The knee is the largest joint in the body and injuries are common, particularly as we age or if we play certain types of sport. Traumatic accidents are another common cause of knee injuries. Treatment options depend on the type and severity of the injury, along with other factors such as your age, lifestyle and…
A kneecap (patella) dislocation is a painful injury that occurs when your kneecap is forced out of the vertical (trochlear) groove that it normally slides up and down when you move your knee joint. The pain can vary in intensity, but with this type of injury you won’t be able to put weight on the…
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – also referred to as runner’s knee – causes a persistent dull ache in the front of your knee, usually around or behind the kneecap (patella). The condition is a leading cause of chronic knee pain, which is experienced by up to a third of adults at some point in their lives.…
Shin Splints are a common overuse injury. The condition – also referred to as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome – causes pain along the shin bone, the large bone at the front of your lower leg. It occurs when the muscles and bones in your lower leg become irritated and inflamed. Although not generally serious, Shin…
The Achilles tendon is a strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. It is used for walking, running and jumping. If the Achilles tendon becomes stressed through overuse or injury, you may develop irritation inflammation, leading to Achilles Tendinitis. Symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis The symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis affects…
As a fast-moving contact sport, rugby is both high-adrenaline and high-risk. We regularly treat rugby players for trauma-related injuries such as fractures, dislocated joints, foot and ankle injuries, and sprained and torn ligaments and tendons. Knee and shoulder injuries are also particularly prevalent among rugby players. Adopt a risk management mindset And, while treatment outcomes…
You know what it’s like, after the excesses of Christmas and the New Year, you kick off January with a determination to get fit and lose weight. But, by around this point in the month, many doctors and orthopaedic surgeons are seeing the effects of people overdoing their January workouts. Because by diving headlong into…
Kwesi Browne’s crash in the velodrome at the Paris Olympics shone a spotlight on the dangers of high-speed cycling. Thankfully, the 30-year-old track sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago, who appeared to lose consciousness following a collision with another rider, sustained no major injuries according to his team manager, Rowena Williams. In the men’s Madison race…
Although the British weather has been doing its best to dampen the excitement of Wimbledon this year, we are poised for a dramatic few days as we enter the finals. The annual tennis tournament continues to be one of the highlights of the sporting calendar. Last year (2023), the BBC’s coverage of Wimbledon broke digital…
If you live in the UK, you’re probably celebrating the arrival of the long-awaited warm weather. Maybe you’re already feeling inspired by the start of Wimbledon and planning to head to the court for a few games of your own. At this time of the year, with warm weather and long days, more of us…