Recreational runners get less osteoarthritis.
Running does not lead to osteoarthritis. So the research is clear recreational runners have a lower occurrence of knee and hip osteoarthritis compared to sedentary individuals and competitive runners, according to a new international study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT). Researchers in Spain, Sweden, the United States and […]
Shred the slopes – not your body. Snowsport Injury Advice.
Shred the Slopes Not Your Body Are you soon to hit the slopes? If so, are you prepared? I am not referring to your purchase of the latest ‘look’ to cruise the slopes in style or sussing out the best Apres ski spots. I am referring to you – your body, is it prepared and […]
Physiotherapy advice for a hyperextended knee.
Ever heard that dreaded ‘pop’ while landing from a jump or taking a hit during sports? A hyperextended knee – where your knee bends backward beyond its normal range – can stop athletes in their tracks and affects countless sports enthusiasts. Don’t let uncertainty about your knee injury keep you sidelined – discover whether you need professional care or if you can safely manage recovery at home. Read on to understand this frequent sports injury and get back to the activities you love.
Knee Pain – a physiotherapists perspective
What type of knee joint pain is the most common? The knee is made up of three different joints and the most common knee pain is from the patellofemoral joint. However the knee joint (tibiofemoral joint) is what most people refer to as the knee and it has a number of common problems: Knee ligament sprains […]
Osgood Schlatters disease physiotherapy management
Osgood Schlatters disease – physiotherapy management Osgood Schlatters disease sounds awful, what is it? Osgood Schlatters disease is what we call an ‘apophysitis’ or ‘enthesopathy’. It occurs in an area of the tendon (the patellar tendon) where it inserts into the tibial bone (at the tibial tuberosity) of the knee. As usual a condition named after […]