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ViMove Low Back Assessment

Here at Thorpes we have cutting edge technology wireless sensors called ViMove, which we use to help people with various things, including Back Pain.  These sensors are used by Manchester United and the British Gymnastics team...

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Top Tips to Ease Plantar Fasciitis

What is plantar fasciits? Plantar fasciitis or fasciopathy is a painful condition of the sole of the foot often characterised by pain on the middle underside of your heel. The plantar fascia consists of thick and strong...

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The Importance of Strength Training

On a daily basis we deal with people who have aches and pains or who are injured.  One over-riding component that contributes to a lot of the problems we see is a LACK OF STRENGTH in the individual.  Think about it, if...

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New year goals – Make them SMART

It’s at this time of year that people have made their new year’s resolutions. Quite often this involves getting fitter, or starting up a new hobby such as running. Most people can relate to going to a gym in January and not...

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Throwers Shoulder

I am a big fan of my cricket so I thought that we would talk about a common cricketer’s complaint known as “throwers shoulder”. This is not just limited to cricket though; it can be caused by throwing the ball for the dog, or in...

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How to use a Foam Roller

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...

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Hip Pain – What You Need To Know!

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...

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Low Back Pain- Do Not Fear!

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...

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Ice or Heat?

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...

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A Pain In The Heel!

Today we are focusing on one of our most commonly seen injuries – Achilles pain. Achilles pain or tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness of the Achilles tendon that joins your heel bone to your calf...

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How to prevent Hamstring Injuries

Hamstring injuries are the single most common injury in professional football, as well as being the second most common injury in rugby. With the Premiership football season starting up again this weekend, we thought it would be...

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The 5 ways to BEAT Tennis Elbow!

With Wimbledon now in full flow we thought this would be a good opportunity to give some top tips in preventing / treating tennis elbow! Tennis elbow is the common name for an injury to the muscles and tendons on the outside of...

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Kinesio Taping

Kinesio Taping The Kinesio Taping Method is a rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the...

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Stay Strong Avoid Ankle Sprains

Stay Strong Avoid Ankle Sprains The ankle joint has three bones that are precisely shaped to interlock and give stability. Strong bands of connective tissue called ligaments reinforce the joint and help hold the bones together....

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Heel Pain

Heel Pain Stand Firm – Don’t Let Heel Pain Stop You Plantar Fasciitis is a common overuse injury affecting the sole or flexor surface (plantar) of the foot. A diagnosis of plantar fasciitis means you have inflamed the tough,...

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Golf Injuries

Golf Injuries The most common golf injuries occur in the lower back, elbows, shoulders, hands and wrists. Injuries can occur during golf as a result of overuse or trauma to a region. The impact and stress of repetitive motion of...

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Computer Tips

Computer Tips How you use your computer can be a major cause of back, neck and shoulder pain. Poor posture while sitting at the computer and lack of regular breaks and exercise can all contribute to the problem. Here are some...

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Travelling Tips

Travelling Tips Everyone loves a holiday, but who doesn’t start a holiday feeling a little exhausted? However when that cabin door closes, slumping into your seat and ordering a few drinks and eating your way through the trip...

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Safe Lifting

Safe Lifting The lifting and moving of objects is a common cause of pain and injury to your lower body. The low back is often put at risk, the neck and the shoulders can also be injured. You can protect yourself against injury...

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Ankle Sprains

Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains, particularly ligament sprains are one of the most commonly treated injuries and are extremely common in sports that involve rapid changes in direction such as netball, football and football.  An...

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Instructions for Using Crutches

Instructions for Using Crutches GENERAL INFORMATION You have been given crutches so that you can rest your injured leg. You should wear a shoe with a non-slip sole on the uninjured foot to prevent slipping. The handle of the...

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Corked Thigh

Corked Thigh What is a corky? A corky is a bruised muscle that results in bleeding into the muscle. As with a skin wound with ongoing bleeding, the treatment of choice is compression with an elastic bandage – not a crepe bandage...

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Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder Injuries The shoulder is a very important joint in many sports such as racquet sports, swimming and ball sports.  It is an extremely mobile joint and relies on good muscle control to maintain stability. Repetitive...

