Bone stress injuries (BSI) in the young athlete can cause significant time loss, and impact their training at a key developmental phase of bone maturation. Return to play timelines at this age are variable, depending on the site and metabolic potential for the injury to heal, and any associated medical or psychosocial comorbidities. Risk factors […]
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The MSK playbook: Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis) is a common upper limb condition seen in the musculoskeletal (MSK) clinic. It can cause significant pain, restriction to activity and impact patients Quality of life (QoL). Despite the name, it has little to do with tennis and our understanding of this condition has led us to appreciate the wider […]
The MSK playbook: Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of lateral hip pain seen in the MSK clinic and can have a significant impact on patient’s function, and ability to exercise pain free. Understanding which lateral hip soft tissue structures are affected can help to design effective recovery and exercise strategies. We also discuss indications […]
The MSK Playbook – Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome
Unpicking hip pain in young athletes; pincers & bump: FAI syndrome or just an athletic hip? Introduction Young athletes often complain of groin pain. When pain originates from the hip joint, clinicians refer to it as hip-joint related groin pain. Hip-joint related groin pain can cause significant time loss at a key stage of development […]