All Whites Tour China and Thailand.
Tue Nov. 18th 2014
The All Whites play China in Nanchang on Friday the 14th November and Thailand in Korat on the 18th November.
Articles › 2014
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Quadriceps Muscle Strain
Thu Oct. 16th 2014
The quadriceps muscle is actually made up of four main muscles – the rectus femoris, vastis lateralis, vastis medialis and vastis intermedius.
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Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
Thu Oct. 16th 2014
Pain can be felt here, if standing on tiptoes - with tenderness and swelling under the heel. Occasionally numbness along the outside of the sole of the foot can also be felt.
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Growth Related Low Back Pain
Thu Oct. 16th 2014
There are a number of common causes of low back pain in the younger football player. These are similar to those in an adult and can vary considerably.
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Articular Cartilage Injury
Wed Oct. 15th 2014
Damage can occur to the articular cartilage on its own as an isolated injury, or in conjunction with other injuries such as knee ligament and meniscus injuries.
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"Joint Related" Lower Back Pain
Wed Oct. 15th 2014
Low back pain is common and players should understand that most episodes of back pain resolve usually within a few weeks.
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Elbow Hyper Extension Injury
Wed Oct. 15th 2014
The elbow is forced to bend the wrong way, or hyperextend, causing damage to the ligaments and muscles of the elbow.
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Sciatica
Wed Oct. 15th 2014
Sciatica is pain that starts in the lower back and radiates down the legs. It is caused by ‘pressure’ on the sciatic nerve, which runs down the back of the leg into the foot.
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Shoulder Dislocation
Wed Oct. 15th 2014
The shoulder joint is made up of three different bones, which come together to form the shoulder joint. These bones are the arm bone (humerus), the shoulder blade (scapula), and the collarbone (clavicle).
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Quadriceps Contusion
Tue Oct. 14th 2014
The fluid is unable to escape as the muscle sheath prevents it from changing location. The result is considerable loss of function and pain, which can take days or weeks to recover.
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The Football Season continues……
Tue Oct. 14th 2014
A 1-0 win over Team Wellington, followed by an impressive 2-1 win over Auckland United last weekend. RJ Physio’s Ahmed Al-Jawad is the team physio and has his hands full with keeping the young fellas on the pitch!!!
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Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
Tue Oct. 14th 2014
Iliotibial band (ITB) friction syndrome is a condition characterized by localized pain over the outside of the knee (lateral femoral condyle). It occurs during long distance running.
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Perthes' Disease
Tue Oct. 14th 2014
If you suspect Perthes’ disease you should see a sports doctor. They will be able to make an accurate diagnosis and advise the young football player on a management plan
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Bunions
Tue Oct. 14th 2014
A bunion is a painful swelling of the soft tissue, often with bone enlargement over the inside of the ball of the big toe.
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Scheuermanns Disease
Tue Oct. 14th 2014
This is a hereditary disease that mainly affects teenage and growing boys. It is a common postural abnormality of the spine in the younger player.
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Myositis Ossificans
Tue Oct. 14th 2014
Myositis Ossificans occurs after a player sustains a severe muscle strain or contusion (‘dead leg’).
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Spondylolysis and Sponylolisthesis
Tue Oct. 14th 2014
The cause of spondylolysis is yet to be determined. Researchers and doctors believe that certain genetic factors can contribute to spondylolysis as well as over-use in sports and poor biomechanics.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Tue Oct. 14th 2014
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury involves extreme stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. A hard twist, or excessive out and can no longer support the body.
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Fractured Rib
Tue Oct. 14th 2014
The player will have pain and swelling at a particular point in the ribs and pain at a specific point when someone presses in over the whole of their rib cage.
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Stomach Muscle Injuries
Mon Oct. 13th 2014
It is usually the rectus abdominus muscle that is injured, but other muscles in the stomach area can be affected.
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Winged Scapula
Mon Oct. 13th 2014
Usually, the winging scapula develops over time, often as the player grows. The player may notice pain and limited shoulder movement and have difficulty in lifting weights.
