- Self manage your injury with expert physio guidance
The knee, shin and calf are very susceptible to a lot of injuries
Common knee injuries include
By far the most common shin injury is anterior compartment syndrome, which is also referred to as shin splints.
When it comes to a calf injury, it is important to differentiate a calf muscle tear from the potentially dangerous condition of deep vein thrombosis, otherwise known as DVT or economy class syndrome
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If you can't fix your injury yourself, you can choose a physio, who has the specialist skills to provide you with a personalised treatment programme
A DVT is a potentially life threatening condition. Some research shows that flight compression socks can reduce the chances of getting a flight DVT. Other simple preventative measures include movement and basic exercises.
Pes anserine bursitis is a common, but frequently under diagnosed, cause of medial knee pain. Causing pain, and sometimes swelling on the area at the top of the shin bone on the inside of the knee, frequent cutting and pivoting movements such as those used when playing basketball, football and rugby can make an individual more likely to develop pes anserine bursitis.
An exercise disc balance cushion, which is also sometimes known as a stability disc or wobble cushion, is used to improve balance, strengthen core stability and help children who have special educational needs.
Iliotibial band friction syndrome is commonly termed runners knee because its occurrence in endurance runners is common. Causing outside knee pain, it has been estimated to account for 7% of all running injuries in middle aged men. The term runners knee is however misleading as a broad range of sports people can be affected by iliotibial band syndrome including bowlers, cyclists and racquet sports.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation often abbreviated to TENS or TNS is the use of a small electric current passed through the skin to promote pain relief
At 6 injuries per 100,000 of the population meniscal injuries are one of the most common knee injuries, even more so in skiing and sports involving cutting, pivoting and twisting.
Osteoarthritis of the knee is the most common joint disease encountered in Europe. Osteoarthritis of the knee causes significant pain and loss of function.
A type of arthritis caused by the deposit of uric acid crystals in and around the joint, gout is an excruciatingly painful condition which primarily affects the joints of the big toe ankle and foot.
Achilles tendon pain is a common overuse injury, precipitated by a number of factors including change in training, inappropriate footwear, and altered foot pain it can be treated effectively with ice, stretches, and eccentric strengthening exercises.
Economy class syndrome has become the common name for when a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) forms whilst travelling.
It is one of the main stabilising ligaments of the knee and injury to the anterior cruciate ligament will lead to feelings of instability in the knee. Symptoms can be helped with strengthening and exercises
Our European neighbours have been routinely hiking with poles since the mid 80’s. They give you better balance, more power uphill and knee preservation downhill.
Runners knee (anterior knee pain or patella femoral syndrome) is said to affect as many as 1 in 4 people & is characterised by pain under the knee cap.
It is common to help heal an injury with ice. Deciding whether you should apply ice rather than heat, and for how long can make the difference between helping to heal your injury and making it worse.
For the inclusive package of £28, you receive a personalised injury self management programme comprising exercises and expert advice from your chosen physio.
Included in this price is a follow up assessment, which you can choose to take at any time within 3 months folllowing the initial assessment.
Jane Hodgson
Jane specialises in lower body injuries and has raced competitively in running, orienteering and adventure racing.
Carl Chapman
As head physio for Featherstone Rovers and Ireland Rugby league, Carl specialises in the treatment of knee and shoulder injuries.
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