Musculoskeletal Health
March 21, 2022
Bunions are bony lumps that form at the base of the big toe on the inside side of the foot. They can be painful and make wearing certain footwear uncomfortable and sometimes, impossible.
Many people take extreme pleasure from gardening. Pottering around the garden, making it look beautiful so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labour and relax surrounded by nature may be one of your favourite pastimes. But regular weeding, digging, planting, hedge trimming and mowing can cause lower back pain. This pain can become so severe that it prevents you from getting out into the garden and doing what you love.
January 24, 2022
A shoulder replacement can be a life-changing operation and in 2019 there were over 7000 carried out in the UK alone. It can significantly improve your quality of life and can help with persistent shoulder pain that can stop you doing the things you love.
October 5, 2021
The idea of major knee surgery can put golfers off seeking help for knee pain but using the latest surgical techniques, Professor David Barrett, Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon at King Edward VII’s Hospital, says players can be back on form in a matter of weeks
October 5, 2021
In this article, we speak to King Edward VII’s Hospital consultant, Professor David Barrett, about getting back into your favourite sport after lockdown and how to avoid potential injuries.
September 4, 2020
Arthritis is a medical condition that affects the joints, causing pain and inflammation. It’s a common condition, impacting more than 10 million people in the UK.
June 8, 2020
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the UK. It’s a chronic, debilitating condition that affects over 9 million people.
April 29, 2020
Are you currently working from home, in line with recent government guidance? You may be feeling anxious and restless, particularly if you’re not used to working remotely. As we don’t currently know how long we will need to work from home for, it’s vital that you set up a comfortable workspace for yourself.
December 18, 2019
As we get into the thick of the winter season, more people head for the powder and hit the slopes. Along with adrenaline and après ski, something else that is quite common on skiing holidays is injury - which may be a result of the aforementioned!
September 20, 2019
If you’re suffering with shoulder pain, it can be difficult to know what you should do about it. Some shoulder pain improves with simple rest. Other types of pain require treatment or physiotherapy in order to improve while some pain is a sign that you will benefit from shoulder surgery.