The Symptoms Of A Running Stress Fracture There are no hard and fast rules for what running stress fractures will feel like, however below are a few guidelines regarding some of the commonly mentioned symptoms of a stress fracture: Although most develop gradually, running stress fractures often come on without warning and frequently there is… Read More >
How Long Do Stress Fractures Running Take to Heal? You can group stress fractures running into “high risk” and “low risk” categories. Your high risk stress fractures running are fractures that occur in areas known to heal poorly and tend to require significantly more time off training. Relatively higher risk stress fractures include: The navicular… Read More >
What Are Stress Fractures? In my opinion suffering stress fractures would have to be one of the most frustrating injuries a runner can experience. Since when diagnosed with a stress fracture, the entry level running ban starts at about 6 weeks of rest. Often some of this period may be spent in a boot and/or… Read More >
Symptoms Of Piriformis Syndrome Wallet sciatica, better known as piriformis syndrome typically starts with pain in one buttock and from there the pain can extend down the back of the leg, toward the foot. The pain associated with piriformis syndrome can be severe like the referred pain of sciatica from other origins. The pain with… Read More >
The Piriformis Muscle And Piriformis Syndrome Piriformis syndrome is considered a somewhat controversial condition among the medical fraternity. The condition can mimic sciatica with origin from the lumbar discs and as a result is sometimes also referred to as ‘pseudo sciatica’ or wallet sciatica. The piriformis muscle anatomically is a flat small muscle located deep… Read More >
Symptoms Of Cuboid Subluxation Cuboid subluxation will classically present as pain on the outside of the foot, where the pain is typically worse with weight-bearing activities. This is particularly so first thing in the morning, or when moving across uneven ground, jumping, hopping, or twisting such as quickly changing direction. The foot may feel weak… Read More >
Cuboid Syndrome: A Source Of Lateral Foot Pain Cuboid syndrome is a relatively common source of pain experienced on the outer side of the midfoot. The syndrome is considered to involve subluxation of the cuboid bone, one of the small bones of the midfoot. The cuboid is positioned on the outer side of the foot,… Read More >
Achilles Pain Is A Common Reason People See A Physio Treatment for Achilles pain is one of the most common reasons people seek our assistance at Sydney Physio Clinic and the good news is that with most minor to moderate Achilles tendon complaints the pain will settle given time, responding well to physiotherapy treatment. The… Read More >
Achilles Tendinosis And Other Causes Of Achilles Pain There are a number of pathologies associated with Achilles tendon pain, one of which Achilles tendinosis. Tendinosis indicates degenerative change is present where as Achilles tendonitis indicates inflammation is present and Achilles tendinopathy considered the preferred term by many, indicates the possibility of inflammation, degeneration and/or tendon… Read More >
Achilles Tendon Pain Is Not Exclusively Something That Athletes Suffer Achilles tendon pain, or Achilles tendon injury isn’t confined exclusively to the athletic population. The development of Achilles tendon pain can happen in pretty much anyone, whether you are an athlete involved in jogging and jumping activities, or not. Most tendon injuries are the result… Read More >