Screening Tests

What is a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture?What is a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture?

What is a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture?

The tendons are powerful soft tissues which connect the muscles to the bones. One of these tendons, the quadriceps tendon,… Read More

November 5, 2018
What is Knee Plica Syndrome?What is Knee Plica Syndrome?

What is Knee Plica Syndrome?

The knee is a made up of a variety of complex soft tissues. Enclosing the knee joint is a fold… Read More

October 30, 2018
What is Chondromalacia Patellae?What is Chondromalacia Patellae?

What is Chondromalacia Patellae?

Chondromalacia patellae, also referred to as runner's knee, is a health issue in which the cartilage beneath the patella,�or kneecap,… Read More

October 30, 2018
What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is characterized by the inflammation of the… Read More

October 26, 2018
What Is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome?What Is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome?

What Is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome?

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson, or SLJ, syndrome is a debilitating knee condition that most commonly affects teens during periods of rapid growth. The… Read More

October 25, 2018
What is Patellar Tendinitis?What is Patellar Tendinitis?

What is Patellar Tendinitis?

Patellar tendinitis is a common health issue characterized by the inflammation of the tendon which joins the kneecap, or patella,… Read More

October 24, 2018
Rectus Femoris Strain ManagementRectus Femoris Strain Management

Rectus Femoris Strain Management

The rectus femoris muscle attaches to the pelvis and just below the knee as it is one of four muscles… Read More

October 9, 2018
Developmental Dysplasia of the HipDevelopmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

The hip is commonly described as a "ball-and-socket" type joint. In a healthy hip, the ball at the top end… Read More

October 9, 2018
Achondroplasia Clinical PresentationAchondroplasia Clinical Presentation

Achondroplasia Clinical Presentation

Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that leads to dwarfism. In those with the condition, the legs and arms are short,… Read More

October 5, 2018
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