Mallet finger, often referred to as ”’baseball finger,” is a common injury that affects the tendons responsible for straightening in the end joint of a finger. It can occur due to a forceful impact to the fingertip, causing the tendon…
Arthritis is a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world (around 10 million in the UK), causing pain, stiffness and reduced mobility in the joints. While there may not be a cure for arthritis, there are numerous…
The festive season will soon be upon us. That time of year where we gather together with loved ones, hug a mug of hot chocolate and enjoy the best food. Christmas always brings the best out in people and we…
Meet Charlotte (25), from the picturesque countryside of Northumberland. Charlotte is a student (studying counseling) and lives with her parents and younger siblings. She lives with complex and rare neuro conditions. This means that she needs to use a wheelchair…
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes tenderness and pain throughout the body, this has often been referred to as widespread pain. Those aged between 50-70 years are known to be more susceptible to developing it. Of course, there are exceptions…
Thanks to COVID-19, we’ve needed to keep away from public spaces for a large amount of time. For many of us that meant we were stuck inside for a large chunk of the day. There is a lot more flexibility…
