Physio Articles
Tennis Elbow - Lateral Epicondylalgia
Tennis Elbow Injury Explained
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) is a common cause of elbow pain, but the suffix "-itis" is misleading because it implies inflammation, which is not typical in most cases of Tennis Elbow. Hence, the more commonly used term today is Lateral Epicondylalgia, in... read more
Golfers Elbow - Medial Epicondylalgia
Golfer's Elbow Injury Explained
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) is characterised by pain over the inner elbow, which may radiate down the forearm. However, the suffix "-itis" is misleading because it implies inflammation, which is not typical in most cases of Golfer's Elbow. Hence, the... read moreAnterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rupture & Reconstruction
ACL Knee Injury Reconstruction Explained
An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear is a fairly common knee injury in sports that involve changing direction and turning. The ACL lies deep within the knee joint, connecting the thigh bone with the shin bone. The function of the ACL is to... read more
Runners Knee - Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
Runner's Knee Explained
Runner's Knee is the common term for Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS). Runner's Knee is a painful overuse knee injury that affects the outer part of the knee. It is fairly common in runners and cyclists . It is reported to affect 2-10% of all runners, while... read moreAnkle Sprains & Pains
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... read more
Plantar Fasciitis - foot pain
Plantar Fasciitis Explained
Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes heel pain and pain in the sole of the foot. Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the Plantar Fascia, a fibrous sheath that runs most of the length of the sole of the foot. It attaches between the heel bone and... read moreRegional Pain Syndromes
Regional pain syndromes (1,2), which occur one time or another in most people past the age of 40 years, are central to primary care medicine. They are also fairly frequent in younger people; however, their true frequency and characteristics in the pediatric group have yet to be defined. Because ... read more
Shoulder Pain Syndromes
Included in Shoulder Pain syndromes: Rotator Cuff tendonitis Subacromial impingement Frozen shoulder Acromicolavicular (AC) joint disease Clinical appearance The prevalence of shoulder ailments is extremely high (16). Patients report pain, limited motion, or both. The onset of ... read more |
