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  Do you have pain in your wrist? Do you feel pain in the base of your thumb? Is there swelling near the base of your thumb? Do you experience pain with gripping or pinching? Are you a parent and noticing pain when lifting your newborn baby? You might be suffering with De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. De Quervain’s tenosynovitis occurs when the tendons at the back of the thumb become inflamed. This inflammatory process can cause pain and swelling of the base of the thumb. This blog will outline De Quervain’s tenosynovitis and effective strategies that can be used to manage symptoms. HOW DOES THE WRIST WORK? The anatomy of the wrist is quite complex, so for the sake of simplicity, we will focus on the aspect of the wrist that De Quervain’s affects. In the above picture, the tendons pass through a tendon sheath, and then attach to the base of the thumb. De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is inflammation of the tendons that pass under the tendon sheath. The tendon sheath can be thought of as a g...

  The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is located in the knee joint and plays a big role in joint stability. The ACL’s main purpose is to prevent excessive forward translation and rotation of the tibia (the shin bone) under the femur (the thigh bone). Sports that involve pivoting, rapid changes of direction and kicking can cause the ACL to be injured. In the event of a torn or ruptured (think of a rope that snaps), the affected knee becomes unstable. This instability can cause the knee to give way and cause further damage to surrounding structures. This blog will outline the phases and pathways involved post ACL injury that will allow you to return back to normal function. This is by no means an exhaustive list, each program is individualized to suit your needs. If you require further assistance with post-operative rehabilitation, please book into our Jindalee or Darra clinics where our friendly physiotherapists will get you the rehab result you’re after. Not all ACL tears require ...