A torn meniscus in the knee is a common cause of knee pain in active people and older adults. We used to treat most tears with keyhole surgery. But recent evidence shows that most settle with physiotherapy — so how should a torn meniscus be treated? What is the meniscus? The meniscus is a [...]
Jumper's knee, also known as patellar tendinitis, is an overuse injury of the patellar tendon that causes pain under the kneecap. The tendon connects the kneecap to the lower leg and, with the quadriceps, straightens the knee. Patellar tendonitis develops when repetitive sprinting or jumping inflames and overloads the tendon — common in basketball, [...]
Piriformis syndrome is a chronic condition arising from the piriformis muscle. This muscle causes pain locally in the buttocks. However, given its closeness to the sciatic nerve, we think it also irritates it. So, what is piriformis syndrome, and how can you treat it? Does a piriformis ultrasound injection help? What is the Piriformis [...]
Wrist sprain" is the label often given to persistent wrist pain after a fall. There are many possible causes, and a simple bruise or a ligament stretch is the most common. But in some cases, a scapholunate injury leads to chronic pain. So how do we diagnose a chronic scapholunate ligament tear — also [...]
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is among the most common causes of elbow pain — and it strikes anyone active in sport or work, not just tennis players. Treatment starts with activity modification, exercise, and shockwave. When these fail, injections follow, and a PRP injection for tennis elbow has become the leading option since [...]
Exercise therapy is the best medicine for knee arthritis, alongside weight loss and managing cholesterol and blood sugar. But when lifestyle measures aren't enough, and joint replacement feels too big a step, many people turn to injections. So, for cortisone vs hyaluronic acid for knee pain — which is better, and when should each [...]
Golfer's elbow injections help in complex cases that fail other treatment. But how do you diagnose golfer's elbow correctly, and what treatments are available besides a medial epicondylitis injection? Is a steroid or cortisone injection for golfer's elbow a good idea — or are other injections better? What is golfer's elbow? Golfer's elbow, [...]
Our hip joints are among the largest and strongest in the body, providing strength and flexibility for walking, running, and jumping. They also take a beating. One of the most common causes of outer hip pain is hip tendonitis — a problem we call greater trochanteric pain syndrome. You may also hear it called [...]
This innovative webinar takes listeners through top tips on how to manage lower limb and buttock tendinopathy. Dr Lorenzo Masci, a sports doctor and Mr Chris Myers, a specialist physiotherapist provide simple and concise advise for practitioners. Both are tendon specialists. They cover important areas such as history, examination, [...]
The Plantaris Tendon: A Hidden Cause of Achilles Pain Achilles tendonitis is a common cause of ankle pain in active people, and excess activity is the main driver. But in some stubborn cases, another structure is involved: the plantaris tendon. A plantaris tendon injury can rub against the Achilles and keep it painful despite [...]
