon. A tendon is the strong cord or band of tissue that attaches the muscle to the bone and assists in the movement of joints and bone...
For many of us, the 50s are the decade in which we finally have the confidence, the time and the resources to take up new interests and perhaps even new sports. But at the same time, it’s often in o...
Cartilage, or menisci, cover the surface of joints throughout the body and offer a smooth surface by which the bones can move across each other. There are two main purposes in acting as a shock absorb...
Almost everyone will experience some kind of injury at some time, whether it is due to tripping or falling, overuse, a degenerative condition or a sports injury. The important thing is to ensure that ...
We've put together a little infographic on how to manage injuries. What you do immediately after incurring an injury can determine the treatment you require and the length of time you may spend recove...
The spinal column (vertebrae column) extends from the skull to the pelvis and consists of 33 different vertebrae. This column is then subdivided into the Cervical, Thoracic, lumbar, Sacrum and Coccyx ...
