The term ‘soft tissue injury’ usually refers to injuries to muscles, ligaments and tendons.
A sprain is when ligaments are overstretched or torn. The ankle, knee and wrist are the most common sites for a sprain is a sprained ankle
A strain occurs when a muscle is overstretched and partially torn.
Foot & Ankle Injury
This injury guide identifies the common causes of a foot and ankle injury; symptoms, treatments and rehabilitation.
Common Injuries:
Sprained Ankle
Broken Ankle
Snowboarders Ankle
Metatarsal Fracture
Lisfranc Joint Injury (midfoot injury)
Tibialis Posterior Pain
This injury guide identifies common knee injuries; their symptoms and treatments.
Common Injuries:
Sprained Knee
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Jumper’s Knee (Patella Tendinitis)
Torn Cartilage (Meniscus Tear)
PCL (Posterior Cruciate ligament) Injury
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