Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) describes damage to the iliotibial band (ITB) where it crosses the outside of the knee.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis that affects people as they age. Here in Australia, it is the most common type of arthritis, affecting 1 in 11 of us, and is the predominant condition that leads to knee and hip replacement surgeries.

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)

PFPS is a painful condition affecting the knee that will affect 25% of people at some point in their lives. It’s even more common in runners, hence being known as runner’s knee.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where your immune system attacks its own tissues, as opposed to the traditional ‘wear and tear’ arthritis (osteoarthritis). Just under 2% of Australians suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, and it affects women at a slightly higher rate than men