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Joints

Ankle Sprains

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

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What is Septic Arthritis?

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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What are Mobilisations?

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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What is Arthritis?

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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Suffering from Lower Back Pain?

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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