by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Mar 19, 2024 | Physiotherapy, Sports Injury
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,...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Mar 28, 2023 | Injection clinic, Physiotherapy, Shoulder clinic, Sports Injury, Upper limb clinic
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...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Oct 2, 2022 | Physiotherapy, Sports Injury
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...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Nov 2, 2021 | Sports Injury
What is plantar fasciitis? The term plantar fasciitis describes a painful condition affecting the heel. In most people there is no inflammation in the tissues under the heal, therefore it is not a true “-itis” and is now also known as plantar fasciopathy or plantar...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Feb 9, 2020 | Sports Injury
What is the most common cause of foot pain in runners? 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. It is a chronic degenerative condition of...
