29th December 2021
Osgood Schlatter Disease

Osgood Schlatter Disease

Osgood Schlatter Disease A common knee complaint among adolescents is Osgood Schlatter Disease (OSD). It is more prevalent among active people, and although the pain always […]
17th June 2021
knee anatomy injuries

Knee Problems

Knee Problems The knee is more than just the big hinge joint: it is made of three joints and a lot of connective tissue. Problems with […]
13th May 2021
Snapping Hip Syndrome

Snapping Hip Syndrome

Snapping Hip Syndrome Painless “snapping” in the hip, whether heard too or just felt, can be worrying. Most of the time it’s just a muscle flicking […]
6th May 2021
Shin Splints

Shin Splints

Shin Splints Avin has a special interest in sports injuries, of which shin splints are a common example. Symptoms of Shin Splints Also known as Medial Tibial […]
18th March 2021
Lady with back and rib pain during pregnancy

Labrum Tears

Labrum Tears “Labrum” is latin for “lip” and refers to the ring of cartilage that supports some ball and socket joints. Both the hip and shoulder […]
11th March 2021
Bunions

Bunions

Bunions Bunions are a common foot condition that can cause episodes of pain. When these episodes occur, there are things you can do to manage the […]
4th March 2021
Tennis Leg

Tennis Leg

Tennis Leg Racket sports encourage movements that can lead to Tennis Leg. This is a colloquial term for an upper calf injury. The muscles at the […]
25th February 2021
Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis The plantar fascia is a layer of connective tissue on the sole of the foot. When it becomes inflamed, you have plantar fasciitis (PF). […]
18th February 2021
Meniscus Tears

Meniscus Tears

Meniscus Tears The main joint of the knee is the hinge joint between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). On the top of the […]