What is a Frozen Shoulder?
A frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis, means a shoulder that is painful and stiff for a long period – which can be months or even years. The reason why it happens is not fully understood
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ACL Injuries, a closer look.
The main function of the ACL is to stabilise the knee, especially during rotation, sidestepping, and pivoting movements. It also provides significant feedback information to the muscles surrounding the knee to help control balance (proprioception), thereby allowing co-ordinated activities.
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Crepitus
Why are my joint make strange noises?
Many people complain of their joints making noises such as, popping, cracking, clunking, snapping, grating, and grinding. These noises may cause you concern and you may feel worried about what is causing it. You may try to avoid it by changing the way you move. Many people inform us that they have stopped the activity that causes the noises, such as climbing the stairs, gardening, or swimming. They have ideas of severe arthritis or that something is wrong.
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If you are a keen runner, an experienced marathoner or just enjoy a gentle jog, at some point you may experience pain or slight dull ache in your legs…
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Working from home has become part of our everyday lives now for many, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon…
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Similar to Physiotherapy, Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy. Both practices are often seen as musculoskeletal specialists and share common knowledge about…
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Face to face appointments may be offered to patients following a Risk Assessment.
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Important information about the current covid situation and how it affects our clinic
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A sports massage has many beneficial effects in athletes and can be used pre-performance, post-performance, during training, or for rehabilitation. From elite athletes to recreational exercisers, it is a popular choice…..
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Running is a great way to stay fit and active and people of all ages take part in this sport. There has been a rise in the number of runners due to the popularity of park runs and mini/marathons. Running does however have a downside, in that it is repetitive, high impact and can lead to several injuries. Once we hit the tender age of 40, our tendons and ligaments loose elasticity causing our joints to become stiffer, thus leading on to potential injury.
Here are some tips to help you prevent injury and continue enjoying your runs.
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