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Physiotherapist update: March 2020
Rina van der Merwe, Physiotherapist - March 2020 RUNNER’S KNEE (CHONDROMALACIA PATELLAE) Definition: Irritation of the under-surface of the kneecap. This smooth cartilage normally glides effortlessly…
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Physiotherapist update: February 2020
Rina van der Merwe, Physiotherapist - Feb 2020 ACHILLES TENDININOPATHY Definition: Achilles Tendinitis is an acute or sudden onset of pain of the tendon that connects your calf muscles to your heel bo…
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Physiotherapist update: November 2019
Rina van der Merwe, Physiotherapist GROIN STRAIN Definition: Groin pain may be due to a number of problems. The most common in runners is muscle injuries, but it may also be due to stress fractures, h…
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Physiotherapist update: October 2019
Rina van der Merwe, Physiotherapist MORTON’s NEUROMA Definition: A painful condition that affects the ball of your foot, most commonly the area between your third and fourth toes. Athletes complain ab…
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Physiotherapist update: September 2019
Rina van der Merwe, Physiotherapist HAMSTRING STRAIN Definition: A hamstring strain involves a tear in on or more of the 4 hamstring muscles. It can be mild - Gr 1 (where you just feel a tightness), m…
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Physiotherapist update: August 2019
Rina van der Merwe, Physiotherapist PES ANSERINE PAIN (Knee Tendon) Definition: Pes: foot Anserine: of a goose Pes anserine pain/bursitis is an inflammation of the area located between the shinbone (t…
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Physiotherapist update: July 2019
Rina van der Merwe, Physiotherapist Patello-femoral pain Definition: Patella = kneecap; Femoral = femur (thigh bone) Patello-femoral pain is an umbrella term used for pain felt behind your kneecap, wh…
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Physiotherapist update: June 2019
Rina van der Merwe, Physiotherapist ITB (Iliotibial Band Syndrome) Definition: Ilio = from the iliacus (the top and outside area of the pelvis) / Tibial = to the tibia (bone in lower leg) / Band = ref…
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Physiotherapist update: May 2019
Rina van der Merwe, Physiotherapist PLANTAR FASCIITIS Definition: Plantar = underside of foot / Fascia = band of connective tissue / -itis = inflammation of… One of the most common causes of heel pain…