There are several tendons in the thumb. Two of these (abductor pollicus longus, and the extensor pollicus brevis) sit within a common sleeve (known as a tendon sheath). Overuse of these tendons will create an inflammation of the tendon sheath via excessive friction where the tendons emerge from the sheath.
Nerve Root Compression is a common condition that affects these nerves. It can affect any level of the spine but is more common in the lumbar and cervical spine. The compression is usually the direct result of an acute disc bulge or some bony overgrowth or both leading to a compression of the nerve near these foramina.
Bone is a metabolically active tissue that undergoes continuous resorption and renewal. Stress on the bone accelerates this process. When the process of renewal is not able to keep up with the process of bone resorption a stress fracture can form.
This is a stress injury to the bony attachment of the patellar tendon (see fig 1). It is caused by repeated stress on the growth plate of the bone from activities such as running, jumping and kicking. It usually occurs in active adolescents between the ages of 11 and 15 years and presents with pain and swelling over the front of the knee fig 2 below the knee cap, at the top of the tibia.
This injury results in the patella (knee cap) moving outside of its natural groove in the joint and dislocating to the outside of the knee. The injury can either be traumatic with a history of trauma, or non-traumatic or spontaneous occurring in individuals whose ligaments are hypermobile.
Sprains to the lateral ligaments of the ankle are the most common sporting injury and account for about 10 percent of all sporting injuries. Not surprisingly this has been well researched and there are well over 100 published papers on preventing ankle injuries.
This is the result of sustaining a direct blow to the front of the thigh, resulting in tissue damage and a subsequent hematoma (or bleed). It is more commonly referred to as a ‘Corked Thigh’.
Nerve Root Compression is a common condition that affects these nerves. It can affect any level of the spine but is more common in the lumbar and cervical spine. The compression is usually the direct result of an acute disc bulge or some bony overgrowth or both leading to a compression of the nerve near these foramina.
Feet are incredibly complex structures that are put under alot of stress everyday normal activities such as walking, running and jumping. In running up to 10 times body weight can go through the foot.
Did you know that if back pain makes a person miss four to twelve weeks of work, that person will have a 40% chance of missing work for the next year?
This injury results in the patella (knee cap) moving outside of its natural groove in the joint and dislocating to the outside of the knee. The injury can either be traumatic with a history of trauma, or non-traumatic or spontaneous occurring in individuals whose ligaments are hypermobile.
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Children’s bones are still growing making them prone to injuries to the areas in the bone known as the epiphysis and apophysis. These are the areas on the growing bone that contain growth cartilage. This is the area of the bone that produces new bone cells that allow children to grow.
The main idea of using and ankle brace is to prevent the ankle from spraining - which is one of the most common injuries we see.
Arthritis is often thought of as a problem that only affects the more mature population, but one form of arthritis, osteoarthritis of the knee, is a problem for younger, more active people as well.
There is a wide range of seating types and designs on the market which is promoted as being ‘ergonomic’: The philosophy of ergonomics is to design the work environment to suit the worker. Seating is only one aspect to consider.
Have you been to the Physio or other health care practitioner and walked away without sufficient understanding of your problem. As health professionals it is our responsibility to provide you with certain information, and as a patient you should be proactive in seeking information about your condition. These are some questions you may ask your Physio or healthcare provider.
New orthotics are just like new shoes so it is important that you wear them in gradually to minimize any discomfort or skin irritation while you adjust to them.
This is a condition of the median nerve, which becomes compressed or irritated within a space known as the “carpal tunnel” in the wrist.
This is a condition that affects the spinal nerves which exit the spine and can affect any level of the spine. It is more common in the lower lumbar and mid to low cervical spine.
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease affects the proximal end of the patellar tendon as it inserts into the inferior pole of the patella, and represents a chronic traction injury of the immature junction between these structures. It is closely related to jumpers’ knee or patellar tendinopathy, which is the adult manifestation of this disorder.
A condition that affects the vertebral bodies of the spine most commonly in the lumbar spine. It describes one vertebral body moving forward in relation to another vertebral body below. It is often related to previous stress fractures that may have developed in early childhood which has now progressed to full fracture of the vertebrae.
Tennis elbow refers to pain on the outside of the elbow. It occurs commonly amongst tennis players and hence its name, but it also occurs through many other activities.
This is a condition of the adductor tendons. The adductor tendons attach the thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis and are placed under great stress with running, jumping or kicking. Tendinopathy is a general term that means “tendon disorder”. It encompasses all types of tendon problems and does not imply a particular diagnosis or mode of treatment required.
The thoracic spine is the area of your upper back. It is defined by the ribs which attach to the vertebrae. It consists of a series of joints, discs, nerves and soft tissue attachments, all of which can be painful. The thoracic joints are common sources of pain, and are easily treated causes of pain and disability.
