Welcome to Roland Jeffery Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic’s articles and information for clients, coaches, parents, athletes and players. Learn about important ‘medical subjects and issues’ within physiotherapy and sport (specifically soccer).  There are articles on common injuries; their symptoms, treatment and rehabilitation. The articles provide information that will help you take the best action with regards to a particular injury. 

In general each article has the following:

• Common names for the injury or condition

• Signs and symptoms (what the injury is)

• Anatomy or symptoms (what the body part is, what it does, what is happening; a basic scientific explanation)

• What the player or client can do (player or client management) immediately and in the long-term

• What a sports injury professional can offer in terms of treatment and ongoing management

Prevention and Education

Immediate Injury Management: (RICE)
Preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Women
Cramp
Muscle Soreness
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)  / “Clot”
When to Return to Playing After Injury

Muscular Injuries

Calf Muscle Tightness
Calf Muscle Strain
Quadriceps Muscle Strain
Quadriceps Contusion (‘Dead Leg’)
Myositis Ossificans
Hip Flexor Muscle Strain
Hamstring Injuries – ‘Strains and Tears’
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Achilles Tendonitis / Tendonopathy.
Piriformis Syndrome

Groin Injuries

Osteitis Pubis
Groin Injuries

Ankle and Foot Injuries

Ankle Sprain
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
Bruised Heel / Heel Pain
Turf Toe
Blisters
Shin Splints

Growth Related Disorders

Osgood-Schlatters Disease (Growth Related Knee Pain)
Severs’ Disease
Perthes’ Disease
Growth Related Low Back Pain in the Younger Soccer Player
Over Training in the Younger Soccer Player

The Knee

Meniscal Tear / Cartilage Injuries
Patellofemoral Syndrome: Knee Pain
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITB)
Articular Cartilage Injury
Collateral Ligament Injury (Knee)
Knee Joint Anatomy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

Back and Neck Related Injuries

Disc Pain Related Low Back Pain
Muscle Strains of the Lower Back
“Joint Related” Lower Back Pain
Neck Pain
Lordosis
Stomach Muscle Injuries
Scheuermanns Disease
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
‘Tight’ Muscles of the Upper Back and Neck
Hernia
Fractured Rib

Elbow and Hand Injuries

Tennis Elbow
Thumb Sprain
Finger Sprain
Elbow Hyper Extension Injury
Golfers Elbow

Shoulder Injuries

Frozen Shoulder
Acromioclavicular Joint (AC Joint) Pain
Winged Scapula
Shoulder Dislocation
Rotator Cuff Injury (Shoulder)
Impingement Syndrome (Shoulder)

Acknowledgements

There are many people who have contributed to these articles with medical knowledge or technical expertise.

Dr Tony Edwards (NZ Football Medical Director)
Helen Tunstall (NZ Football Peak Performance Manager)
Dr Celeste Geertsema (All Whites Team Doctor)
John Lythe (Sports Scientist)

There are also specific references throughout the articles where information has been gathered from other sources.

Disclaimer

The views expressed in these articles are not necessarily those of Roland Jeffery Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic nor it’s physiotherapists or other contributors to this website. The information is not a substitute for professional medical advice from a doctor or qualified medical professional. If you are unsure about your symptoms, please see a doctor. Roland Jeffery Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic does not take any responsibility for individuals using the information provided throughout this website.  Medical opinions can change with advances in technology and current research.