Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
When people knock their elbow and get a painful tingling or numbness, they often say the have ‘hit their funny bone’. This is Cubital tunnel
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Extensor Tendonitis (Foot)
Gradual onset pain on top of the foot.
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Tight Calf Muscles
Tight calf muscles at the back of the lower leg are a common problem in athletes, especially those who run long distances. Here we explain
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Calf Strain
Calf strain treatment and recovery depend on the severity of the injury. A mild calf strain may settle within 2 to 3 weeks, while more
Acute knee Injuries
An acute knee injury is a sudden onset sprain, strain, dislocation or fracture, usually caused either by direct trauma or twisting. Here we explain the
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Pain Behind The Knee (Posterior Knee Pain)
Pain at the back of the knee is known as posterior knee pain. Here we explain the common injuries which cause both sudden-onset (acute) and
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Common Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain is usually either acute or chronic. Acute knee injuries occur suddenly from direct impact or twisting and include sprains, strains and fractures. Chronic
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Sprained Ankle
A sprained ankle is one of the most common injuries in sports. It occurs when the ligaments supporting the ankle are stretched or torn, usually
Inside Foot Pain
Common causes of pain on the inside of the foot include Bunions, Abductor hallucis strain, Tibialis Posterior tendonitis and Navicular stress fracture. Bunion A bunion
Pain On Top Of The Foot
Common injuries causing of pain on top of the foot include Extensor tendinopathy, Navicular stress fracture, Midtarsal joint sprain, Morton’s Neuroma. It is important not
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Outside Foot Pain
Common causes of pain along the outside of the foot include Peroneus brevis tendon strain, Cuboid syndrome and foot fractures. Here we outline the common
Pain In The Arch Of The Foot
Here we explain the causes of foot arch pain including Plantar fasciitis, Heel spur as well as nerve entrapments such as Tarsal tunnel syndrome. Medically
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Groin Strain
A groin strain (pulled groin) is a tear of one or more adductor muscles on the inside of the thigh. Groin strains commonly occur during
Wrist Fracture – Broken Wrist
Wrist fractures are common injuries, usually caused by falling onto an outstretched hand. They can range from small cracks in the carpal bones, such as
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Hand & Finger Fractures
Any of the bones in the hand or fingers can be broken (fractured). There are a number of common fractures which occur, particularly in sport.
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