Musculoskeletal Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease causing cartilage breakdown, leading to pain and stiffness.
Common Affected Areas: Knees, hips, and hands.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Autoimmune disorder causing joint inflammation and pain.
Common Affected Areas: Wrists, knees, and fingers.
Fractures
Broken bones due to trauma or stress.
Common Affected Areas: Simple fractures, compound fractures, and stress fractures.
Sprains and Strains
Injuries to ligaments (sprains) or muscles/tendons (strains) from overstretching or tearing.
Common Affected Areas: Ankles, wrists, and lower back.
Tendinitis
Inflammation of a tendon, often due to overuse.
Common Affected Areas: Shoulders, elbows (tennis elbow), and knees (patellar tendinitis).
Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursae (fluid-filled sacs) that cushion joints.
Common Affected Areas: Shoulders, hips, and knees.
Herniated Disc
A condition where a disc in the spine bulges out, pressing on nerves and causing pain.
Common Affected Areas: Lower back (lumbar) and neck (cervical).
Scoliosis
Abnormal curvature of the spine.
Common Affected Areas: Thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the median nerve in the wrist, causing pain and numbness.
Common Affected Areas: Hands and wrists.
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, leading to limited movement.
Common Affected Areas: Shoulder.
Ligament Injuries
Tears or sprains of ligaments, such as the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee.
Common Affected Areas: Knees, ankles, and shoulders.
Hip Labral Tears
Tear in the labrum, a ring of cartilage in the hip joint.
Common Affected Areas: Hips.
These conditions can vary in severity and impact, often requiring a combination of medical treatment, physical therapy, and sometimes surgical intervention to manage symptoms and improve function.