Sports and fitness

X-rays - Scans and treatment - Sports and fitness

History X-rays were first discovered in 1895 when, during experiments with electric currents passed through a vacuum tube, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen noted that a nearby fluorescent screen glowed when the current was being passed. When the...

Chiropractic - Scans and treatment - Sports and fitness

What is chiropractic? The chiropractor will choose the most appropriate treatment for the patient's problem. The word chiropractic is derived from Greek and means 'to perform with the hands'. This is because the most importan...

Whiplash - Scans and treatment - Sports and fitness

What causes whiplash? Whiplash most commonly occurs in car crashes as result of sudden deceleration. Whiplash occurs when the soft tissue in the spine is stretched and strained after the body is thrown in a sudden, force...

Tennis elbow - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is caused by repetitive movements as seen in tennis, but can also occur as a result of other sports, work and different hobbies. Tennis elbow is probably caused by an overstraining of...

Knee injuries: meniscus (torn cartilage) - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

What kinds of knee injury are there? In the knee, there are several structures: the collateral ligaments, the cruciate ligaments , the articular (joint) cartilages and the menisci. If there is injury to the knee, it is possible tha...

Knee injuries: cruciate ligament - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

What kinds of knee injury are there? In the knee, there are several structures: the collateral ligaments, the articular (joint) cartilages, the menisci and the cruciate ligaments. If there is injury to the knee, it is possible that m...

Knee injuries: collateral ligaments - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

What types of knee injuries are there? In the knee, there are several structures: the collateral ligaments, the meniscus, cruciate ligaments and articular (joint) cartilages. If there is an injury to the knee, it is possible that mor...

Knee injuries: articular cartilage - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

Concussion - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

What is concussion? A blow to the head can cause a tear of a blood vessel under the skull and thereby cause a growing accumulation of blood. Concussion is a disturbance of function of the nerve cells in the brain as a result of a...

Sprained ankle - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

How do you sprain an ankle? A sprained ankle happens when the ligaments have been damaged by the joint being twisted. The ligaments are the strong tissues that attach the bones forming the joint to one another. When you twist your foot or...

Dental injuries - Common injuries - Sports and fitness

What are dental injuries? Dental trauma occurs when the tooth receives a blow. Teeth can be broken, loosened or knocked out completely. Immediate treatment gives the best possible chance of saving the tooth. What should you do about d...

Common injuries and how to avoid them - Common injuries - Sports and fitness

It's official: sport can damage your health. But this only happens when you take on too much, too soon and overburden your muscles and joints. We look at how to exercise safely, plus you'll find advice on common sports injuries. ...

Pelvic floor muscle exercises - Exercise and health concerns - Sports and fitness

Pelvic floor exercises are sometimes called Kegel exercises, after the obstetrician who developed them. Another name for the exercises is pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). What kind of incontinence can they help? P...

Exercising during pregnancy - Exercise and health concerns - Sports and fitness

A brisk walk for 30 minutes two to three times a week is also an effective way of keeping fit. Provided you are well and your pregnancy is normal, you can continue to exercise throughout your pregnancy. There are no set rules about exercising ...

Exercise and diabetes - Exercise and health concerns - Sports and fitness

Exercise shouldn't be a chore - so why not try something new? Exercise plays a key role in treating diabetes, particularly in Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes). Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common and appears to be rel...

Exercise for heart health - Exercise and health concerns - Sports and fitness

Join an exercise class. There's a huge range on offer, from body combat to the more traditional legs, bums and tums. No matter how much attention you pay to your diet, you're at risk of a heart attack if you don't exercise. Lack of exercise is th...

Reasons not to exercise - General fitness - Sports and fitness

Exercise isn't always the best thing for us. Sometimes we just need to relax. We are surrounded by advice that says we need to keep fit, keep our hearts healthy and our cholesterol count low - so much so, we sometimes overlook the fact there ...

Will I ever play tennis again? - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

Question I have dislocated my right shoulder twice over the last two years, both times whilst playing tennis. I have been a very keen tennis player in the past, but have been told that I will never be able to play again. Is there anyt...

What helps tendonitis? - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

Question I have tendonitis in both patella tendons. From my research this will take a while to get better with rest. In the meantime, what kind of training can I do? For example, can I cycle or run? What kind of quad strengthening c...

Tell me about Golfer's elbow - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

Question What are the causes, symptoms and treatments of Golfer's elbow? Answer Golfer's elbow is a condition affecting the elbow muscles, tendons and the bony knobble (epicondyle) on the inside of the elbow where the muscles th...

Thigh pain after running - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

Question I am training for the London marathon. While I am reasonably fit, and have been exercising at various gyms over the past 10 years or so, I have really only started running about a year ago. I have built up from five minutes...

How long do ligaments take to heal? - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

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Why do my legs hurt? - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

Question My lower legs muscles hurt, when I am standing or even sometimes when I'm sitting down. I play football every week and when I get home they start to hurt. Could you please tell me what is wrong with my legs. Answe...

Body building has given me a sore arm - Sports injuries - Sports and fitness

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Why are my calf muscles still sore? - General sport and fitness questions - Sports and fitness

Question I was out running and suddenly my right calf muscle felt tight and I had to stop. It felt as if a knife was being stuck into it. At this time I was running about four miles at a time, once or twice a week. I walked home and...

I feel terrible after gym sessions - General sport and fitness questions - Sports and fitness

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How do Epsom salts work? - General sport and fitness questions - Sports and fitness

Other Qs & As Body building Body-building has given me a sore arm Cervical spondylosis Cramp in the calf muscles Creaky knees How can I reduce my knee pain? How long do ligaments take to heal? I feel terribl...

How can I reduce my knee pain? - General sport and fitness questions - Sports and fitness

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Creaky knees - General sport and fitness questions - Sports and fitness

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Cramp in the calf muscles - General sport and fitness questions - Sports and fitness

Other Qs & As Body building Body-building has given me a sore arm Cervical spondylosis Creaky knees How can I reduce my knee pain? How do Epsom salts work? How long do ligaments take to heal? I feel terrible af...