Repetitive strain injuries or work related upper-limb disorder is pain in the muscles, tendons and nerves in the upper limb. RSI is usually caused by repetitive movements such as typing or using a mouse, poor posture or prolonged periods of time working at high-intensity without rest. Having...
Physiotherapists often hear the phrase “slipped disc” in consultation when seeing patients for back pain or sciatica. The term slipped disc has most certainly fallen out of favour in the physiotherapy world as it is not a specific diagnosis for what is actually going on in...
Now available this new therapy to the clinic is getting some remarkable results with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. RPW stands for Radial Pressure Waves and these enter the body through a hand held applicator. It is particularly suitable for conditions where the healing process has slowed up or...
Whiplash is an injury to the neck where there has been rapid movement forwards and backwards or sideways. These forces can cause damage to the ligaments and soft tissues of the neck resulting in pain and reduced range of movement and in some cases, headaches. This impact...
Tendons are the structures that connect your muscles to your bones. These structures can be susceptible to different types of issues both acute and chronic. Tendons can tear and rupture as a result of a trauma which can cause significant pain and functional issues dependant on which...
Ligaments are very tough structures connecting one bone to another at a joint. Ligament sprain usually occurs with a trauma such as a sports injury or fall. Knee and ankle ligaments are frequently seen in clinic, normally as a result of a fall, twist or inversion injury. Symptoms...
Experienced and dedicated Physiotherapist required to join our very busy friendly team. You will be experienced in a wide range of MSK conditions. Specialist treatments of sports injuries will be useful but not essential. Physiotherapists with confident skills of manipulation will be much welcomed. ...
Bursae are small, fluid filled structures that are dotted around the body and provide cushioning and protection to tendons, mostly around areas where there is a bony prominence. Sometimes there can be inflammation of a bursa which can cause pain and restricted movement and function. The most...
The achilles tendon is an extremely strong structure connecting the calf muscle to the heel of the foot. Achilles pain is quite a common issue and can occur at various points in the achilles tendon. Sometimes pain in the achilles region may not be due to the...
Luckily for us, we have hard structures like bone, cartilage, and teeth that give shape and support to our bodies. In addition to these hard tissues, we also have several other components known as soft tissue. These softer elements include muscle, ligaments, tendons, fat, our nerves, blood...
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