The hip, knee and shoulder joints are all synovial joints. View this diagram of the structure of a synovial joint.
Exercise and Fitness
Mallet finger
Mallet finger is the result of an injury to the tendon that extends your fingertip, resulting in a fingertip that droops noticeably.
Head and neck sports injuries: on-field management
An on-field sporting injury to the head or neck can potentially be very serious and such injuries need to be managed effectively and safely.
Nutrition and hydration for exercise
Find out how to maintain hydration and nutrition levels before, during and after exercise.
Pregnancy and keeping fit
Some pregnant women will need to take special care and should discuss with their doctor how they plan to exercise.
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition where the outside portion of the elbow becomes painful and the pain may radiate into the forearm and wrist.
Bad shoulder? Keyhole surgery found lacking
A particular type of keyhole surgery doesn’t appear to be any more beneficial than placebo surgery when it comes to shoulder impingement syndrome.
Aerobic exercise: the health benefits
Find out the many short-term and long-term health benefits of regular aerobic exercise.
Exercise: easing into it
Starting an exercise program can be daunting – get motivated and make it easier with these tips.
Choose the right exercise for you
Select types of exercise that fit your lifestyle and that you enjoy, because the benefits of exercise depend on you doing it regularly and for the long term.