An AITFL sprain / syndesmosis sprain (or high ankle sprain) is an injury to the ligamentous tissue that lies between the distal fibula and the distal tibia (the two leg bones). This post is only available to members.
The acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) is a common area of injury in sports, usually caused by a fall onto the bony tip of the shoulder or by a hard impact to the shoulder. The acromioclavicular joint is surrounded by a joint...
A complete Achilles tendon rupture commonly occurs in athletes aged between 30 and 40 and is 10 times more likely to occur in male athletes. This post is only available to members.
An ankle sprain occurs when the foot is forcefully twisted or rolled to one side (inward or outward). This most commonly occurs with the foot rolling inward, resulting in damage to the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle....
Adhesive capsulitis / frozen shoulder is characterised by stiffness and pain in the shoulder (occurs in the glenohumeral joint). Symptoms gradually worsen throughout the life of the condition and then usually resolve over an average time of 1.5 – 3...
Acute wry neck is characterised by a sudden onset of neck pain associated with an extreme limitation in neck movement. This post is only available to members.
Anterior ankle impingement (anterior tibio-talar impingement) is a condition where soft tissue or bony tissue is trapped between the tibia (shin bone) and talus bone during dorsiflexion at the ankle (pointing foot up). Anterior impingement is seen in a lot...
Amongst athletes, 22% with groin pain and 55% with structural symptoms of hip pain are suffering from an acetabular labral tear. Athletes are more likely to suffer from this if they have a pre-existing hip impingement or a developmental change...
Hamstring strain injuries are extremely common, especially in athletes that complete activities involving kicking (such as soccer/football) and track + field. In AFL, hamstring strains hold 15% of all injuries This post is only available to members.
A meniscus injury occurs when the stress generated by the knee exceeds the meniscus’ ability to resist forces (this is usually a combination of flexion and rotation). This post is only available to members.