ANATOMY AND MECHANISM A meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber of the knee, protecting the bones from wear and tear. There are 2 menisci in each knee joint, 1 one either side. Meniscal tears usually occur as a result of twisting movements, where the foot remains planted
Read moreANATOMY, MECHANISM AND SIGNS & SYMPTOMS The plantar fascia is a thick sheet of connective tissue (ligament) that supports the arch of the foot. It attaches from the heel bone to the base of the toes. There is a fat pad under the heel where the plantar fascia attaches, and this helps to dampen
Read moreANATOMY & MECHANISM The most common type of sprain to the ankle occurs when the foot rolls inwards. When this happens, one or more of the ligaments on the outside of the ankle get stretched or, if the force is great enough, tear. There are 3 ligaments on the outside of your ankle, called the
Read moreANATOMY AND MECHANISM The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee attaches to the back of the femur (thigh bone) and front of the tibia (shin bone) and is one of the main stabilisers of the knee. It prevents excessive movement of the tibia forward in relation to the femur, and also provides some
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