Rotator cuff injuries – how we can help! What is a rotator cuff? The term rotator cuff refers to a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff helps to keep the shoulder stable and working at optimal capacity. The shoulders are among the most flexible joints in the body, […]
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). […]
Sartorius strain – muscle pain! What is the sartorius muscle? It starts at the outer thigh, crosses over the thigh bone, continues along the length of the inner thigh and then ends just below the inside of the knee. What does it do? The hip flexors allow flexing of the hip, so you can perform […]
