In this episode of our case review, we take a look at a challenging group to treat - runners.  The most important rule of treating them - never tell them NOT to run.

Tendinopathy management has evolved as of late.  Where as some previous protocols were designed in an attempt to break the tendon, now days we have gotten a little more specific

What did you think I was talking about?  Long Slow Distance (LSD) running is notorious for being associated with ITB Friction Syndrome, nicknamed "Runners Knee" because it is a freuquent occurrence with runners.  It is also caused by other activities, but running seems to dominate the landscape.  With the Gold Coast Marathon fast approaching it is popping up more frequently here.

Hamstring Season is here.  Rugby, AFL, and soccer seem to dominate the sporting fields at this time of year, and with that comes a lot of sore hamstrings!

Sometimes it is easy to say, "that's just my arthritis" and accept pain as a part of life. But here at Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapy, we take an innovative and evidence based approach to improving your pain free function.

Knee pain is a common complaint we see here at Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapy.  In the younger athlete we need to consider Osgood Schlatter Disease as a potential diagnosis.