What is a meniscus tear?

What is a meniscus tear?

The medial and lateral menisci are two C-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures located on the top of the tibia. They act as a shock absorber, stabiliser and are an attachment site for tendons, muscles and ligaments. Acute meniscal tears typically occur through...
Syndesmosis / High Ankle Sprains

Syndesmosis / High Ankle Sprains

Often referred to as a high ankle sprain, “syndesmotic injuries, account for around 11% to 17% of total ankle sprains” (Salaameh et al, 2022). The Sydnesmosis is a complex ligamentous structure that joins the tibia and fibula just above the talus of the ankle. It is...
What is an adductor tear or groin strain?

What is an adductor tear or groin strain?

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...
Iliotibial Band Syndrome – ITBS

Iliotibial Band Syndrome – ITBS

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...
Golfers Elbow – Flexor Tendinopathy

Golfers Elbow – Flexor Tendinopathy

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...

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