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...
by ferryrd | Sep 23, 2024 | Ferry Rd Physio, Gold Coast Running Clinic, Physiotherapy Info
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is an inflammation of the area just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap (patellar tendon) attaches to the shinbone (tibia). Osgood-Schlatter disease most often occurs...
by ferryrd | Sep 16, 2024 | Ferry Rd Physio, Gold Coast Running Clinic, Physiotherapy Info
Knee pain can often be debilitating, leading to a significant loss of motion and reduction in your overall quality of life. Individuals who suffer from chronic knee pain due to arthritis or other underlying degenerative conditions can regain mobility and alleviate...
by ferryrd | Sep 16, 2024 | Ferry Rd Physio, Gold Coast Running Clinic, Nutrition, Physiotherapy Info
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common knee condition characterized by pain around or behind the kneecap (patella). It’s often caused by overuse, misalignment, or muscle imbalances. People with PFPS might experience pain during activities like climbing...
by ferryrd | Aug 23, 2024 | Ferry Rd Physio, Gold Coast Running Clinic, Physiotherapy Info
Patella Tendinopathy, impacts the Patella tendon, which connects your quadricep to your shin bone via your patella (kneecap). This tendon is crucial for straightening your knee. Its made mostly of tough collagen fibres and stays healthy thanks to cells called...
