Between the bones and surrounding soft tissues (tendons and muscles) are the bursae. Each bursa is a thin fluid-filled sac which is there to cushion and lubricate the soft tissues, helping the bones and soft tissues to glide over each other without friction. Sometimes the bursae can become inflamed – a condition known as bursitis.…
A thin rim of cartilage, called the labrum, lines the hip socket, protecting it and preventing the bones from rubbing against each other when you move. This soft lining helps the bones in your hip joint to move smoothly and holds the bones in place without causing them to touch. About hip labral tears You…
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most common knee injuries. The bones of the knee joint are connected by ligaments which help to hold them together and keep the knee stable. There are four main ligaments in your knee – those on the outside of the joint (the medial collateral ligament…
Hip pain or injury can bring your Summer sporting schedule to a sudden and premature halt. But, while you can’t always avoid collisions and falls, there are things you can do to minimise your chances of developing pain or sustaining an injury while playing sport. In this article we’ll look at some of the common…
If you are experiencing pain around the kneecap (patella), you may have runner’s knee. This is the term given to a range of conditions which share similar symptoms, including: anterior knee pain syndrome, iliotibial band syndrome, patellofemoral misalignment and chondromalacia patella. While running is a common cause of runner’s knee, it can occur following any…
A band of tissue extending from the outside of your knee to the outside of your hip is called the Iliotibial Band. If the Iliotibial Band becomes very tight it may start to rub against the outer edge of your thighbone causing a condition called Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome.
Your patella is your kneecap – the small bone that covers the front of your knee joint where the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone) meet. It protects the joint and is designed to glide smoothly over the articular cartilage as you move your knee. Your patella can fracture in many different ways and treatment will…
Patellar Tendonitis – also called Jumper’s Knee – is inflammation of the patellar tendon which connects your patella (kneecap) to your tibia (shinbone). The condition is caused by jumping on hard surfaces and, if left untreated, it can lead to tears in your tendon and worsening pain.
Your knee has two C-shaped pieces of cartilage – called the meniscus – that help to cushion the shinbone and thighbone and support the joint. Forcefully twisting or rotating your knee – for example, by pivoting or turning sharply – can tear your meniscus.
What amazing summer weather we’re having so far! July and August is often punctuated by drizzle and damp, however the unexpectedly warm summer is leading more of us to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. If you play summer sports like football, beach volleyball and tennis, you may well be enjoying a bumper year this…