Golfer´s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a painful inflammation of the tendons of the forearm muscles that attach to the inside of the elbow. Often, golfer’s elbow occurs due to overuse of these muscles, which can happen during activities that require repetitive hand and wrist movements, such as playing golf…
The foot is a complex structure made up of 26 bones, which make up about a quarter of all the bones in the human body. These bones are arranged in three main sections: the forefoot, metatarsus and hindfoot…
Numbness in the hands during the day is not uncommon. It is characterized by a feeling of tingling, prickling or loss of sensation. This numbness can occur suddenly or gradually and can affect everyday activities. There are several common causes of this condition, which can range from temporary problems to chronic medical conditions…
A herniated disc occurs when one of the intervertebral discs, which act as a shock absorber between the vertebrae of the spine, ruptures or bulges out of its normal position. These disks consist of a soft core (nucleus pulposus) surrounded by a hard outer ring (annulus fibrosus)…
A broken finger means that one or more of the finger bones, known as phalanges, are broken off or cracked. Each finger consists of three phalanges, except the thumb which has only two. These bones are crucial for the mobility and grip of our fingers. When a bone is broken, it can be a complete fracture, where the bone is completely broken off, or a partial fracture, where the bone is cracked but not completely separated…
A torn tendon in the shoulder, also known as a rotator cuff injury, means that one or more of the tendons that control the shoulder joint and rotator cuff become partially or completely torn. The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles and their tendons that surround the shoulder joint and help with its stability and movement…
An osteoarthritis school is a structured educational program designed to give people with osteoarthritis the knowledge and tools they need to manage their disease effectively. The aim is to educate participants about osteoarthritis, its symptoms, and treatments, and to provide support to improve their quality of life…
The ACL, Ligamentum cruciatum anterior, or anterior cruciate ligament as it is commonly known, is one of the four ligaments in the knee. The ACL is positioned diagonally through the middle of the knee joint and attaches the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). The ACL plays a crucial role in stabilizing the knee by preventing the tibia from sliding forward relative to the femur…
The Straight Leg Raise Test (SLR) and Lasegues Test are diagnostic tools used to assess the presence of low back pain and nerve impingement, especially associated with a herniated disc. These tests help identify irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which is often caused by a lumbar disc herniation…
Keeping a headache diary can be an invaluable tool to better understand and manage your headaches. By systematically documenting details of your headache episodes, you and your healthcare provider can identify patterns, triggers and effective treatment strategies…
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