A-C Joint Injury...
The AC joint is the point where the clavicle (collar bone) meets the scapular (shoulder blade). This joint can be injured by falling on the shoulder, elbow or onto an outstretched arm. This injury is common among throwers & footballers. Symptoms are pain on moving the shoulder especially when trying to lift the arm overhead, swelling and a lump may form. Rest, ice and ultrasound help to relieve pain.
Rotator Cuff Injury...
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that work together to provide stability to the shoulder and to rotate the shoulder joint. Athletes such as tennis players, cricketers and swimmers, who rotate the arm a lot are prone to this condition. Injury may occur during sudden forceful movement and the person may get a tearing feeling in the shoulder followed by pain down the arm. Abduction (moving the arm out to the side) will be difficult. Surgery may be required in some cases.
We will perform a thorough assessment to determine the type and extent of your injury and to design a treatment plan. Ice, heat and ultrasound may be used to control pain. You will be taught exercises to improve range-of-motion and strengthen the shoulder.
Shoulder Dislocation...
Golfers' Elbow...
Rotator Cuff Injury...
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that work together to provide stability to the shoulder and to rotate the shoulder joint. Athletes such as tennis players, cricketers and swimmers, who rotate the arm a lot are prone to this condition. Injury may occur during sudden forceful movement and the person may get a tearing feeling in the shoulder followed by pain down the arm. Abduction (moving the arm out to the side) will be difficult. Surgery may be required in some cases.
We will perform a thorough assessment to determine the type and extent of your injury and to design a treatment plan. Ice, heat and ultrasound may be used to control pain. You will be taught exercises to improve range-of-motion and strengthen the shoulder.
Shoulder Dislocation...
A dislocated shoulder is a common injury that can occur during contact sports such as football, rugby or judo. Pain accompanies the event and the person has a feeling of the shoulder 'popping out'. It will look different from the other side. The shoulder will have to be relocated by your physio or doctor to prevent further complications. Resting the shoulder in a sling is recommended and according to the extent of the injury, surgery may be indicated. Therapy focuses on shoulder strengthening once the pain is under control. A partially dislocated shoulder is called a subluxation and the joint may return to its normal position on its own, although there might be some signs of deformity.
Golfers' Elbow...
As the name implies, this form of injury is very common in golfers and affects the inside of the elbow on the bony prominence called the medial epicondyle. Golfers who use a tight grip while moving the club apply a lot of strain to the tendons of the flexor muscles - those that curl the wrist and close the fingers to make a fist. The strain is greatest at or near the top of the back-swing and at the downswing just before it hits the ball. Repeated curling can even tear off a piece of bone. Golfer's elbow affects not just golfers, but throwers who put load on the elbow by straightening too forcefully and on weight lifters when 'rotating out' during a snatch lift.
Tennis Elbow...
Tennis elbow affects the bony prominence on the outer part of the elbow, called the lateral epicondyle. Tennis elbow is very common among tennis players, although it affects people who do not play tennis at all. Tennis elbow is an overuse injury caused by bending the wrist backward as in tennis, badminton or squash. The injury can occur suddenly after one game, or it can occur within 24-72 hours of intense training.
Symptoms of golfer's and tennis elbow include:
Tennis Elbow...
Tennis elbow affects the bony prominence on the outer part of the elbow, called the lateral epicondyle. Tennis elbow is very common among tennis players, although it affects people who do not play tennis at all. Tennis elbow is an overuse injury caused by bending the wrist backward as in tennis, badminton or squash. The injury can occur suddenly after one game, or it can occur within 24-72 hours of intense training.
Symptoms of golfer's and tennis elbow include:
- •Pain
- •Tenderness on the inside of the elbow. For tennis elbow it's on the outside.
- •Weakness of the muscles that move the wrist.
- •Decreased grip strength due to inflammation and pain.
