Dearbhla Gallagher discusses her role as a Rehabilitation Therapist at the Waldegrave Clinic in Teddington. As a rehabilitation therapist I have studied for a 4 year honours degree in Athletic …
Elbow pain – what you need to know
By Chiropractor Nick Loftus If you are suffering with elbow pain I’m sure you’ll be the first to say ‘it’s not nice to have’. Simple everyday tasks, such as …
How Podiatry can help the feet of diabetics
By Podiatrist Sagara Palliyage Approximately 2.5 million people in the UK suffer from diabetes according to Diabetes UK. By 2025, it is estimated that this number will exceed four million. …
Ouch – I think I’ve trapped a nerve
Often when a patient arrives at the clinic in pain, they fear that they have trapped a nerve. However, did you know that it’s extremely rare to truly trap a …
Arghh – I think I’ve slipped a disc
Ah the old slipped disc! I’m sure everyone’s heard this term before! It’s commonly used as a diagnosis for back pain! But just to throw a spanner in the works, …
Hip Pain – How do I know what’s wrong?
By Chiropractor Nick Loftus The majority of hip pain that I see in the clinic usually has less to do with problems arising from the actual ball and socket joint …
How to avoid skiing injuries
For any keen skiers, the sharp frostiness in the winter air is a welcome sign that soon we will be sipping some gluhwein at the top of a snowy mountain …
Why strength & conditioning is important to avoid injury recurrence
By Physiotherapist Jacky Balfour Recurring injuries are very common in both sport and everyday life. Certainly, if you have suffered an injury recurrence you will know just how frustrating and …
Achilles Tendon problems – what to do & how to prevent
By Physiotherapist Jacky Balfour Achilles Tendon problems are one of the most common injuries that I diagnose and treat as a physiotherapist at the Waldegrave Clinic. They are particularly common …
Knee & heel aches & pains in sporty kids explained
By Physiotherapist Jacky Balfour If you have children who play sport they may from time to time complain of aches and pains – or with kids just being kids – …