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Muscle Strains of The Lower Back
Mon Oct. 13th 2014
A sudden movement, such as twisting quickly when playing soccer or trying to lift something that is too heavy, can cause a muscle strain in the back.
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Scoliosis
Thu Oct. 9th 2014
Scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine that can often result in an “s” shape or “c” shape in the spine.
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Lordosis
Thu Oct. 9th 2014
An increase in training or a ‘natural growth spurt’, in which the lower back is placed under an increased amount of stress, can result in a painful lordosis. Poor posture can also be a cause.
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Bruised Heel
Thu Oct. 9th 2014
Repeated force of the heel on a surface can cause the fat pad to be damaged. This can occur when training on hard surfaces or when wearing inadequate footwear.
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Patellofemoral Syndrome
Thu Oct. 9th 2014
Recently it has been termed patellofemoral joint syndrome because the pain is caused by how the knee cap (the patella) glides or moves over the lower end of the thigh bone (the femur).
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Severs' Disease
Thu Oct. 9th 2014
Sever’s disease is often present at a time of rapid growth during which the muscles and tendons become tighter as the bones become longer.
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Calf Muscle Tightness
Thu Oct. 9th 2014
The symptoms are a gradual tightening of the calf muscles during training or running.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
Thu Oct. 9th 2014
A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in a vein. It is most common in the calf muscle, particularly following surgery or after periods of prolonged immobilization (such as air flights).
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Preventing ACL Injuries in Women
Thu Oct. 9th 2014
Recent research has identified several factors that contribute to a higher incidence of ACL injuries among women football players.
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Knee Joint Anatomy
Wed Oct. 8th 2014
The knee is essentially made up of four bones. The femur, which is the large bone in your thigh, attaches by ligaments to your tibia. Just below and next to the tibia is the fibula, which runs parallel to the tibia.
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Golfers Elbow
Wed Oct. 8th 2014
Because of the forces exerted through muscles, often the tendons often become “over worked” and inflamed when a particular activity is repetitive.
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Hip Flexor Muscle Strain
Wed Oct. 8th 2014
The hip flexor muscle is actually made up of ‘two main’ muscles – the ilicus and psoas muscles. These muscles run from the back of the lower spine to the front of the thigh.
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Turf Toe
Wed Oct. 8th 2014
Turf toe occurs after a forceful upward ‘over-bending’ of the big toe. It is often called turf toe due to fact that it frequently arises in players who play football or hockey on artificial surfaces.
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Impingement Syndrome (Shoulder)
Tue Oct. 7th 2014
Impingement syndrome occurs when the rotator cuff tendons (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis), become “trapped” in the shoulder joint.
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Osgood-Schlatters Disease
Tue Oct. 7th 2014
Osgood-Schlatters disease is a common form of “growing pains” or over-use in early adolescence involving the shinbone and the knee.
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Achilles Tendon Rupture
Tue Oct. 7th 2014
This pain will often be accompanied by a ‘crack’, ‘bang’ or ‘popping’ sensation. The player will be unable to stand or walk properly and be also unable to stand on tip- toes.
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Hamstring Injuries
Tue Oct. 7th 2014
The symptoms of a hamstring injury can range from a complete rupture of the muscle, through to small micro tears or a ‘stretching’ that the player will probably not notice at the time.
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Tennis Elbow
Tue Oct. 7th 2014
Tennis elbow was thought to be a form of tendonitis, inflammation or degeneration of the tendon, however there are a number of different theories that potentially could explain the reason for a player developing tennis elbow.
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Tight Muscles of the Upper Back and Neck
Tue Oct. 7th 2014
The muscles become ‘stiff’ and ‘hard’ and can also develop ‘trigger points’ – tough, painful spots throughout the muscle.
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Finger Sprain
Tue Oct. 7th 2014
A sprained finger occurs when the finger is bent causing damage to the ligaments, which connect bones together.
