Avulsion Fracture

Avulsion Fracture

Last week in the clinic a 42 year old male patient suffering with pain on the lateral ankle following twisting it 4 months ago came to see us. An x-ray discovered an avulsion fracture to the base of the fifth metatarsal. An ultrasound was then...
Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy

Have you been told you have Tendinopathy? Tendinopathy, is an umbrella term to encompass different tendon disorders. Tendinopathy, also known as tendinitis or tendinosis, is a type of tendon disorder that results in pain, swelling, and impaired function....
FOOSH

FOOSH

Today, Neil Liffen, director of East Coast Physio Ltd (ECP) discusses FOOSH, which is an acronym for ‘fall onto outstretched hand’. FOOSH is commonly documented in patients’ medical notes at this time of year due to trips and or slips, especially slipping on ice....
Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow

Neil Liffen, Director of East Coast Physio, discusses a common soft tissue injury to the elbow. It is a misconception that to have tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, you have to play tennis! Tennis elbow is a common musculoskeletal condition and it’s...