SPORTS MEDICINE

This section covers information on treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of sports injuries. You will find reports on the latest medical findings for common sports injuries, with advice on training techniques that can be used to prevent common injuries.

ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES

This article provides a good overview of the symptoms and factors involved in injuries of the Achilles tendon.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS

Altitude sickness is common for mountain climbers and visitors to high altitudes. This article details the symptoms, danger signs, and what can be done to help.

ANKLE INJURIES

A sprained ankle is a common sports injury. This article outlines the recommended treatment, recovery, and the signs of a more serious injury.

BACK INJURIES

Backache is a very common symptom. This article outlines the usual course, investigations and treatment options.

BUTTOCK PAIN IN ATHLETES
Buttock pain is a common problem in athletes and can be a symptom of other conditions. This article looks at the causes and how it is treated.

CALF MUSCLE INJURIES
Calf muscle injuries are one of the most common sports injuries. This article provides an overview of the injury, the recommended treatment, and how it can be prevented.

CREAKY KNEES

Creaky knees in sports people may indicate a condition known as patellofemoral pain which is sometimes termed "runner's knee". This article looks at the causes and what treatment is necessary.

DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS
Decompression illness is a risk for divers. This article looks at the signs and symptoms of the problem and how a recompression chamber can reverse the condition.

FITNESS TO DIVE

There are many medical conditions which can make diving more dangerous. This article looks at some of these, including health problems which preclude diving.

GOLFER'S ELBOW

Golfer's elbow is a common and troublesome condition. This article outlines the possible causes and some treatment options.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN TREATMENT
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment is used in the treatment of several different conditions. This article lists some of these and how the therapy works.

INJURY PREVENTION FOR WINTER SPORTS
Proper training is the key to preventing sports' injuries. This article provides advice on the most important aspects of training, and what to wear during training sessions in cold weather.

KNEE INJURIES

This article provides a good overview of the common types of knee injuries and the principles of treatment.

MILD HEAD INJURY (CONCUSSION)
Recovery from concussion can take longer than expected. This article discusses the symptoms of ongoing problems and what can be done to help.

PAINFUL SHOULDER CONDITIONS

The shoulder area is prone to a number of troublesome and painful conditions,which this article describes in depth.

PILATES

Pilates classes are now being adopted by world class athletes and international rugby players. This article profiles the importance of Pilates and the key principles of the exercises.

SHIN SPLINTS

This is a general term for pain in the lower legs of athletes. The condition may be due to different conditions including stress fracture, poor running mechanics and compartment syndrome.

STRESS FRACTURES

Stress fractures often go undiagnosed and are a common problem in athletes. This article looks at common sites for stress fractures and how they can be prevented.

TENNIS ELBOW

Tennis elbow is a common and troublesome condition.This article outlines the possible causes and some treatment options.

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