If you are referred to a radiologist for a scan you might be wondering what to expect, how the procedure works and what it’s used for. Our glossary of radiology tests is a quick reference guide to the different types of scans and what they are used for. Your radiologist will be able to provide…
If you are suffering from knee osteoarthritis you may be experiencing a range of symptoms which could vary in severity but are likely to worsen as the condition develops.
If you are experiencing heel pain, you may have plantar fasciitis. This debilitating condition is caused by inflammation in the plantar fascia, which is a thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common reasons why people experience heel pain and is especially common…
Repetitive movements of the arm or wrist can cause overuse injuries which may become painful and debilitating. Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are similar but they cause pain in a different part of the elbow. You don’t have to play tennis or golf to develop these conditions – both of which are a form of…
Trigger finger – also known as stenosing tenosynovitis – is a painful condition that causes the flexor tendon in the finger to lock, causing the finger to become stuck in a bent position. You may be able to straighten it by flexing the finger or pulling on it. The condition may vary in severity and…
Osteoarthritis is a painful degenerative condition caused by a loss of cartilage, which is a type of slippery, protective tissue that cushions the ends of the bones and enables the joints to move smoothly. It is extremely common and can affect different joints in the body, including the knees, hips, spine and hands. According to…
The last 18 months have been like no other. The enforced inactivity of lockdown has resulted in many different challenges for us physically, mentally and socially. In this blog we will consider, as we slowly return to normality, how you can get back to sporting activity safely and avoid becoming injured as you build up…
Lockdown pressed the pause button on all of our lives and if you have been waiting for medical treatment this is likely to have been a major challenge. People with musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, gout or osteomyelitis may have seen a worsening of their symptoms. If you were unfortunate enough to sustain a sprain,…
