With the promise of warmer, drier days to come, cycling enthusiasts like us are looking forward to getting out on the bike again. Cycling is great for our physical and mental health, but like any form of exercise, there is a risk of injury. In this blog we take a look at common cycling leg…
As we find ourselves once more in lockdown it’s important to do whatever we can to stay healthy and well, both physically and mentally. As orthopaedic surgeons, our particular concern is people’s orthopaedic (bone and muscular) health. The fact that we are spending more time at home, with limited opportunities for exercising and the possibility…
One of the outcomes of the Covid-19 pandemic is that we have become increasingly focused on health and, in particular, the measures we can take to avoid becoming seriously ill with the virus. Alongside the Government’s advice to wash our hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds using soap and water and to maintain social…
January is a busy time for orthopaedic surgeons. Not only is there a higher risk of injury at this time of year due to icy weather conditions, but there is also the “New Year Resolutions factor”, which sees many people redoubling their efforts to get fit after the indulgences of the Festive season. Unfortunately, this…
