Popliteal Cyst (Baker’s Cyst): Physiotherapy Treatment
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Popliteal Cyst (Baker’s Cyst): Physiotherapy Treatment

What is a Popliteal Cyst? A popliteal cyst, also known as a Baker’s cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that causes a lump at the back of the knee, leading to tightness and restricted movement. The cyst can be painful when you bend or extend your knee. It is named after the surgeon who first described…

Sudeck’s Atrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)

Sudeck’s Atrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)

What is Sudeck’s atrophy? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), is a disorder of a portion of the body, usually, the arms or legs, which manifests as pain, swelling, limited range of motion, and changes to the skin and bones. It may initially affect one limb and then spread…

Golfer’s Elbow: Physiotherapy Treatment, Exercise
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Golfer’s Elbow: Physiotherapy Treatment, Exercise

What is a Golfer’s Elbow? Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a common condition characterized by pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow. A golfer’s elbow is in some ways similar to a tennis elbow, which affects the outside at the lateral epicondyle. The anterior forearm contains several muscles which…