Is it really a rotator cuff injury? Whether it is or not, it is important to treat the problem, not the diagnosis “It’s a rotator cuff injury” is sometimes a diagnosis that is expressed in the absence of real proof, blaming the rotator cuff for what could be...
What is a muscle spasm? What can you do if you get one? How can you stop them becoming regular? Muscle spasms usually occur in the lumbar region of your back, or in your neck and shoulders – often the upper trapezius muscle. Spasms can be very painful, stopping...
There are so many reasons for foot or heel pain, it may not plantar Many people – often keen runners – assume that any foot or heel pain is plantar fasciitis. It may be, but, since the foot is at the end of a long physical chain of muscles, tendons, bones and...
AlterG: evidence for mobility and gait enhancement in Parkinson’s Disease patients Scientific evidence from the USA and Mexico points to statistically significant benefits through the use of an anti-gravity treadmill People with Parkinson’s Disease...
PEACE and LOVE: your recovery acronym has changed from the days of RICE and PRICE The British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) has radically rethought the long-held belief that soft tissue injuries are best managed by the acronyms that have evolved over the...
Some simple steps can ensure that you are in the best possible shape to undergo your procedure – and that you get the optimal result from it We all know that NHS waiting times are longer than ever. Figures as high as 7.3 million have been suggested for the total...
