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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition which frequently affects adolescents and young adults. It is characterised by a gradual onset of vague pain at the front the knee (anterior knee pain), routinely under or around the knee cap. Pain is usually aggravated by activities such as climbing stairs, squatting, running, cycling or sitting […]

Femoroacetabular Impingement

What is Femoroacetabular Impingement? Femoracetabular Impingement (FAI) is a hip condition that occurs when the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) rub abnormally creating damage to the hip joint. The damage can occur to the articular cartilage (smooth white surface of the ball or socket) or the labral cartilage (soft tissue bumper of the socket) resulting […]

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

What is Lumbar Spine Stenosis? Lumbar Spinal stenosis is a common medical condition, affecting the lower (lumbar) region of the back. It is a condition that increases in prevalence in an aging population and is a frequent reason for spinal surgery for adults over 65. Spinal stenosis is characterised as an abnormal narrowing of the […]

What is a frozen shoulder “Adhesive Capsulitis” ? and how to manage it?

Painful Shoulder? Frozen Shoulder? What is adhesive capsulitis? Adhesive capsulitis, colloquially referred to as frozen shoulder, is a debilitating and painful condition that affects the shoulder joint and can contribute to significant disability. It is often prevalent in adults (40 – 60 years old) and is more common in women. As the name frozen shoulder […]