by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Sep 19, 2022 | Sports Injury
Have I strained, pulled or torn my calf muscle? The calf is the main muscle which runs from the back of the knee inserting into the heel via the Achilles. The calf is often injured in sports and there are various pathologies that can present as a calf injury. People...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Sep 19, 2022 | Sports Injury
What is patello-femoral pain (PFP)? Patello-femoral pain in an umbrella term that encompasses multiple pathology such as cartilage lesion and patella bone marrow oedema and progression of synovitis. There may be fissuring and fibrilation of the articular cartilage of...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Sep 19, 2022 | Sports Injury
What is the infra-patella fat pad? The infra-patella fat pad (sometimes known as Hoffa’s fat pad) is inferior to the patella and deep to the patella tendon. It’s intracapsular and attached to the joint line and menisci. The superior lateral fat pad is often impinged...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Sep 19, 2022 | Upper limb clinic
How to manage De Quervain’s, carpal tunnel syndrome, CMC OA and trigger finger Before we discuss the common problems that affect the wrist and hand, let’s first discover the anatomy. The wrist joint is made up of the joints between the radius, ulna and carpal...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Sep 18, 2022 | Sports Injury
Whats is the cause of hamstring strains? The Anatomy of the hamstrings The hamstring anatomy is complex with a large amount of anatomical variability. It is characterised by overlapping tendons and structural interrelations between the individual hamstring muscles....
