Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Back FAQs

Back FAQs - Frequently asked questions This section tries to answer many of the questions people have about their back pain. Am I damaging myself by keeping going? Should I rest for my back pain? Do I...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Sciatica

Sciatica The term sciatica is often used to describe pain in the leg from a back problem. The name comes from the greek word ischion which means hip joint, after the area which the pain is often felt...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Disc replacement advice

Total Disc Replacement Advice Sheet You have been scheduled for an operation on your low back known as a total disc replacement (TDR). This is an operation designed to improve your low back pain. Tot...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Intradiscal electrothermy

Intradiscal electrothermy An effective treatment for low back pain?? There are no really effective recognised treatments for back pain. If you are reading this with any personal interest you probably ...

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, Spinal surgery

Spinal surgery Spinal surgery has a very small place to play in the overall management of low back pain. However, surgery occupies a much greater place in most people’s minds when they think abo...

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, A career in physio

Is physiotherapy the right career? It’s a big decision to choose a career, so unless you have always known what you wanted to do it is worth finding out as much as you can about it. Physiotherap...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Low Level Exercise Works

Low-Level ExerciseLow Level Exercise can give you the same health benefits as a hard slog at the gym Low levels of exercise every week can significantly reduce your blood pressure and improve your fi...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Risks Of Exercising

The Risks Of Exercising Yes, although we are all encouraged to take exercise for our health and long life, there are risks. We have all heard about the fit jogger who died of a heart attack whilst ou...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Hip Pain

Hip Pain Hip pain and hip disorders are more common than realised, likely due to the difficulty with diagnosing them accurately. Several body areas can refer pain to the hip area, including the lumbar...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Complications of Total Hip Replacement

Complications Of Hip Replacement Hip replacement is an astonishingly successful operation. However, surgery does not always proceed as planned. Complications do occur, and everyone contemplating surge...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Fixing implants to bone

Fixing a hip joint replacement to the skeleton It is common to use the words ‘fixed’ and ‘loose’ when thinking about the fixation of metal and plastic parts to the bones. Howev...

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...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Whiplash Neck Pain

Whiplash, Neck Pain, Cervical PainThis article is about Whiplash, neck pain and cervical pain  Whiplash Associated Disorder “Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD)” is the name given to a...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Exercise setting

Exercise - the principles of setting a programme Stage 1 - Preparation - where is the patient now? Patients’ beliefs/attitudes fundamental to likelihood of starting/continuing exercise. If the...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Understanding Pain part 4

Understanding Pain, A Ten Week Ecourse: Part 4 By Jonathan Blood Smyth  Week 4 - The Structure of the Pain System This is Jonathan Blood Smyth, Founder of The Physiotherapy Site and author of Sec...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Understanding Pain part 5

Understanding Pain, A Ten Week Ecourse: Part 5 By Jonathan Blood SmythWeek 5 - The Structure of the Pain System, Part 2 This is Jonathan Blood Smyth, Founder of The Physiotherapy Site and author of S...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Understanding Pain part 8

Understanding Pain, A Ten+ Week Ecourse: Part 8 By Jonathan Blood SmythWeek 8. Pain and Movement Control Welcome to the eighth instalment of my Ten+ Week Ecourse, I hope you find it interesting and s...