Category: sports and exercise medicine

Anterior shoulder dislocation Aetiology: This is a common traumatic sports injury. It can result from either direct trauma to the…

AKA Extensor Tendinopathy/ Lateral Epicondylosis Aetiology: The primary pathological process is thought to be degeneration of the extensor carpi radialis…

Myofascial pain syndrome is defined as a condition in which the patient has a number of ‘trigger points’ within taut…

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Anatomy: The PCL is attached to posterior part of tibial plateau and ascends anteromedially to the…

Medial Collateral Ligament Injury of the Knee Anatomy: The MCL is attached to the medial epicondyle of the femur 3cm…

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears Prevention: Grounds which have a predominance of Bermuda grass (as opposed to Rye grass) and which…

Exercise Induced Bronchospasm (EIB) is defined as a transitory ↑ in airway resistance that occurs following vigorous exercise. EIB represents…

Scaphoid Fracture Aetiology: Most common fracture, occurs after fall onto outstretched hand. Examination: Have tenderness in the anatomical snuffbox. Also have pain…

Overhead Athletes Upper Limb Problems in Overhead Athletes People of all ages are heeding the advice to become more active…