Groin Injuries
Adductor-related Longstanding Groin Pain Unfortunately, most patients with this condition continue with their usual sporting or recreational activities until pain prevents them doing so. When the condition has reached this stage, a lengthy period of rest and rehabilitation is required. Treatment Basic principles underpin a treatment regimen :-1. Soft tissue treatment techniques2. Ensure that exercise […]
Hip & Groin Injuries
Hip & Groin Pain – The most common causes of acute hip / groin pain are strains of the adductor muscles, iliopsoas muscles, or injuries to the hip joint itself, such as a labral tear and/or chondral injury. Adductor Muscle Strains Adductor muscle strains are a common injury in sports that involve sudden changes of direction. […]
Hand & Wrist Injuries
Injuries to the wrist & hand range from acute traumatic fractures, such as falling or playing sport to overuse conditions, which occur in racquet sports, golf and rock climbing activities. Various occupational activities such as typing or manual work can also predispose to such injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome. Wrist Injuries Often occur due to a […]
Elbow Injuries
Most elbow conditions seen at the clinic tend to be located at the lateral, medial and posterior aspects of the elbow. Extensor Tendinopathy (Tennis Elbow) With this very common condition, pain is experienced at the bony, lateral or outside aspect of the elbow, known as the lateral epicondyle. At this point, the tendon of the wrist […]
Shoulder Injuries
There are numerous structures and conditions that can cause shoulder pain, but it is helpful to narrow the problem down to one or more of the following categories : Sub-Acromial Impingement Syndrome Shoulder impingement occurs when the structures within the sub-acromial space are compressed between the head of the humerus and the coraco-acromial arch. There […]
Lower Back Injuries
About Lower Back Pain Low back pain is an extremely common symptom in the general and athletic population. It affects up to 85% of the population at some time in their lives. The vast majority (90%) improve over a 3 month period, but nearly 50% will have at least one recurrent episode. Low back pain […]
Thoracic Injuries
How we treat Thoracic Pain… One of the most common complaints we see at the clinic are pain and stiffness at the mid-back (thoracic) spine. Treatment is aimed at relieving pain, restoring range of movement and returning the patient to full function during work, social or sporting based activities. THORACIC PAIN Patients typically present with pain […]
Neck Pain Injuries
How we treat Neck Pain… Patients with neck pain may present with joint, muscular or nerve dysfunction which can all cause restricted movement. Acute neck pain and stiffness can occur insidiously or due to a road traffic accident, known as a whiplash injury. Acute neck pain is characterised by a sudden onset of sharp pain and […]
