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Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is a condition where abnormal bony spurs form on the bones of the hip joint.  This can be on the ball (femur), the socket (acetabulum), or both. When the bones do not fit together perfectly excess friction occurs. Other structures inside the joint can also be affected such as the cartilage and labrum. Over time, excessive impingement can damage these structures and cause the breakdown of the integrity of the hip joint. It is thought that activities that

The cuboid is a small bone that is situated on the outer aspect of the midfoot, and helps to make up the midtarsal joint with many other small bones in the foot all connected by ligaments. There are also some muscles in the outer aspect of the leg that descend into a tendon that inserts onto the cuboid, that able the foot to roll outwards or ‘evert’. If the forces placed on the cuboid are too excessive, it can cause the cuboid to sublux or move out of it’s original alignment and possibly tear

What is OA? Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects approximately 2.1 million Australians. It occurs when the cartilage that lines our joints breaks down causing pain and disability. It is most common in larger weight bearing joints being the knees, hips, spine and hands. It is separate to rheumatoid and juvenile arthritis where the aetiology is significantly different. One of the most common conditions referred to physiotherapists by GP’s is treatment for OA, and this blog helps to explain

Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy is an overuse injury that is characterised by tissue damage of the tibialis posterior tendon, resulting in pain at the inner aspect of the ankle or lower leg. The tibialis posterior muscle is located in the posterior region of the leg and originates from both the posterior aspects of the tibia and fibula. The muscle then descends down the inner aspect of the leg and medial ankle where the tendon inserts onto various bones that make up the midfoot. Tibialis

When it comes to performance and injury prevention, glute strength would have to be one of the most important factors, particularly in runners. Your glutes, or gluteal muscle group is comprised of the following three muscles; Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus (with the respective names representing their size). The reason the glutes play a pivotal role when running is because the are responsible for so many different jobs during the running stride. A lot of research has been

Balance control Balance control is an important factor when it comes to sport performance as it is positively associated with enhanced performance and negatively associated with injuries, particularly lower limb. To control balance the central nervous system (CNS) receives information and feedback from the following three sources; visual (eyes), vestibular (ears) and proprioceptive (muscles and joints). The body uses this information to produce motor commands and move the body accordingly.

Adhesive Capsulitis, or more commonly known as “Frozen Shoulder” is a painful, debilitating condition that affects between 2-5% of people during their lifetime. It is characterised by pain and a loss of movement in the shoulder joint. Cause Remarkably the cause of the condition remains largely unknown. It can occur after a shoulder injury or surgery due to a lack of movement but can also occur insidiously. It is more common in females than males, especially in the post menopausal age group

With so many running shoes on the market these days it’s hard to know what shoe to go for. A running shoe should be replaced every 400-500 miles, to minimise the risk of injuries. When looking for a shoe it’s best to take into account a. The type of runner you are b. What surface you run on/What type of training you do and c. How you like the shoe to feel. How do you run? Generally speaking, people either tend to be neutral, pronate or supinate. A podiatrist is able to determine this by

It is widely known that eating a well balanced and nutritional diet is beneficial in many ways to your overall health, but did you know it is specifically good for relieving and preventing painful foot conditions? Wearing supportive footwear, practising good foot hygiene and following a good foot-care routine are all crucial elements when it comes to looking after your feet, however diet is an another effective way to control your foot health. Diet can help manage and even help prevent the