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By Anthony Adesanmi
08.05.24
Physiotherapy

Rebuilding mobility: A guide to lower limb rehabilitation

Recovery from lower limb injuries or surgeries can be a daunting journey, but with proper rehabilitation, it's possible to regain mobility and resume daily activities. Lower limb rehabilitation focuses on restoring strength, flexibility, and function to the legs, helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. Chartered physiotherapist Anthony Adesanmi provides a guide to this type of rehabilitation.

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By Ian Repton
18.04.24
Physiotherapy

Demystifying sciatica: Insights and solutions

Sciatica is a prevalent yet often misunderstood condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Characterised by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, it can significantly impact one's quality of life. Understanding the underlying causes, recognising the symptoms, and implementing effective management strategies are essential in navigating this condition. In his latest online article, esteemed physiotherapist Ian Repton delves into the intricacies of sciatica, shedding light on its causes, symptoms, and viable management options.

A physiotherapist stretching and treating a patient's shoulder and elbow joints.

By Lucy Macdonald
14.11.23
Physiotherapy

Common tendonitis recovery questions

Tendonitis, or as it is now more accurately known, ‘tendinopathy,’ is a condition that occurs when a tendon (which is a band of fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones) becomes painful due to a process that changes the structure, blood supply and innervation of the tendon. Here, Lucy Macdonald, renowned chartered physiotherapist at Octopus Clinic, provides an expert insight into tendonitis recovery.

A physiotherapist inserting a needle into a patient's upper back.

By Millie Lindsey
22.08.23
Physiotherapy

What is dry needling?

Dry needling is a technique used in physiotherapy that can help treat a range of musculoskeletal injuries with the help of thin, acupuncture-type needles. Here to provide an expert insight into dry needling, including how it differs from acupuncture, is Millie Lindsey, leading physiotherapist at Opus Biological.