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Hamstring Strains

Hamstring Strains Hamstring injuries are the most common soft-tissue injury to the thigh, and are often seen in runners, especially sprinters, hurdlers and long jumpers.  They also occur in sprinting sports such as football and...

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Pilates

Pilates Pilates aims to create balance, flowing coordinated movements and flexibility in the body by stabilising, stretching and conditioning your body with exercise. At first glance, the Pilates equipment looks like a regular...

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Core Stability

Core Stability To attain total fitness, an athlete must possess “core stability” – the ability to use the muscles to keep the body’s separate sections stable.  In order to perform ballistic movements – such as running, throwing...

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Chronic Knee Injuries

Chronic Knee Injuries Chronic Knee Injuries can affect many athletes, from the professional who trains twice daily to the Saturday morning netballer.  The pain and dysfunction can be debilitating, and can lead to extended time...

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Acute Knee Injuries

Acute Knee Injuries Whether you play sport socially or professionally, a knee injury can cause significant pain and dysfunction.  Acute knee injuries are one of the most common sporting injuries seen by Physiotherapists, and...

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Food Supplements

Food Supplements There are arguments both for and against many food supplements. The following outlines some of the most common food supplements on the market. Creatine For: Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in...

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Groin Pain

Groin Pain Groin pain in athletes, both recreational and professional, provides a huge diagnostic challenge. The groin, defined as the region between the trunk and hip, is a complex region; a defect in one part having profound...

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Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain Low back pain is very common in the community and can affect workers, sports people, new mums, older people, even young people! Many sports people suffer from low back pain particular those who ignore the early...

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Podiatry for Athletes

Podiatry for Athletes Biomechanical Gait Analysis Sports injury, acute or chronic, can easily develop from poor biomechanics of the foot.  Biomechanics is a broad area within Podiatry, which involves a detailed evaluation and...

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R.I.C.E.D

R.I.C.E.D. The most important time in the treatment of soft tissue injuries is the first 24-48 hours immediately following the injury. When soft tissue is injured there is also damage to the blood vessels in the area and this...

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Shin Splints

Shin Splints ‘Shin splints’ is a commonly used term to describe pain experienced along the inner border of the shin.  The term is a very general one, and in fact involves a number of specifically different pathological...

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Sports Massage

Sports Massage Every athlete knows that a massage feels great, and can be a welcome reward after a hard training session.  However, sportspeople need to understand how regular massage can assist in recovery and help aid...

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The Importance of Water

The Importance of Water Many people are living in a state of perpetual dehydration and are, without realising it, putting their health at risk.  Water does much more than just keep us alive, however many are still getting most...

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Why Stretch?

Why Stretch? Stretching relaxes the body and improves flexibility.  As athletes, it should be part of your daily life. Stretching: Reduces muscle tension and enhances relaxation Helps co-ordination by allowing for easier...

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Golfer’s Elbow

Golfer’s Elbow Golfer’s elbow — also known as medial epicondylitis — is pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow, where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of the elbow...

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Stress Fractures

Stress Fractures Stress fractures are a type of overuse injury. These tiny cracks in your bones develop when your muscles become fatigued and can no longer absorb the shock of repeated impacts. When this happens, the muscles...

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Arthritic Joints

What is arthritis? Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. It causes pain and usually also limits movement of the joints that are affected. There are many kinds of arthritis. A type called osteoarthritis (also called...

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Whiplash & Associated Disorders

Whiplash & Associated Disorders Whiplash-Associated Disorders (WAD) has been adopted as the definition of acute or sub-acute neck pain. WAD may result from car, workplace or sporting accidents. What are the common signs and...

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Migraines & Headaches

Migraines & Headaches Migraines happen when blood vessels of the head and neck spasm or become narrow (constrict). Minutes to hours later, the blood vessels enlarge (dilate). When they dilate, they fill with blood, which...

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Stretching

This is my first blog and I was thinking of what might be a good starting topic for discussion. It makes sense to start with a key aspect of fitness and that is flexibility. I hold to the theory that we need to be able to move...

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