‘Muscle cramps are a common and usually harmless condition where the muscles suddenly become tight and painful’ http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/legcrampsunknowncause/pages/introduction.aspx There are two types of muscle cramp 1. Exercise Associated Muscle Cramp This type of cramp can be caused by: Overuse / fatigue of muscles Shortened resting muscle length Electrolyte imbalance (altered potassium, calcium and magnesium levels) […]
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We receive a lot of queries from clients as to whether Sports and Remedial Massage would benefit them. In our clinical experience, it can be extremely effective for alleviating various different aches and pains, top to toe. To date, we’ve had some excellent responses to treatments from our therapists. Sports and Remedial Massage has been clinically
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Ankle sprain? Ankle pain? Book your appointment at Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy now! Our therapists can provide a variety of treatments, including individualised exercise programmes to aid your recovery and get you back to doing the sports you love! Did you know that double and single leg wobble board work is great for advanced ankle stability
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Also known as ‘Myofascial Trigger Points’, Muscle Knots are areas of contracted muscle fibre. They develop due to increased physical activity, overuse, poor posture, muscular imbalance or stress. Long periods of fibre contraction can result in chronic tension, often seen in the muscles of the neck and shoulders. Prolonged muscle contraction restricts oxygen and nutrient
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ASD: Arthroscopic Sub-Acromial Decompression, also known as an Acromioplasty is a procedure carried out on the shoulder joint to treat shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement occurs when the space within the joint becomes restricted, causing the bones, tendons and bursa to rub together. This results in pain on movement. ASD aims to increase the joint space
Golfer’s Elbow is a term used to describe tendinopathy to the medial aspect of the elbow; this is also known as Medial Epicondylitis. It results in pain on the medial epicondyle of the forearm which is the origin for the flexor tendons. Medial Epicondylitis causes pain and inflammation to the flexor tendons of the forearm.
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A short but interesting read on the biomechanics of the lumbar spine and the importance of lumbar posture during lifting. “Don’t bend your back whilst lifting”- is this the best advice? Research has shown that lifting items from below knee level with a fully flexed spine produces greater force than lifting with a lordotic spine.
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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
Trigger points are described as areas of pain in skeletal muscle or fascia. They can be felt as a nodule or band. On touch, pain can be replicated and even radiate to other areas. Trigger points can form due to: Overload of muscle Referral of pain from other trigger points Distress Direct trauma Health issues
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