Do you need a knee replacement?
Do you need a knee replacement? Asking if you need a knee replacement might seem like an unusual question but in the last year I have had a number of patients who have done just that. Patients like to know information which helps them to make the right choices and understand the process by which […]
Treatment and rehabilitation of an ankle sprain
Treatment and rehabilitation of an ankle sprain Treatment and rehabilitation of an ankle sprain can begin after the initial ankle sprain diagnosis. There are a number of treatment goals and objective measurements which will guide the speed and intensity of the treatment/rehabilitation plan. Ankle sprain- goals of treatment Diagnose the type and grade of ankle […]
Sprained ligament?
Sprained ligament? A ligament is a strong fibrous soft tissue which provides a passive joint constraint to prevent excessive movement. We call an injury to ligamentous tissue a sprain and its a strain with muscle tissue. But both are termed soft tissue injuries. The joint capsule is a ligamentous type bag which surrounds a synovial […]
Recreational runners get less osteoarthritis.
Running does not lead to osteoarthritis. So the research is clear recreational runners have a lower occurrence of knee and hip osteoarthritis compared to sedentary individuals and competitive runners, according to a new international study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT). Researchers in Spain, Sweden, the United States and […]
Physiotherapy advice for a hyperextended knee.
What is a hyperextended knee? A hyperextended knee is a common sporting injury where the knee bends backwards beyond its normal position. The severity of the injury can range from being a mild inflammatory response to a serious injury. Hyperextension at the knee is very common naturally. But in the case of a hyperextension injury, […]
Knee Pain – a physiotherapists perspective
What type of knee joint pain is the most common? The knee is made up of three different joints and the most common knee pain is from the patellofemoral joint. However the knee joint (tibiofemoral joint) is what most people refer to as the knee and it has a number of common problems: Knee ligament sprains […]
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) GTPS is sometimes referred to as lateral hip pain or trochanteric bursitis and is a common condition in runners and the wider population. It effects women more than men and is often precipitated by a sudden change in loading intensity (an increase in mileage, an up hill run, a longer […]
Tennis elbow! But I don’t play tennis?
What is Tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is a condition caused by a reaction in the tendons in the elbow. These tendons attach to the extensor carpi radialis brevis to the outer bony prominence (lateral epicondyle) of the elbow. Certain repetitive movements of the wrist can cause this condition. Tennis elbow can occur in anyone who strains the […]
Plantar Heel Pain?
Plantar Heel Pain Management Plantar fasciitis (heel pain) is the most common foot problem seen by the physiotherapists at Physis. Firstly there is significant debate as to whether it should be called this but we are doing our blog for patients not physios! It causes significant pain at the heel or sole of the foot […]
Patellofemoral pain – the most common knee pain for cyclists and runners.
Patellofemoral pain – the most common knee problem for cyclists and runners. What is patellofemoral pain? Patellofemoral pain is felt around the front of the knee. It is very common with over 80% of pro-cyclists likely to suffer from it every season. Runners regularly suffer from it. The pain is often sharp and knife like when […]