Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Decompression advice sheet

Segmental Decompression 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. Segmen...

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, 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...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Simple back exercises

Simple back exercises One very powerful way of controlling your back pain is to do daily range of motion exercises, putting your back through full movement several times a day. This prevents stiffness...

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...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Injuries

Injury CentrePhysiotherapists see patients with injuries of many different kinds, each of which require different kinds of treatment. Crucially, physiotherapists are concious of the benefits of early ...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Total Knee Replacement - The Operation

The Knee Replacement Operation Total knee replacement or knee arthroplasty is a major operation but now routine in major hospital units. Good preparation with the help of a physiotherapist can make yo...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic Pain Neuropathic pain is different from acute pain, or normal chronic pain. And harder to treat. Standard drugs, such as anti-inflammatories or morphine-related drugs, may not give much pa...

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, Whiplash Psychology and Recovery

Psychology & Recovery From Whiplash The Medical Model Of Pain We are all familiar with the usual model (understanding) of pain. We have an injury, there is tissue damage, this causes pain, the inj...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Whiplash Risk Factors For Recovery

Whiplash - Risk Factors For Recovery Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) is a common pain syndrome resulting most commonly from rear shunt car accidents. Recovery from this injury varies greatly and we...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Whiplash treatment

Treatment Of Whiplash Whiplash Associated Disorder is a common consequence of sudden acceleration and deceleration movements of the neck. Car accidents, especially the celebrated rear shunt, are the c...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, How To Use A TENS Machine

How to use a Tens MachineThis article addresses how a TENS is thought to work and how best to use the machine for pain management How TENS Is Thought To WorkConventional TENS relieves pain by hav...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Pain revolution

The pain revolution A revolution in the understanding of pain and its underlying mechanisms is occurring, changing our views of pain and disability and pointing us towards new treatments for this very...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Techniques of TENS treatment

Techniques of TENS Treatment TENS is a non-invasive electrical stimulation technique used to relieve pain. Patients can use TENS themselves and adjust their own treatment levels as there is no risk of...

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...