Wrist injury: scaphoid fractures
The scaphoid is a small bone in the wrist that connects the radius to the hand, and it is situated near the thumb. Scaphoid fractures are a relatively common wrist...
Why do tendon injuries take so long to heal?
If you have ever suffered from a tendon injury, you will know that the recovery can be frustratingly long. Tendons are important tissues of the body, connecting muscles to bones...
Anterior Ankle Impingement
What is it? Anterior ankle impingement, also known as anterior impingement syndrome, is a musculoskeletal condition where repetitive forces compress and damage the tissues at the front of the ankle,...
In focus: the broken collarbone
What is it? A broken collarbone, also known as the clavicle, is one of the most commonly broken bones in the body. The collarbone connects the front of the ribcage...
Life hack: three stretches for common problem areas
Many of us know that office life can wreak havoc on our body. Even with the best intentions, finding time to reverse the pressures of 8 hours a day in...