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The hip joint is formed by the head of the femur (thigh bone) and the acetabulum of the pelvis (a concave dome shaped area in the pelvic bone). The labrum is also involved; it is a rim of cartilage around the acetabulum which deepens the joint to increase stability and ‘suctions’ the femoral head in […]

What is it? Footballer’s groin usually refers to one of three conditions or a combination of them. The three conditions are: What do I look for? What causes it? When do I see someone for help? Your Lifecare practitioner will be able to provide an accurate diagnosis and an appropriate management plan.Often this problem can […]

Groin injuries frequently occur in sports involving twisting and turning. There are a number of muscles and tendons in the groin area as well as other structures, which can cause groin injuries. Hence, all groin pain is not the same and not treated the same. Common problems and causes The three muscles on the inside […]

What is it? This condition refers to degeneration of the hip joint surfaces and often a loss of space between the hip and pelvic bones. What do I look for? What causes it? When do I see someone for help? Your Lifecare practitioner will be able to provide an accurate diagnosis and an appropriate management […]

What is it? Both Perthes and a SUFE are quite serious conditions and require Specialist management What do I look for ? What causes it? When do I see someone for help? Your Lifecare practitioner will be able to provide an accurate diagnosis and an appropriate management planOften this problem can require a sports medicine […]

Osteitis Pubis or pubic bone stress injury is a condition that predominantly affects the sporting population and can be severely limiting. Where the superior rami of the pelvis connect there is a cartilaginous joint called the pubic symphysis. It is at this site where symptoms of osteitis pubis typically present, however pain can refer to […]

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is reportedly experienced by 20% of all pregnant women. Fortunately, in the majority of women, the pain does resolve in the postnatal period. PGP may occur around the joints at the back of the pelvis (these are the sacroiliac joints, or SIJs), and/or around the joint at the front of the pelvis […]

Usually the bladder, uterus and lower portion of the bowel are well supported in the pelvis. However, if there is a lack of support in the surrounding tissues, one or more of these organs may descend into the vagina, which is known as a pelvic organ prolapse, or simply a prolapse. Women may notice vaginal […]

The piriformis muscle is a deep gluteal muscle of the buttock region, and is narrow and pear shaped. The sciatic nerve can pass above, below or through this muscle. Piriformis syndrome Otherwise known as piriformis impingement, this occurs when there is pressure on the sciatic nerve from the muscle. This can present with local and […]

A rectus abdominis diastasis, or simply diastasis, is a widening of the distance between the two rectus abdominis muscles, which run vertically down the centre of the trunk, from the bottom of the ribs to the pubic bone. This is considered a normal adaptation to pregnancy, and may occur as the baby grows, and the […]

What is it? Around your hip joint there are many muscles that help to provide the joint with stability. Imbalances between the gluteal muscles and another muscle called tensor fascia lata commonly leads to the inflammation of fluid filled sacs (bursa). When the bursa becomes inflamed it can be extremely painful. What do I look […]