Hyperalgesia describes an increased response to pain; this is caused by the ‘super activation’ of pain pathways, resulting in increased sensitivity to pain. Signals from pain pathways can be amplified due to the suppression of natural pain relieving pathways e.g. discontinuation of pain medication can result in a poorly or non-functioning natural pain-relieving system, resulting […]
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Allodynia is the experience of pain from a non-painful stimulation e.g. light touch, pressure from clothing, showering or brushing your hair. This hypersensitivity to non-painful stimuli results in a painful burning sensation across the skin. The severity of allodynia varies between patients; commonly 80% of people who experience migraines also experience at least one symptom of
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Shin splints; also known as tibial stress syndrome can affect the anterior or posterior muscles and bones of the lower leg. Shin splints are often caused by repetitive activities resulting in overuse and muscle strain. This injury causes pain and hinders functional ability in many activities, especially running. There are a variety of treatments available
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Following knee surgery, it is vital to engage gluteal muscles through fine motor control exercises. Gluteal muscle conditioning is crucial for any knee problems! At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, our therapists are able to design tailored exercise plans to aid your recovery following surgery. To find out more, visit our website @Â www.jonathanclarkphysiotherapy.com or speak to a
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Bursae are thin sacks containing synovial fluid which provide lubrication for tissues such as muscle, tendon and skin. They reduce friction and allow smooth movement between surfaces. Bursitis causes the bursa to become inflamed and irritated, resulting in pain above or below your knee. This can be due to: Acute or repeated trauma to the knee
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OSD is an osteochondrosis of the tibial tuberosity resulting in adolescent knee pain. It commonly affects young boys aged 13-15 years and is also seen in girls aged between 10-12 years. OSD tends to develop during a period of rapid growth and high levels of activity involving excessive knee flexion e.g. jumping or running. Repeated
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Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome is a juvenile osteochondrosis which disrupts the attachment site for the patella tendon. It is caused by overuse of the knee extensor mechanism, resulting in inflammation to the inferior portion of the patella and its tendinous insertion on the tibia. This is most commonly seen in active boys (10-13 years) but
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ITBFS presents as lateral knee pain and accounts for 24% of cycling injuries every year. It is also common in long distance runners due to overuse and repeated flexion and extension of the knee. ITBFS is associated with local swelling and tenderness which does not settle with ongoing activity; it usually results in weakness and
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Tennis Elbow is a term used to describe tendinopathy to the lateral aspect of the elbow; this is also known as Lateral Epicondylitis. It results in pain on the lateral epicondyle of the forearm which is the origin for the extensor tendons. Lateral epicondylitis is common between 30-60 years but can sometimes be seen in
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The plantar fascia is a strong fibrous band of tissue connecting our heel to our toes; providing static support and dynamic shock absorption to our lower limbs. However, when the forces through our lower limb become too much, fasciitis can develop. Plantar Fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain and tenderness across the bottom
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