Returning to sport

As we covered in our previous blog the menisci are essential to the knees integrity. Therefore getting the best treatment for a meniscus tear is key. As a result, if you suspect you have suffered a meniscus tear it is vital you get early examination. Acting quickly will enable you to get the best treatment... View Article

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A meniscus tear is an injury to the rubbery cartilage called a meniscus, which is a very important soft tissue found in numerous joints of the body, most commonly associated with the knee. Meniscal tears are either due to an excessive force applied to a ‘normal’ meniscus or a normal force acting on a degenerative meniscus.... View Article

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Rehab Physiotherapy rehab aims to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability, as well as prevent recurrence. We aim to achieve a patients goals using a combination of hands on, manual therapy & tailored, progressive rehab. Manual therapy opens the door to get you feeling and moving better. Rehab... View Article

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Hamstring Tendinopathy exercises should predominantly involve strengthening exercises. As we discussed in our previous blog What Is the Best Treatment For Hamstring Tendinopathy? rest and stretching alone will not cure anything. The following Hamstring Tendinopathy exercises are based on gold-standard, evidence-based regimes that aim to progressively ‘reload’ the tendon in preparation for a return to the... View Article

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Hamstring Tendinopathy, often termed Hamstring Tendinitis, is a common overuse or repetitive strain injury. It can occur in sports requiring quick changes in direction such as football and hockey. However, it predominantly affects runners when running uphill, which makes it a popular injury in Sheffield. More specifically, Hamstring tendon injuries of this nature almost exclusively... View Article

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ITB Friction Syndrome is 1 of the top 5 running related injuries, accounting for roughly 10-12% in all. With 65-80% of recreational runners getting injured each year that’s a big number. ITB Friction Syndrome is part of our running injuries season where we are focusing on the top 5 running injuries in detail. Giving you info... View Article

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Beginner runners are an ever increasing population. Running is the most popular form of exercise and has been continually growing, year on year, with more participants than ever. According to Statista.com, 2023, around 6.2 million individuals in England engaged in running as a sport activity. This marked an increase from the previous year, with approximately... View Article

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