Chondromalacia patella, more commonly referred to as runners knee, is a condition where the cartilage along the underside of the kneecap begins to soften and deteriorates over time. When looking at the anatomy of the knee, the patella, or kneecap is designed to glide over a narrow groove on the top of the femur. Due […]
The scaphoid is one of eight carpal bones that make up the wrist joint. Relative to the rest of the carpal bones it has a long curved shape to it and is located on the thumb side of the wrist. It functions as an important mobilizer and stabilizer within the wrist joint. When looking at […]
What is the TFCC and how is it injured? The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a small structure located between your ulna (a long bone of the forearm) and the lunate and triquetrum (small cube-like bones in your wrist). The TFCC is located on the pinky finger side of your wrist, right where the wrist […]
An Overview of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis For a multitude of factors, many people will develop osteoarthritis (OA) as they age, with the most significant risk factors being obesity, previous joint injuries, genetics, older age, and being of the female gender. In its simplest terms, OA results from wear and tear of the joints over […]
ACL injuries occur typically from a non-contact force such as sudden deceleration. In these scenarios, the quick deceleration causes a forceful contraction of the quadriceps muscle, which pulls on the tibia (shin bone) causing it to dislocate anteriorly (forwards). However, these injuries can occur in traumatic fashions as well, such as a blow to the […]
The wrist is made up of 8 small carpal bones arranged in two rows. The scaphoid bone is an obliquely oriented bone that can be found on the radial (thumb) side of the wrist. It is the most commonly fractured carpal bone in the hand accounting for 60-70% of all hand fractures. The majority of […]
A hamstring injury is a result of the excessive load of the musculotendinous unit. These injuries can present a real challenge for both rehabilitation professionals and athletes alike, as muscle injuries account for ~ 1/3 of all sports-related injuries. It can occur in several manners such as a high velocity concentric (shortening) contraction of the […]
Time for a quick anatomy tutorial on the elbow joint. This joint, located between the shoulder and wrist joints, plays a major role in our daily tasks. Hinge Joint The joint is known as a “hinge joint”. The movement at this joint takes place between 3 bones: The radius (1/2 of the forearm) The ulna […]
“Tendonitis”. Common words that are used for all types of pain in joints, from the ankle, all the way up to the wrist, elbow and shoulder. But what does it mean? Tendinopathies are altered healing responses of the tendon, which, when we analyze this tendon, show features that include alterations in the cells that make […]
If you’ve suffered a recent injury to your shoulder and it is remaining sore and stiff … you may have a rotator cuff tear? How will you know? The first thing to do is to see your physiotherapist for an evaluation. Taking a proper history of how and when your symptoms began is key in […]
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