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Hip joint labral cartilage injuries are a common cause of groin, hip, and buttock pain but can be treated with non-surgical management.
Osteoarthritis, or degenerative “wear and tear” arthritis, is common with ageing and can affect any joint. Get information on new treatment options.
Plantar fascia injuries such as plantar fasciosis, are commonly related to weightbearing loading of the foot & ankle and require specific treatment.
Link to Sports Injury Information for Patellofemoral Knee Pain. Expert advice from a specialist doctor experienced in treating kneecap pain and OA.
Link to Sports Injury Information for Shoulder Rotator Cuff. Expert advice from a specialist doctor with a PhD specifically in rotator cuff treatment.
Link to Sports Injury Information for Lower Back Pain. Expert advice from a specialist doctor experienced in treating lumbar back pain.
Link to Sports Injury Information for Tennis Elbow. Expert advice from a specialist doctor with a PhD specifically in tennis elbow treatment.
Scoliosis is an abnormal increase in the spinal curvature in children and adolescents, is relatively common, but is often of unknown cause.
Concussion in sport is a controversial topic and requires balanced consideration of risk. Prevention of concussion is the primary goal.