The Ins and Outs Of Knee Pain

Knee injuries are among the most common injuries that occur. Each persons knee joint has a number of ligaments to support it and help to keep it stable. It’s surrounded by large muscle groups including the quadriceps and also hamstrings which act to bend and straighten the knee and also give it some support. Knee discomfort can easily arise from unexpected injury, usually due to playing sport, or can gradually develop over a very long time. Either way the key to successful treatment lies in accurate diagnosis and also appropriate treatment from your local sports injury clinic.

Consult Your Local Physiotherapist If You Are Having Shoulder Injuries

Good glenohumeral joint function is essential for several sporting and work tasks and any physiotherapy centre will testify to shoulder pain causing a considerable loss to quality of life. Your glenohumeral joint is a complicated joint. It is known as a ‘ball and socket’ joint and depends heavily on the ligaments and muscles (called the rotator cuff) to give it stability and allow for normal function. It works very closely with the cervical spine as well as the thoracic spine (area between shoulder blades) to allow full and pain-free motion. The intricate structure of this joint causes it to be very susceptible to injuries. There a wide range of causes of glenohumeral joint issues which range from significant injuries such as dislocation and bone fracture, to strains of the rotator cuff muscles and to pain which begins gradually and progresses with time. The key to effective treatment is in correct diagnosis. This can only be done from a detailed assessment by way of a physiotherapist.