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Conditions we treat
54 conditions, each with a plain-English explanation of what it is, how physiotherapy helps, and how long recovery usually takes.
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Where does it hurt?
Sports Injury Physiotherapy 7
Ankle & foot
Achilles Tendinopathy
- Pain and stiffness at the back of the heel, worst in the morning
- Pain at the start of activity that may ease as you warm up
Knee
ACL Injury
- A pop at the time of injury
- Rapid swelling within hours
Ankle & foot
Ankle Sprain
- Pain on the outside of the ankle after rolling it
- Swelling and bruising
Hip & thigh
High Hamstring Tendinopathy
- Deep buttock pain near the sitting bone
- Pain worse sitting, especially on hard surfaces
Whole body & general
Muscle Strain
- Sudden sharp pain during activity
- Pain on stretching or contracting the muscle
Shoulder
SLAP Tear
- Deep pain inside the shoulder
- Clicking, catching or a locking sensation
Whole body & general
Sports Injury
- Pain during or after sport
- Swelling or bruising
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation 26
Ankle & foot
Ankle Pain
- Pain on walking or standing
- Stiffness after rest
Hip & thigh
Avascular Necrosis
- Deep groin pain, worse on weight-bearing
- Pain at rest in later stages
Back & spine
Back Pain
- Aching or stiffness across the lower back
- Pain worse after sitting or standing too long
Shoulder
Biceps Tendinitis
- Pain at the front of the shoulder
- Pain lifting or reaching forward
Wrist & hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Pins and needles in the thumb, index and middle fingers
- Night symptoms that wake you and are relieved by shaking the hand
Neck & jaw
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Pain into the shoulders or arms
Neck & jaw
Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck stiffness, worse in the morning
- Ache into the shoulders and upper back
Ankle & foot
Flat Feet
- Aching in the arch or inner ankle after standing or walking
- The arch flattening when standing
Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder
- Progressive loss of shoulder movement
- Severe pain at night, often preventing sleep
Wrist & hand
Ganglion Cyst
- A smooth, firm lump, usually on the back of the wrist
- Often painless
Elbow
Golfer’s Elbow
- Pain on the inner elbow
- Pain gripping or flexing the wrist
Ankle & foot
High Arch Foot (Pes Cavus)
- Pain under the ball of the foot or heel
- Frequent ankle sprains
Whole body & general
Joint Pain
- Pain in one or several joints
- Stiffness, particularly after rest
Knee
Knee Pain
- Pain going up or down stairs
- Pain after sitting with the knee bent
Back & spine
Lumbar Spondylosis
- Stiffness in the lower back, worse in the morning
- Ache after standing or walking for a while
Neck & jaw
Neck Pain
- Stiffness turning the head
- Ache into the shoulder or upper back
Knee
Osteoarthritis
- Joint stiffness after rest, easing with movement
- Pain with prolonged standing or walking
Ankle & foot
Plantar Fasciitis
- Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning
- Pain after sitting, easing as you walk
Back & spine
Sciatica
- Sharp or burning pain down the back of the leg
- Pins and needles or numbness in the leg or foot
Shoulder
Shoulder Pain
- Pain reaching overhead or out to the side
- Pain lying on the affected shoulder
Back & spine
Slipped Disc (Disc Herniation)
- Back pain with pain travelling into a leg or arm
- Pins and needles or numbness
Whole body & general
Tendinitis & Tendinopathy
- Pain at a specific tendon, worse with loading
- Stiffness after rest, easing with warm-up
Elbow
Tennis Elbow
- Pain on the outer elbow
- Pain gripping, lifting or twisting
Neck & jaw
TMJ Disorder
- Jaw pain, especially chewing
- Clicking or locking of the jaw
Wrist & hand
Trigger Finger
- A finger catching or locking when bent
- A painful click straightening the finger
Wrist & hand
Wrist Pain
- Pain gripping or weight-bearing through the hand
- Swelling or stiffness
Neurological Rehabilitation 7
Brain & nerves
Brachial Plexus Injury
- Weakness or paralysis of part of the arm
- Numbness in a band down the arm
Brain & nerves
Dementia
- Memory loss affecting daily life
- Increasing unsteadiness and falls
Brain & nerves
Muscular Dystrophy
- Progressive muscle weakness
- Difficulty rising from the floor or climbing stairs
Brain & nerves
Parkinson’s Disease
- Tremor, often starting in one hand at rest
- Slowness of movement
Brain & nerves
Stroke (Paralysis)
- Weakness or paralysis on one side
- Difficulty walking or balancing
Brain & nerves
Ulnar Nerve Palsy
- Pins and needles in the ring and little fingers
- Weak grip and difficulty spreading the fingers
Brain & nerves
Vertigo & Dizziness
- A spinning sensation, often triggered by head movement
- Brief intense episodes when rolling over in bed or looking up
Rehabilitation Programmes 3
Whole body & general
Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fatigue during and after treatment
- Loss of strength and fitness
Wrist & hand
Chilblains
- Red or purple patches on fingers or toes
- Itching and burning, worse on warming up
Whole body & general
Lymphoedema
- Swelling in an arm or leg
- A feeling of heaviness or tightness
Paediatric Physiotherapy 4
Brain & nerves
Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed motor milestones
- Stiff or floppy muscle tone
Ankle & foot
Club Foot
- Foot turned inward and downward at birth
- Stiffness of the foot
Whole body & general
Rickets
- Bowed legs or knock knees
- Delayed walking
Brain & nerves
Spina Bifida
- Weakness or paralysis in the legs
- Reduced sensation below the affected level
Post-Fracture Rehabilitation 3
Wrist & hand
Colles’ Fracture
- Wrist stiffness after cast removal
- Weak grip
Hip & thigh
Femur Fracture
- Severe thigh or groin pain
- Inability to bear weight
Ankle & foot
Stress Fracture
- Pain that builds during activity and eases with rest
- Localised bone tenderness at one point
Post-Operative Rehabilitation 2
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 2
- Assessment before every plan
- 10 qualified therapists
- 52,883 sessions in the last year
- Centre & home visits