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 almost any shoulder, neck or even spinal issue. The most common symptoms are pain […]

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 you from moving. They areyour body’s way of protecting you from harm […]

Do you really have plantar fasciitis?

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 joints, therecan be many […]

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 softtissue injuries are best managed by the acronyms that have evolved over the last few decades,namely ICE (Ice, Compression, Elevation) and RICE (add Rest) and PRICE (add Protection) and evenPOLICE (which removes Rest, adding Optimal Loading). The BJSM now recommends giving […]

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 experience symptoms that can include an increasingly stilted gait,decreased mobility, and naturally, along with these, a huge reduction in their confidence in movingaround. The latest research holds out new hope for them. […]

On an NHS waiting list? Don’t just wait!

ome simple steps can ensure that you are in the best possible shape toundergo 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 beensuggested for the total number of patients awaiting treatment, with orthopaedic […]

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage: a new offering Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a wonderfully gentle yet hugely effective treatment (“one ofthe health world’s best kept secrets”), which is used to speed the removal of toxins and swellingfrom the body. Among those for whom it is most appropriate are those who want to detox, andthose with unwanted […]

Optineck Balance Wedge

OptiNeck Balance Wedge: “the solution to 21st century posture” “We were a bit dubious when we first saw it,” says Jo Sealey. “It looked too simple to do any real good, but we were willing to give it a go.” A fellow practitioner had brought the OptiNeck Balance Wedge to our Skills Exchange inSeptember. “Lindsey […]

Are you diabetic? A foot check is vital

re you diabetic? A foot check is vital A professional podiatry examination can avert serious problems If you have diabetes, you will probably know that you should pay particular attention to your feet. This is because diabetes can interfere with the blood flow to your extremities – medical name:peripheral neuropathy – and a loss of […]

October 2023 Newsletter

Only Autumn Leaves Should Fall: help avoid accidents this season Only autumn leaves should fall: help to avoid accidents this season. As the weather gets colder and the days shorter, it is time to recognise once again that autumn and winter present more mobility challenges than the warmer seasons. We all want to avoid falling, […]