Adam Hutchings

What is ACL Surgery? The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the main ligaments inside your knee. It connects your thigh bone to your shin bone and helps control twisting and forward movement of the knee. When the ACL tears—often during sports involving sudden stops, pivots, or awkward landings—it can make the knee feel unstable or “give way.” ACL surgery is a procedure that reconstructs the torn ligament, usually using a graft taken from your own hamstring or patellar tendon. The goal...

What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It happens when the thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot — called the plantar fascia — becomes irritated or inflamed. This tissue runs from your heel bone to your toes and helps support the arch of your foot. When it becomes overloaded, small tears can develop, leading to pain and stiffness. Most people describe plantar fasciitis as: Sharp pain in the bottom of the heel Worse first thing...

What is Runner’s Knee? - Patello Femoral Joint Pain Syndrome (PFJPS) Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Joint Pain Syndrome) , is a very common cause of pain at the front of the knee, especially around or behind the kneecap. Despite the name, it doesn’t only affect runners. It can impact anyone who is active, stands for long periods, or regularly bends their knees. The pain usually feels like a dull ache or sharp discomfort when going up or down stairs, squatting, kneeling, running, or even...