Sports Injuries

Move your mouse over the different body parts
to see some of the injuries we treat at Achilles.


Interactive Muscular Diagram Golfer's Elbow Golfer's Elbow Feet Tennis Elbow Upper Back Lower Back Shin Calf Dead Leg Hamstring Groin Area Knees Achilles Tendon Ankle Sprain Tennis Elbow Chest & Abdominal Pain

Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Spur

Pain underneath foot near heel which can radiate
into the arch of the foot

Golfer's Elbow

Pain on the inside of the elbow

Tennis Elbow

Pain on the outside of the elbow

Calf Strain

Sharp pain in the back of the calf muscles caused by straining of the muscle

Groin Strain

Strain in the groin area due to poor flexibility or overuse

Ankle Sprain

Stretching or tear of the ankle ligaments

Upper Back Pain

Pain in the neck which may radiate down the shoulder or arms due to tight muscles

Lower Back Pain

Muscle strain of the lower back causing discomfort when movement or seated

Shin

Pain on the outside of the shin - Anterior compartment syndrome, caused by increased muscle bulk putting pressure on the sheath surrounding it

Injuries and Muscle strains of Shoulder, Chest or Abdominal Regions

Quadriceps contusion / Dead Leg

Impact from a blow where the muscle is crushed against the bone

Hamstring Strain

Can result from poor flexibility or lack of strength in the muscle

Knee Injuries

Ligament sprains
Runners Knee : pain on the outside of the knee
Chondramalacia patella : pain on the kneecap due to overuse

Achilles Tendon

Inflammation of the Achilles tendon due to overtraining

Abdominal/Chest Pain

Pain of the Chest or abdominal muscles due to impact or strain

For a complete assessment of your injury why not phone for an appointment.