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
Rest, surgery or a combination – what cures patella tendon problems? Dr Richard Steadman is the Colorado based knee specialist who successfully treated Alan Shearer and Ronaldo, when they were suffering from problems with their patella tendon. The American orthopaedic specialist has built a brilliant reputation by helping these high profile stars return from a … Read more
What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Patellofemoral pain syndrome in basic terms is pain in the joint at the front of your knee, which consists of your knee cap and thigh bone. This is a result of too much stress being placed on these areas of the body. Ascending and descending the stairs, squats, lunges, running, … Read more
A Abdomen The front part of the body between the chest and the pelvis. Abduct To move a part away from the mid-line of the body. Achilles tendonitis The lay term used to describe chronic pain around the Achilles tendon region. It used to be thought that the pain was caused by an inflammatory response, … Read more
The muscles surrounding the abdomen , groin and pelvis are strong and provide stability for your limbs to move freely. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is thought to be rare and when it does occur its usually due to hormonal changes during pregnancy or a fall onto your pelvis. Muscular strains of the groin and hernias often … Read more
The hip joint is a very strong, stable and flexible weight bearing 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 types of injury are often minor and can be managed using the principles of … Read more
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) is a common cause of elbow pain. Tennis Elbow is characterised by pain over the outer side of the elbow, which may radiate down the forearm. Despite the name, Tennis Elbow does not just afflict tennis professionals. In fact, this common elbow problem (it affects about 3% … Read more