Hip Impingement (FAI): Why Hip and Groin Pain Is Not Always a Strain

by Joshua T. Wall | Hip, Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine

Persistent hip and groin pain in a younger, active adult is easy to brush off as a muscle strain that will settle on its own. But when it keeps flaring with squatting, sport or long sitting, it may be something different: hip impingement, or femoroacetabular...

Shoulder Separation (AC Joint Injury): What It Is and What Helps

by Joshua T. Wall | Physiotherapy, Shoulder, Sports Medicine

Landing hard on the point of your shoulder, whether in a tackle, a fall or a spill off the bike, can leave you with pain and a tender bump right on top of the shoulder. This is often an AC joint injury, also known as a shoulder separation, and it is one of the most...

Meniscus Tear: Do You Really Need Surgery, or Can Exercise Help?

by Joshua T. Wall | Knee, Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine

Being told you have a meniscus tear can be unsettling, especially if the word surgery comes up in the same sentence. The good news is that for many people, a torn meniscus does not automatically mean an operation, and the right answer depends a lot on what kind of...

Thumb-Side Wrist Pain When You Grip or Lift? It Could Be De Quervain’s

by Joshua T. Wall | Ace Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy

Pain on the thumb side of your wrist that flares when you grip, pinch, lift or turn your hand can be surprisingly limiting, especially when it interferes with everyday tasks like lifting a baby, carrying bags or using your phone. It is often a condition called De...

Plantar Fasciitis: Why That First-Step Heel Pain Happens and What Helps

by Joshua T. Wall | Ace Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, Podiatry

That sharp, stabbing pain under your heel with the first few steps in the morning, or after you have been sitting for a while, is one of the most common foot complaints in adults. It is often plantar fasciitis, and while it can be stubborn, the news is more reassuring...