Following any ankle injury it is not only important to get the full range in order to walk in a normal way but it is also very important to build up full strength and balance reactions. Any ankle that has been swollen for a while will affect your balance. The swelling interrupts the balance receptors […]
There are numerous potential causes of lower back pain which include poor posture, wear and tear in the facet joints(arthritis) and injuries. Back tightness leads to pain and this in turn can make it difficult to perform daily tasks. Generally, although uncomfortable back stiffness responds well to movement. The joints in the body rely on
Back exercises- Mobilising Read More »
Sit to stand Sitting on a chair- lean forwards and without using your arms stand up and down from the chair x 20 If this is too hard do it from anything that is higher such as a stool or table. If it is too easy go for a lower chair and perform it as
Exercises- Standing supported Read More »
This is a very broad term to describe any disorder that affects your joints. This can be caused by many different conditions the most common being wear and tear. The symptoms can vary but usually involve stiffness, pain, swelling, occasional redness, warmth and a loss of the normal range of motion. There are in fact
Any condition of the knee that causes swelling or loss of range of motion in the knee will have a knock on effect to the strength of your knee muscles. No-one is entirely sure why but the knee particularly if swollen causes wasting of the Quadriceps which are the main knee muscles. If you have
Knee exercises- For stiffness Read More »
A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting your full weight on it, can lead to a torn meniscus. As you get older the meniscus often already have micro tears and are worn and thin making them
Knee- Meniscus tears Read More »
If you spend many hours sitting in a chair it is very important that you have a chair that is carefully chosen to meet your individual needs. Your size, height, degree of mobility and any existing pain are some of the factors which can influence your choice of chair. Standard chairs and chair accessories are
Chairs and Seating Read More »
Most of us enjoy a relaxing soak in the bath and may feel frustrated if this pleasure is taken away. It may become difficult to get in or out of the bath, or the bathroom itself may become inaccessible, particularly if it is upstairs. In most cases these difficulties can be overcome by using one
Bathing and Bath aids Read More »
The wrist is the complex joint where the bones of the forearm meet the bones of the hand (the forearm bones are the ulna on the little finger side and radius on the thumb side) A Colles fracture (distal radius fracture or transverse wrist fracture) is sustained when a fall occurs onto an outstretched hand
What is Carpal tunnel syndrome? It is a common condition in which a median nerve is squeezed where it passes through a tunnel at the wrist. What is the cause? This can be from any form of arthritis affecting the wrist. In addition it can result from hormonal changes, an under-active thyroid and diabetes. Also,
Carpal Tunnel syndrome Read More »
