Knee
What is a Baker’s Cyst? How its diagnosed and treated.
Every other day at MTP Health patients present with concerns about being diagnosed with a Baker’s cyst or Popliteal cyst. Understandably, finding out you have a “cyst” in your knee sounds bad. But the good news is they really are harmless. Without a doubt they can be annoying and a little uncomfortable at times but…
See MoreMeniscal Tears
“Unlocking the Mystery of Meniscal Tears: Diagnosis and Treatment for a Common Knee Injury” What are meniscal tears? The menisci are C-shaped pieces of cartilage in your knee that act as shock absorbers and help to stabilise the joint. A meniscal tear is a common injury that occurs when one or both of these pieces…
See MoreHamstring Tendinosis Part 1 – Diagnosis
If you or someone you know has suffered with lingering or recurrent hamstring or glute pain then this article is for you. Hamstring tendinosis can be a real pain in the butt… So in this 2 part series we are going to take a deep dive into what hamstring tendinosis is, how it is diagnosed,…
See MoreMovement is medicine for knee pain
Any pain in our bodies can make us feel like stopping movements that hurt. It seems logical to stop doing something that hurts but this isn’t always the answer, particularly for knee pain. This may sound counterintuitive but to understand that saying ‘movement is medicine’, we need to start with what movement does for our…
See MorePain Behind the Knee: What Is It and How To Treat It?
Pain Behind the Knee: What Is It and How To Treat It? The knee joint is categorised as a hinge joint that has the capacity to bend or flex, as well as having slight rotational components. This anatomical structure somewhat limits its Range of Motion, making it an inherently stable joint. This ‘stability that the…
See MoreInner Knee Pain: What Is It & How To Treat It
Inner Knee Pain: What Is It & How To Treat It The knee is not only the largest joint in the body but it’s also one of the most complex. We use our knees for so many parts of day to day life and it’s not until knee pain strikes that we realise how important…
See MoreHow To Squat Without Knee Pain
How To Squat Without Knee Pain Squats are one of the most popular and effective exercises an individual can do. It’s arguably one of the most effective tools that can be used in under 5 seconds for measuring overall body mobility & movement capacity. However, they can also be one of the most hazardous with…
See MoreHow To Reduce Knee Pain When Running
How To Reduce Knee Pain When Running Running is a great way to get a full-body cardio workout in, and you can do it almost anywhere, without expensive gear or a gym membership. What can you do when niggling knee pain starts to occur during a run? If you’re struggling with knee pain after running…
See MoreA Guide to Squatting With Knee Pain [Why You Shouldn’t Avoid It]
The squat is one of those movements that many people with knee pain are fearful of. A lot of people that we see in the clinic have avoided this movement entirely for years, feeling like squatting is something bad and should never be done. This belief typically stems from the notion that having your knees…
See MoreEccentric Exercise
In order to get the most out of your exercise program, it’s important to understand precisely what you’re trying to do & why it’s so beneficial. We find that this couldn’t be more true for the specialised exercise programs that we run. Having an understanding of the whys behind why you do something, helps to…
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