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Mallet finger is an injury to the extensor tendon at the fingertip. Resulting in the inability to straighten the finger. This condition often arises from trauma that forces the fingertip into excessive flexion. Leading to tendon damage.
Category Archives: Sports Injuries and Management
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Nov
Nov
Retrocalcaneal bursitis causes pain and discomfort at the back of the heel. Involving inflammation of the bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac, specifically located between the Achilles tendon and the heel bone.
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A Haglund deformity, is a bony enlargement at the back of the heel. This condition can cause discomfort, irritation, and pain, especially when wearing certain types of footwear. In some circumstances, a Haglund deformity can significantly impact mobility and quality of life.
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Sep
Following acute trauma to the knee, assessment can prove difficult. An acute MCL injury is often painful and there may be swelling, as well as a loss of motion. These things make grading injury severity and treatment planning challenging.
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Sep
To Cut, Or Not To Cut? That Is The Question Making a decision regarding having ACL reconstruction surgery is not always straightforward. Following complete ACL rupture, many athletes find they are unable to participate in cutting, or pivoting-type sports. Failing to do so, due to feelings of instability. Others however, find they have even more… Read More >
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Aug
Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain: The Sporting Shoulder Injury Injuries to the Acromioclavicular joint make up almost half of all sporting shoulder injuries. An acromioclavicular joint sprain, often referred to as the AC jt, is an injury typically the result of direct impact to the shoulder. This includes, but is not limited to a fall, or tackle…. Read More >
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Jul
Patella Dislocation An Adolescence Injury A patella dislocation is a common injury. Typically the result of either a twisting injury, or from a direct impact to the knee. Impact when the knee is in a slightly bent position. Patella dislocation injuries are more common in the younger athletic population. With teenagers the most common age… Read More >
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Jul
How Does Shockwave Treatment Achieve Results? One principle behind how shockwave treatment (ESWT) achieves great results, is through the generated high pressured acoustic shockwaves travelling through the skin, inducing microtrauma to the targeted tissue. This microtrauma stimulates a healing response in the body. A response which can involve blood vessel formation, improved metabolism, increased nutrient… Read More >
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Jul
Shockwave Therapy At Sydney Physio Clinic At Sydney Physio Clinic we are pleased to be able offer our patients access to radial shockwave therapy. Shockwave therapy (also referred to as ESWT) is a relatively new tool used in the fight against many chronic musculoskeletal conditions. An effective tool in the conservative treatment of soft tissue… Read More >
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Jul
Strengthen Your Vastus Medialis To Help Manage Knee Pain The vastus medialis muscle is a part of your quadriceps muscle group. Vastus medialis often referred to as vastus medialis oblique, or the VMO for short. A relatively small muscle that helps stabilise the kneecap. Commonly regarded as a significant player in the fight against knee… Read More >