Rotator Cuff Tears

What is it? The rotator cuff is a group of four small muscles that surround the shoulder joint. Their tendons attach to the humerus close to the joint line, acting as a cuff that supports and controls the shoulder. Their primary role is to stabilise the joint, keeping...

Unpacking Shin Splints

Most runners and walkers have, at some point, been warnedabout getting the dreaded ‘shin splints’. While it’s a widelyknown term, it can actually refer to a variety of differentconditions, each of which requires a different treatment orapproach to...
Focus on Piriformis Syndrome

Focus on Piriformis Syndrome

What Is Piriformis Syndrome? The piriformis is a small, pear-shaped muscle buried deep in the buttock. It attaches from the sacrum at the base of the spine to the top of the thigh bone. Its job is to rotate and stabilise the hip, particularly during walking, standing,...

Osteitis Pubis

What is Osteitis Pubis? Osteitis Pubis is a medical term used to describe sports-related groin pain. Osteitis means ‘bone inflammation’, while pubis refers to the specific bone that is affected: the pubic bone. Osteitis pubis is usually an overuse injury that can...