Common Injuries

Click over the body area (or choose from the body part list below) to find a list of common injuries specific to that body part, and the treatments that your physiotherapist may use to relieve symptoms*.

Body parts:

Ankle and Foot, Knee, Muscles, Hip, Elbow, Wrist and Hand, Back, Shoulder, Head and Neck.

*In the absence of a visit with a qualified health care professional, information on this website must be considered an educational service only.

Ankle and Foot

Ankle and Foot

Common injuries:

  • ●   Achilles Tendinopathy

  • ●   Shin splints

  • ●   Plantar Fasciitis

  • ●   Ankle Sprain

Treatment may include some of the following:

  • -   Massage

  • -   Stretches

  • -   Ankle and foot joint mobilisations

  • -   Taping

  • -   Balance and strengthening exercises

  • -   Orthotics advice and fitting

  • -   Sports specific skills

Ankle and Foot Information Sheets

  • Physio in Practice Brochure - Anke Injuries
  • Physio 4 You Brochure - Lymphoedema
Knee

Knee

Common injuries:

  • ●   Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture

  • ●   Posterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture

  • ●   Medial/Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain or Rupture

  • ●   Meniscal Injury

  • ●   Patella Tendinopathy

  • ●   Patellofemoral Pain

Treatment may include some of the following:

  • -   Massage

  • -   Quadriceps (VMO) and hamstrings strengthening

  • -   Balance exercises

  • -   Stretches

  • -   Ultrasound

  • -   Taping or bracing

  • -   Gym program

Knee Information Sheets

  • Knee Pain Brochure
  • Physio in Practice Brochure - Patellofemoral
Muscles

Muscles

Common injuries:

  • ●   Muscle Strain

Treatment may include some of the following:

  • -   Gentle massage

  • -   Stretches

  • -   Strengthening

  • -   Ultrasound

  • -   Dry needling

  • -   Taping

Hip

Hip

Common injuries:

  • ●   Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Bursitis)

  • ●   Arthritis

  • ●   Labral Tear

Treatment may include some of the following:

  • -   Massage

  • -   Hip joint stretches

  • -   Ultrasound

  • -   Hydrotherapy

  • -   Stretches

  • -   trengthening of gluteal muscles

Elbow

Elbow

Common injuries:

  • ●   Tennis Elbow

  • ●   Golfer's Elbow

Treatment may include some of the following:

  • -   Massage

  • -   Stretches

  • -   Ultrasound

  • -   Cervical spine mobilisation

  • -   Dry needling

  • -   Tendon strengthening program using hand weights

  • -   Bracing, elbow supports or taping

Hand and Wrist

Wrist and Hand

Common injuries:

  • ●   Carpal Tunnel

  • ●   Post Surgery

  • ●   Tendon Injury

  • ●   DeQuervains

  • ●   Fracture

Treatment may include some of the following:

  • -   Night splint

  • -   Thermoplastic bracing or splinting

  • -   Swelling control measures - eg: coban

  • -   Stretches

  • -   Massage

  • -   Strengthening exercises using hand weights or putty

Wrist and Hand Information Sheets

  • Physio 4 You Brochure - Lymphoedema
Back

Back

Common injuries:

  • ●   Acute Low Back Pain

  • ●   Chronic Low Back Pain

  • ●   Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

  • ●   Lumbar Disc Injury

  • ●   Nerve Root Irritation

Treatment may include some of the following:

  • -   Massage

  • -   Joint mobilisations/manipulations

  • -   Dry needling

  • -   Stretches

  • -   TENS

  • -   Manual handling advice

  • -   Postural correction

  • -   Taping or bracing/supports

  • -   Core strengthening program

  • -   Hydrotherapy

  • -   Gym program

Back Information Sheets

  • Low Back Pain Brochure
  • Thoracic Pain Brochure
Ankle and Foot

Shoulder

Common injuries:

  • ●   Shoulder Impingement/Bursitis

  • ●   Rotator Cuff Tear

  • ●   Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

  • ●   Dislocation/Subluxation

  • ●   Shoulder Instability

  • ●   Frozen Shoulder

  • ●   Acromioclavicular Joint Injury (AC)

Treatment may include some of the following:

  • -   Massage

  • -   Stretches

  • -   Ultrasound

  • -   Taping

  • -   Strengthening using theraband or hand weights

  • -   Postural correction

  • -   Cervical spine/thoracic spine mobilisation

  • -   Hydrotherapy

Head and Neck

Head and Neck

Common injuries:

  • ●   Whiplash Associated Disorder

  • ●   Wry Neck

  • ●   Facet Joint Pain

  • ●   Cervicogenic Headache

  • ●   TMJ Jaw Pain

  • ●   Cervical Disc Pain

Treatment may include some of the following:

  • -   Massage

  • -   Joint mobilisations/manipulations

  • -   Traction

  • -   Dry needling

  • -   Stretches

  • -   Postural correction

  • -   Ergonomic advice

  • -   Taping

  • -   Hydrotherapy

  • -   Gym program

Head and Neck Information Sheets

  • Neck Pain Brochure
  • Neck Pain - Physio 4 You Brochure
  • Thoracic Pain Brochure

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