Calf Tears
Anatomy The calf muscles comprise of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. The gastrocnemius is one of the main plantar flexors of the ankle. It is comprised of two muscle bellies, with the medial head having a mechanical advantage. It is therefore able to generate...
“Pop” goes the shoulder
The glenohumeral or shoulder joint is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body accounting for 50% of all major joint dislocations and unfortunately, shoulder dislocations make up the majority of traumatic sporting injuries. But why does it dislocate so easily...
Golfer’s Elbow – not always from golf!
Are you experiencing Pain in the inside of your elbow? Does it hurt when you grip, squeeze, try to open jars or do manual work? You might have what’s commonly known as Golffer’s elbow, even if you’ve never played golf before in your life! What is Golfer’s Elbow?...
A Pain in the Back
Have you ever experienced lower back pain? Chances are that you have, as lower back pain (LBP) is the most common musculoskeletal injury with reports that 80% of the population (Holmes et al, 2015) will experience LBP at some point in their life and every year up to...