The Iliotibial band (ITB) is an important thick strap of connective tissue which runs down the lateral (outside) thigh connecting the hip muscles to the lower knee and shin bone, helping to stabilise the knee joint. The ITB can become inflamed and irritated causing...
What is Achilles Tendinopathy? The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, it attaches your calf muscles to the heel bone. Achilles’ tendinopathy is a common overuse injury caused by excessive compression of the tendon resulting from...
High impact racket sports such as tennis often contribute to overuse injuries within the tendons of the forearm and elbow. This is mainly due to repetitive high velocity movement of the arm when swinging and making contact with the ball, which over time may overload...
Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a painful injury, it can be acute or chronic. The condition is characterised by pain, often along the side and front of shoulder, weakness when lifting and rotating the arm, and can sometimes be accompanied by clicking and a catching pain...
Case Study – Shockwave treatment for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy Symptoms A 72 year old client came into the clinic presenting with sharp pain in the right Achilles, which gradually started 3 weeks prior whilst walking their dog. The following morning...
