Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in basic terms is pain in the knee cap and lower part of the thigh and this is a result of too much stress being placed on these areas of the body. This stress causes the knee cap to become misaligned; it should slide against a specific track on the thigh known … Read more
Motocross is viewed as an extreme sport, so therefore being involved in a motocross incident could result in a wide range of different injuries. Some of the more serious injuries that are associated with motocross include broken bones, ankle sprains, knee ligament tears and wrist injuries.
Introduction Muscle injuries account for around 30% of all injuries in the English Premier League. A muscle strain typically keeps a player out of action for 3 to 4 weeks and clubs employ full time medical staff in order to reduce this down time. Conventionally, this treatment comprises physiotherapy which uses prescribed procedures such as … Read more
The neck is made up of seven bones (vertebrae) and is the most mobile part of the spine. It is surrounded by muscles, which often play a role in both neck stability and arm (upper limb) movement. Injuries of the neck can happen slowly overtime, due to repetitive overloading activities, without having adequate neck and … Read more
Over the last few seasons English football teams have introduced the practice of a cool down at the end of a training session or match. This has been influenced by the increase in foreign coaches and players in this country; cool downs have been practised for many years by European teams, most notably the West … Read more
The shoulder complex is made up of the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular and scapular thoracic joints. The Shoulder complex is predominantly structured to offer maximal range of motion. The stability of the shoulder joint is therefore provided by the joint capsule, ligaments and a group of muscles called the rotator cuff. The shoulder complex is also … Read more
In the case of an unstable shoulder that does not respond to physiotherapy treatment, there are several surgical procedures that can be used to restore stability. Each one of these is suitable for a slightly different type of dislocation. The type of procedure used by the shoulder consultant will depend upon the nature of the … Read more
The hip joint is a very strong , stable and flexible weight baring joint. The most common injuries in the hip are hip osteoarthritis, lateral hip pain(gluteal tendinopathy or bursitis), hip (femoroacetabular) impingement and muscular thigh strains (hamstrings or quads). These sort of injuries are often minor and can be managed using the principles of … Read more
The knee is a strong and stable joint that is surrounded by powerful muscles. Occasionally the knee can become injured due to repeatedly overloading the joint, or by experiencing a sudden impact or fall. Often these injuries are minor and follow the natural healing process. These injuries can be managed using the principles of POLICE, … Read more
The medial collateral ligament is the primary stabiliser of the inner (medial) side of the knee. It is a thick fibrous band and is designed to resist valgus (side-on) forces to the knee. The onset of a MCL sprain is usually traumatic and can happen via a direct blow to the outside of the thigh. … Read more