Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a debilitating condition that occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed or squeezed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in your wrist.
When Can I Get Back to the Gym After a Shoulder Injury?
If you’re used to working out, sustaining any kind of injury can be very frustrating. Here at Thames Shoulder and Elbow, we treat many different types of shoulder injuries and one of the questions we’re asked most often is “how soon can I get back to the gym?” We understand the desire to maintain your…
Preventing Rugby Injuries
In 2019, the head of medicine for English rugby called on managers of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to consider making significant changes to the professional game to address a big jump in the severity of injuries on the pitch.
Treatments for Shoulder Arthritis
Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body. It is made up of a ball and socket joint called the glenohumeral joint which is surrounded by a fibrous sleeve called the capsule.
Why Have I Developed Shoulder Arthritis?
Shoulder osteoarthritis is a painful condition which can affect any of the joints making up the shoulder girdle. Eventually it results in the wearing away of the cartilage in the joint.
Why Has My Rotator Cuff Torn and What Can I Do About It?
Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common. Nearly three quarters (roughly 70%) of all visits to the doctor by UK patient with shoulder pain are due to rotator cuff problems. Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons around your shoulder joint. Their role is to stabilise the shoulder and keep the ball at…
Common Golf Injuries
An estimated one million people in the UK play golf. The combined appeal of a skilled and competitive sport played in the open air makes it easy to see why golf is a favourite pastime for many. However, golf can place a significant strain on your arms, shoulders, wrists and back, and golfing injuries can…
When Can I Return to the Gym After an Elbow Injury?
This is a question we often get asked, along with “How quickly can I get back to the gym after elbow surgery?” We understand what motivates patients to ask, particularly those with active lifestyles who are eager to continue training.
Preventing Common Tennis Injuries
Tennis is one of our favourite summer sports and it’s not hard to see why. The fast-paced, exciting game, played on grass, clay or other hard courts, requires physical fitness and great hand-eye co-ordination. Players need to be fast and have good technique and physical endurance to run, position, swing and hit the ball throughout…
Common Tennis Injuries (And Why You Need a Diagnosis)
Tennis is synonymous with summer for many of us. It is a high impact, fast-paced sport that is fun to play and great for fitness. Along with golf, it is one of the first sports to be permitted following the virus pandemic lockdown. For this reason, right now many people will be taking up the…
