Conditions

Browse clinically reviewed information on musculoskeletal conditions, organised by the part of the body affected.

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Foot & Ankle

Pain • Arthritis • Injuries

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Knee

Pain • Arthritis • Injuries

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Hip

Pain • Arthritis • Replacement

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Shoulder

Pain • Rotator Cuff • Arthritis

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Hand & Wrist

Pain • Arthritis • Nerve Problems

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Elbow

Pain • Tennis Elbow • Arthritis

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Back & Spine

Back Pain • Sciatica • Disc Problems

Articles & guides

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3 Science-Backed Supplements for Arthritis

Which supplements actually work — and which aren't supported by good evidence?

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How Many Steps Do You Really Need Each Day?

What the latest research says about daily step counts for health and joint wellbeing.

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Sciatica: How To Treat It

What causes sciatica, which treatments help and when to seek medical advice.

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Vitamin D: Everything You Need to Know

Why vitamin D matters for bone and muscle health, who is at risk of deficiency and how much you need.

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How Many Steps Should You Take Each Day?

What the evidence really says about daily step counts, and how to build up safely if you have joint pain.

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How to Keep Your Bones Strong

Nutrition, loading exercise and lifestyle changes that protect bone density as you get older.

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Protein & Muscle Health After 50

How much protein you need to maintain muscle, and practical ways to reach it at every meal.

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Preventing Falls & Staying Active

Balance training, home safety and strength work that reduce the risk of falls and fractures.

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Healthy Ageing & Your Joints

What actually changes in your joints with age, and the habits that keep you moving well for decades.

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Exercise After 50: Where to Start

A simple, progressive plan for strength, mobility and cardiovascular fitness with joint pain in mind.

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Arthritis Explained

The different types of arthritis, how they are diagnosed and what treatment usually involves.

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Rotator cuff tears - the good, the bad and the ugly

When a cuff tear needs surgery, when it does not, and what recovery really involves.

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Understanding patellofemoral instability - what you need to know

Why the kneecap slips out of place, how it is diagnosed and the treatments that keep it stable.

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What's really causing your hip pain?

Arthritis, tendon problems or referred pain from the spine — how to tell the difference.

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Which knee brace do you need?

Sleeves, hinged braces and offloading supports — which type actually helps your knee problem.

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