Throughout the healing process following a collarbone fracture, it is important that the patient maintains the range of movement in the elbow, wrist and hand of the affected limb by going through the movements of these joints every day. Once this has been completed the patient should progress to active abduction (moving the arm out … Read more
Medically reviewed by Katie Knapton, MSCP HCPC on 29th October 2021 What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis or a better term is actually plantar fasciopathy is a common foot condition that causes heel pain and pain in the sole of the foot. Plantar fasciiopathy is an overload injury and associated with a degenerative process similar … Read more
A Sprained Ankle Injury Explained A sprained ankle is one of the most common injuries caused by participation in sports. It refers to soft tissue damage (mainly ligaments) around the ankle, usually caused by an inversion injury (where the ankle is twisted inwards) or an eversion injury (where the ankle is twisted outwards). Because of … Read more
Elite level rugby union turned professional in 1995. The move to full time training has meant that the game has become more physically demanding as the players’ fitness level has improved. The changing physical demands have seen a change in the nature of injuries. Increased emphasis on fitness training and a faster match tempo has … Read more
Running is one of the most popular forms of sporting activity worldwide. Despite its many health benefits there is some concern over the incidence of injury, especially heel pain, shin pain and knee pain in runners and joggers. Not surprisingly, the most common running injuries affect the lower limb and include blisters, plantar fasciitis, runner’s … Read more
What is Runners Knee? The iliotibial band is a fibrous band of tissue, which is partly fascia and partly tendon. It originates from the gluteal muscle, which is located in your buttocks. The ITB lies along the outside of your thigh and inserts into the lateral aspect of your knee. ITB syndrome is an overuse/ … Read more
What is an ACL Injury? An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a severe musculoskeletal injury. It is a relatively common knee injury amongst sports enthusiasts but can affect anybody. The anterior cruciate ligament is located deep in your knee joint and prevents the shin bone (the tibia) from slipping forward from the thigh bone … Read more
What is Osgood Schlatters? Osgood Schlatters is a common overuse knee injury that affects the upper part of the shinbone, just below the knee. It is most common in adolescents between the ages of 9 and 14 years who are active in sports and can frustratingly cause an enforced lay-off for gifted sports people. It … Read more
What is a Mallet Finger Injury? Mallet finger is a common finger injury in sports such as cricket, baseball, rugby and American football. Mallet finger is characterised by finger pain and a swollen finger but, most of all, by the mallet finger deformity’ at the end of the finger. Mallet finger is caused by the … Read more
What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction? The sacroiliac (SI) joint can be a common source of back pain. The sacroiliac joint is located at the back of the pelvis and several scenarios can produce back pain in this region of the spine, including a traumatic incident, biomechanical malalignment, hormonal changes during pregnancy, or inflammatory joint disease. … Read more