The knee joint provides a large range of movement and is designed to support a considerable amount of weight, even when bent. The knee joint consists of cartilage, tendons, bones and ligaments. Ligaments are the tough bands of tissue that connect the bones in the body. There are four ligaments which make up the knee …
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Our Bioness pads for use with the Bioness FES System are now back in stock! Are you looking for advanced management for your drop foot? Consider Functional Electrical Stimulation! Foot drop is the inability to lift the foot and toes when walking. It can occur for many reasons such as; An Injury to the spinal …
Pregnancy pain is very common, but it can often have negative effects on everyday life. Pregnancy belts can be very effective for the management of lower back pain, hip pain, and stomach pain during pregnancy. They are often simple supports that wrap around the back and belly to provide compression, pressure distribution and support of …
The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body consisting of bones, muscle, ligaments, and tendons. It consists of three main bones: the humerus, scapular and clavicle, which work together, with the muscles and ligaments, to keep the shoulder stable and mobile. However, due to the high level of mobility at the shoulder …
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability around the world. OA of the knee is commonly known as a wear and tear arthritis and usually affects one side of the knee more than the other. This wear and tear can result in changes to the knee alignment, resulting in a knock knee or …
The thumb joint, also known as the carpalmetacarpal (CMC) or ‘basal’ joint, is a highly flexible joint capable of many movements. The thumb joint forms a vital part in completing most hand functions, particularly when a pinch action is required. When thumb pain becomes a daily problem, completing simple hand activities can become challenging and …
Hallux Valgus (bunion) is a common deformity of the big toe. With Hallux Valgus the big toe moves out of alignment and the joint points outwards away from the foot whilst the toe end moves inwards towards the other toes. Symptoms: The big toe joint can often become painful, inflamed or swollen. Hallux Valgus is …
Pregnancy pain is very common, but it can often have negative effects on everyday life. Pregnancy belts can be very effective for the management of lower back pain, hip pain, and stomach pain during pregnancy. They are often simple supports that wrap around the back and belly to provide compression, pressure distribution and support of …
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What is an Orthotist and how can they help me? Orthotists are HCPC registered Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who provide gait analysis and engineering solutions to patients with problems of the neuro, muscular and skeletal systems. They are extensively trained to BSc level to combine knowledge in mechanics, bio-mechanics, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Orthotists design, …
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Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. It is a painful condition caused by repetitive overuse of the joint. The symptoms of tennis elbow develop gradually and can worsen over weeks and months. Common Symptoms include; Weakened grip strength of the …
