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…
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…
As the Six Nations Rugby gets underway, our focus for this blog is on the diagnosis and treatment of injuries that we see commonly among Rugby players – and also whether anything can be done to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place. How common are injuries in rugby? University of Bath study: A…
Heel pain is uncomfortable, although not normally a sign of anything serious. However, it can make everyday activities difficult, such as walking, running or climbing stairs, and in rare cases it can be caused by a stress fracture or a condition that requires further investigation. We recommend seeking medical help if you are experiencing heel…
You may know prepatellar bursitis by its more common names of Housemaid’s Knee, Carpenter’s Knee or Carpet Layer’s Knee. These names might give you a clue as to how the condition develops. What causes prepatellar bursitis? Prepatellar bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (the bursa) at the front or just below your kneecap (patella).…
Your hamstring muscles run along the back of the thigh, joining your pelvis and hip to your knee. They are a group of three muscles, used in walking, going upstairs, running, squatting and many other leg movements. Your hamstrings control bending the knee, extending and rotating the hip joint. They are particularly susceptible to strain…
Patellar tendonitis, also called jumper’s knee, is a painful condition that affects the patellar tendon which connects the shin bone to your kneecap. This tendon is used alongside the muscles at the front of the thigh when you walk, run, jump or kick. What causes patellar tendonitis? The condition is caused by overusing your knee…
Osteoarthritis affects around 18% of women and 10% of men over the age of 60. It is the most common joint disease worldwide. In the UK, according to the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), around 8.75 million people over the age of 45 have sought treatment for osteoarthritis.
Cycling is a great form of exercise that is beneficial for both your physical fitness and your mental health. However, calf muscles work hard during a bike ride and they can be susceptible to injury if you don’t have a thorough warm-up routine or you push yourself too hard and too fast without first building…
As we age, our joints age too and may start to become painful and stiff. However, while ageing is inevitable, joint pain is not and there are things you can do to protect your joints and prevent damage. The sooner you begin thinking about protecting your joints, the better particularly if you are involved in…
