Conditions

Headaches

Headaches are common and can be a debilitating source of pain. An Australian study[1] in 2017 found that 87% of people had suffered from headaches in the preceding year and 16% had suffered from migraines in the same period. Symptoms of headache can include pain and/or feelings of tension or pressure in the head. They […]

Neck Pain

Neck pain is a common and often limiting presentation for athletes and the general population alike. It is estimated that 70% of people will experience some form of neck pain throughout their life. Fortunately, very few of these cases result in considerable or long-lasting interference with daily activities with only 2% of neck pain cases […]

Shoulder

Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain Have you ever experienced a gradual onset of pain to the lateral/outside part of your shoulder and have been told you may have a shoulder impingement, or shoulder bursitis or tendinopathy/tear of your rotator cuff muscles. Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is a term used by medical professionals to diagnose your […]

Back Pain

Low back pain is one of the most prevalent complaints of athletes at all levels of competition. Injuries encountered to the lower back in athletes occur from either an acute traumatic event or repetitive trauma resulting in an overuse injury and are commonly seen in individuals participating in sports such as football, rugby, basketball, golf […]

Knee Injury

Epidemiology (sports) Mechanism of injury Acute and chronic injuries are both very common at the knee joint and are often linked to the type of sport or activity being performed. The mechanism of injury will play a large role in diagnosing the structures involved. In acute knee injuries, there are several ways the knee can […]

ACL Injury

The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the main structures in the knee that prevents instability or forward movement of the tibia on the femur. Like any ligament, the ACL can be sprained or ruptured but due to the way injury occurs a rupture is more likely. The ACL is typically injured in sports […]

Hip

FEMORAL ACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT (FAI) What is FAI? Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) is referred to as a motion-related disorder involving premature contact of the hip socket (acetabulum) and the thigh bone (femur). FAI comes in three types, including: Cam: Wider Femoral Neck Pincer: Deeper hip socket A combination of the above Signs and Symptoms A patient […]

Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprains can occur in 3 key areas of the ankle. The outside, inside and across the top of the ankle. An injury to the inside of the ankle and commonly a sprain to the large Deltoid ligament, and an injury across the top of the ankle is commonly known as a Syndesmosis sprain.These 2 […]

Foot

ONYCHOMYCOSIS (fungal nail infections) EPIDEMIOLOGY:Onychomycosis occurs in 10% of the general population but is more common in older adults; the prevalence is 20% in those older than 60 years and 50% in those older than 70 years.The increased prevalence in older adults is related to peripheral vascular disease, immune disorders, and diabetes mellitus. The risk […]

Achilles

Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most frequently occurring conditions in physically active people, commonly occurring in those who participate in long-term/high-intensity training and competition. Achilles tendinopathy results due to degeneration to the fibres that make up the Achilles tendon, commonly affecting either the insertion or mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. Symptoms can often include: […]

Elbow Pain

Elbow injuries are common in sports and life and can affect performance and cause elbow pain in daily life. With sports, elbow injuries commonly occur in throwing and overhead sports, for example, cricket, baseball, and tennis, but can also occur in contact sports such as rugby and basketball. As with most injuries, early communication from […]