Osgood-Schlatters disease is an irritation of the patella (knee) ligament at the site of the top of shinbone (tibia) and causes knee pain in children as they approach puberty and are beginning their growth spurt. It is most common in boys aged 13-15 and in girls 10 to 12 and is the result of excessive […]
ITB Friction Syndrome (also known as runner’s knee) is a common overuse injury that involves pain being produced on the outside of the knee. It is usually associated with activities that involve repetitive bending and straightening of the knee, such as running and cycling. The Iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia that runs […]
Cortisone Injections for Lateral Epicondylalgia ‘Tennis Elbow’ are they necessary ? What is Lateral Epicondylalgia? Lateral epicondylalgia can be defined in simple terms as pain arising from the outside of the elbow – most commonly attributed to the common extensor tendon. It is more commonly known as tennis elbow. For years, a common component of treatment for […]
As work demands rise and technology improves, we are sitting for an increasing proportion of our day. If this is coupled with poor work behaviours the risk of neck pain rises. Here are five simple strategies to reduce the risk of neck pain at work. Stand up! One study showed the longer you sit, the […]
You may have seen the episode on “Four Corners” this week on the billions of dollars of waste in our health care system, through unnecessary investigations and/or surgical intervention. Here is a link to the episode in full. Here are five take home points to think about from the program. Don’t forget your […]
Should I get a scan? Is my back hurting because I have a disc bulge? Physios are regularly asked questions such as these by people experiencing low back pain. There is actually no evidence that discs or other anatomical features being out of alignment actually cause pain People are still being sent for radiological investigations at […]
The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a ligament enclosed within the knee, attaching at the medial portion of the lateral femoral condyle (thigh bone) and anterior tibia (shin bone). The ACL provides stability to the knee, preventing the tibia from sliding forward relative to the femur and more importantly, provides rotational stability for pivoting. ACL […]
Muscle Strains and Tears A strain or tear in a muscle occurs when some or all the fibres fail to cope with the demands placed upon them. Muscles commonly affected are hamstring (posterior thigh), quadriceps (anterior thigh) and gastrocnemius (calf muscle). This is typically because these muscles cross two joints and therefore are more susceptible […]
Achilles tendinopathy is characterised by pain in the Achilles tendon which is located at the back of the ankle. Pain can be felt during the aggravating activity, but often has a 12-24 (and sometimes 48) hour delay, with pain often felt the morning after the inciting activity. Achilles tendinopathy typically occurs when the tendon is […]
Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) is also known as repetition strain injury (RSI). It is a term used to name a number of conditions with similar symptoms that can include discomfort, pain, muscle fatigue, stiffness, numbness/tingling, burning sensations and weakness. Common among office workers is tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia or LE), which describes pain over the […]