Three Things Your Physio Wants You To Know
Every profession has a unique perspective of life that can only be achieved from years of experience in that area. Here are three things that experience has taught your physio.
Focus On… ACL Reconstructions
A common injury of the knee is a tearing of the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament). This ligament is very important for stability of the knee and often needs to be repaired surgically.
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains refer to a tear to the ligament fibres of the ankle. Commonly, a person will roll their ankle inwards and tear the ligament on the outside.
Strains vs. Sprains
Strains and sprains are words that are used almost interchangeably when describing injuries, however they each actually have quite distinct meanings.The most straightforward explanation is that a “strain” refers to a tear in a muscle or tendon, while a “sprain” refers to a tear in ligament fibers.
Metatarsalgia
What is Metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a medical term used to describe pain that occurs in the ball of the foot. This occurs due to rubbing of the long bones of the foot, called metatarsals, causing inflammation. Build-up of inflammation in the ball of the foot...Recognising and Managing Ankle Fractures
Ankle fractures are surprisingly common injuries, both in athletes and the general population.