Bony Injuries

Talar Dome Injuries/Lesions

Ankle injury, Bony Injuries, Injury management, Physiotherapy, Soft tissue injury / 11/09/2018 /

The ankle joint is formed by the articulation of the tibia, fibula and talus, the top of which is referred to as the talar dome due to it’s shape. The joint surfaces are covered in articular cartilage and this is normally smooth, allowing for

Strength Training For Osteoarthritis

Bony Injuries, Exercise, Physiotherapy, Pilates / 09/07/2018 /

Strength Training For Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling chronic condition experienced primarily in the older population. It is the most common type of arthritis resulting in altered joint structure and deterioration of the

Patella Dislocations

Bony Injuries, Exercise, Injury management, Knee injury, Physiotherapy, Soft tissue injury / 09/05/2018 /

Your kneecap (patella) slides within a groove at the bottom of the femur (thigh bone) and is held in place by the quadriceps muscles as well as ligaments and tendons attached to the inside and outside edges of the patella. The patella functions to

Common Misconceptions about Low Back Pain

Bony Injuries, Exercise, Injury management, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Soft tissue injury / 14/09/2017 /

Low back pain (LBP) is the most common musculoskeletal problem within modern society and is associated with massive costs both individually and to the community. Not just in terms of the monetary strain but also the quality of life of those

Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease

Bony Injuries, Injury management, Knee injury, Physiotherapy, Soft tissue injury / 22/08/2017 /

Osgood Schlatter's disease is a knee injury which occurs during childhood. It is an overuse injury and occurs when a traction force on the tibial tuberosity, disrupts the immature bone. This results in pain and inflammation at the tibial

Does Cartilage Regenerate

Bony Injuries, Exercise, Injury management, Knee injury, Physiotherapy, Soft tissue injury / 12/11/2016 /

Cartilage is a very strong and flexible fibrous tissue found in the body. It takes many forms and serves different purposes throughout the body. There are 3 main types of cartilage; Elastic cartilage Hyaline Cartilage

What is Osteoarthritis?

Bony Injuries, Injury management, Knee injury, Pilates / 14/09/2016 /

Arthritis is often referred to as if it was one disease or condition. In fact, Arthritis is a family of over 100 different conditions that effect the musculoskeletal systems of the body, particularly the joints. Typically, arthritic conditions

Patellofemoral pain

Bony Injuries, Knee injury, Physiotherapy, Soft tissue injury / 18/07/2016 /

Patellofemoral pain, also known as runners knee and movie goer’s knee is one of the most common knee complaints seen in physio clinics. It is felt behind and around the kneecap and is due to irritation between the kneecap (patella) and the

What is Arthritis?

Bony Injuries, Exercise, Injury management, Knee injury, Physiotherapy / 02/05/2016 /

Arthritis is often referred to as if it was one disease or condition. In fact, arthritis is a family of over 100 different conditions that effect the musculoskeletal systems of the body, particularly the joints. Typically, arthritic conditions

Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

Bony Injuries, Injury management, Physiotherapy / 08/10/2015 /

Article prepared by Leighton Bradgate What is OA? Sometimes called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints, causing large amounts of disability and pain in the