Hip Joint Pain – Rehab before you need to Replace
By Ross Baines – Physiotherapist Reading about Andy Murry’s recent hip replacement surgery at age 31 led me to reflect on some of the younger patients I see at Physioplus with hip pain. These younger patients often have ‘hip impingement’ – where the neck of the thigh bone (femur) jams against the rim of the […]
The Superfit Sixties
By Ross Baines – Physiotherapist Everything old is new again and movement really is medicine. If you have read “Younger Next Year” you will know the benefits of exercise in helping you age well. What we eat and how we exercise are variables we can control to help us move well and stay well. At […]
What You Need to Know About Back Pain
By Matt Fitzsimmons – Physiotherapist Back pain is a widespread condition that effects the vast majority of the population at some point throughout their life. This condition is often misunderstood and mismanaged, by not only individuals but also healthcare providers, necessitating the need for anyone experiencing back pain understand the up-to-date knowledge regarding this condition. […]
Can Physiotherapy Help Arthritis?
By Christine Morrison- Physiotherapist What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint condition as a result of the joint surfaces becoming damaged and thickened. The protective cartilage on the ends of the bones becomes thin and deteriorates. The joint capsule, ligaments, muscles and underlying bone is also affected, thus the movement of the joint […]