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We can explain the injury and have information on treatment, rehabilitation, exercises, sports massage, taping and more...

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Iliotibial Band Syndrome causing pain on the outside of the knee.

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Jumper's Knee

Pain and inflammation of the patella tendon or ligament at the base of the kneecap.

Medial Ligament Sprain

Medial ligament sprain - damage to the ligament on the inside of the knee.

Hamstring Strain

Hamstring strain or pulled hamstring - sudden sharp pain in the back of the thigh.

More thigh injuries...

Groin strain

Tear to one of the groin muscles on the inside of the thigh.

Thigh strain

Quadriceps strain - tear to the muscle on the front of the thigh.

Plantar Fasciitis

Common foot injury causing heel pain which may radiate into the foot.

More foot pain....

Bruised heel

Bruising to the underneath of the heel bone or fat pad protecting it.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Burning pain which may radiate into the arch of the foot and toes.

Rotator Cuff Injury

Injury to one of the rotator cuff tendons or muscles causing shoulder pain.

More shoulder injuries....

Dislocated shoulder

Dislocated shoulder where the humerus bone pops out of the shoulder joint.

Shoulder Impingement

Impingement of the supraspinatus muscle in the shoulder joint.

Shin Splints

Pain on the inside of the bottom third of the shin bone.

More lower leg injuries...

Calf Strain

Tear to the calf muscle at the back of the lower leg.

Ankle Sprain

One of the most common sports injuries explained.

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of the median nerve in the wrist

More wrist & hand injuries

Broken Wrist

Fracture to one of the wrist bones

Broken Finger

Fracture of a metacarpel bones in the finger

Low Back Pain

Low back pain can be caused by a number of conditions.

More back pain..

Sciatica

Low back pain which radiates down into the legs.

Scoliosis

An S or C shaped curve in the spine.

Concussion

A blow to the head may cause concussion which can vary from mild to severe.

More head & face injuries

Nose bleed

A nosebleed usually occurs after an impact although can also be spontaneous.

Migraine / Headache

Headaches and migraines are common complaints but can become debilitating.

Sports Injuries Blog

How to become a Football Physiotherapist

Premiership Physiotherapist Neal Reynolds talks to Sportsinjuryclinic.net about how to become the physio to a professional sports team.

Knee Surgery

Orthopedic Surgeon Richard Villar

For more severe knee injuries or knee pain that can not be cured by the usual methods knee surgery may be required.

Former surgeon to the British SAS Mr Richard Villar explains the surgery behind common knee injuries.

Expert Interviews

Expert Interviews

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