Polymyalgia Rheumatica – Diagnosis & Management
Definition Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is the most common inflammatory disease in the elderly population. PMR is characterised by pain and stiffness most commonly affecting the shoulder joints [...]
5 Reasons the Front of Your Foot is Hurting
The front of the foot, also known as ‘the forefoot’, is a surprisingly complex structure that withstands a lot of pressure through it daily. This pressure is increased by several ways, and [...]
Iron Deficiency in Athletes (Causes, Symptoms and Prevention)
Iron deficiency is a common problem amongst athletes, particularly female athletes, endurance athletes, and those on a plant-based diet. Iron plays several essential roles in the body, including [...]
10 Things to Look for When Choosing a Running Shoe
Overwhelming is a word commonly used to describe the feeling of entering a running shoe shop for the first time. With hundreds of brands, materials, and technology that come into play with [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis – Diagnosis & Management
Definition Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic auto-immune inflammatory disease, which has a lifetime prevalence of up to 1% worldwide (1). Inflammation in RA primarily affects the [...]
