A thin rim of cartilage, called the labrum, lines the hip socket, protecting it and preventing the bones from rubbing against each other when you move. This soft lining helps the bones in your hip joint to move smoothly and holds the bones in place without causing them to touch. About hip labral tears You…
Your patella is your kneecap – the small bone that covers the front of your knee joint where the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone) meet. It protects the joint and is designed to glide smoothly over the articular cartilage as you move your knee. Your patella can fracture in many different ways and treatment will…
One of the outcomes of the Covid-19 pandemic is that more people than ever before have taken up running as a hobby. As sports go, it’s easy to see why running is so popular. You don’t need to join a gym or buy expensive equipment (although you do need a good pair of running shoes),…
If you’ve injured yourself playing sport, you’ll undoubtedly be keen to get back on your feet and competing again as quickly as possible. That’s why it’s important to seek specialist medical attention.
Playing sport is good for both your physical and mental wellbeing. As well as helping you to stay fit and maintain a healthy weight, scientists have shown that sport has many positive benefits for your mental health. So how can you prevent getting injured?
Few things can compare with the thrill and exhilaration of sports like skiing and snowboarding. But the thrill of high speed winter sports comes with an increased risk of injury, and an injury sustained on the ski slopes can be both painful and debilitating.
Few things can match the beauty of a frosty winter’s morning bathed in sunshine. But, for all of its glittering beauty, winter can be a hazardous time and it is one of the peak times for injuries.