Ailments
ACL injury
You've probably heard of cruciate ligament rupture, but do you really know what it is?
Amputation
Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb. It is performed in extreme cases where restoration of limb function is impossible or where the health risks associated with continuing treatment outweigh the expected benefits.
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably to form a tumour.
Foot drop
Foot drop, also known as steppage, is a symptom that affects the mobility of the foot. A sufferer experiences difficulty, or even an inability, to lift their foot when walking due to abnormal weakness in the muscles of the lower limb
Fracture
Have you broken a bone? You're in trouble! Did you know that a study has shown that, although health professionals use the terms ‘fracture’ and ‘broken’ interchangeably, patients often perceive a difference in severity. So in this article we're going to explain what a fracture is.
Lipoedema
Find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatments of lipedema to help you manage this condition more effectively and improve your day-to-day comfort.
Low back pain
Low back pain is pain in the lumbar vertebrae. It is one of the most common causes back pain. What are the symptoms and causes? How common is it? What treatments are available?
Lymphoedema
You've noticed swelling in a larger or smaller part of your body, but you're not sure what lymphoedema is? We'll explain it all to you.
Oedema
Find out about the causes and symptoms of oedema, as well as treatment options to reduce swelling and improve your well-being.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatism - you've probably heard all these terms before when it comes to joint pain. But do you really know what osteoarthritis is?
Serious burn
When we talk about a serious burn, we're not talking about a sunburn, but a life-threatening accident with far-reaching consequences for the person affected. Here we explain what constitutes a serious burn.
Sprain
Are you familiar with the terms injury, strain or dislocation? Do you tend to use these terms when talking about a sprain? We'll tell you all about what a sprain really is.
Tendonitis
Discover the causes, symptoms and treatment options for tendonitis to better understand and prevent this inflammation of the tendons.
Venous insufficiency
Heavy legs, support stockings, compression stockings, varicose veins, oedema... all terms you've probably heard before can refer to venous insufficiency. But how much do you really know about venous insufficiency?
Venous leg ulcer
Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments for venous leg ulcers to promote healing and provide effective pain relief.