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Which Will Be Better For My Arthritic Knees Squats Or Deadlifts?
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Can Strength Training Help Arthritic Knees? Strengthening the muscles around the knee is one of the best ways to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support joint function for people with arthritis. In fact, the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend strength training as a key part of osteoarthritis treatment. But not…
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Is my Arthritic knee Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), or Both?
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Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Knee: Understanding the Differences Knee pain can significantly impact your daily life, but understanding its cause is essential for effective treatment. Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are two of the most common types of arthritis that affect the knee. While they share some symptoms, they have distinct differences…
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Coexistence of Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
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Introduction Living with chronic joint pain can be challenging, and for some, it may be caused by more than one type of arthritis. One such combination is the coexistence of Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). In this blog, we’ll explore whether it’s possible to have both conditions simultaneously, how common it is, and how…
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Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Key Differences & Treatments
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Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are two common types of arthritis that affect millions worldwide. While both cause joint pain and stiffness, their causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches differ significantly. Understanding these differences can help in managing symptoms effectively and seeking the right treatment. What Is Osteoarthritis (OA)? OA is a degenerative joint disease…
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Are You Getting Elbow Pain from Your Mobile Phone?
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If you’re like most people, you probably spend a lot of time on your mobile phone. From texting and scrolling through social media to checking emails and browsing the web, our phones have become an essential part of our daily lives. However, excessive screen time can take a toll on our bodies, particularly our elbows.…
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Why Does My Elbow Hurt When Using My Phone? (Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow Explained)
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Is Your Mobile Phone Causing Elbow Pain? Are you experiencing pain on the inside or outside of your elbow? You may have tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) or golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)—conditions caused by repetitive arm movements. While traditionally linked to sports like tennis or golf, mobile phone usage is now a common cause of elbow…
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5 simple stretches for elbow pain
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Elbow pain can be a frustrating and limiting condition that can affect anyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Whether it’s due to an injury or overuse, elbow pain can prevent you from doing everyday activities like lifting or carrying objects, typing on a computer, using your mobile phone or even holding a cup of…
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What’s the difference between Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow?
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Elbow pain can be caused by many different factors, but two of the most common types of elbow pain are tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. These 2 conditions are both caused by overuse of a tendon that is usually degenerate and in poor health. However because they effect different muscles there are some differences, let’s…
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6 Tips to resolve Tennis Elbow
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Introduction Tennis elbow can be a tricky problem to settle down. In this blog, I share with you my top tips to settle this problem down quickly without making it worse. I have seen many cases of tennis elbow since I began working as a Physiotherapist in 2001 I’m going to share my knowledge with…
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Is my foot posture the cause of my pain?
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The simple answer to this is yes it very well could be. As a physiotherapist, I understand the importance of good foot posture and how it can impact lower limb biomechanics and the rest of the body. Poor foot posture can be a big contributing factor to people’s pain and I see the impact of…
Is Your Posture Causing You Pain?