Cardiac Chest Pain In Athletes
Chest pain in athletes can be from a number of causes. Thankfully, cardiac chest pain in athletes is rare. A range of conditions causes pain
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Skull fracture
A skull fracture is a break to one of the bones which form the head. These include the cranium at the back of the head,
Calcaneal Fracture
A Calcaneal fracture is also known as a broken heel. It is usually caused by falling or jumping from a height. If you suspect an
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Weight Training After The Menopause
Weight training after menopause is particularly important. The reduction of hormone levels with age has many effects on women’s health and well-being. When going through
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Foot drop
Foot drop is a symptom rather than a condition or injury. It describes the inability to raise the foot upwards (dorsiflex the ankle) as if
Back Muscle Strain
A back muscle strain is a tear of any of the muscles in the back. They most often occur in the lower back. Here we
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Antibiotics
Antibiotics are a form of medication which is used to treat bacterial infections and are only available via a prescription (in the UK). They are
Jogger’s Breast
Jogger’s breasts are a result of Repetitive trauma from jogging. It causes permanent damage resulting in breasts dropping. Not wearing a supportive bra when exercising
Abductor hallucis strain
The abductor hallucis muscle lies along the inside of the foot and runs from the heel bone, inserting onto the side of the big toe.
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Top 5 Tips For Preventing Basketball Injuries
Strategies for preventing basketball injuries are similar to those in most sports. Here we explain some top tips for avoiding basketball injuries. 1 – Warm-up
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Chondromalacia Patella
Chondromalacia patella (CMP) is damage to the articular cartilage under the kneecap. Symptoms are similar to patellofemoral pain as the kneecap rubs on the bone
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Corneal Abrasion
A cornea abrasion is a scratch on the cornea or surface of the eye. It is common in sport and can be caused by a
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis or pink eye is an inflammation of the membrane covering the white of the eyes and the underside of the eyelids. There are numerous
Detached retina
A detached retina occurs when the lining at the back of the eye starts to pull away from the blood vessels at the back of
Black eye
A black eye is a bruising of the soft tissues surrounding the eye. Also known as an eye contusion. It is very common in sport