by MikeJLeech | Jun 27, 2022 | Knee Pain
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the strong ligaments within the knee joint that connects the thigh bone to the shin bone (femur to tibia). The ACL travels from the posterior aspect of the femur to the anterior aspect of the tibial plateau crossing...
by MikeJLeech | Jul 15, 2020 | Knee Pain
So during lockdown, I have been able to get out and run the local streets, footpaths and nature trails. I am running further, faster (marginally!) and for longer as life’s restrictions and responsibilities have been temporarily reduced. On a recent run, I developed...
by MikeJLeech | Aug 14, 2019 | Knee Pain
What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis commonly affects the weight bearing joints of the ankle, knees, hips, pelvis and spine however, can also be developed in the shoulders, elbows, wrist and thumbs. A healthy joint is made up of two bones which serve to move on...