Achilles tendinopathy is commonly caused by poor foot biomechanics, which may require a podiatrist to fit orthotic insoles or off the shelf insoles may be adequate. Insoles are not always required as strengthening and proprioeceptive exercises can be enough to resolve poor biomechanics. The calf muscle and proprioception (balance ability) are likely to be poor [...]
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries. This can happen when the ankle turns inwards (inversion) during sport or just when walking on an uneven surface. The muscles that help to prevent inversion of the ankle can also become injured and may make you prone to recurrence of ankle injuries. Treatment with ultrasound, [...]
Anterior knee pain is a general term for patellar tendinopathy, maltracking of the patella, and chondromalacia patella. There may be problems in the pelvis and hip that contribute to anterior knee pain, such as pelvis rotations, tight iliotibial bands (ITB), and weak hip abductor/external rotator muscles (Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Piriformis). This needs to be [...]
Dancers frequently have pain and dysfunction in many different joints. This is due to the demands placed on their body which require extremes of flexibility, control, coordination, strength and endurance. Many dancers are hyper-flexible as this helps them to move their bodies into the extremes of range that they require for some forms of dance. [...]
The most common joints for dislocations or subluxations are the shoulder, the knee cap (patella) and fingers. Some disolcations are from trauma, usually from contact sports, and can happen to anyone. These usually require the assitance of a physiotherapist or doctor to help self reduce/relocate the joint. Other people who are hyperflexible can sublux (partially [...]
The most common foot pain is plantar fasaciitis. The plantar fascia is located on the sole of your foot and this can become dysfunctional with changes in loading without long enough rest periods for your body to adapt to the new load. Examples of this include: increasing running distance and/or speed. Spending more time on [...]
Hip pain can be caused by a number of problems. Weakness in the hip extensor (Gluteus Maximus) muscles or hip abductors (Gluteus Minimus) and external rotators (Piriformis) can cause hip pain. This weakness can lead to gluteus medius and minimus tendinopathy (tendinitis). Treatment of this always involves strengthening the hip muscles and improving your balance [...]
The Iliotibial Band (ITB) is a broad band of connective tissue down the outside of the thigh. The Tensor Fascia Latae, gluteus medius, gluteus maximus attach to the ITB helping to tighten the ITB and stabilise the knee during walking and running. If you have poor foot biomechanics, weak hip abductor muscles, torsion of your [...]
