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Ankle Sprain preventaion

Sprained your ankle — now what? An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments—the tough bands of tissue connecting bones—stretch or tear. It’s commonly caused by rolling, twisting, or awkwardly landing on the ankle. What Is an Ankle Sprain? Causes of Ankle Sprain Symptoms and diagnosis of ankle sprain There are varying degrees of ankle sprain from mild (ligaments stretched) to severe (ligaments ruptured) and the treatment varies according to the grade of severity. Symptoms can vary from mild bruising and swelling for a couple of […]

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Arthritis

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Types of arthritis Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the 2 most common types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK. It most often develops in people in their mid-40s or older. It’s also more common in women and people with a family history of the condition. But it can occur at

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Carpal tunnel syndrome -Cause and Symptoms

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand — the median nerve — is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist. In most patients, carpal tunnel syndrome gets worse over time,

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Rotator cuff injury

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What is a rotator cuff injury? It’s a type of shoulder injury to the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons around the shoulder joint. These muscles keep the head of your upper arm bone firmly in the shallow socket of your shoulder. They support your shoulder and help

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Neck pain -symptoms,causes,common Conditions

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How is the neck structured? Your neck and back are made up of small bones called vertebrae. These are stacked on top of each other to form the spinal column. The spinal column supports your head and protects the spinal cord. This is the main structure which links the network of nerves throughout your

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Back pain

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Causes of back pain Back pain is common condition and in most cases, it is not usually caused by a serious problem. Back pain usually gets better within a few weeks. During this time, it is important that you stay active, and limit bed rest. What can cause back pain? In most cases, it is

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Sciatica pain relief

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What is Sciatica ? Sciatica is when the sciatic nerve, which runs from your spine through each of your legs to your feet, becomes irritated . This can cause you to feel any or all of the following: Risk factors for sciatica include: Sciatica treatment How to treat sciatica pain at home There are a

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Achilles Tendinitis

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Achilles Tendinitis Achilles tendinitis is the inflammation of Achilles tendon when it is put under excessive strain.The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles with heel bone. It is found at the back of lower leg. It is the largest tendon in our body.The inflammatory response is not only limited to the Achilles tendon but also

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Neck pain symptoms and causes

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Anatomy Your spine is made up of 24 bones, called vertebrae, that are stacked on top of one another. The seven small vertebrae that begin at the base of the skull and form the neck comprise the cervical spine. The spinal cord has three main parts: Cervical /Thoracic /Lumbar Nerve roots branch out from the

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Electrotherapy

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Electrotherapy is the application of an electric current to the affected area of the body to accelerate healing and reduce swelling and pain. Electrotherapy is used by our experienced Physiotherapist at Ellie Physiotherapy &Wellness to treat a variety of conditions. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS)-is a method of pain relief involving the use of a mild

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