If your child has started to complain of heel pain, especially after running, jumping or playing sports, it might be something called Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis). Despite the name, it’s not a disease at all. It’s a common cause of heel pain in active children, especially those going through growth spurts. When children grow, the…
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If your child has been complaining of knee pain for a while now, especially after sport, it could be linked to a common condition called Osgood Schlatter’s. Despite the name, it isn’t a disease, please don’t worry –  it’s a type of inflammation that often occurs during growth spurts in sporty children. Symptoms can include: A…
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Arthritis is a disease that attacks the tissues of your joints. Arthritis often affects the hands due to their complex structure of 27 bones, making numerous joints. These joints are small, and the complex movement between them allows our dexterity. This also means they are susceptible to wear and tear, and inflammatory changes will often…
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Whether you’re building up to your first triathlon or aiming for a new PB, it’s important to make sure your body can keep up with your goals. Triathlons demand stamina, balance, mobility and strength – and the best results come from consistent training with the right recovery plan. From shoulder strain in the pool to…
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Whether you’re inspired by Centre Court or simply love a rally in the sun, now’s the time when many of us pick up a racket again. But with the sudden increase in activity comes the risk of niggles and injuries. From shoulder strain to tennis elbow and tight calves, the stop-start nature of tennis can…
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Our team here at Altrincham Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic can help to support the rehabilitation after fractures and Orthopaedic surgery.  The Physiotherapy team here have worked closely with Orthopaedic Surgeons in post-operative follow up clinics and fracture clinics and can support appropriate rehabilitation in the correct timelines. Post op rehabilitation requires a gradual progression…
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