Fractures, or broken bones usually take a minimum of six weeks to heal, and will normally need to be immobilised to ensure they heal properly.
Treating a broken bone
Always seek medical attention if you suspect a broken bone.
Do not apply heat over a suspected broken bone. Don’t apply ice to an open fracture (where the bone has pierced the skin) but get urgent medical attention.
Sometimes nerves become compressed or irritated by other structures in the body. They become pinched between tight muscles and bones, or irritated by friction with other structures. This can cause pain, numbness, tingling or pins and needles. Read More…
Why stretch?
Stretching before and after exercise is very important for all runners. The benefits from stretching are that you may prevent injury, bring the shortened muscles Read More…
The knee is the largest and one of the most complex joints in the body. It is essential for movement, and enabling your legs to bend and straighten. The knee joint is composed of Read More…
Overuse injuries occur when a part of the body is forced to work too hard. This can be because other muscles are weak, because of poor posture or because of overtraining.
A common overuse injury in sport is the stress fracture, when repetitive force on a bone causes tiny fractures in the bone. For example runners sometimes get Read More…
In the delightful month of December, Gregg and I thought we would set a challenge to the fantastic Stoke F.I.T. members! It was called ADVENT – Always Do Various Exercises Next Time.
I started by picking Read More…
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wouldn’t be half as fun if we didn’t have a laugh!! So, here to give you a chuckle, are Shrek and Donkey with a Christmas day exercise all the way from the swamp!!
Enjoy!!
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