Torn MCL
Bryanston Physiotherapy Torn MCL A tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) usually occurs when a force is applied from the outside of the knee, pushing it inwards, with the […]
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Whiplash
Bryanston Physiotherapy Whiplash Whiplash is an injury caused by rapid acceleration and deceleration of the neck, most commonly after motor vehicle accidents. There is often a lot of soft tissue […]
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Achilles Tendinopathy
Bryanston Physiotherapy Achillies Tendinopathy Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury to the Achillies tendon seen in runners, where the load on the tendon exceeds its ability to withstand the […]
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Torn ACL
Bryanston Physiotherapy Torn ACL Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are the most frequent cause of prolonged absence from sport in athletes. They usually occur when landing from a jump, a […]
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Torn Ankle Ligaments
Bryanston Physiotherapy Torn Ankle Ligaments It is more common to tear the lateral ankle ligaments through an inversion injury. This usually happens in sports that involve quick change of direction […]
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Runner’s Knee
Bryanston Physiotherapy Runner’s Knee Runner’s knee (Patellofemoral pain) is a general term used to describe pain at the front of the knee. The area of the pain is under or […]
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Dislocated Shoulder
Bryanston Physiotherapy Dislocated Shoulder Dislocated shoulders are one of the most common traumatic sports injuries. The majority of cases are anterior dislocations, where the humerus moves forward out of the […]
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Rotator Cuff Injury
Bryanston Physiotherapy Rotator Cuff Injury The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles (the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis) which act as the dynamic stabilizers of the shouder […]
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Disc Injuries
Bryanston Physiotherapy Disc Injuries Discogenic injuries occur in the lower lumbar and lower cervical joints, the lumbar (lower back) being more commonly affected that the cervical (neck) joints. The injury […]
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