by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Dec 14, 2022 | Physiotherapy, Sports Injury
Why do I have a pain in the buttock? Buttock pain can be such a pain, accurately diagnosing it and treating it can also be challenging as there are various things that can be causing the pain. These include: Referred pain from the lower back Sacroiliac joint pain...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Sep 29, 2022 | Injection clinic, Shoulder clinic
What is calcific tendinitis? Calcific tendonitis, as the term suggests, describes the deposition of calcium into the body of a tendon which can then cause an inflammatory reaction that causes pain and dysfunction. Calcium hydroxyapatite is the type of calcium that...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Sep 20, 2022 | Sports Injury
What is patella tendinopathy? The most common cause of patella tendon pain is patella tendinopathy, also known as jumper’s knee. The patella tendon is a large strong tendon that runs from the patella (kneecap) to the shin bone and helps to transmit large forces...
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...
