Lateral Epicondylitis or more commonly known as “Tennis Elbow” is the most common cause of pain in the elbow. It is a tendinopathy which involves the extensor muscles of the forearm which originate from the lateral side of the arm.
Pain can be a confusing and complex time for anyone especially when it becomes chronic.
Pain can be a confusing and complex time for anyone especially when it becomes chronic.
Pain can be a confusing and complex time for anyone especially when it becomes chronic.
The gluteal tendons are the fibres that connect the gluteal muscles to your hip. Gluteal tendinopathy is an injury or pathology of these tendons, most commonly it is a result of repeatedly overloading the tendon.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful condition involving the nerve that travels through the wrist to supply the hand and fingers (the median nerve). This nerve is compressed where it passes over the carpal bones through a passage on the palm side of the wrist due to a narrowing of the tunnel, enlargement of the tunnel contents or swelling of the wrist.
Lateral Epicondylitis or more commonly known as “Tennis Elbow” is the most common cause of pain in the elbow. It is a tendinopathy which involves the extensor muscles of the forearm which originate from the lateral side of the arm.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful condition involving the nerve that travels through the wrist to supply the hand and fingers (the median nerve). This nerve is compressed where it passes over the carpal bones through a passage on the palm side of the wrist due to a narrowing of the tunnel, enlargement of the tunnel contents or swelling of the wrist.
In this last part of the blog series, we will explore the treatment options offered by a certified therapists to manage your Lymphoedema. The specific management of your Lymphoedema treatment will vary according to your goals, level of motivation for self-management, and the extent of your condition. Working alongside your Lymphedema therapist, you will collaborate to establish a personalised management plan which you will be required to integrate into your daily routine to optimise the on-going relief of your symptoms.
Part 2 – How is Lymphoedema diagnosed? Blog by Alyaa Mokh’ee (Lymphoedema Physiotherapist) In Part 1 we learnt about our lymphatic system and how it works. In Part 2, we will be exploring how Lymphoedema gets diagnosed. Confirmation of Diagnosis It may be suspected by family, friends, yourself or your medical practitioner as a […]