Tag: Osteoarthrits

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By Hoppers Physio Exercises, Hip pain, Injury, Osteoarthritis, Therapy

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a structural condition of the hip that can cause pain and discomfort. In a normal hip joint, the ball-shaped head of the thigh bone (femur) glides smoothly within the socket of the pelvis (acetabulum). With FAI, there is an irregularity in either the shape of the ball or the socket aspect of the joint, resulting in friction and discomfort during specific movements. 3 types of femoroacetabular impingement There are three main types of femoroacetabular impingement: Cam…

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Knee Osteoarthritis with Hoppers Physio Physiotherapis Michael Tricarico
By Hoppers Physio Informative Videos

Knee Osteoarthritis

In this video, Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy discusses knee osteoarthritis, including why it’s common, what can worsen it, and what you can do to stay active and comfortable. He covers the basics of knee anatomy, the role of the meniscus, and two key risk factors: past meniscus injury (or removal) and body weight. You’ll also learn how a targeted strengthening program for the quads, hamstrings and glutes can reduce pain, improve function, and how a physiotherapist can tailor and…

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By hoppers_admin Article, Exercises, Physio

Osteoarthritis – What you need to know

What is osteoarthritis? A common expression for osteoarthritis (OA) you may have heard is “bone on bone”. However, there is much more to it than that. OA in a nutshell is a natural aging process in which the cartilage that lines the end of a bone in a joint begin to thin, causing an overall reduction in joint space between two or more bones. This means that not all cases of OA are “bone on bone”, which may only be apparent in severe cases rather than those with…

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