Corked Thigh

Corked Thigh

What is a corky? A corky is a bruised muscle that results in bleeding into the muscle. As with a skin wound with ongoing bleeding, the treatment of choice is compression with an elastic bandage – not a crepe bandage as they do not maintain pressure. When applying ice...
Hamstring Strains

Hamstring Strains

Hamstring injuries are the most common soft-tissue injury to the thigh, and are often seen in runners, especially sprinters, hurdlers and long jumpers.  They also occur in sprinting sports such as football and hockey, especially after an inadequate warm-up. The...
Chronic Knee Injuries

Chronic Knee Injuries

Chronic Knee Injuries can affect many athletes, from the professional who trains twice daily to the Saturday morning netballer.  The pain and dysfunction can be debilitating, and can lead to extended time off sport. The knee is a complex joint, and is controlled by a...