Runner’s knee doesn’t discriminate and affects anyone from beginners to the most experienced of athletes. Any activity that adds heightened stress to the area can cause the injury, including runni...
Being injured is one of the inevitable risks that goes hand in hand with doing any kind of sport, and it’s not unusual for physiotherapists, doctors and other health professionals to be on hand to h...
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 ...
Products that help to protect and support the knee following injury and to prevent further damage are widely available. There are many different styles and types to choose from, and they can be used t...
As we approach the summer months the tennis bug begins to take hold of the country, the strawberries and cream are given prominence in the supermarkets, the tennis courts at the local park suddenly be...