Although ankle syndesmosis injuries comprise less than 10% percent of all ankle injuries, they are such important structures that they require urgent assessment and treatment. It is vital to remember that an ankle syndesmosis injury is more complex than a simple ankle sprain. The healing time is at least twice as long, and getting back to normal activity is usually a more gradual process.
There are two menisci in the knee; each rests between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia). The menisci are made of tough cartilage and conform to the surfaces of the bones upon which they rest. The menisci function to distribute a person’s body weight across the knee joint and to improve the shape of the join between the 2 bones, contributing to the stability of the knee joint.
It probably comes as no surprise that you are wider at the age of 40 or 60 than you are at the age of 20. What may surprise you is why.
For those looking to start a fitness program or anyone starting their pre-season here are some tips that may assist you.
The piriformis muscle attaches between the sacrum and the upper femur and is found deep in the butt. This nerve runs beneath or sometimes through the deep Piriformis muscle in the gluteal area. If this muscle becomes tight it can irritate the nerve resulting in buttock, leg or foot pain.
Shoulder dislocation is a common injury in contact sport and is painful, requiring prompt treatment. Dislocation occurs when the arm is in an elevated position, outstretched and takes an impact to the front or back of the shoulder.
This injury usually occurs when the knee is forcefully twisted or hyper-extended. Usually the tearing of the ligament occurs with a sudden directional change with the foot fixed on the ground or when a deceleration force crosses the knee. This type of injury is common in soccer, skiing, football, and other sports with lots of stop-and-go movements, jumping, or weaving. Like any other body part, the ACL becomes weaker with age.
A SLAP lesion is an injury to a part of the shoulder joint called the labrum or glenoid capsule. The socket of the shoulder joint is extremely shallow and therefore to compensate for the shallow socket, the shoulder joint has a rim of cartilage called a labrum that forms a cup for the end of the arm bone (humerus) to move within.
A syndesmosis is a joint where the rough edges of two bones are held together by thick connective ligaments. Only a few joints in the body are syndesmosis or syndesmotic joints.
This is an injury to the tibia (shin bone). The condition usually develops over a period of time resulting in a progressive overload to the muscle and bone.
Femoroacetabular impingement or FAI is a condition of overstress to the hip joint.
This is the result of sustaining a direct blow to the front of the thigh, resulting in tissue damage and a subsequent hematoma (or bleed). It is more commonly referred to as a ‘Corked Thigh’. Trauma causes damage to the muscle cells, fascia and blood vessels. It is important that it is managed well as this injury can sometimes progress to “myositis ossificans” or post-traumatic ossification (a painful condition in which bone grows in the muscle belly).
Feet are incredibly complex structures that are put under alot of stress everyday normal activities such as walking, running and jumping. In running up to 10 times body weight can go through the foot. Considering the average person takes approximately nine-thousand steps each day – excluding sporting activites – its no surprise that Advanced Physio treats a variety foot-related injuries. A person’s feet will roll as their weight passes from the heel to the front of the foot.
Synovial bursae are sacs that generally occur near our joints and sometimes communicate with the joint cavity. They typically sit at sites of anatomical friction and are designed to reduce friction. A swollen and painful bursar is known as a bursitis or bursopathy and can result from a number of causes including:
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease affects the proximal end of the patellar tendon as it inserts into the inferior pole of the patella, and represents a chronic traction injury of the immature junction between these structures. It is closely related to jumpers’ knee or patellar tendinopathy, which is the adult manifestation of this disorder.
All meniscal tears require a professional assessment and many require a surgical opinion. Central to diagnosis is professional clinical assessment. Further investigations such as x-ray and mri can be used when necessary to exclude other pathologies and to assess the extent of the injury.
The function of this group of ligaments is to hold these bones together and so provide a stable junction between the lower leg and the ankle. An ankle syndesmosis injury involves a sprain of one or more of the ligaments that support the ankle syndesmosis. A sprain stretches or tears the ligaments. The ligament is weakened by the injury. How much it is weakened depends on the degree of the sprain.
Syndesmosis injuries are amongst the most severe sprains of the foot and ankle. Initially they are very painful and often make it impossible to take weight through the leg or continue normal activity.
The following instructions are to be carried out immediately after application of gypsona or synthetic casts.
Participation in sport improves physical fitness, coordination, and self-discipline, and gives children valuable opportunities to learn teamwork.Sporting activities can also result in injuries. Some of these injuries are minor and some are serious.Still others result in lifelong medical problems.
An acute wry neck is the sudden onset of neck pain accompanied by spasm of the neck muscles. The main symptom is pain localized to one side of the neck. The pain can be referred to the head or shoulder region.
It is a popular belief that the wear and tear of running spurs osteoarthritis of the knees and other joints. But, is this notion true? Not according to exercise scientist Paul Williams, who says studies show quite the opposite.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury usually occurs when the knee is forcefully twisted or hyper-extended. The tearing of the ligament occurs with a sudden directional change when the foot remains fixed on the ground or when a deceleration force crosses the knee.
