Understanding Shoulder Instability

Understanding Shoulder Instability

Shoulder instability is a common condition, particularly among young, active individuals. Shields et al., 2018 reported that the annual incidence of shoulder dislocation in the general population was approximately 23.9 per 100,000 person-years, with nearly half of...
Lateral Ligament Injuries of the Ankle

Lateral Ligament Injuries of the Ankle

Lateral ankle sprains or lateral ligament tears are the most common lower extremity musculoskeletal injury, affecting individuals of all ages participating in organised sports or unstructured play. (Wikstrom et al., 2021) Up to 40% of ankle sprains go on to develop...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the knee. It is particularly prevalent among adolescents, athletes, and physically active individuals. It can also impact the general population. PFPS often limits daily...
Understanding and Managing Neck Pain

Understanding and Managing Neck Pain

Neck pain is often as a result of facet joint irritation, muscular dysfunction, joint hypomobility or muscular overactivity but may also be caused by cervical joint degeneration, disc pathology or nerve impingement. Commonly, patients present with varied symptoms that...
Understanding and Managing Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylalgia)

Understanding and Managing Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylalgia)

“Tennis elbow, medically referred to as lateral epicondylalgia, is a prevalent and often debilitating condition that affects the extensor tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle of the elbow (Shanmugam et al., 2024). Despite its name, this condition impacts a...

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