What is a Foam Roller? The foam roller is made of hard celled foam rubber, and is available in different sizes and varying hardness. They are now available in a variety of different models but the traditional foam roller is more economical and is ‘’tried and tested’’ Why use a Foam Roller? Using a foam … Read more
I’ve lost count the number of times that patients have injured themselves doing DIY or gardening – Its so common. I’ve therefore put together some actionable tips for you – so muscle strains, and unexpected injuries don’t ruin your quality of life. Let’s get straight to them: 1. Warm Up Before You Tackle DecoratingDecorating the house … Read more
Tendon pain is a very common reason for people to come to see us in the clinic. Classically, everybody thinks about the Achilles tendon, as that is the most famous. But, often shoulder pain is caused by problems with the rotator cuff tendons; tennis and golfers elbow is pain in the forearm tendons, which attach … Read more
With Andy Murray returning from a hip injury, we thought it would make sense to discuss the main causes of hip pain and how physiotherapy can help. Hip Osteoarthritis Hip osteoarthritis is an inflammation of the joint, which leads to roughening and thinning of the cartilage covering the end of the bone, in this case … Read more
Lower back pain is a very common health problem worldwide, and the most common cause for people to come and see us at Thorpes Physiotherapy. Statistically speaking, 90% of us will experience an episode of lower back pain during our lives, but that doesn’t mean we should fear it. Instead I suggest we try to … Read more
Following recent cruciate knee injuries to Marcus Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United, we thought that we would discuss the anatomy and how physiotherapy can help in such cases. Cruciate ligament injuries are common in contact and non-contact sports which involving sudden changes in direction such as football, rugby, netball and basketball. Anatomy and … Read more
Below is a very common question that we get asked all the time:- “Is it ok to exercise when my back is hurting? ” I get the frustration, and I also know that the thought of doing any movement at all when you’re going through some kind of pain might feel a little scary… You … Read more
Take a hike Getting some fresh air with a nice daytime hike is a great way to spend quality time with your significant other while getting in some good exercise. Getting outdoors is known to boost your mood as well as energy. If you’re looking for a weekend-long way to celebrate turn your hike … Read more
There can be many different reasons for bones to fracture, for example osteoporosis characterised by a low impact fracture with no obvious damage to skin or tissues. Or a high energy impact fracture which would be characterised by an open trauma wound, with the crack to the bone travelling either the length or width of … Read more
A very common question we get asked is do I use ice or heat for pain? Well the question depends on the injury and here is a simple way to work out which you need: When to Ice – acute injuries such as a sprained ankle or a new muscle strain. If a joint or … Read more
