Knee bursitis is a painful condition that occurs when the bursae—small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles around your knee—become inflamed. This condition can significantly limit your ability to perform daily activities, from walking to bending [...]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), commonly known as IT Band Syndrome, is one of the most frequent overuse injuries experienced by runners, cyclists, and other athletes. It manifests as pain on the outside of the knee, and while it might [...]
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It involves the gradual degradation of the cartilage (which is the cushioning in between the bones) in the knee joint, leading to pain, stiffness, [...]
Knee ligament injuries can be a significant setback for individuals of all ages and activity levels. Whether it's a sprained ligament or a more severe tear, these injuries can impact mobility, stability, and overall quality of life. Fortunately, with [...]
An ACL tear, short for anterior cruciate ligament tear, is a common and often debilitating injury that can occur during sports activities or sudden twisting motions of the knee. This injury not only affects athletes but also individuals engaged [...]
First of all, what exactly is chronic pain?I’ve heard it being used rather flippantly by some but even if you’re one of those people who suffer from it, you may not exactly know what to expect. If you’ve had [...]
If you'r e waiting for your arthritic pain to get worse before you go to get a joint replacement, please don't. I'm not sure why there's not enough information about how physio can help with arthritis. Whether it's arthritis [...]
Read that again. Yes I said changing your relationship with food affects chronic pain. Because anyone can use will power to stop eating certain foods for a short period of time right? I mean, by now we know that [...]
Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians over the age of 45 have osteoarthritis ( according to Physiopedia) . I am sure you've heard this term before but do you really know what happens to the joints? It's [...]
Pain under knee cap? Pain under knee cap is a very common presentation. It is usually felt in front or under the knee cap and is caused by swelling behind the knee cap (patella). This pain can prevent maintaining [...]