By Zacharias Sifakis & Charalampos Bolis Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common and chronic joint conditions.It causes degeneration of the cartilage — the “cushion” that protects the bones and allows smooth, pain-free movement.It appears most often in the knees, hips, and hands, and affects more than 300 million people worldwide (Fransen et al., […]
What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It’s when the spine has a side-to-side curve and rotation. The curve of the spine measures 10 degrees or more. A normal spine appears straight when looked at from behind. But a child or an adult with scoliosis has a spine with an S […]
The meniscus is two C-shaped pieces of fibrocartilage (with collagen fibers) that act as shock absorbers between your femur and tibia. The meniscus helps to transmit weight from one bone to another and plays an important role in knee stability. (1,2) A meniscal tear can be due to injury or degeneration due to wear and […]
Disc herniation is one of the most commonly asked-about subjects and one that there is a lot of misinformation on. We know that: This is a vicious and unnecessary cycle that physios need to educate the public on. 1. What is a disc herniation? A herniated disc in the spine is a condition during which […]
Should I rest or should I load?How to recover following an acute soft tissue injury Soft tissue injuries (muscles, ligaments and tendons), are inevitable events during the career of almost every athlete. These injuries usually occur following an impact force from an external stimulus, when there is a contact-related history, or due to strain and/or […]
Persistent pain in sports performance. Α daily nightmare? “Hurt doesn’t equal harm” is a common mindset, among people who exercise on a regular basis either for recreational purposes or elite sports performance. Phrases like “no pain no gain” or “the pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow” are printed on fitness T-shirts […]
