Ankle injuries often require the standard PRICE regime: Protect Rest Ice Compression Elevation However, if your sprain is more severe you may also require crutches for the initial period following your injury. Some injuries will require further immobilisation for 2-3 weeks in order to provide support and protection to your ankle, allowing it to heal. […]
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A common injury caused by a twisting force to the lower leg or foot, often affecting the lateral side of the ankle. Sprains involve damage to the ligaments that stabilise the ankle joint, presenting as tears which vary in severity. See below for the different types of Ankle sprains. Grade 1: Slight stretching of ligaments
As the weather becomes cold and wet, Arthritis starts to prevail! At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy we treat a variety of Rheumatic conditions, such as Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.
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Septic Arthritis, also known as Infectious Arthritis, is caused by bacterium Staphylococcus Aureus or a fungus. The bacterium or fungus can travel through the body, settling on a joint and causing an infection. The infection can be spread through a variety of ways, including: Bloodstream Injury Surgery This condition usually affects one large joint e.g.the
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Mobilisations are a form of manual therapy; ’…the use of hands in a curative and healing manner or a hands-on technique with therapeutic intent…’ used to treat and manage dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system. Physiotherapists use mobilisations as a treatment technique to address joint pain and stiffness associated with joint, muscle, tendon or ligament injury.
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Arthritis is an autoimmune condition resulting in inflammation within a joint. This can damage the joint as well as the tendons and ligaments surrounding the joint. It causes swelling, pain, stiffness and reduced range of movement. There are different types of arthritis: Inflammatory Degenerative Infectious Metabolic Other symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis also include: Tiredness Depression
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Back pain can be caused from multiple factors, including: lifting heavy items, poor posture, spending too long in one position as well as anxiety and stress. At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, we offer a variety of treatments: • Manipulation • Acupuncture • Postural advice • Core stability exercises • Home exercise programmes • Deep and soft
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Running; this activity provides your entire body with an effective work out, including your bones, your muscles, your lungs and your heart. Not to mention its ability to increase your metabolism which provides fat burn and weight loss. Running helps to improve circulation, increase lung capacity and reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and
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Fascia:Â aka connective tissue plays an important role in the support and function of our body. It is made up of densely packed collagen fibres making it extremely strong. The fascia forms a continuous sheath like structure which surrounds each and every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ, connecting each part of the entire body.
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Maintaining a healthy posture at work can be difficult, but the consequences of having poor posture can be even harder! With poor posture comes neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, muscle soreness, joint stiffness, the list can be endless! Simple stretches and exercises have been designed to be performed throughout the day! They can help
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