Knee Pain
After back pain, knee pain is one of the commonest complaints that medical practitioners see and can have many causes. The knee is comprised of two joints, a hinge joint where the tibia meets the femur (referred to as the tibiofemoral joint) and a sesamoid joint where the knee cap (patella) glides over the femur, (referred to as the patellofemoral joint). The knee cap may be a weird looking piece of bone but it has a very important role in the function of the knee. In a lifetime, the knee joint has to tolerate considerable stress as it carries our weight, as ...
Policeman’s Foot website
A new website has been launched to help sufferers of the painful foot condition, Plantar Fasciitis. Called policemans-foot.com the website explains in both technical and jargon free text and images the medical complaint that affects thousands of people around the world. The unusual website name came about because historically plantar faciitis was seen in people who were on their feet for many hours, such as policemen. [caption id="attachment_699" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Policeman's Foot graphic"][/caption] Maureen Flett, the owner of TheSportsphysio.com, who has put the site together said that "She gets many people through her clinic in Carlisle who have stabbing unbearable foot pain and she ...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Median Neuropathy is caused by compression of the median nerve at the front of the wrist. Pain or weakness in the hand and forearm is often accompanied by tingling and sometimes numbness in the fingers. [caption id="attachment_685" align="alignleft" width="229" caption="The median nereve sits deeply under the carpal tunnel"][/caption] The carpal tunnel is formed by the transverse carpal ligament passing over the bones (carpals) and soft tissues of the inside of the wrist. Running through this carpal tunnel are the tendons (flexor tendons) that allow you to curl your fingers to grip things. Also running through this tunnel alongside the ...
Going out in the snow & ice.
The start of 2010 has seen many hospital casualty departments stretched to their limit with injuries from slips and falls on the snow and ice. [caption id="attachment_651" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="An afternoon stroll"][/caption] Higher than average snow fall combined with the lowest temperatures for many years, has created packed ice on Britian's roads and pavements, making driving and walking treacherous. Demand on gritting resources and manpower has resulted in only the major roads being gritted. Many minor roads and pathways remain untreated and special care needs to be taken when out and about. With the right clothing and equipment, a walk on a winter's day ...
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