Squash is a highly competitive and fast moving sport that requires participants to be in good physical condition and have good fitness levels. Despite Squash being quite a demanding sport, injuries and health issues resulting from the sport are not particularly common. However, when they do occur, Squash injuries can be comparatively quite serious and may require fast treatment with…
Tennis is particularly strenuous sport, which requires prolonged and repetitive exertion. Although this can be very rewarding, without proper technique, Tennis can be the cause of numerous health issues. Whether you are an amateur or a professional sports person, it is helpful to be aware of the types of Tennis injury you might acquire and their causes, so that you…
As an Orthopaedic Sports Consultant, many of my patients come to see me because their training or sporting pursuits have been too ambitious. Often, gifted athletes have a good deal of natural ability, but may not yet know their boundaries, and this can lead to injury or inadequate training for intense activity. It is therefore important to properly research and…
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis Elbow is a painful condition caused by repetitive actions, such as tennis. Despite its name, this condition is caused by a wide range of activities; common sporting causes include tennis and squash, but the problem can just as easily arise from using a computer or from carpentry. Tennis Elbow (TE) affects the tendon and muscle…
Your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a tough band of tissue that is fundamentally important in how your knee functions. The ACL connects your thigh bone to your shinbone and lies across the knee; it is particularly important for stabilising the knee joint during movement. An ACL injury tends to refer to either a tear or a sprain of the…
What Is Spinal Osteoarthritis? Spinal osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of lower back pain. It is a joint disease that results from deterioration of cartilage. Cartilage is a form of tissue that borders the edges of bones, it is flexible and elastic, which allows for smooth movement at the joints. When cartilage of the spine deteriorates, this…