Sometimes pain develops in the tendons of the wrist or thumb , especially when using the computer. This is because the wrist tends to bend the hand upwards when using the keyboard or the mouse. If the hands remain in this position for a prolonged period of time, the tendons overwork and become tired and …
Sometimes when you’ve gone home after a hip replacement (THR), its difficult to know how much you should do, who you should listen to and what you should avoid. Although you’ve been given excellent information in the hospital, now you’re ‘on your own’. So here are a few tips: Get plenty of rest, take a rest …
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Tight knotted muscles in the area of the neck and shoulder can really cause you pain. The underlying joints of the neck are often stiff or irritable too, and they make the muscles tense and eventually tighten up. You can even get a headache from this. Hands on Physiotherapy treatment helps to loosen up the muscle tissues. While this is vital, we …
When you look at your phone or tablet, your neck is often bent. In this position the weight of your head pulls down out of your neck. This can cause a strain on your neck, and your neck to get painful, its worth your while keeping your head up while you’re on the phone! Share with …
Just been to a great lecture on hip and groin pain in sport. The pictures above show two bony problems (Pincer and Cam) which are often seen in sports players, especially in GAA football and hurling. Patients complain of stiffness in the hip after a match lasting a few days, and may even have a limp. This may …
Often over time the longitudinal arch drops slightly and overstretches the soft tissues and the alignment of the other bones of the foot is put off line. This can give rise to some of the foot pain people experience, such as ‘Metatarsalia’ (pain in the balls of the foot), or ‘Plantar Fascietis’ ( heel pain …
Rotator Cuff injuries of the Shoulder The deep muscles of the shoulder form a band around the joint, holding it firm and helping to move it. This band is called the Rotator Cuff. This cuff can be torn through injury or through wear and tear. If it’s only a partial tear, Physiotherapy treatment can help …
Disc problems in the low back or neck This is a very common complaint, and a mechanical one. To understand the pain associated with a disc injury, it’s important to see how it occurs. In between each spinal bone is an oval shaped disc, like a spacer. The disc is made up of hard outer …
Orthotics are insoles placed in your shoes. They support the arches of the feet and their aim is to relieve pain and get your feet functioning well.. Some are custom made and some are ‘off the shelf’. Your Chartered Physiotherapist will outline what’s best for you, depending on what your problem is. Custom made orthotics are designed from …
Physiotherapy treatment plays an important role in recovery after Orthopaedic injuries and surgery such as total hip or knee replacements or broken bones (fractures). Appropriate treatment is a vital element of the healing process and will help to increase the movement, strengthen the muscles and improve the ability to function normally. Other common orthopaedic …
