Tendinopathy is a general term used to describe painful conditions occurring in and around the tendons in response to overuse or wear and tear. Lower limb tendinopathy disorders are typically caused by repetitive strain. Soft tissue structures such as tendons …
Lateral Epicondylitis, more colloquially termed ‘tennis elbow’, describes an overuse disorder that causes trauma to the elbow, typically as a result of repeated stress to the tendons. Tendons are found all over our bodies including our elbow joints and are …
This condition describes symptoms affecting the gluteal tendons and subsequently causes pain. Pain is often experienced around the side of the hips (the lateral hips) or the buttocks, and it may also be felt in the lower back or down …
Some people are scared to come to physiotherapy as they do not know what to expect – this is made even worse at the hospital, because we get people out of bed and moving! So, what will happen when you …
What Is Massage Therapy? Massage therapy is a manual technique that involves hands-on manipulation that applies pressure and manipulation deep into the muscles and to the ligaments to promote healing and to relieve tension. Massage therapy is frequently applied to …
The menopause is a natural part of the ageing process where women stop menstruating and are no longer able to get pregnant naturally. This change typically occurs between the ages of 45 to 55 years old, when the body’s natural …
Physiotherapy is a highly effective treatment used for a range of disorders and health conditions in both men, women, and children of all ages. For many disorders, physiotherapy is typically recommended as a conservative line of treatment before exploring other …
What Is Wellbeing? Wellbeing is sought by everyone. It is a general term which could loosely be described as happiness and satisfaction with life, good health, prosperity, and a sense of purpose. All aspects of our lives have an impact …
A relatively common cause of shoulder pain, shoulder impingement occurs when a tendon in the shoulder catches on a nearby bone or on the surrounding tissue – it usually occurs when the arm is lifted above the shoulder or moved. …
The 2021 London Marathon will take place on 3rd October with up to 50,000 runners following the traditional course from Greenwich to The Mall. As the big day draws ever closer, it is vitally important that all runners consider their …