What to Expect from an MRI Arthrogram
An MRI arthrogram uses a specialist type of X-ray and MRI scanning to investigate the causes of joint pain. It can be used to diagnose conditions affecting the shoulder, hip, knee, wrist or elbow.
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Frozen Shoulder: Is Hydrodilatation Right For Me?
A frozen shoulder – also called adhesive capsulitis – is a condition that causes the shoulder joint to become increasingly stiff and painful. The symptoms include loss of movement and worsening pain, which can be particularly bad at night.
Therapeutic Injections Versus Surgery for Joint Pain
Injections of anaesthetic and/or steroids into the joint can be an effective form of pain relief for people with chronic joint pain or musculoskeletal injuries. They can also be used to remove excess fluids, for example from cysts and ganglions.
Avoiding Injuries: A Guide for Athletes
Warmer weather and longer days herald the start of the summer athletics season. Whether you’re a canoeist, cyclist, beach volleyball player or something else, if you’re limbering up to start competing, or if your children are getting ready to compete, it’s worth building some injury-prevention steps into your training schedule.
A Mini Guide to Hydrodilatation for Frozen Shoulder
A frozen shoulder can be extremely painful. It is caused by inflammation of the joint lining and/or restricted movement due to the formation of scar tissue. Read our mini-guide to shoulder Hydrodilatations, a treatment that can help ease the pain of a frozen shoulder.
Stay Safe on the Slopes this Winter
If you love skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports, it’s important to know how to avoid getting injured so your long-awaited holiday doesn’t come to a sudden and premature end.