July 2023

front thigh pain

Front Thigh Pain

Pain in the front of the thigh, also called anterior thigh pain, can result from causes such as quadriceps muscle strain, contusions, stress fractures, and tendonitis. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 24th Jan. 2022 Sudden onset anterior thigh pain Acute injuries are sudden and include muscle and tendon strains as well as fractures. These injuries

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Calf Pain

Calf pain occurs in the muscles located at the back of the lower leg. The most common cause of sudden onset pain is a calf muscle strain, while compartment syndromes develop gradually over time. In this explanation, we address the common causes of both sudden and gradual onset calf pain, as well as important conditions

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hamstring tendonitis exercises

Proximal Hamstring Tendonitis Exercises

The following exercises form part of our Proximal Hamstring Tendonitis rehabilitation program. They include stretching, strengthening, activation, movement control and functional exercises. Stretching exercises Glute stretch On your back cross your right ankle over the left knee, Grip the thigh of your left leg and pull the knee towards you, lifting your foot off the

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tennis elbow exercise

Tennis Elbow Exercises

The following exercises form part of our Tennis elbow rehab program and include mobility, activation and strengthening exercises. Mobility exercises Begin mobility exercises as soon as pain allows. Lateral extensor stretch Place your arm in front with your hand pointing down, Keeping the arm straight, pull the hand towards your body to feel a stretch

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dislocated shoulder exercise

Dislocated Shoulder Exercises

The following Dislocated shoulder exercises form part of our Dislocated shoulder rehabilitation program. Created by elite sports physiotherapist Paul Tanner it includes stretching & mobility, strengthening, movement control and functional exercises. Stretching & mobility exercises Begin mobility exercises as soon as pain allows. Neck retraction exercises Sit in an upright position, and bring your head

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