Fast-paced and with frequent and aggressive bodily contacts, Basketball injuries can and do occur, and can be especially rough on your knees. Injuries are most commonly caused by falls, player contact, awkward landings and knee-jerk changes in direction, so it is...
Meniscus injuries are common, affecting an estimated 6 in 1,000 Australians during their lifetime. Males between 20 and 29 are the most likely to suffer a meniscus tear, and (or possibly because) most meniscus injuries result from sport or sudden impact. However, you...
Knee replacements can provide a new lease on life for many of the 9.3% of Australians (2.3 million people, or 1 in every 11 Aussies) who suffer from osteoarthritis. Relegating prolonged pain to the past – and striding happily into the future – can not only improve...
As one of the largest joints in the body, your knees are not only heavily used, but are also unfortunately susceptible to pain, injury and stress. However, there are a few key exercises that you can comfortably complete to both alleviate knee pain and strengthen your...
As the most popular women’s sport in Australia, netball has an estimated one million players across the country. In fact, there are more than 20 million playing netball worldwide! Netball is a fast-paced sport that involves jumping, pivoting, twisting and moving...
While swimming is comparatively a far lower impact sport than other land-based competitions, there is still the potential for injury. Whether you do a couple of laps of the pool to keep up your fitness or you train every day to swim competitively, it is important to...
After what seems like a lifetime, the countdown to summer is over and people across Australia are gearing up to enjoy the warmer weather with barbeques, time at the beach and summer sports. Joining a local sports team over summer is a great way to spend time with...
A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a painful, often debilitating injury, which may require surgery. When the injury occurs, many patients fear the worst; one of the first questions that surgeons are asked is “How long will I be out of my normal routine?” Every...
If you’ve been suffering from shoulder joint pain or limited mobility, you may be considering a shoulder arthroscopy. Whether to treat an existing condition or to diagnose pain, discomfort or restricted mobility, shoulder surgery can help you gain a deeper insight...
Has your health practitioner recommended a knee arthroscopy? Learn more about the procedure and recovery with Dr Jens Buelow. Specialising in total knee replacements and knee surgeries, Dr Jens Buelow provides tailored treatment plans and solutions designed to...