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Acute lower back painEpisodes of back pain happen to most of us. How we manage them is important for our quick recovery, return to normal activity and our long term outlook.There is good scientific ev...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Epidurals
Epidural injections An epidural steroid injection is the most common technique. The spinal (nerve) cord is surrounded by the dura mater, a tough fibrous covering. Outside the dura is the epidural sp...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Fusion advice sheet
Spinal Fusion Advice Sheet This is an example of information/advice about this condition and procedure. You should always take detailed advice from your surgeon and physiotherapist. Lumbar spinal fusi...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Spinal fusion
Spinal Fusion Advice Sheet This is an example of information/advice about this condition and procedure. You should always take detailed advice from your surgeon and physiotherapist. Lumbar spinal fusi...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Choosing a Physiotherapist
How Do I Choose A Physiotherapist? Choosing a physiotherapist is not easy. You want someone you can trust, someone who will listen to you and understand your problem and your goals. As you will be spe...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Physiotherapy training
So you want to be a physiotherapist? What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a science-based healthcare profession which views movement as central to health and well being. Physiotherapists aim to ide...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, What is physiotherapy
What is physiotherapy? “Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximising potential: it uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and rest...
Resources and Articles about Hip replacements and hip pain
Hip Pain, Hip Injury, Total Hip ReplacementThe physiotherapy site has a significant repository of information accesible via this page. Hip pain The diagnosis of hip pain is difficult as many str...
Hip Pain causes and treatments
Hip Pain Hip pain, hip symptoms and hip disorders are more common than realised, likely due to the difficulty with diagnosing them accurately. Several body areas can refer pain in the hip area and cau...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Complications of Total Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Complications Hip replacement is an astonishingly successful operation. However, surgery does not always proceed as planned. Complications do occur, and everyone about to have hip repl...
Hip replacements, Total Hip Replacement, Hip Arthroplasty
Hip replacements, Total Hip Replacement, Hip ArthroplastyHip replacement, hip arthroplasty or total hip replacement is a surgical procedure which replaces your arthritic or damaged hip joint with a ne...
Rehabilitation after Total Hip Replacement
Rehabilitation after a hip replacement Physiotherapy Rehabilitation for this operation starts long before the operation date itself. At the pre-operative assessment the physiotherapist will give you e...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Weight bearing on the hip
Weightbearing on the hip - how much? Getting the amount of weight-bearing correct can be vital in the rehabilitation of the new hip joint. The amount will be prescribed by the surgeon along with the t...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Which hip replacement?
Types of Hip Replacement There are many different types of hip replacement or hip arthroplasty, allowing orthopaedic surgeons to choose the correct technique and hip prosthesis for the patient's part...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Metatarsal fractures, foot fractures
Metatarsal Fractures, Foot Fracture, Broken FootFoot injuries are complicated due to the anatomy of the foot and the punishment we give our feet Injuring the metatarsalsMetatarsal fractures are ...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Risk factors for pulling your hamstring
Risk Factors for Pulling Your Hamstring Identifying your risks for pulling your hamstring is important as it can prevent future injuries and guide your treatment, rehabilitation and future training. M...
Knee Pain, Total Knee Replacement, Knee Ligament Injuries The total knee replacement is one of the great success stories of 20th century physical medicine. Total Knee Replacement Total knee replaceme...
Knee Joint Pain The knee is the largest joint in the body and normally one of the most stable. It has large ligaments which control its movement and large muscles to give it power and stability. Despi...
Acute Treatment Of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury The first 48 to 72 hours after injury is referred to as the acute phase. This is the time when the inflammation may be increasing, swelling occurri...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, ACL Reconstruction This is an example of an advice leaflet for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. It should not be taken literally as your unit may g...
