While hamstring injuries head the list for the most common reasons you’ll be sidelined, knee injuries are a close second. Considering the punishment your knees will take during a game, it’s hardly surprising that so many players suffer from knee pain. During a match,...
Patellar Tendonitis (kneecap pain), what is it? Your kneecaps are important parts of that complex system of ligaments, tendons, muscles, and meniscus pads making up your knee joints. While it may seem that your kneecap serves no other function than just providing a...
Not only is cycling a great way to get outside, but it also provides excellent exercise. Cycling is very popular in Australia, and more people here now use bikes rather than cars. However, as enjoyable as cycling can be, it can also result in injuries to various parts...
Few people realize how important the knee joint is until something goes wrong with it. The knee is considered one of the most complex joints in the body, and is responsible not only for bending and rotation, but also for supporting our weight and providing stability...
The bursa might be looked upon as pillows or cushions meant to protect the joints from friction between them and other body parts like tendons or bones. Bursas (also called bursae) are plump sacs filled with a fluid to provide cushioning and prevent irritation and...