icon What is it? Lateral epicondylalgia, also known as as tennis elbow, is a pain syndrome that occurs to the muscles of the forearm that extend the wrist and fingers. Commonly the site is the lateral epicondyle, which is the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow. As the name suggests, it is common […]
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icon What is it? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition which causes pain and other sensory changes in the hand and forearm. This is caused by the compression or squeezing of the main nerve, the median nerve, as it travels from the forearm into the wrist. Anatomy The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway […]
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icon What is it? Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is an overuse injury of the fascia (connective tissue) that runs along the outer thigh from the pelvis to the top of the tibia, crossing both the hip and knee joints. The role of the ITB is to work with its associated muscles to stabilise the leg […]
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Achilles Tendinopathy icon Achilles tendinopathy, often termed ‘Achilles tendonitis’ refers to pain and dysfunction relating to the Achilles region. It is typically an overuse injury and is most common in those in running or jumping based sports, due to the repetitive nature of the actions. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) […]
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icon One of the most common surfing injuries is a sprain or tear to the medial collateral ligament at the knee. The medial collateral ligament (or MCL) runs from the inside edge of your femur to your tibia and functions to prevent the knee from hinging open in the medial direction as well as limit […]
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Finger Fractures icon Finger fractures are relatively common, and despite the bones being small, they can cause significant issues with hand function. The many (27) bones of our hand line up specifically to allow us to grip, manipulate and control objects precisely. Your Health care professional can assess your finger injury to determine the extent […]
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