Is running good or bad for osteoarthritic knees?
Running is a good way to improve cardiovascular fitness and strength with very little cost involved. No gym membership is required, just a good pair of running shoes and a space to run in. It is perceived by the general public that running can cause increased damage to osteoarthritic knees, causes more pain and requires [...]
Online booking is available again
Good News! Online booking is again possible at e-physiotherapy. COVID restrictions have eased and both new and existing clients can book and pay for physiotherapy appointments online at http://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/book-an-appointment/ If you are a new client or are an exisiting client attending for a few problem/condition, you will need to fill out a questionnaire online and have [...]
Reschedule your appointments online
You can now reschedule an appointment you have booked if you keep your confirmation email. The link is near the bottom of your appointment confirmation email and is shown in the first image in this article with a red circle around the text. You can see each stage of the rebooking process as the images [...]
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a procedure where shockwaves are passed through the skin to the injured tendon or ligament. (Extracorporeal means outside of the body) The shockwaves are mechanical, audible, low-energy sound waves, which are applied to the injured area and stimulate increased blood flow and blood vessels growth. This facilitates healing, cell [...]
What is the difference between a physiotherapist, sports therapist, osteopath and chiropractor?
Protected Titles and Regulation of Chiropractors, Osteopaths, and Physiotherapists Using the titles of the professions, chiropractor, osteopath and physiotherapist is protected. This means that no one can use these titles except therapists who are registered with their respective regulatory body and have completed the required university degree. The regularory bodies are: the General Chiropractic Council [...]
The Best Options for Treating Tendinopathy (Tendinitis).
There are a number of options for treating tendinopathy/tendinitis. Initially non-surgical options are explored such as strengthening, eccentric strengthening, ultrasound, deep tissue massage, non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, dry needling and extracorporeal shock wave therapy. If these do not work, more aggressive and costly treatments such as corticosteroid injections, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections or surgical [...]