What is it? Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis is an overuse injury of the forearm and the wrist extensors tendons, primarily the extensor carpi radialis brevis and common extensor tendon typically presents as… Read More »What Is Tennis Elbow?
1) Strengthening As soon as it is comfortable to do so, you should start strengthening the Peroneal muscles. Strengthening helps the collagen fibres within the tendon to realign and also helps develop the strength… Read More »Rehabilitation of Peroneal Tendinopathy
You have currently been training for a full marathon. In preparation for you marathon in a few months time you have been increasing your training regime more rapidly. After your most recent 10km training… Read More »What is a Peroneal Tendinopathy?
Proprioception is also known as the Joint Position System (JPS). JPS is a system that allows the joints to send a continuous stream of information to the brain about muscle use, joint position and movement. … Read More »What is Proprioception / Balance of the Ankle?
There is a lot of misinformation being circulated about ankle braces and their effect on the body and athletic performance. Why Use a Brace or Support? A support brace helps you by: Relieving your pain Resting… Read More »Are Ankle Braces Useful?
When should I see a Physio?The first reason to see a physio is to be evaluated for a fracture. Signs of a fracture include the inability to bear weight following the injury or if there is tenderness over the… Read More »5 QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT ANKLE SPRAINS
Running mechanics have been a hot topic of discussion – from the barefoot crazy to custom-made orthotics, it is possible to find someone who swears by ‘their’ style of running. Many running stores have treadmills… Read More »Foot Mechanics: There’s more to keep in mind than just what your feet are doing.
Unlike other ankle sprains, this injury is sustained to the tissue (ligaments) that connect the tibia and the fibula. These are the bones that make up the lower leg (the inner bone being the… Read More »What is a high ankle sprain?
There is no clear definition of anterior knee pain and patients can present with various symptoms. There may be a functional deficit, crepitus and /or instability. With activities of daily living pain often occurs or… Read More »ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN
In order to manage anterior knee pain you knee to KEEP exercising! Patellofemoral pain can be hard and you won’t get better over night. However some people do but in general it should take a… Read More »WHAT EXERCISES DO I NEED TO MANAGE MY KNEE PAIN?