Osteitis Pubis

What is Osteitis Pubis? Osteitis Pubis is a medical term used to describe sports-related groin pain. Osteitis means ‘bone inflammation’, while pubis refers to the specific bone that is affected: the pubic bone. Osteitis pubis is usually an overuse injury that can...
Running Tips for Beginners

Running Tips for Beginners

If you’ve just taken up running, you probably think that getting started is simple -you just run as far as you can and then run further the next time. Like most things, the reality is a little more complicated. Here are some tips to make the most of your running...
Focus On Shoulder Dislocations

Focus On Shoulder Dislocations

The shoulder is a fascinating joint with incredible flexibility. It is connected to the body via a complexsystem of muscles and ligaments. Most of the other joints in the body are very stable, thanks to thestructure of the bones and ligaments surrounding them....

Cauda Equina Syndrome: What is it?

Cauda equina syndrome is a rare condition that you may not have heard of, however it can havecatastrophic consequences if it is not recognized and treated quickly. This condition occurs in up to twopercent of cases of herniated lumbar discs, causing loss of lower leg...
Meniscal injuries

Meniscal injuries

The knees take a lot of stress when doing medium- or high- impact activities such as running, jumping,hill-walking and playing field sports. The meniscus is commonly damaged during these activities, andcan be a cause of significant pain and movement dysfunction if...