LCL Tears

LCL Tears

What is the LCL? The knee is one of the largest joints in the body and has only one plane of movement. This means it bends andstraightens but does not twist (much) or move from side to side. To keep the knee from moving in other directions,the knee is supported by...
Gluteal Tendinopathy

Gluteal Tendinopathy

What is Gluteal Tendinopathy? When tendons are repeatedly placed under more tension than they can deal with, they can have a failed healing response. This can cause changes to the structure of the tendon and is known as a tendinopathy. When this occurs in the tendons...

Achilles Tendon Tears

What is it? The Achilles tendon is a band of fibrous tissue located at the back of the ankle. Its main role is to connect the calf muscles to the heel of the foot. This tendon is the largest tendon in the body and when it tightens, as the calf muscles contract, it...
Shoulder Labral Tears

Shoulder Labral Tears

(SLAP Tears) What is it? A ring of flexible, fibrous connective tissue, known as the glenohumeral labrum, surrounds the shoulder joint. This labrum increases the stability of the shoulder while allowing for the required flexibility of one of the bodies’ most...