…. not just for runners Many of us out there may have encountered the pain of a runner’s knee, a.k.a. iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS). A nasty, sharp and localised pain on the outside of your knee, it can be tricky to resolve, and really puts the stoppers on training. Scour the internet and you’ll find lots […]
How will I know if my appointment is face-to-face? Currently, both face-to-face and virtual appointments can be booked by the patient, depending on their preference. These can be booked online or over the phone. Anyone who books a face-to-face appointment for the first time will receive a brief phone call in advance from one of […]
How will I know if my appointment is face-to-face? We offer both face-to-face and virtual appointments, depending on patient preference. These can be booked online or over the phone. You will get an email confirming the details of your appointment, including the address of where to come or the link for the video consultation. How […]
Mikhail: Videolink consultations work using laptop, tablet or smartphoe equally well. I would not mind continuing with such way of consulting even after the end of the crisis – it saves my time going to the clinic. Worked very well! Lisa: Being technically challenged I was pleased that the online session was simple to join! […]
Video-link Consultations We are running both initial consultation (45 minutes) for new patients and for diagnosis, as well as follow up appointments (30 minutes) for review and planning with our current patients, all from the comfort of your own home! Click here for feedback from patients on virtual consultations. We have been contacted by all […]
…what message are we sending our kids about injury prevention? Each of us has developed our own process when preparing ourselves for sport. Some of us will spend a little bit of time on a warm-up regime, loosely based around our schooldays PE lessons. Some are sold on the latest online innovations and ideas extolled […]
What is Shockwave Therapy? Extra-corporeal Shockwave therapy (ECSWT, often just referred to as Shockwave therapy, is a non-surgical treatment that works by delivery impulses of energy to injured tissue. It is often used for tendon pains and conditions like plantar fasciitis. By delivering energy impulses blood flow to the painful area is increased which can […]
What is a stress fracture? Stress fractures are small cracks or breaks in otherwise healthy bone, typically related to overuse and related to repeated impact on the bone. They mainly occur in weight bearing bones – typically the shin and foot. Stress fractures are ‘fatigue-induced’ fractures due to repetitive stress over time rather than a […]
What is Physiotherapy? What does it treat? Physiotherapy helps patients in the following ways: Re-learningnormal movement and functionfollowing injury or the onset of pain due to a variety of causesincluding sporting injuries, accidents, postural problems, pregnancy,repetitive strain issues and age related changes. Theyuse exercise, education, advice and ‘hands on’ manipulation or manualtherapy techniques. Helppeople of […]