Lower limb – hip, leg, knee, ankle, foot
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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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Exercising with Osteoarthritis: Benefits & 6 Essential Tips
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Experience and research have shown that graded exercise benefits people with osteoarthritis (OA). However, many patients seek my advice after worsening their pain with the wrong exercises. This often discourages them from trying again. In this blog, we explore the benefits of exercise for OA and provide six expert tips to help you exercise safely…
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Best Exercises for Osteoarthritis: Choose Wisely to Protect Your Joints
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Most of us know that exercise benefits osteoarthritic (OA) joints, but it’s not as simple as just moving more. To prevent flare-ups and discomfort, it’s crucial to choose the right type of exercise. In this blog, we explore the best forms of exercise for OA, helping you make informed decisions for your joint health. Understanding…
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Understanding Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatments
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Osteoarthritis is a condition I frequently see in my clinic, and rightly so. Too many people assume that once diagnosed, they have no choice but to endure the pain until surgery becomes inevitable. This is simply not true. With the right advice and exercises, you can achieve life-changing results. In this blog, we’ll explore osteoarthritis…
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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…
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What do your feet say about you?
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Over the years I’ve learned that your feet can tell us a lot about what is going on in the rest of your body. Early on in my career, it became obvious to me that to successfully treat certain problems like back, hip, and knee pain, you needed to consider what was going on with…
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Snowboarding and Plantar Fascia Pain: What You Need to Know
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It’s that time of year again — snowboards out, slopes calling. Snowboarding is a fantastic winter sport that people of all ages can enjoy. But like any physical activity, especially one we tend to do only once a year, it can bring on challenges — especially if you’re dealing with foot pain. Plantar fascia pain…
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Eccentric Loading – Is This The Magic Ingredient In Achilles Tendinopathy?
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Have you ever heard of eccentric loading? No – you’re not alone. It’s an essential component to gaining strength especially when it comes to treating Achilles Tendinopathy. If you are familiar with the term, then I imagine that you have spent some time weight training at the gym, am I right? In resistance training, it’s…
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Plantar Fascia Pain (Previously Plantar Fasciitis): Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatment
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What You Need to Know About Plantar Fascia Pain You may have heard the term plantar fasciitis, but this name is outdated. We now understand that this condition is not caused by inflammation, but rather by overloading the plantar fascia — a thick fibrous band under your foot that’s essential for walking and running. This…
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Have you got Achilles Tendinopathy (tendonitis)? Find out now.
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Finding out if the pain at your heel is Achilles Tendinopathy is the first step to resolving, what can be a tricky problem to treat. Sometimes you may be completely unaware that you have a tendon that is unhealthy early signs are often missed and tendon stiffness or creaking is put down to old age.…
Is Your Posture Causing You Pain?