The Sporting Knee: From Cradle to Grave Free online public talk: Thursday 25 February 2021, 6:30pm With guest talk by Mr Simon Thompson (Knee Surgeon) The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy is holding a free online public health talk titled “The Sporting Knee: From Cradle to Grave” on Thursday 25 February (6:30 – 7:30pm). Our guest speaker will be Mr Simon Thompson, Knee Surgeon and former Saracens rugby player. Join us online and learn all […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears are one of the most serious injuries that a footballer may have to deal with. In general, when this type of injury occurs, players are forced to miss at least 6 to 9 months, sometimes even longer. In recent years, there have been medical advances in the treatment of ACL tears. However, depending on the severity of the injury sustained, it can still force players to have to retire. In this […]
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that acts like a shock absorber between your femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone). We have two menisci in each knee joint, which provide protection while carrying out physical activity such as running or playing football. They can be damaged or torn during activities that put pressure on or rotate the knee joint. Meniscus tears are one of the most commonly seen injuries in football.
