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Leg cramps

Leg cramp is a usually harmless condition where the leg muscles suddenly become tight and painful. Learn about possible causes of leg cramps and their treatment.

1. About leg cramps
2. Symptoms of leg cramps
3. Causes of leg cramps
4. Treating leg cramps

19/08/2022 | Organisation

Venous leg ulcer

A leg ulcer is a long-lasting (chronic) sore on your leg or foot that takes more than four to six weeks to heal. Learn about leg ulcer causes and treatments.

1. About venous leg ulcers
2. Symptoms of venous leg ulcers
3. Causes of venous leg ulcers
4. Diagnosing venous leg ulcers
5. Treating venous leg ulcers
6. Preventing venous leg ulcers

19/08/2022 | Organisation

Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome is a common condition of the nervous system that causes an overwhelming, irresistable urge to move the legs. Learn about its symptoms and treatments.

1. About restless legs syndrome
2. Symptoms of restless legs syndrome
3. Causes of restless legs syndrome
4. Diagnosing restless legs syndrome
5. Treating restless legs syndrome

19/08/2022 | Organisation

Varicose eczema

Varicose eczema is a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs and is common in people with varicose veins. Learn about varicose eczema symptoms and treatments.

1. About varicose eczema
2. Causes of varicose eczema
3. Diagnosing varicose eczema
4. Treating varicose eczema

19/08/2022 | Organisation

Varicose veins

Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that are usually blue or dark purple. Learn about varicose vein symptoms and treatments.

1. About varicose veins
2. Causes of varicose veins
3. Symptoms of varicose veins
4. Diagnosing varicose veins
5. Treating varicose veins
6. Complications of varicose veins

19/08/2022 | Organisation

Using crutches

Crutches provide temporary support if you're struggling to balance or need to take weight off of one, or both, of your legs. Watch our video guide to standing, walking and sitting with crutches

19/08/2022 | Organisation

New or worsening back pain

Back pain that develops suddenly can be disabling at first, but will usually ease over time. Find out what to do if you have new or worsening back pain

1. Overview
2. Getting off the floor
3. Getting out of a chair
4. Getting in and out of bed

19/08/2022 | Organisation

Thigh problems

Thigh problems can be the result of an injury or from a direct blow to the thigh, and usually settle within 6 weeks. Find out how to treat these problems at home and when to see your healthcare professional.

19/08/2022 | Organisation

Knee problems

Knee problems may be caused by injury, growth spurts or normal age-related changes, and usually settle within 6 weeks. Find out how to treat these problems at home and when to see a healthcare professional.

19/08/2022 | Organisation

Exercises for knee problems

If you have a knee problem, there are exercises that you can do to help you move normally as you recover. Learn how to do these with our video tutorials

1. Introduction
2. Lying knee bend
3. Static quad strengthening
4. Supported leg raise
5. Lying leg raise
6. Seated knee extension stretch

19/08/2022 | Organisation