Knee Osteoarthritis: Arthritis of the Knee Joint What is Knee Osteoarthritis? The knee joint is a complex structure consisting of bone, ligaments and cartilage. It facilitates movement and allows us to walk, run and jump. Long term wear and tear of the joint leads to the development of knee osteoarthritis.  Knee Osteoarthritis refers to the condition where there is inflammation due to...

What is Cruciate Ligament Tear? The knee joint is a complex structure that facilitates mobility and allows for complex movements including walking, running and jumping. Anatomically, the knee consists of two cruciate ligaments: Anterior and Posterior cruciate ligaments. Together they allow the knee to stretch and contract, resulting in movement. Abnormal and excessive stress can lead to a cruciate ligament tear...

Foot and the Ankle Joint Ankles are a true marvel of nature. Not only do they carry the entire weight of our bodies, but they are also sophisticated to allow complex movements. Anatomically, the ankle can be split into two sections: the upper and lower ankle. The upper ankle consists of the tibia and fibula tip joint, while the lower...

Ankle Ligaments And Painful Extension Injuries Our ankles carry the entire body weight on a daily basis. In some instances, they can bear up to 3 times your body weight, utilising the collection of ligaments holds the ankle joint together. Ligaments are connective tissue fibers that determine the range of movement in the joint. Movements beyond the natural range of...

What is Supination Trauma? The ankle consists of two parts - the upper and lower ankle. The upper ankle has several ligaments that stabilise the joint and allows for movements including walking, jumping and other sporting activities. The ligaments are elastic, i.e. they stretch within a limit to allow for short term expansion of joints (stretching). In a supination trauma,...

What is Achillodynia Pain Syndrome? The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the human body, with a length of 20 to 25 cm and a width of about 5 cm. It connects our calf muscle to the heel bone in the lower ankle. When the calf muscles flex, the tendon transfers the power from the lower leg...

What is Ankle Distortion? The ankle joint is a complex connection between the leg and tarsal bones. The central ankle bone provides a strong base for both parts of the ankle. A large number of ligaments and connective tissue capsules bind the bones together. The elasticity in the ligaments allow for ease of movement and help stabilise the ankle joint. ...