What is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome? Medial tibial stress syndrome or MTSS is often referred to as shin splints. It is an overuse injury which leads to persistent dull pain at the front of the shin along the edge of the tibia. It is more common in those who don’t...
What is Patella Tendinopathy? Patellar tendinopathy is a condition that can happen when the tendon that joins your kneecap (patella) to your shin bone (tibia) becomes irritated. Your tendon becomes weaker and painful, and is less able to cope with loading, therefore...
Our specialist Football Sports Therapist, Hannah, supports local football team ‘Horndean FC’ to become Double Champions 2022/23! Read Hannah’s story… Hannah our specialist Football Sports Therapist, shares her story supporting a local Football...
What is Iliotibial Band (ITB)? 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...
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...