Flip flops, are they good or bad? The 2012 National Foot Health Assessment reported that 78% of adults experience foot pain at some point in their lives; frequency of flip flop wear played a factor in the results. Flip flops do not offer extensive support, resulting in a higher incidence of ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis […]
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Bursae are thin sacks containing synovial fluid which provide lubrication for tissues such as muscle, tendon and skin. They reduce friction and allow smooth movement between surfaces. Bursitis causes the bursa to become inflamed and irritated, resulting in pain above or below your knee. This can be due to: Acute or repeated trauma to the knee
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OSD is an osteochondrosis of the tibial tuberosity resulting in adolescent knee pain. It commonly affects young boys aged 13-15 years and is also seen in girls aged between 10-12 years. OSD tends to develop during a period of rapid growth and high levels of activity involving excessive knee flexion e.g. jumping or running. Repeated
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Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome is a juvenile osteochondrosis which disrupts the attachment site for the patella tendon. It is caused by overuse of the knee extensor mechanism, resulting in inflammation to the inferior portion of the patella and its tendinous insertion on the tibia. This is most commonly seen in active boys (10-13 years) but
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ITBFS presents as lateral knee pain and accounts for 24% of cycling injuries every year. It is also common in long distance runners due to overuse and repeated flexion and extension of the knee. ITBFS is associated with local swelling and tenderness which does not settle with ongoing activity; it usually results in weakness and
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Tennis Elbow is a term used to describe tendinopathy to the lateral aspect of the elbow; this is also known as Lateral Epicondylitis. It results in pain on the lateral epicondyle of the forearm which is the origin for the extensor tendons. Lateral epicondylitis is common between 30-60 years but can sometimes be seen in
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Approximately 30% of patients present with lower back pain, making it one of the most common disabilities for people aged between 16 and 45 and the second most common reason for doctor visits, estimated at 7 million per year. Back pain costs the NHS approximately £400 million per year; with private consultations accounting for an
Did you know that whiplash accounts for over approximately £3 billion of healthcare costs annually, this number continues to rise every year. Between 2008-2012 whiplash was accountable for 72% of insurance claims. At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy we are faced with numerous cases of whiplash; a soft tissue neck injury most commonly caused by motor vehicle
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What is it? The rotator cuff is formed from 4 muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor which lie across the scapula and converge into a single tendon which inserts on the greater tuberosity of the humerus. Potential Injuries Injuries to the rotator cuff can be caused by acute trauma or degeneration of the rotator
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Yoga has been proven to enhance overall athletic performance by increasing muscle strength and tone. Yoga can help to improve balance and promote postural correction by engaging and stimulating muscles through proprioceptive feedback; it also provides an opportunity for some serious core strengthening! Additionally, yoga  can aid circulation, provide pain relief as well as alleviate
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