Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
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Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction? Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a condition where the sacroiliac joint, which connects the sacrum to the ilium, becomes tender and swollen. This can cause pain in the lower back and buttocks that may radiate down into the legs. Treatment for this condition typically involves resting, over-the-counter painkillers, muscle relaxants, and…

sciatica pain
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Sciatica: Physiotherapy Treatment

What is Sciatica Pain? Sciatica is a condition that can lead to pain in the low back and legs. It occurs when pain travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts in your lower spine, and travels through your hip and buttock and down the back of your leg to your foot….

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
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Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

What is a Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease? Lumbar degenerative disc disease is a chronic condition that affects the spine. It is most commonly found in older individuals and is characterized by changes in the intervertebral discs, which are the shock absorbers of the spine. The discs become less elastic with age, and are subject to…

MEDIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT Mcl_Tear
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MEDIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee, and it’s located on the inside of the knee. It is a thick band of connective tissue that runs from the medial epicondyle (the bony structure where the femur and tibia meet) to the medial condyle (the bony structure where…

Patellar Tendinitis
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PATELLAR TENDINITIS: Physiotherapy Treatment

What is patellar tendonitis? Patellar Tendinitis (Patellar tendinopathy or as it is commonly known patellar tendonitis or tendinitis) is an overuse injury affecting your knee joint. It is the result of your patella tendon being over-stressed. A common name for it is Jumper’s Knee. Patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap…

Gout
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GOUT: Physiotherapy Treatment

GOUT ARTHRITIS Gout is a painful form of inflammatory arthritis that usually affects the big toe but can develop in any joint, including one or both of the knees. It forms when your body has high levels of uric acid. This acid forms sharp crystals that cause sudden bouts of pain, swelling, and tenderness. KNEE…

Rheumatoid Arthritis
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect your knees and any other joint in your body. It’s an immune system disorder in which the body attacks itself, and especially the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease of the immune system. It affects multiple joints in the upper and well as the…

Meniscus tear in Knee : Physiotherapy treatment
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Meniscus tear in Knee : Physiotherapy treatment

What meniscus tear ? Meniscus tear in the knee is a common injury, especially among athletes. Meniscus tear can be caused by twisting, bending, or direct blow to the knee. Symptoms of meniscus tear include swelling, pain when walking, and knee instability. Meniscus tear tear can be painful and debilitating. Unfortunately, it’s quite common. In…

Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Knee: Physiotherapy Treatment and Exercises

What is Osteoarthritis of the Knee? Osteoarthritis of knee is the most common form of arthritis in the knee. It is a degenerative,” wear-and-tear” type of arthritis that occurs most often in people 50 years of age and older, but may occur in younger people, too. ~ In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in the knee joint…