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Monday 3rd June 2019
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By Tommy

Why does exercise help prevent osteoarthritis?

A study undertaken at the Queen of Mary University of London showed for the first time how exercise helps prevent the wear of cartilage in joints.

The mechanical forces on the cartilage during exercise causes changes to tiny hair like structures call

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Sunday 17th June 2018
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By Tommy

Be Aware as there continues to be health professionals who are using treatments seen as no better than placebo.

Placebo means a treatment that is no better than a sham or pretend

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Monday 4th June 2018
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By Tommy

 

Reduce your hip and knee arthritic pain

 

Research from the GLA:D® program  in Denmark found  symptom progression reduces by 32%

GLA:D®,

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Thursday 28th December 2017
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By Tommy

 

Persistent pain or chronic pain, is pain that continues to persist after an injury has healed, and/or has no known physical cause. It has been very challenging for healthcare professionals to find solutions to persistent pain.


Researchers all over the world have been re-examining pain and changing the way

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Tuesday 5th December 2017
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By Tommy

 

Low back pain is one of the most common conditions we treat as Physiotherapists.

An MRI can be a useful tool to assist with diagnosis.

Changes on an MRI are completely normal as we age. That is, at 40 years of age greater than 50% of people with healthy "pain free" backs will show signs of disc bulging

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