Bursitis is commonly diagnosed as the cause of pain in many areas of the body; you may have heard of it when people discuss their shoulder or hip. However, the condition is often not well understood and so I will explain here what bursitis is and why your might get pain referring from the bursa….
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INJURY PREVENTION – Have you ever suffered pain that has limited your function so much you’re your only focus has been to escape this pain? Then once the immediate pain is gone, returned to your normal lifestyle and never carried through with you thoughts to reduce the risk of the pain coming back. This is…
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The most common cause of heel pain in both the athletic and non-athletic population, is a condition called plantar fasciitis. The suffix ‘itis’ is used to describe an inflammatory condition – in this case the inflammation is of the plantar fascia, which is dense fibrous tissue that connects the heel to the forefoot. As you…
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One of the most common questions we get as a diagnosing practitioner is “Do I need a MRI, I’ve been told I should get a scan?”. There is no doubt technological improvements in radiology equipment and increased access to these services has become a huge help in us confirming and eliminating particular diagnosis. I thought…
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Orthoses or ‘orthotics’ are devices that we use in shoes to modify the load distribution through the foot. Most people associate orthoses being prescribed only for people suffering from foot, ankle and shin issues, but research has shown that they are able to change the loads placed on knees, hips and the spine as well….
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All the joints in the body have the capacity to make noises, some of which are a cause for concern, others are non sinister things happening within the body. One of the most common noises is the ‘pop’ sound generated with deliberate cracking of the finger knuckles. It is thought that this noise is created…
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An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries affecting the foot and ankle, particularly during sport or when walking on uneven ground. It occurs when the ligaments supporting the ankle are stretched or torn, most often on the outside of the joint. Understanding the causes, symptoms and early management can help guide appropriate…
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