This is painful inflammation of a child’s growth plate at the heel. Normally, this affects children between 8 – 14 years old as their calcaneus (heel bone) is still developing. It is also at a time when children often increase the amount of exercise they do. With increased and repetitive use, the achilles tendon ‘tractions’ […]
Hypermobility part 2
Hypermobility Syndrome – part 2 James Dodd Part 1 of this article looked at giving readers a better understanding of Hypermobility Syndrome (HMS) and the implications it may have on the musculoskeletal system. Having a greater understanding of the common problems associated with hypermobility syndrome, how it is diagnosed and its relationship to other connective […]
Could your groin injury be coming from your hip??
Groin pain can be a difficult problem for patients as well as their clinicians. Part of the problem is that the location of the pain is often a poor indicator of the where the pathology actually lies. Additionally, when the pain becomes chronic, multiple pathologies can be generated, adding a further layer of complexity. It […]
Hypermobility pt 1
Hypermobility Syndrome – part 1 James Dodd There is Hypermobility and Hypermobility Syndrome (HMS). Hypermobility syndrome is the hypermobile patient with symptoms. Not all hypermobile patients are, or ever become symptomatic. HMS is a condition many individuals often experience their entire lives without ever having it diagnosed and managed correctly. Hypermobility has certain implications for the […]
Could your groin injury be coming from your Hip??
Could your groin injury be coming from your Hip??
Groin pain can be a difficult problem for patients as well as their clinicians. Part of the problem is that the location of the pain is often a poor indicator of the where the pathology actually lies. Additionally, when the pain becomes chronic, multiple pathologies can be generated, adding a further layer of complexity. It […]
