What Is Wry neck?

What Is Wry neck?

Have you ever woken up in the morning with a sore neck, muscle spasm and the inability to turn your head? Well, this is the typical presentation of an acute wry neck.  Often sufferers of an acute wry neck have no idea what brought on the symptoms.  It may occur after...
What is the Meniscus?

What is the Meniscus?

The medial and lateral menisci are two C-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures found on the boney surfaces of the knee. They act as a shock absorber, help stabilise the knee and are an attachment site for tendons, muscles and ligaments. How is the meniscus injured? An...
Shoulder—Rotator Cuff Pathology

Shoulder—Rotator Cuff Pathology

Rotator cuff disease is prevalent in the general population, accounting for 10% of all shoulder pain and resulting in major shoulder disability (Abdulwahab et al, 2017). Shoulder pain is the third most common cause of musculoskeletal consultation in primary care...
I think I’ve torn my ACL, what do I do now ?

I think I’ve torn my ACL, what do I do now ?

ACL Tear – What Do You Do? Your opponent tries to get past you. As you turn to chase them, your foot stays planted. You hear a “pop”. Immediate pain is felt. You scream out as you fall to the ground and grab your knee “what the hell just happened?” Unfortunately, this...

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