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Fibromyalgia
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
What is it? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread pain throughout the body along with fatigue, memory problems, sleep and mood disorders. Sufferers of fibromyalgia often spend years trying to find a diagnosis that fits their many symptoms and fluctuate between periods of having high energy and ‘crashes’ of fatigue and pain. In …
Read moreFour Surprising Causes Of Neck Pain
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
If you are experiencing regular neck pain that just won’t go away, it’s possible that parts of your daily routine are contributing without you realising. Here are a few common everyday activities that might be making your neck pain worse. 1. Your sleeping position It’s easy to underestimate the impact your sleeping position has however, …
Read moreCan Poor Balance Lead To Ankle Sprains?
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sporting injuries and most people have experienced one at least once in their lifetime. While they are common, this doesn’t lessen their negative impacts. Surprisingly, having poor balance might be increasing your risk of ankle sprains. Here we discuss a few facts about balance and what you …
Read moreOlecranon Bursitis
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
What is it? Bursae are small sacs of fluid found throughout the body. These bursae produce synovial fluid and act to reduce friction between muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones as they move over each other. Bursae are located at strategic points, typically where there are higher points of stress. If a bursa is injured or …
Read moreAdductor Tendinopathy
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
What is it? The adductor muscles are a group of five muscles located on the inside of the thigh that act to move the hip inwards or control hip movements outwards. These muscles also provide stability to the pelvis while standing, walking and running. The muscles attach to the pelvis via the adductor tendon, at …
Read moreWhen Physiotherapy Treatment Doesn’t Work
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
We often hear from patients that they have put off seeking treatment following an injury because they have previously tried physiotherapy and found that it didn’t work. Understandably, this can lead to a reluctance to invest time and money into future treatments. While there are never any guarantees in healthcare, in this article we highlight …
Read moreFour Tips For Reducing Knee Pain
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
Knee pain comes in many forms with many different causes. While treatment for every person and condition will be different in each case, here are a few tips that may help to reduce knee pain throughout the day. 1. Choose supportive footwear One of the biggest culprits for ongoing knee pain is wearing unsupportive or …
Read moreOsteoarthritis of the Knee
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
What is it? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease that affects almost all the joints of the body. The knees are some of the most commonly affected joints, with many people experiencing at least a small degree of osteoarthritis over the age of 40. The disease is characterized by degradation of the cartilage …
Read moreHow To Make The Most Of Your Physiotherapy Treatment
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
Physiotherapy treatment can be life changing, helping you recover from traumatic injuries, chronic pain and get you on the road to your best performance levels. Here are a few tips to make sure you get the most out of your physiotherapy treatment. 1. Ask your therapist questions about your injury Understanding your condition and how …
Read moreWrist Sprains
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
What is a wrist sprain? Wrist sprains are a general term used to describe any injury to the wrist that doesn’t include a fracture. While this can indicate that they are not serious injuries, wrist sprains can be complicated injuries that require supervision and treatment to recover fully. The wrist refers to the area where …
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