Matthew Bates: Knee injury strikes again.

Middlesbrough captain Matthew Bates has suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury and is unlikely to be fit for the new season.

The centre back has recovered from four previous cruciate injuries and has now suffered a fifth after two full seasons without recurrence.

Bates is waiting on a verdict for his injured knee as Manager – Tony Mowbray said: “If the worst comes to the worst Matthew has to show the same fortitude that he has shown before. You keep getting kicked and you have got to keep getting back up. Let’s hope it is good news from the specialist.”  Read more...


Chondromalacia Patellae, CMP (Runner’s Knee)

Description:

Runner’s knee is referred to as chondromalacia patellae or CMP.  Chondromalacia refers to the softening of the cartilage.  Runner’s knee is a degenerative condition affecting the articular cartilage at the back of the kneecap (the patella).  It can be a chronic or an acute condition.  Read more...


Senegal’s Souleymane Diawara suffers knee injury.

Olympique Marseille defender Souleymane Diawara could miss the rest of the Ligue 1 season after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.

Diawara left the pitch after playing less than ten minutes during the one all draw on Saturday against Nice.

The Marseille club said that tests “revealed signs of a serious knee sprain with torn anterior cruciate ligaments” on Sunday.

Senegal’s Mangane and Diakhite are also sidelined with left and right ankle injuries respectively, leaving the Teranga Lions with a total of three injured defenders.  Read more...


Calf Strain (Pulled Calf Muscle)

Description:

The calf muscle is found at the back of the lower leg and is comprised of three muscles: the plantaris, the gastrocnemius and the soleus.  These 3 muscles are referred to as ‘the triceps surae’, and they attach to the Achilles tendon.  They are responsible for extending the foot (plantar flexion) and bending the leg at the knee joint.  The Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone (the calcaneus).  The soleus sits deep to the gastrocnemius, with the plantaris muscle and part of its tendon located between these two muscles.  Read more...


Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder)

Diagnosis:

Frozen shoulder, also referred to as adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, occurs when the connective tissue surrounding the glenohumeral joint becomes swollen and stiff.  This inflammation restricts mobility and can result in chronic pain.  This pain is often worse at night and when the weather is cold.  This injury can often occur as a result of a minor injury or without any warning.  Recovery from this condition is slow and can be frustrating.      Read more...


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