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  Achilles tendon injuries

  Achilles tendonitis is a common injury among runners, but may also occur in people with pronated feet, high arches, tight calf muscles and those who wear inflexible running shoes. Overuse of the Achilles tendon at the back of the heel occurs in the case of dancers, runners and walkers who exert a lot of stress on the tendon during their activities. more »

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  Ankle sprains

  A sprain is a tear in a ligament, whereas a strain results when a muscle or tendon is torn. It is important to get a professional diagnosis, since there may be damage to tendons, bones and other joint tissues in addition to ligament damage. more »

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  ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injuries

  Treatment for an ACL injury may necessitate surgery or reconstruction, or it may be non-surgical. Non-surgical intervention includes the wearing of a knee brace to provide stability and physiotherapy. more »

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  Back pain

  Back pain is very common among athletes and may be the result of spine injuries such as fractures or sprains. A physiotherapy evaluation for back pain includes a subjective history of the type of injury, symptoms and prior level of function. more »

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  Calf strains

  The calf muscles can become injured or torn due to poor stretching or overuse - this is common in athletes, especially runners. Physiotherapy treatment involves pain management, stretching and strengthening exercises. more »

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  Compartment syndrome

  Compartment syndrome is a condition caused by swelling within the space or "compartment" that contains muscles, nerves, blood vessels and bones. more »

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  Hamstring strain

  The hamstrings play a critical role in daily activities such as running, walking, jumping and controlling some trunk movement. A hamstring strain also called a pulled hamstring is common in some sports. A physiotherapist will be able to assist in recovery from a hamstrting strain. more »

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  Kneecap (patella femoral) pain

  Kneecap pain or patellofemoral syndrome is pain in and around the kneecap or patella of the knee. Irritation to the soft tissues in front of the knee, or a breakdown of the cartilage can lead to pain. Runners who over train or train during injury are especially prone to this condition. more »

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  Lumbar spine injuries

  A lumbar spine injury may take the form of a muscle strain, in which the muscles are stretched or torn; or a lumbar sprain may occur in which the ligaments are torn. A lumbar spine injury leads to low back pain and loss of function and is the cause of most hospital visits. more »

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  Plantar fascitis injuries

  Plantar fascitis is inflammation of the fascia (thick band of tissue) at the bottom of the foot where it attaches to the heel bone. This is common in athletes who do a lot of running and jumping. more »

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  Runner's knee (iliotibial band friction) syndrome

  A condition that causes pain on the outside of the knee, runner's knee can be treated by a physiotherapist. more »

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  Shin splints

  Shin splints is a common injury among runners, in which there is pain on either the inside or outside of the shin bone. There are a number of treatments and preventative measures that you can take. more »

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  Shoulder injuries

  There are a few different types of shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff injury, dislocation and acromioclavicular joint injury. Your physiotherapist will help determine the type and extent of your injury and to design a treatment plan. more »

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  Snapping hip injury

  Sometimes called dancer's hip, this is a condition in which the person feels a snapping of the hip when it is flexed or extended. Physiotherapy can help if there is pain present. more »

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  Soft tissue injury

  Soft tissue injury may occur in the skin, in the muscle, fascia, tendons and ligaments. Soft tissue injuries often stem from overuse and repetitive stress injuries, which can lead to tendonitis, bursitis and other types of inflammation. more »

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  Sports hernia

  Sports hernia is a tear in the muscles of the lower abdomen. Men are more prone to this condition than women. Diagnosis of the condition can be difficult since it may stem from injuries to the lumbar spine, the hip joint, the abdomen or the genitor-urinary system. more »

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  Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow

  As the name implies, this form of injury is very common in tennis players and golfers. Your physiotherapist can identify the mechanism of injury and develop techniques to prevent future injury. more »