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Sore Joints… all you need to know

AdminLiamThePhysio — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:00:13 +0000

If you ever wondered what to do if you have a flare up of osteoarthritis here is how.

Do I need an MRI?

AdminLiamThePhysio — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 15:45:37 +0000

This is a common question from many people attending our clinic. The answer is sometimes easy and sometimes not. What I mean by this is that an MRI will tell you the way how things look but not where the pain is. This graphic illustrates that with it is common to have disc bulges and other ‘abnormalities’ on your scan and as you get older they become more normal than abnormal.

So what does this mean?
It means that your MRI can add information when helping to diagnose your problem but does not always dictate whether you get better or not. The saying goes treat the person not the scan. Physiotherapists are highly skilled in interpreting the whole picture and helping you return to what you want to do.

Hopefully this gives you food for thought

Weight loss & osteoporosis

AdminLiamThePhysio — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:29:47 +0000

People often ask about what the best diet is if you have osteoarthritis. The answer is that there is no one diet that exacerbates osteoarthritis. However what we do know is that Osteoathritis is exacerbated by having a high BMI. Current evidence suggests that not carrying extra increases intra joint pressure tat the joints. There is other evidence to suggest that it can have a pro inflammatory effect on joints as well. Ask your chartered physiotherapist for more information

What exercise is safe for osteoarthritis

AdminLiamThePhysio — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:23:36 +0000

Feed up with people telling you what is a good exercise for osteoarthritis or not. Well this is a easy scientific way of looking at which exercises might suit you and how to go about doing it.

Pain in cold weather

AdminLiamThePhysio — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:38:36 +0000

Every wonder why you might feel sorer when it is cold outside? Check out this infographic and it might help explain why! Enjoy!

Common myths about osteoarthritis

AdminLiamThePhysio — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:49:08 +0000

There are many opinions and disagreements about the treatment and management of osteoarthritis. Here are some of the most commonly misconceptions about osteoarthritis and its management.

To ice or not to ice an injury?

AdminLiamThePhysio — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:58:39 +0000

Get discussion on whether to use ice or not. Consider asking this question at your next appointment!!

To Ice Or Not To Ice An Injury?

Stand-up paddle boarding!

AdminLiamThePhysio — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:22:04 +0000

Stand Up Paddle boarding! What a great way to exercise and get to places. It just goes to show that exercise can be taken in many different forms. This was taken only 4 weeks ago. Looking outside it is hard to believe that today

Home-based exercises

AdminLiamThePhysio — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 16:45:43 +0000

For people recovering from COVID or carers of people recovering from COVID here are come guidelines from our society to help expedite your physical recovery.

https://www.facebook.com/466395403402424/posts/4599315870110336/

Lower back pain

AdminLiamThePhysio — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:25:35 +0000

Hi Guys

As everybody knows lower back pain is a very sore. However like any ache, sprain or injury it takes time and patience for it to return to normal. Our spine is a strong and very resilient structure. Over the last number of years technology has helped us understand lower back pain but also hindered some peoples recovery.

Here are two links which explain this statement better.

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