Musculoskeletal Conditions treated by the Foot and Ankle Clinic At the Foot and Ankle Clinic our highly qualified team of Podiatrists are all members of the Australian Podiatry Association and offer a combined 50 years’ experience. They are trained to diagnose and effectively treat musculoskeletal conditions via a range of treatments. […]
Having one of your legs is a bit longer than the other is very common and can lead secondary complications and pain in areas such as the lower back, hip and neck. At the same time this can also lead to poor posture and balance which can leads to other degenerative joint problems, stress fractures, […]
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) also known as runners knee, chondromalacia patellae, anterior knee pain and patellofemoral joint syndrome is a generic term used to describe patella pain at the front of the knee. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common knee complaints of both the young active sportsperson and the elderly. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is […]
What is a Baker’s cyst? A Baker’s cyst is a pocket of fluid that forms a lump behind the knee. It is also called a popliteal (pop-luh-TEE-ul) cyst, and is usually the result of a problem with your knee joint, such as arthritis or a cartilage tear. Both conditions can cause your knee to produce […]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common overuse injuries among runners. It occurs when the iliotibial band, the ligament that runs down the outside of the thigh from the hip to the shin, is tight or inflamed. The IT band attaches to the knee and helps stabilize and move the joint. When […]
Chondromalacia patellae is abnormal softening of the cartilage of the underside the kneecap (patella). It is a cause of pain in the front of the knee (anterior knee pain). Chondromalacia patellae is one of the most common causes of chronic knee pain. Chondromalacia patellae results from degeneration of cartilage due to poor alignment of the kneecap […]
Patellar tendinopathy (or as it is commonly known patellar tendonitis or tendinitis) is an overuse injury affecting your knee. It is the result of your patella tendon being overstressed. A common name for it is Jumper’s Knee. The greatest level of stress through the patella tendon is during jumping and landing activities. During jumping, the quadriceps muscles provide an […]
Knee pain has a strong relationship to our feet and the rest of our lower limbs. A lot of knee pain can be resolved very easily and treatment is always more effective if applied sooner rather than later. Knee pain is commonly related to our feet and their alignment. Chronic or ongoing knee pain in […]
Hallux Rigidus, also known as Turf Toe, is a disorder of the joint located at the base of the big toe. It causes pain and stiffness in the joint, and with time, it gets increasingly harder to bend the toe. Hallux refers to the big toe, while Rigidus indicates that the toe is rigid and cannot move. Hallux Rigidus […]
Tailor’s bunion, also known as a bunionette, is typically a prominence of the fifth metatarsal bone at the base of the little toe. Typically constant rubbing or poor alignment and mechanics lead to a painful bump at the base of the little toe. A tailor’s bunion is similar to a regular bunion but in a […]
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