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What is Strength & Conditioning?
Why is strength and conditioning so important when it comes to sport injuries? Strength and conditioning (S&C) is the application of sports science to enhance movement quality and performance [...]
Rotator cuff injury in golfers: what are the signs?
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and helping to lift the arm. A rotator cuff injury can cause [...]
What is shoulder bursitis?
Shoulder bursitis or subacromial bursitis is a common condition affecting the shoulder that falls under the umbrella term Subacromial Shoulder Pain. Side view of normal anatomy of the [...]
Shoulder impingement
What is shoulder impingement? Shoulder impingement, or shoulder impingement syndrome, is a very common cause of shoulder pain, where the supraspinatus tendon (one of the rotator cuff tendons) inside [...]
How to help shoulder blade pain.
What is the shoulder blade? Shoulder blade pain is common. The medical name for the shoulder blade is the scapula. The scapula is a bone that sits at the [...]
Can carpal tunnel cause shoulder pain?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is pressure on a nerve in your wrist, known as the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments [...]
How long should I take pain medication after shoulder surgery?
We often get asked questions about pain medication after shoulder surgery. The rehabilitation time and the pain relief needed depends on the shoulder surgery you have had. In all [...]
Can I drain my own elbow bursitis?
Olecranon bursitis showing swelling at tip of the elbow. Before we answer the question "Can I drain my own elbow bursitis?" we need to explain what olecranon [...]
What is the best pain relief for shoulder injury?
Shoulder pain remedies Shoulder joint pain or injury is a common problem that can affect all age groups but identifying the best pain relief for shoulder injury can be difficult [...]
What can you do if you can’t sleep from shoulder pain? And, why is shoulder pain worse at night…
Unfortunately for many, sleep disturbance is a common symptom for those suffering with shoulder pain. We know that sleep is key to good health and the tossing and turning that [...]
When can I drive after shoulder dislocation?
Recovery after shoulder dislocation and shoulder dislocation surgery WHAT IS A SHOULDER DISLOCATION? A shoulder dislocation is when the ball of the arm bone (humeral head) pops out of [...]
Is Virtual Physiotherapy good for shoulder and elbow problems and how do I make the best of it?
Does virtual physiotherapy work for shoulder and elbow problems? With face-to-face appointments limited under the current pandemic lockdown, many physiotherapists have had to deliver care by virtual physiotherapy. For [...]
What is a Lipoma and when should you be worried about a lump?
What is a lipoma? Lipomas are the most common soft tissue tumours in adults. They are common in the upper limb and tend to occur more proximally around the [...]
What is calcific tendonitis?
What is calcific tendonitis? Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder is also referred to as calcific tendinitis or calcific tendinopathy is a common condition that can affect the rotator cuff [...]
Pain in your shoulder and neck? 5 signs that the neck could be the problem.
Most patients who come to my clinic attend because of pain in their shoulder or arm. Sadly, shoulder pain isn’t limited to the shoulder and it is quite common [...]
Top 5 causes of shoulder pain if you’re over 30!
Subacromial Shoulder Pain It is a common condition that causes pain around the shoulder. Subacromial shoulder pain is sometimes referred to as shoulder impingement, subacromial bursitis, or supraspinatus tendinopathy. [...]
What is Atraumatic Shoulder Instability? – Guest Blog
Thanks to Bradley Scanes, British Gymnastics, W5 Physio, and Chelmsford Physio, Physiotherapist for being our first guest blogger and covering this difficult topic! Atraumatic Shoulder Instability Firstly, thanks to [...]
If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit, be #ShoulderSafe!
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is getting healthy. Whether it be a diet after the excesses of Christmas or using winter time to get the body [...]
Pec Major Tendon Ruptures: How not to miss them.
What is a pec major tendon rupture? Although uncommon a pec major tendon rupture can be a significant injury that is often missed. These injuries often occur in men [...]
Shoulder Steroid Injections Explained
What is a shoulder steroid injection? For most shoulder & elbow surgeons a “ shoulder steroid injection” means a combined single injection of steroid and local anaesthetic. There are [...]
How to sleep with shoulder pain!
Most patients who come to see me in clinic with shoulder problems complain about pain and disturbed sleep. Common complaints include difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position and waking [...]
Nick Ferran @ Shoulder & Elbow London Ltd
Clinics in:
Chiswick – Harrow – St. Johns Wood
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