Editorial Team
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.
Sports Medicine
Dr Ruth Highet
A sprained ankle is a common sports injury. This article outlines the recommended treatment, recovery, and the signs of a more serious injury.
Bones And JointsSports Medicine
Dr Chris Milne
Backache is a very common symptom. This article outlines the usual course,
investigations and treatment options.
Bones And JointsSports Medicine
Dr Ruth Highet
Normal x-rays can sometimes fail to detect fractures in athletes. This article outlines other diagnostic options that may be better for diagnosing some sports injuries.
Sports Medicine
Dr Ruth Highet
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.
Sports Medicine
Dr Ruth Highet
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.
Bones And JointsSports Medicine
Dr Ruth Highet
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.
Sports Medicine
Dr Stephen Adams
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.
Sports Medicine
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