Toe to Toe The most important is undoubtedly the big toe and the least important of the toes are the little pinky toes. As the smallest, they bear the least weight and have the least impact on maintaining balance! The Big or First toe, also called the hallux, is considerably larger and thicker than the […]
Osgood-Schlatter Disease What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? This condition causes a painful bump just below the knee. It commonly affects children when their knees are still developing and who participate in sports that require: Running Jumping Changing direction quickly It is inflammation of the shinbone (tibial tuberosity) and the main tendon of the kneecap (patella tendon). […]
Knee pain – common causes! Knee pain could be the result of an injury, such as a torn cartilage or a ruptured ligament. It may also be down to certain medical conditions, including gout, arthritis, and infections. Causes of knee pain The most common causes of knee pain fall into three categories: Injuries Mechanical problems […]
Housemaid’s knee – a painful problem! Why is it called Housemaid’s knee, and what can you do about it? It refers to inflammation of a small fluid filled sac, called a bursa, which sits in front of the kneecap. Its onset can be either acute (sudden onset) or a chronic ( long term) injury. It […]
Chronic or persistent pain is pain that carries on for longer than 12 weeks. The pain may feel sharp or dull, causing a burning or aching sensation in the affected area. It may be continuous or intermittent and can come and go without any apparent reason. It can occur in nearly any part of your […]
ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament and is one of the most common knee injuries and certainly one of the most well known. The ACL is a major ligament in the knee and connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia) via the knee joint and provides stability for the knee. Lots of people think this type of […]
