Understanding and Managing Muscle and Fascial Injuries in Runners
ITB syndrome and plantar fasciitis in runners Running, a sport celebrated for its simplicity, can sometimes unravel the intricate web of muscles and fascia in the human body, leading to injuries that challenge even the most seasoned athletes. In this article, we will delve into three common afflictions that haunt runners – iliotibial band (ITB) […]
Ultrasound guided steroid injections
There are a number of injections we can perform at Wandsworth physiotherapy, including steroid injections into joints, tendon sheaths, and bursa. We use either Depo-medrone or Kenalog, and these are usually combined with a local anaesthetic. We use 1% lidocaine, which is a shorter acting anaesthetic that can last two or three hours, or we […]
Shockwave Therapy in Wandsworth
The role of shockwave therapy in tendon pain What is shockwave therapy? Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), also known as shockwave was first used in clinical settings in the 1980s for the management of various urologic conditions. Its early success led to it being used to improve fracture healing due to its ability to improve bone […]
Treatment options for plantar fasciitis
The term plantar fasciitis describes a painful condition affecting the heel.
UPDATED: Running injuries of the foot – plantar fasciitis
The most common cause of foot pain in runners is from a condition called plantar fasciitis. It can be a severe sharp pain in the sole of the foot just off the heel bone.
Plantar Fasciitis
Do I have plantar fasciitis? An update for one of the most common injuries in runners – plantar fasciitis. It can be a severe sharp pain in the sole of the foot just off the heel bone. It is a chronic degenerative condition that is brought about by excess training and is often associated with […]
Running injuries to the foot – plantar facitis
An update on plantar fasciitis The most common cause of foot pain in runners is from a condition called plantar fasciitis. It can be a severe sharp pain in the sole of the foot just on the heel bone. It is a chronic degenerative condition that is brought about by excess training and is often […]
