Injuries – Why the first 48 hours post injury are so...
We all play sport for a combination of reasons with keeping fit and fun the most common. Though by doing so, it can ironically...
Knee Pain – Part 7 Chondral (Bone) defects of the knee
What is a Chondral Defect?
The articulating surfaces of the knee joint have a hard, shiny coating called the Articular Cartilage. This Articular Cartilage is...
Knee Pain – Part 6 Patella Dislocations
Patella Dislocations
What is a Patella Dislocation?
Patella (kneecap) dislocations are quite common and can be very disconcerting to the sufferer. The Patella sits in a...
Knee Pain – Part 5 Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
What are ligaments and what is their function?
As mentioned in the earlier articles the knee joint is a very complex joint and...
Knee Pain – Part 4 Jumper’s knee
Jumper's Knee
What is it?
Patella tendinopathy, also known as jumper's knee, is a relatively common condition that causes pain in the anterior (front) aspect of...
Knee Pain – Part 3 Osgood-Schlatters Disease
What is Osgood-Schlatters Disease?
Osgood-Schlatters Disease is actually not a disease at all, it is a condition brought about by repetitive muscular action of the...
Knee Pain – Part 2 ITB Syndrome
What is the ITB?
The Ilio-Tibial Band is a thick fibrous tissue (tendon) coming primarily from the Tensor Fascia Latae and Gluteus Medius muscles in...
Knee Pain – Part 1 Anterior Knee Pain
The first in our series of blog posts on injuries of the knee.
Tips to stay injury free this winter
Although a lot of us find it harder to get out in the colder months, there’s no reason why your training should suffer due...
Summer Running: Tips to stay injury free this Summer
Once the sun comes out and the brief British summertime appears, there are more people making the most of it by running and exercising...
