The ACL – Anterior Cruciate Ligament is an important stabilising structure in the knee and one commonly injured in the athlete; especially those involved in sports that require a fast change of direction or pivoting actions. ACL Function: Anterior tibial translation stability 2° stabiliser to tibial...
GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms. Background of the GLA:D® Program Research revealed participants in the GLA:D® program improved symptoms by 32%. Outcomes include less pain, reduced use of joint...
Anterior knee pain, or patellofemoral pain, is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting the patella and femoral condyle of the femur. It affects up to 25% of the population and is more common in females. What causes anterior knee pain? There are usually several factors involved which result...