What is Shockwave Therapy and What is it Useful For?

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Is Having an X-ray Dangerous?

In the realm of modern medicine, X-rays are indispensable tools that provide critical insights into the human body. From diagnosing broken bones to detecting diseases,

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African guy rubbing his aching leg, got cramp while jogging
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What causes Muscle Cramps?

Muscle cramps can strike suddenly, disrupting your day with an intense, involuntary contraction that can range from mildly uncomfortable to excruciatingly painful. Whether you’re an

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What are the Differences Between Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow? Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are two common conditions that affect the elbow, causing pain

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Male runner holding injured calf muscle and suffering with pain. Sprain ligament while running
Exercises

Weighing up the Pros and Cons of Surgical Repair for Achilles Tendon Rupture Introduction: Achilles tendon rupture is a debilitating injury that can significantly impact

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Cycling Vs Running for your health

Cycling and running are two popular forms of aerobic exercise that offer numerous health benefits. Both activities can help improve cardiovascular fitness, boost mental well-being,

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Xray! Orthopedic Surgery! Full Knee Joint Replacement! Healthcare and Medicine!
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JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY

As we age, our joints can become susceptible to wear and tear, resulting in chronic pain and reduced mobility. Joint replacement surgery, a procedure that

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THE KNEE- A MOBILE YET VULNERABLE JOINT

Introduction: The human body is a remarkable piece of biological engineering, with various intricate components working together to facilitate movement and functionality. Among these, the

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HOW TO MANAGE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that affects millions of people around the world. It is a degenerative joint disease that causes the cartilage

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BENEFITS OF USING WALKING POLES

Walking poles, also known as trekking poles or hiking poles, are a common sight among outdoor enthusiasts. While they may seem like an unnecessary accessory,

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Case Study-Skiing Injury

Mr L came to see us following a skiing injury which lead to a fractured tibia (the lower leg). He was immobilised in a cast

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Tennis Elbow

This is the most common injury relating to tennis. This is often caused by faulty technique or the use of a racket that is either

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Martial Arts

Martial arts, or more accurately “fighting systems” are structured systems specifically for, or derived from, combat techniques.  Applications often include more than just physical disciplines,

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Tennis : Calf Injuries

Warming up is key before playing tennis. Rushing to one side of the court or to pick up a volley or drop shot can inevitably

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Cricket Shoulder Injury?

Cricket is a very popular sport over the summer months and can lead to overuse type injuries predominantly in the shoulder to the rotator cuff

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Case Study-Tennis Elbow

Mr JH had been suffering elbow pain for 3 months prior to attending his physiotherapy appointment, which had progressively been deteriorating. He was working in

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Importance of the core muscles

Back pain is unfortunately very common and is due to various factors such as poor posture, poor muscle endurance, altered muscle firing patterns, muscular imbalances,

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Winter Workout Top 10 Tips

Without proper warm-up, cold weather can contribute to injury during daily exercise – but that doesn’t mean you should tone down your fitness routine. Here

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Hamstring Injury?

HOW DO THEY OCCUR? Hamstring strains/injuries and ruptures are common in contact sports such as football and rugby but equally so in non-contact sports such

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a narrow channel in the hand made up of the small wrist bones and the overarching connective

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Kinesiology Taping

Kinesiology taping is a commonly used intervention for a number of clinical conditions such as muscular pain syndromes, pulled muscles, tendonitis, fasciitis, patella-femoral syndrome, postural correction, and

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Meniscus – What is it?

The menisci are fibrocartilaginous structures which are present in your knee. The role is to share load across the knee (shock absorption). In conjunction with the

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Acute ankle sprain?

Ankle sprains can be a common and long lasting problem if not dealt with quickly and appropriately. Lateral ankle sprains are much more common that medial

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Low Back Pain?

Low Back Pain affects nearly everyone at some stage of active adult life, and is one of the most common conditions that we as physiotherapists treat.

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Do you suffer from Runners Knee?

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), sometimes also called “runner’s knee,” is one of the most common running injuries. It is normally associated with a dull pain felt around or underneath the kneecap. Aggravating

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Pelvic pain during pregnancy?

Pelvic pain is felt in the pelvic area, located in the lowest part of the abdomen. It is extremely common during pregnancy and can affect around

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Are You a Cricketer?

In cricket, we tend to see patients suffering with Thrower’s shoulder. This is actually an impingement syndrome when the tendons in the shoulder compress against

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Are you a golfer?

In golf, a good full body swing is crucial in hitting a good ball. Unfortunately, we as physiotherapists are seeing many injuries not only to

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Are you a footballer?

The football season is here! It is important to keep yourself at a level of sport and activity over the summer months ready for your return

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