by ferryrd | Dec 9, 2024 | Ferry Rd Physio, Gold Coast Running Clinic, Physiotherapy Info
Anterior Knee Pain (Pes Anserinus Bursitis) The pes anserinus bursa is a thin, fluid-filled sac located on the inside of the knee joint. It cushions the joint and prevents your bones from rubbing against each other. Pes anserine bursitis is a condition characterized...
by ferryrd | Dec 9, 2024 | Ferry Rd Physio, Gold Coast Running Clinic, Physiotherapy Info
Chondromalacia patellae, or “runner’s knee,” is caused by the softening of the kneecap cartilage. Common among young athletes, it may also affect older adults with arthritis of the knee. Chondromalacia is often seen as an overuse injury in sports, and sometimes taking...
by ferryrd | Dec 5, 2024 | Ferry Rd Physio, Physiotherapy Info
Whether to drain a Baker’s cyst depends on several factors, including the severity of your symptoms, the size of the cyst, and your overall health. If the cyst is causing significant pain, swelling, or limiting your mobility, draining it might provide relief....
by ferryrd | Nov 4, 2024 | Ferry Rd Physio, Gold Coast Running Clinic, Physiotherapy Info
A Baker cyst is a fluid-filled growth behind the knee. It causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness. Also called a popliteal (pop-luh-TEE-ul) cyst, a Baker cyst sometime causes pain. The pain can get worse when with activity or when fully straightening or bending the...
by ferryrd | Oct 28, 2024 | Ferry Rd Physio, Gold Coast Running Clinic, Physiotherapy Info
Whether you need a knee replacement depends on several factors, including the severity of your symptoms, your level of pain, and how much your knee issues affect your daily activities. Common reasons for knee replacement include: Severe pain that interferes with daily...
by ferryrd | Oct 2, 2024 | Ferry Rd Physio, Gold Coast Running Clinic, Physiotherapy Info
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterised by the breakdown of cartilage in the knee, leading to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. Everyone’s joints go through a normal cycle of damage and repair during their lifetime, but sometimes...
