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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Jul 11, 2019
1 min

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is the term used to describe pain in the front of the knee, generally around the knee cap (patella). It is most common in females and young adults, especially those who play sport, and may be referred to as “runner’s knee” or “jumper’s knee.” The main causes of PFPS include vigorous or repetitive physical activity, a recent change in load (e.g. increasing running distances suddenly), abnormal tracking of the patella and muscle imbalances of

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ACL Injury: Can I return to sport?

Sep 17, 2018
2 min

ACL Injury: Can I return to sport?

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) of the knee is located within the joint capsule, originating from the femur (thigh bone) and attaching onto the tibia (shin bone). Functionally it is one of the most important structures within the knee joint as it is crucial for providing stability during weight-bearing. The term ‘anterior’ highlights the primary role of the ACL, which is to prevent forward movement of the tibia in relation to the femur. It is also important for stabilisi

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Knee Pain in Children?

Jun 25, 2018
2 min

Knee Pain in Children?

An explanation of ‘Osgood-Schlatter Lesion’ and how to address it. Knee pain, especially anteriorly, is a common complaint of the younger athletic population. Many girls and boys in their early adolescent years may suffer from pain just below their knees, particularly if they are highly active and participate in regular sport. If this is the case, they may be experiencing symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter Lesion (OSL) which is an osteochondritis (inflammation) that occurs at the g

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Knee Pain – Ligament Injuries (Part 2)

Jun 29, 2017
2 min

Knee Pain – Ligament Injuries (Part 2)

Knee pain is one of the post common causes of pain experienced by people when they exercise. Due to the complex nature and different management required for knee pain, I’ve broken this blog into a few parts. The knee is designed to be a hinge that swings backwards and forwards, held together by two cruciate (inside the knee joint) ligaments and two collateral (outside the joint and part of the joint capsule) ligaments. These ligaments are typically injured with a rotational t

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Knee Pain – Part 1

Jun 27, 2017
2 min

Knee Pain – Part 1

Knee pain is one of the post common causes of pain experienced by people when they exercise. Due to the complex nature and different management required for knee pain, I’ve broken this blog into a few parts. To start with anterior knee pain (pain in the front of the knee) or patella-femoral (kneecap area) pain has been cited as affecting 56% of the general population, with a higher prevalence in athletes. Many people sadly start exercising and then give up due to knee pain. W

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