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Common sites for bone fractures include the wrist, ankle and hip.

Exercise can reduce the risk of fractures resulting from osteoporosis by both slowing the rate of bone loss, and reducing the person?s risk of falling by building muscle strength and improving balance.

Up to 25 per cent of all fractures that occur in people with osteoporosis and osteopenia, occur in men.

A healthy, calcium-rich diet and regular physical activity throughout life can help prevent osteoporosis.

Osgood-Schlatter syndrome is a painful knee condition that affects adolescents.

Ask your coach for help to improve your touch football technique - it will reduce your risk of injury.

Scooters can travel at fast speeds and falls and collisions are disturbingly common.

Rib injuries may include bruises, torn cartilage and bone fractures.

Cricket is a very popular sport. Injuries are often caused by overuse, being struck by a cricket ball and falls.

Information and links to factsheets about bone disorders, osteoporosis, muscles, joint conditions, back, prevention and management.