Knee Injuries Archives - PhysioWorks!

28FebFebruary 28, 2024

Tendon Healing: Best Physio Tips for Recovery

Article by Zoe Russell Tendon Healing: A Physiotherapist's Guide to Recovery Experiencing a tendon injury can significantly impact your life, leading to pain and limiting your ability to perform daily activities. The journey to recovery can be complex, but understanding the process of tendon healing and how physiotherapy can aid in this process is crucial. Do Tendons Ever Fully Heal? Physiotherapists often face the question, "Do tendons ever fully heal?" In essence, a healed tendon allows you to engage in your desired...

Heel Injuries, Hip Injuries, Knee Injuries, Leg Pain, TendonitisTendinopathyLike: 0

What Can I Do To Relieve Knee Pain?

Article by Matthew Hewitt What Can I Do To Relieve Knee Pain? If your knee pain is new and has occurred suddenly, it's best to get it assessed by a Physiotherapist. Since any number of structures could be damaged, which may require different management. Some injuries demand complete immobilisation, whilst others benefit from exercise. Finding out what’s gone wrong in the knee will be vital in optimising your recovery. For longer-term injuries that have built up slowly, it’s helpful to consider several factors: What’s...

Arthritis - Knee, Bursitis - Pre Patella, Chondromalacia Patella, Coronary Ligament Sprain, Knee Injuries, Knee Instability, Knee Ligament Injury, Knee Mensical Injuries, Osgood Schlatters Disease, Patella Tendonitis (Jumpers Knee), Patellar Dislocation - Instability, Patellofemoral Syndrome (Kneecap Pain), PCL: Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Pes Anserinus Tendinopathy, Popliteus Syndrome, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Disease, Superior Tibio-Fibular Joint Injury, Total Knee ReplacementKneeLike: 0

Running Pain: A Physiotherapist’s Guide

Article by John Miller When is it OK to Run Through Pain? Understanding Running Pain and Injuries Running Pain Introduction As a physiotherapist, I often encounter runners, both seasoned and occasional, who grapple with the dilemma of running through pain. This article aims to guide you in distinguishing between a minor discomfort and a sign of overuse injury, backed by the latest research and practical advice. Running Pain: Listen to Your Body Running Pain isn't just a discomfort; it's your body's way of signalling potential harm. Pain...

Achilles Tendonitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Adductor Tendinopathy, Hamstring Injury, Heel Injuries, ITB Friction Syndrome, Knee Injuries, Muscle Tears, Patella Tendonitis (Jumpers Knee), Running Injuries, TendonitisRunningLike: 0