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Osteitis Pubis
Mon Oct. 6th 2014
Osteitis pubis is inflammation of the joint where the pubic bone meets at the front of your pelvis.
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Rotator Cuff Injury
Thu Oct. 2nd 2014
The rotator cuff muscles are a group of muscles that control the rotation of the shoulder.
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Shin Splints
Mon Sept. 29th 2014
‘Shin splints’, ‘stress fractures’ and ‘chronic compartment syndrome’ – are all names given to shin pain and all have a common mechanism of development.
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Meniscal Tear/Cartilage Injuries
Thu Sept. 25th 2014
The meniscus is a ‘wedge-like rubbery cushion’, which connects the bones of the knee together.
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Achilles Tendonitis/Tendonopathy
Thu Sept. 25th 2014
Acute Achilles Tendonitis can occur as a result of training or playing too much (through over use), or too soon especially on hard surfaces.
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Hernia
Thu Sept. 25th 2014
The most common symptom is pain in the abdominal area (stomach) or groin.
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Disc Related Lower Back Pain
Wed Sept. 24th 2014
Muscle strains, joint related problems, bony pathologies, disc problems and other conditions such as infections are all causes of low back pain.
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Frozen Shoulder
Wed Sept. 24th 2014
The symptoms of a frozen shoulder are pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint, with very limited range of motion.
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Blisters
Tue Sept. 23rd 2014
Blisters are caused by friction between shoes or boots and the skin.
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Immediate Injury Management (RICE)
Tue Sept. 23rd 2014
Injury management involves recognizing, treating and rehabilitating after an injury.
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Thumb Sprain
Mon Sept. 22nd 2014
A sprained thumb occurs when the thumb is forced out of its normal range of movement, usually backwards.
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Building Works Continue
Mon Sept. 22nd 2014
Have a look at the photos from our major renovations taking place. Building works are going along smoothly with no issues or disruption for all our clients.
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Neck Pain
Mon Sept. 22nd 2014
There are numerous reasons for neck pain. Neck pain may result from a specific incident or gradually occur over time.
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Groin Injuries
Mon Sept. 22nd 2014
Most groin injuries are related to the stress and strain on the hip joint and the surrounding bony and muscular support structures of the pelvis.
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AC Joint Pain
Thu Sept. 11th 2014
An AC joint injury is often termed a shoulder separation and is always the result of a sudden, traumatic event that can be attributed to a specific incident or accident.
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Big Changes
Thu Aug. 28th 2014
Big changes at Roland Jeffery Physio coming over the next few months!
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Ankle Sprain
Wed Aug. 20th 2014
The most common type of ankle injury is a sprained ankle. A sprain is generally a stretching or tearing of the ligaments.
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (PCL)
Wed Aug. 13th 2014
A PCL injury is extreme stretching or tearing of the posterior cruciate ligament of the knee. A hard twist or excessive pressure or force on the PCL can tear it, so that the knee gives out and can no longer support the body.
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Collateral Ligament Injury (Knee)
Wed Aug. 13th 2014
The knees of football players come under enormous stress and strong healthy knees are crucial in preventing injury and performance.
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Over Training in the Young Football Player
Wed Aug. 13th 2014
Over training syndrome is a common cause of continual tiredness in football players. There are many reasons and causes for ‘over training syndrome’.
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Piriformis Syndrome
Wed Aug. 13th 2014
Piriformis syndrome is the name given to pain in the piriformis, a small muscle deep in the buttocks that rotates the leg outwards.
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Muscle Soreness
Wed Aug. 13th 2014
Many types of muscular activities can produce muscle soreness. Often after running, training or playing football a player will experience muscle soreness.
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When to Return to Playing After Injury
Tue Aug. 12th 2014
After sustaining an injury, whether it be an over use injury or a specific incident during a game, there are several key points a player needs to consider before returning to training and playing football.
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Calf Muscle Strain
Sun Aug. 10th 2014
Usually, the symptoms of a calf strain are a sudden pain in the calf muscle while training or playing followed by difficulty using the calf.
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