Patellar Tendinopathy Injury Description Patellar tendinopathy is usually associated with insidious onset of localised pain on the patellar tendon just below the knee cap. Repetitive trauma causes degeneration and micro- tearing of the tendon. It is suggested that there are four stages to tendinopathy: Early inflammatory reaction- usually first 24- 72hours. The body’s…
Meniscus Tear Injury Description There are two menisci in the knee- medial and lateral. They both act to shock absorb in the knee. The medial meniscus is at greater risk of injury due to its shape, size and relationship with the knee joint and other ligaments of the knee. The menisci can be…
Iliotibial BandFriction Syndrome (ITBFS) Injury Description The Iliotibial band is a thickening of a fascial wrapping around the thigh. It is located on the outer thigh. It is often irritated over the bottom of its attachment to the outter side of the knee. Iliotibial band friction syndrome is an overuse injury. The condition…
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Injury Description The Patellofemoral joint is the joint between the knee cap and thigh bone. During knee flexion, the quadriceps muscles pull on the knee cap and it moves within the groove of the femur (femoral trochlear). Patellofemoral pain can be described as pain behind the knee cap. It often…
LCL Injury Injury Description The lateral collateral ligament attaches the femur to the tibia on the outer side of the knee. It helps to restrain the knee from opening up through the outer part. Hence, it plays a role in maintaining knee stability. A tear of the lateral collateral ligament usually results from…
MCL Injury Injury Description The medial collateral ligament (MCL)attaches the femur to the tibia on the inner side of the knee. It helps to restrain the knee from opening up through the inner part. Hence, it plays a role in maintaining knee stability. A tear of the medial collateral ligament usually results from a…
PCL Injury Injury Description The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) provides stability to the knee by preventing excessive twisting and hyperextension of the knee. The PCL injured from a direct blow to the tibia from the front when the knee is bent. This is often known as a dashboard injury. Over- straightening of the knee may also…
ACL Injury Injury Description The anterior cruciate ligament is the primary stabilising ligament in your knee. It prevents the knee from giving way during twisting, turning and side stepping movement. The anterior cruciate ligament is usually injured via direct contact, in twisting movements or landing with rapid deceleration followed by a sudden change in…