Osgood-Schlatter’s syndrome is a condition that affects the knee, primarily in adolescents who are active in sports. It’s characterized by pain and swelling just below the kneecap where the patellar tendon attaches to the tibia (shinbone). This area is known as the tibial tuberosity. The syndrome is caused by repetitive stress or tension on this …
Knee bursitis is a clinical condition where one or more bursae in the knee joint become inflamed. Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion and reduce friction between bones and soft tissues. The knee joint has on average 14 bursae. The friction likely to occur, between muscle, tendon, bone and skin. Any of these can …
The ITB is a non-elastic collagen cord stretching from the pelvis to below the knee.At the top it is attached to the iliac crest, where it blends with the gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lata. As the tract descends down lateral side of the thigh its deep fiber attach to the linea aspera of the …
Jumper’s knee is an anterior knee pain affecting the teno-osseous junction of the quadriceps tendon where it is attached to the superior pole of the patella, and the patellar tendon where it is attached to the inferior pole of the patella and the tibial tuberosity. Causes of jumper’s knee The injury is often described as …
Knee fractures can vary in their severity and location, which can affect their treatment and management. Here are some common types of knee fractures and an overview of physiotherapy management for each: Types of fracture of knee joint 3. Femoral Condyle Fracture . Management Physiotherapy management of knee fracture has been applied in different phases, …
If you have elevated uric acid level, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains can help you manage uric acid and improve your overall health.
In recent years, the prevalence of osteoarthritis, a condition that affects the joints of the body, has been on the rise. Knee osteoarthritis, in particular, can be extremely debilitating, making it difficult for individuals to perform daily activities with ease. Luckily, physiotherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment option for knee osteoarthritis. In …
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