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.
The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscle to your foot. It is the strongest tendon in the body and is designed to absorb shock and significant forces to the leg.
Ligaments are soft tissue structures responsible for holding bones together and limiting their movement. They are frequently injured by trauma.
I’m Cameron Bulluss. I’ve been a Physiotherapist for 20 years and my intention for this blog is to share with you some of the most common injuries we treat at Advanced Physiotherapy , their diagnosis and treatments. Feel free to add your comments or to share this post with your friends.
