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  • Contusions, Cork & Myositis Ossificans

    Contusions/Cork occur when a direct blow or repeated blows from a blunt object crush underlying muscle fibres and connective tissue without breaking the skin.

  • Snapping Hip

    Snapping Hip is the name given to a snapping noise heard within the hip when it is moved. This injury is caused by tight muscles and tendons that snap over bone and bursas during hip movement.

  • Muscle Strain & Tears (Quadriceps, Hip Flexor and Hamstring)

    A muscle tear/strain typically occurs when the muscle is explosively and forcibly contracted. These tears are very common in the upper leg.

  • Trochanteric and Iliopsoas Bursitis

    A Bursa is a fluid-filled sac that functions as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. Bursitis is inflammation and swelling of the bursa, leading to pain, swelling and an altered gait.

  • Labrum Tear

    The hip labrum aids in shock absorption, pressure distribution, joint lubrication and stabilises the hip during weight bearing. The labrum is under excessive load and over time may cause tearing and degeneration.

  • Hip Pointer

    A Hip Pointer is the name given to a contusion to the iliac crest, greater trochanter of the femur or surrounding soft-tissue structures. It is most commonly caused by a direct blow or fall to the hip.

  • Arthritis & Osteoarthritis

    The most common form of arthritis in the hip is Osteoarthritis. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain and is commonly a source of hip pain.

  • Osteitis Pubis

    Inflammation of the pubic symphysis is known as osteitis pubis. Osteitis pubis is considered to be an overuse injury which is associated with excessive kicking or repetitive abdominal muscle contraction.