Rotator Cuff Or Shoulder Impingement occurs when the subacromial bursa is pinched, causing the tendons and bursa to become inflamed and swollen. The swelling of the bursa is known as Bursitis, and the impingement occurs when the shoulder blade presses or rubs against the tendons and bursa. What are the Causes of Rotator Cuff … Read more
Frozen shoulder, which is also known as adhesive capsulitis, is inflammation of the tissues surrounding your shoulder joint. This tissue shrinks and becomes tight, causing pain and stiffness. It is seen more commonly in women between the ages of 40 and 60, and people with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing a … Read more
Bursitis is a dull achy pain within the joint and occurs when the bursa (the fluid-filled sack which cushions the joint) becomes inflamed. It is commonly seen in the shoulders, hips, knees and elbows and if left untreated can worsen and present further complications. How do I know if I have Bursitis? Bursitis normally … Read more
Tendinitis is a swelling of a tendon which is usually caused by repetitive movements or having poor posture or technique when exercising or playing sports. Your doctor may also describe it as an RSI or repetitive strain injury. However, there are other RSI which needs to be ruled out before treatment. RSI includes strains … Read more
Ultrasound-guided injections are used for treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions using medicines such as cortisone, PRP and hyaluronic acid. It is considered a minimally invasive procedure as the equipment used to treat these painful conditions deliver the medicine precisely where it is intended. Using an ultrasound scanner enables us to see joints, tendons, soft … Read more
1. Sports and exercise-related injuries Sports injuries could be either due to an acute injury while playing a sport and exercising (e.g., ankle sprain) or due to chronic injury which is related to overuse such as tennis elbow. Our Consultant Physician in Sport and Exercise Medicine has extensive experience in treating elite athletes in various … Read more
Vitamin D is very important to our musculoskeletal function and our immune system. Yet many of us are deficient in our levels of vitamin D. In fact, 27% of the population is vitamin D deficient.
80% of our vitamin D intake comes from the sun, so in the depths of winter, we expect a higher percentage of UK residents will drop below normal parameters.
