Adductor injuries account for 2-14% of all injuries in women and 4-19% in men participating in sport (Walden et al, 2015). The “adductors” are the six muscles that are responsible for bringing the leg towards the body’s midline. Anatomically, they lie on the...
liotibial Band Syndrome – ITBS (also known as ITB Friction Syndrome) is an overuse injury of the lateral knee. Pain often presents as a localised, burning sensation – usually following an increase in load or activity. This injury is commonly seen in runners and...
What is Golfer’s Elbow? Medically known as medial epicondylalgia or a flexor tendinopathy, Golfer’s elbow is a painful and irritable condition affecting the tendons that attach at the common flexor origin of the medial elbow (Kiel & Kaiser, 2023), primarily the...
The Tibialis Posterior is a muscle that runs down the inside of the shin and attaches into the Navicular and medial cuneiform bones of the midfoot (Corcoran & Varacallo, 2023). It acts as the primary dynamic stabiliser of the rearfoot and medial longitudinal arch....
s we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024, it’s a great time to set intentions for a healthier, happier year ahead. At Five Dock Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre, we’re committed to helping you achieve your health goals. As such, here are 10...
