If you are recovering from injury or surgery, there are two approaches to support your rehabilitation and recovery: manual therapy and exercise-based physiotherapy. In this article, we’ll explain the different approaches and consider their benefits in terms of pain relief, speed of recovery and overall rehabilitation. What is manual therapy? Manual therapy is where a…
A frozen shoulder is a painful and debilitating condition that can last for several years. The causes are not always fully understood but the condition – also caused adhesive capsulitis – is the result of thickening of the capsule of connective tissue that surrounds the shoulder joint. As it thickens it becomes tight which restricts…
If you are due to undergo orthopaedic surgery on your shoulder or elbow, your surgeon may suggest an arthroscopic procedure. But what is arthroscopy and how will you benefit as a patient? Here are some of the things you need to know…
