Is a dysfunctional Tensor Fascia Lata the cause of injury?

“It’s my TFL (Tensor Fascia Lata) causing my issues!” It appears the TFL is often blamed for various issues such as ITB syndrome, greater trochanteric pain syndrome and patellofemoral syndrome but is a dysfunctional Tensor Fascia Lata the cause of injury?

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  • Besomi, Manuela, et al. “Tensor Fascia Latae Muscle Structure and Activation in Individuals With Lower Limb Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Sports Medicine 50.5 (2020): 965-985.

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Online Physiotherapy

Put simply this is Physio done via either telephone or video over the internet. Skype and facetime are examples of this.

Contrary to popular belief online physiotherapy can be very effective and it can help the same injuries that face to face physio can help. I have helped many people with injuries such as disc prolapses, tennis elbow, neck pain and much more).