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Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a condition that affects the tendons that attach to the bony part of your inner elbow. The muscles and tendons involved are responsible for bending your elbow and wrist, and also for gripping. Painful activities may include carrying groceries, lifting, throwing, gripping or even just bending the

Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are common injuries that occur when a person is pivoting, descending, or landing aggressively – this is a common scenario in many sports. ACL injuries are debilitating – they lead to large amounts time off sport/work, significant expenses for surgery & treatment and pain and extensive rehabilitation before returning to

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe pain at the front of your knee, or around the kneecap. The cause of this pain is generally associated with the Patellofemoral joint. This is where the kneecap (patella) connects with your thigh bone (femur). In younger people, pain around the patella is generally associated with

Osgood Schlatters Disease Osgood Schlatter’s Disease is inflammation of the top of the tibia (tibial tubercle), where the patellar tendon attaches. It mainly occurs in children and adolescents who play heavy ground contact sports. It generally arises due to overuse, and often causes significant pain, preventing exercise & activity. Osgood Schlatter’s Disease can be due

Risk Factors OA can affect anyone at any age, but most commonly occurs in elderly above 65 years of age. Risk factors that may contribute to the development of OA include: Age Obesity Previous Injuries Joint Overuse Weak Muscles Genetics Stages Of Osteoarthritis In the early stages of OA, cartilage will begin to break down,

This decision support tool was developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and is based on the treatment options included in the Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard. The aim of this tool is to help you discuss the main treatment options available, and to support you to make

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a hand condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the front side of the wrist. The median nerve controls strength and sensation of the thumb, index finger, middle finger and the thumb-side of ring finger. When compressed, it will result in pain, numbness and tingling sensation