Upper limb – shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, hand
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The Best Wrist Braces for Arthritis: A Comprehensive Guide
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Introduction Arthritis can significantly affect the wrists, leading to pain, swelling, and reduced mobility. This can make everyday tasks challenging. Wrist braces can provide relief and support, but they should be used thoughtfully, particularly for short-term situations. In this guide, we’ll explore the best wrist braces for arthritis, considering factors like support, comfort, and functionality.…
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The Ultimate Guide to Elbow Supports and Straps for Golfer’s Elbow: A Physio’s Perspective
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Introduction Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow. As a physiotherapist, I know how hard it is to resolve this difficult problem and ensure it doesn’t return. But whilst you are completing your rehab some extra support may help you manage…
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Smartphone Health Alert: Tendonitis Caused by Mobile Phone Usage
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Introduction In our fast-paced digital world, where smartphones are ubiquitous, an unforeseen health concern is on the rise—tendonitis or the more correct term tendinopathy. It’s a problem that I’m seeing increasingly in clinic. This condition, characterised by pain and poor tendon health, is increasingly associated with the repetitive movements involved in mobile phone usage. Let’s…
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Can Your Smartphone Cause Tennis Elbow?
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Introduction In the digital age, our smartphones have become constant companions, but could they be serving up more than just information? This blog explores the connection between smartphone usage and the onset of tennis elbow, unravelling the potential risks and offering insights into prevention. Understanding Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is typically associated…
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Guide to managing your acute injury – It’s a POLICE matter!
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Sprains, strains and muscle pulls, we’ve got them covered. Ideally, we would all avoid acute injuries, ankle sprains, knee sprains the odd muscle pull, but in reality, musculoskeletal injuries can be part of everyday life. Advice can be confusing and conflicting so we have looked at the latest research, and coupled this with our years…
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Understanding Muscle Spasms: Causes and Solutions
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Introduction Muscle spasms can be both uncomfortable and disruptive, often catching us off guard with their intense – sometimes breathtaking pain and sudden onset. In this blog, we are going to look at the causes of muscle spasms and what you can do to resolve them. Enabling you to understand why they happen and knowing…
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Balancing Act: Understanding and Correcting Muscle Imbalances
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Introduction Muscle imbalances are a common occurrence here in clinic with the majority of patients having an underlying imbalance that is either directly or indirectly causing their pain and dysfunction. It is also a common issue in the realm of fitness and wellness – having a profound impact on our overall health and performance. Let’s…
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What is the difference between Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
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Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are two common types of arthritis that affect millions of people worldwide. Although both conditions can cause joint pain and stiffness, they are very different in terms of their causes, symptoms, and treatment. In this blog we deeper into these differences and what can be done to help. What…
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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 help resolve Golfer’s Elbow
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Introduction Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a type of repetitive strain injury that affects the tendons and muscles on the inside of the elbow. It is called golfer’s elbow because it is a common injury among golfers, in America, it’s often called pitcher’s elbow as it is very common in throwing athletes.…
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