Aching joints/Arthritis
Ankle sprains
Frozen shoulder
Headaches
Knee ligaments
Knee cartilages
Sciatica
Shoulder instability
Shoulder tendonitis
Tennis/Golfers elbow
Whiplash
Wrist strains

Conditions We Treat

At present, the practice specializes in musculoskeletal disorders only. As a result, we do not treat neurological diseases, respiratory diseases or development disorders in children.

The conditions we treat are listed below.

Aching joints/Arthritis

Joints in the back or the limbs can be achy for a number of different reasons. If you develop aching in a number of joints at the same time, you should seek the advice of your GP. However, aching in one joint only may be associated with posture, repetitive strain or low grade osteoarthritis. Thorough assessment by your physiotherapist will help identify the cause of the problem and identify ways to reduce or resolve your pain.

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Ankle sprains

The term "ankle sprain" is usually used to describe injury to one or a number of the ligaments around the ankle. This can be a minor injury or a more serious ligament rupture. More serious ankle sprains can take as long as a broken ankle to recover and need specific strengthening and balance exercises.

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Frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a condition where the shoulder capsule becomes restricted and tight. It is a painful condition which leads to considerable pain and restriction of movement of the arm. It is not clearly understood why it occurs but in most cases will resolve over 8-24 months. However, physiotherapy can help to reduce pain and stiffness over this time.

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Headaches

Headaches are commonly felt at the front, temple or back (occipital) of the head and may be caused by stiffness in the joints and muscle of the neck. These can be treated very effectively with physiotherapy.

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Knee ligaments

There are four major ligaments in the knee. There are two Cruciate ligaments deep in the knee, and two Collateral ligaments at the side of the knee. Injury to any of these ligaments is painful and will often lead to stiffness and knee instability. It is essential that the knee is assessed fully to rule out any ligament rupture. Physiotherapy will help you recover knee movement, strength and stability in the knee.

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Knee cartilages

All joint surfaces are covered in articular cartilage. However, the knee has two important shock absorbers in the knee- the Menisci - which are often referred to as the knee cartilage. These can be bruised or torn. The knee should be carefully assessed and monitored during rehabilitation to ensure that normal recovery is being made. If this is not the case, your physiotherapist will recommend an orthopaedic surgeons opinion.

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Sciatica

Sciatica is a term often used to describe leg pain which is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. It is important to note that the Sciatic nerve is rarely trapped, but simply irritated or inflamed by a mechanical or chemical irritant. As a result, symptoms will usually improve with the correct management.

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Shoulder instability

The shoulder is a very mobile joint due to the shape of its' articular surfaces. We all have varying degrees of mobility in our shoulders. Some people have too much flexibility, either due to their genetic make-up, or because they have injured the shoulder. This can lead to a sense of instability in the shoulder or, at worse, problems with dislocation. Shoulder instability can be treated very effectively with physiotherapy.

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Shoulder tendonitis

The shoulder is a very mobile joint which relies on deep tendons to provide stability and strength. These are known as the rotator cuff tendons and the tendon of the long head of biceps. The tendons are prone to inflammation (tendonitis) caused by repetitive strain or trauma.

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Tennis/Golfers elbow

Tennis and golfers elbow are terms used to describe pain arising from the outside (tennis) or inside (golfers) elbow, usually as a result of over-strain of the muscles of the forearm.

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Whiplash

Whiplash is not a diagnosis but a term used to describe any number of neck and back symptoms which result from a road traffic accident or other high velocity injury.

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Wrist strains

The wrist is a complex structure made up of several small bones, the ligaments holding them together, the shock absorbing disc in the main wrist joint, and the tendons that pass over the joints. Any of these structures can be strained during sporting activity or through repetitive work activities.

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Aching joints/Arthritis Ankle sprains Frozen shoulder Headaches Knee ligaments Knee cartilages Sciatica Shoulder instability Shoulder tendonitis Tennis/Golfers elbow Whiplash Wrist strains	Conditions We Treat At present, the practice specializes in musculoskeletal disorders only. As a result, we do not treat neurological diseases, respiratory diseases or development disorders in children. The conditions we treat are listed below. Aching joints/Arthritis Joints in the back or the limbs can be achy for a number of different reasons. If you develop aching in a number of joints at the same time, you should seek the advice of your GP. However, aching in one joint only may be associated with posture, repetitive strain or low grade osteoarthritis. Thorough assessment by your physiotherapist will help identify the cause of the problem and identify ways to reduce or resolve your pain. top Ankle sprains The term "ankle sprain" is usually used to describe injury to one or a number of the ligaments around the ankle. This can be a minor injury or a more serious ligament rupture. More serious ankle sprains can take as long as a broken ankle to recover and need specific strengthening and balance exercises. top Frozen shoulder Frozen shoulder is a condition where the shoulder capsule becomes restricted and tight. It is a painful condition which leads to considerable pain and restriction of movement of the arm. It is not clearly understood why it occurs but in most cases will resolve over 8-24 months. However, physiotherapy can help to reduce pain and stiffness over this time. top Headaches Headaches are commonly felt at the front, temple or back (occipital) of the head and may be caused by stiffness in the joints and muscle of the neck. These can be treated very effectively with physiotherapy. top Knee ligaments There are four major ligaments in the knee. There are two Cruciate ligaments deep in the knee, and two Collateral ligaments at the side of the knee. Injury to any of these ligaments is painful and will often lead to stiffness and knee instability. It is essential that the knee is assessed fully to rule out any ligament rupture. Physiotherapy will help you recover knee movement, strength and stability in the knee. top Knee cartilages All joint surfaces are covered in articular cartilage. However, the knee has two important shock absorbers in the knee- the Menisci - which are often referred to as the knee cartilage. These can be bruised or torn. The knee should be carefully assessed and monitored during rehabilitation to ensure that normal recovery is being made. If this is not the case, your physiotherapist will recommend an orthopaedic surgeons opinion. top Sciatica Sciatica is a term often used to describe leg pain which is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. It is important to note that the Sciatic nerve is rarely trapped, but simply irritated or inflamed by a mechanical or chemical irritant. As a result, symptoms will usually improve with the correct management. top Shoulder instability The shoulder is a very mobile joint due to the shape of its' articular surfaces. We all have varying degrees of mobility in our shoulders. Some people have too much flexibility, either due to their genetic make-up, or because they have injured the shoulder. This can lead to a sense of instability in the shoulder or, at worse, problems with dislocation. Shoulder instability can be treated very effectively with physiotherapy. top Shoulder tendonitis The shoulder is a very mobile joint which relies on deep tendons to provide stability and strength. These are known as the rotator cuff tendons and the tendon of the long head of biceps. The tendons are prone to inflammation (tendonitis) caused by repetitive strain or trauma. top Tennis/Golfers elbow Tennis and golfers elbow are terms used to describe pain arising from the outside (tennis) or inside (golfers) elbow, usually as a result of over-strain of the muscles of the forearm. top Whiplash Whiplash is not a diagnosis but a term used to describe any number of neck and back symptoms which result from a road traffic accident or other high velocity injury. top Wrist strains The wrist is a complex structure made up of several small bones, the ligaments holding them together, the shock absorbing disc in the main wrist joint, and the tendons that pass over the joints. Any of these structures can be strained during sporting activity or through repetitive work activities. top
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