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General information about conditions, activity and rehabilitation. The articles do not replace an individual examination.
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Frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis, shoulder capsulitis, stiff shoulder... It goes by many names. What actually happens when the "shoulder stiffens"?
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Shoulder, arm and hand
Shoulder, arm and hand
Pain in the hand – carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome often begins as pain in the palm and fingers.
Shoulder, arm and hand
Shoulder pain?
Shoulder pain can have many causes. It can occur acutely or be the result of overload over time.
Shoulder, arm and hand
The rotator cuff: what is it?
The rotator cuff is a term you have probably heard in connection with the shoulder, for example in relation to shoulder injuries or warming up before strength training.
Shoulder, arm and hand
Tennis elbow | Pain on the outside of the elbow
Do you have pain on the outside of the elbow with no obvious cause?
Shoulder, arm and hand
Swimmer’s shoulder | Why do I get shoulder pain when I swim?
Most people probably think of swimming as a very “gentle” sport, as swimming is often what you are recommended to do when you are struggling with other injuries.
Shoulder, arm and hand
Frozen shoulder | Stiff shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Frozen shoulder is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder.Back and neck
Back and neck
How to treat neck pain?
Musculoskeletal pain in the neck, back and pelvis is the complaint that causes the most suffering and loss of function in the world, and is the largest non-fatal burden of disease across the globe.
Back and neck
How to treat a disc herniation in the back?
A disc herniation in the back occurs when the tough cartilage between two vertebrae cracks and core material is pushed out of the disc itself.
Back and neck
How to lift properly with a bad back?
Most people have been told not to bend forward and “lift with your back”, but to squat down and “lift with your legs”.
Back and neck
Lifting technique: when does it matter?
This is a post about lifting technique and when it really matters.Hip, thigh and knee
Hip, thigh and knee
Is running actually good for your knees?
Many of the health benefits of physical activity have largely become common knowledge, and there is broad consensus about the positive effect this has on our health.
Hip, thigh and knee
What is Schlatter's syndrome?
Osgood-Schlatter is a very common cause of pain at the front of the knee among active, growing children.
Hip, thigh and knee
How to treat a meniscus injury?
Knee pain is very common, and in recent years there has been an increase in the number of people seeking treatment.
Hip, thigh and knee
Understanding and managing runner’s knee: A runner’s nightmare
As a keen runner you know how important it is to look after your body, but suddenly runner’s knee comes creeping up and puts a temporary stop to your training.
Hip, thigh and knee
Jumper's knee, what is it?
Jumper's knee is an overuse injury of the patellar tendon, which is the tendon that runs from the kneecap down to the lower leg.
Hip, thigh and knee
Hamstring tendinopathy: “A pain in the butt”
This article was originally printed in: kondis – 2024
Hip, thigh and knee
Patellofemoral pain – a common cause of knee pain
Patellofemoral pain is a condition that causes diffuse pain at the front of the knee, behind or around the kneecap.
Hip, thigh and knee
Thigh contusion | When should you take it seriously?
A thigh contusion is a common injury that can be very painful, but it is often not taken seriously because it is seen so often in, for example, football and in everyday life.
Hip, thigh and knee
Hamstring strain | Strain at the back of the thigh
A hamstring strain is the most common acute sports injury that does not involve body contact.
Hip, thigh and knee
Groin pain
Have you ever felt a "catch" in your groin after a shot or a feint?Lower leg and foot
Lower leg and foot
Stress reactions in the foot in runners - Fatigue fractures: what are they and why do they occur?
A fatigue fracture, or stress fracture, is a condition in which a stress reaction has led to the development of small cracks in bone tissue in the form of microscopic fractures.
Lower leg and foot
What exactly are shin splints?
Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) was previously called shin splints and is a common injury among runners and athletes.
Lower leg and foot
Tibial stress fracture in runners: Everything you need to know
Stress fracture (also called fatigue fracture) is a common injury that can occur in runners.
Lower leg and foot
What is plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a common and painful condition that affects the plantar fascia of the foot (the foot's natural sole).
Lower leg and foot
Ankle sprain: what is it?
An ankle sprain is the most common sports injury we have, and one in five sports injuries is an ankle sprain.
Lower leg and foot
Achilles tendonitis has become Achilles tendinopathy
This article about Achilles tendinopathy was originally printed in the magazine Kondis, issue 5-24.
Lower leg and foot
Sever's disease | heel pain in children
Heel pain in children and adolescents is a common complaint, particularly among young people who are active in sports where running and jumping are central.Head and balance
Head and balance
Concussion: why do some people recover quickly, while others struggle for a long time?
Concussion, also called mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is a common injury after falls, sports and traffic accidents or other blows to the head.
Head and balance
Post-concussion syndrome – when symptoms after a concussion do not go away
Many people get better within a couple of weeks after a concussion.
Head and balance
Vestibular rehabilitation – how do you train the balance system?
Vestibular rehabilitation is a form of treatment used for various types of dizziness and balance problems.
Head and balance
How to improve your balance
Good balance is important for everyone – from young athletes who want to excel at sport to pensioners who want to avoid falling on the ice.Training and good advice
Training and good advice
Behandlerverket running camp – Join Kristian Brynestad in Gran Canaria!
7–14.
Training and good advice
What is manipulation treatment?
Many people have heard of having their back cracked by a chiropractor or manual therapist.
Training and good advice
10,000 steps a day?
10,000 steps has become the daily goal many people want to reach.
Training and good advice
Padel and injuries: a deep dive into the growing injury risk of a racket sport
Padel is one of the fastest-growing and most popular racket sports in Norway and, not least, in the world.
Training and good advice
First aid for acute injury – PEACE and LOVE
First aid for an acute injury? You have just sprained your ankle and you don't know what to do.
Training and good advice
Which recovery measures are important for injury prevention and improved performance?
This article was originally printed in: kondis 3 – 2024
Training and good advice